IBM to Open $38M Cloud Computing Data Center in Singapore

By Justin Lee, March 07, 2011

An image of IBM's LEED Gold-certified cloud data center in Raleigh, North Carolina

(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- IBM (www.ibm.com) announced on Monday it has invested $38 million in a new IBM Asia Pacific Cloud Computing Data Center in Singapore.

The announcement comes a couple months after IBM revealed it would be collaborating with China-based Range Technology Development to build the largest cloud computing data center in Asia, located in China's Hebei province.

The new facility will extend IBM's globally via its integrated cloud delivery network with centers in Germany, Canada and the United States.
The company also has 13 global cloud labs, of which seven are based in Asia Pacific, including China, India, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore.
Set to open in April, the new data center will make available IBM's comprehensive cloud services and technology portfolio via the company's cloud delivery infrastructure.
These services are designed to help clients increase flexibility and agility, accelerate time to market, reduce costs, and increase security and compliance of public cloud environments.
"IBM's investment in our Asia Pacific Cloud Computing Data Centre in Singapore reflects the increase in demand for cloud solutions and services by our clients in the region," says  Paul Moung, VP of cloud computing at IBM Growth Markets. "The Centre will provide the highest security standards and capabilities to minimize capital expenditure and reduce operational costs."
The first offering to be available at the IBM Asia Pacific Cloud Computing Data Center will be from IBM's infrastructure as a service cloud portfolio, which is designed to provide rapid access to security-rich, enterprise-class virtual server environments and is well suited for development and test activities and other dynamic workloads.
IBM Software Group and third party companies will also offer a suite of software with a range of payment models designed for mid-size and large enterprises and ISVs, including application development, functional and non-functional testing, and dynamic workloads

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WordPress Hit By "Extremely Large" DDoS Attack

 By Nicole Henderson, March 04, 2011

A screenshot of the statement issued by WordPress regarding the attack

(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Open-source blogging platform WordPress (www.wordpress.org) experienced a major DDoS attack on Thursday, according to a report by The Register.

The report says that the attack caused disruptions for many sites reliant on WordPress to post content, including TechCrunch.

TechCrunch reported that Automattic and WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg claimed this attack was the largest he has ever seen and is likely to be politically motivated against one of its "non-English blogs", though there is currently no evidence. Mullenweg went on to say the attack was large enough to impact all three of the company's data centers in Chicago, San Antonio and Dallas.

“WordPress.com is currently being targeted by a extremely large Distributed Denial of Service attack which is affecting connectivity in some cases,” Sara Rosso, a representative of WordPress owner Automatic, said in a statement. “The size of the attack is multiple Gigabits per second and tens of millions of packets per second.”

The statement by Rosso was released at 3:30 p.m. and by 7:30 p.m. the site was at 100 percent, according to a tweet by Lloyd Budd, WordPress.com VIP hosting services lead.

Rosso said that WordPress upstream providers were working "to prevent such attacks from connectivity going forward" and that WordPress would be making its VIP sites a priority in the recovery.
WordPress currently serves 30 million publishers, and is responsible for 10 percent of all websites in the world, according to TechCrunch. WordPress.com has about 300 million unique visits each month.

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Arvixe Takes Second Place in Annual HostReview Readers’ Choice Awards

March 4th, 2011 By: THN News

(The Hosting News) – Arvixe, a leader in Web hosting solutions for businesses and individuals, announced today it has taken second place in the prestigious annual review of the industry’s most prominent Web hosting companies. The rankings are compiled by HostReview, based on broad user feedback submitted to the site.
In all, HostReview reviewed hundreds of Web hosting companies for awards across eight distinguished categories. In the Reader’s Choice category, in which Arvixe placed second, awards are generated directly through HostReview user reviews of hosting companies. This year alone nearly 6,000 users contributed to the category and selected the winners among a pool of large and small hosting companies from around the world.
“Receiving any type of public recognition is always a humbling experience, and makes our entire team feel proud to come to work each day. This award, however, is especially meaningful because it wasn’t generated by an editorial board or an awards committee. This award was given to us directly by end users, whose loyalty and genuine belief in our company has been the backbone of our growth for more than seven years,” said Arvand Sabetian, operations manager for Arvixe.
Today’s announcement represents only Arvixe’s latest accomplishment. The company has received countless awards since its founding in 2003, including more than two dozen awards issued by Web hosting industry publications. A select overview of awards is located at http://www.arvixe.com/awards.php.
Arvixe provides a wide variety of hosting services to individuals and small businesses. Its services include Linux Hosting, ASP .NET Hosting, Business Hosting, Reseller Hosting. E-Commerce Hosting, and Dedicated Servers. Entry-level personal shared hosting plans start at just $4 per month and offer unlimited disk space, bandwidth, and a complete trimming of value-added features.
To learn more about Arvixe, please visit http://www.arvixe.com
About Arvixe
Arvixe, a California based provider of next-generation, affordable Web hosting solutions for individuals and businesses. Started in 2003, the company today services more than 30,000 customers with 70,000 domain names.
Specializing in shared hosting, reseller hosting, dedicated hosting, and VPS (virtual private servers), Arvixe’s commitment to customer service, otherwise known as the Arvixe Advantage, has earned it dozens of awards and widespread acclaim from major industry publications.


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.CO Registry Announces Deployment of DNSSEC

March 3rd, 2011 By: THN News (The Hosting News) – .CO Internet S.A.S., the registry operator for the .CO domain, announced today that it has completed deployment of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) into the Internet root zone. In doing so, .CO joins a select group of registry operators leading the charge in the implementation of a suite of new security features that will help create a more secure Internet.

DNSSEC is a set of specifications for securing certain kinds of information provided by the Domain Name System (DNS) that is designed to protect the Internet from specific types of attacks, such as DNS cache poisoning, which can lead to cyber-crimes such as identity theft. With full end-to-end deployment, it will eventually allow Internet users to know with certainty that they have been directed to the precise website they intended to reach.
“We’re proud to be announcing the successful implementation of DNSSEC today,” said Nicolai Bezsonoff, COO of .CO Internet. “.CO is one of the fastest growing domain extensions in the world, and registrants and end users can rest assured that we are committed to providing the highest level of Internet security – both now and into the future.”
The smooth implementation of DNSSEC follows several months of careful planning and a successful test phase in January 2011. A strong partnership with Neustar, Inc., the .CO Registry’s technology services partner, was a critical success factor.
“By implementing DNSSEC so soon after the launch of .CO as a global domain, the .CO Registry has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the security and integrity of the .CO name space,” said Tim Switzer, Vice President of Domain Name Registry Services at Neustar. “We look forward to continuing to support the .CO Registry as it plays an increasingly active role in addressing the security challenges of the 21st century — and in helping to develop the policies, standards and practices that govern the global Internet.”
About .CO Internet S.A.S.
.CO Internet S.A.S. is the Registry Operator for the .CO top-level domain. The .CO domain offers individuals, organizations and businesses a truly global, recognizable and credible web address for branding their online presence. Thanks to leading-edge technology, enhanced security and unprecedented rights protections, the .CO domain is poised to become the premier web address. . For more information about the .CO Registry, please visit http://www.COinternet.co and http://www.Opportunity.co — or follow us on Twitter @dotCO.


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Google Tapped to Host Royal Wedding Website

By Justin Lee, March 03, 2011

A screen shot of the Royal Wedding website

(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Google (www.google.com) announced on Tuesday via its Europe Developer blog that it has been selected to host the official Royal Wedding website (www.officialroyalwedding2011.org).

Now launched, the website provides information, including photos and videos, about the upcoming April 29th wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The website also includes an embedded YouTube video, a link to a Facebook Page, and Twitter and Flickr streams.
The Royal Wedding site promises to be the first to offer all information regarding the wedding, including facts about Middleton's wedding dress.
The deal is certainly a significant customer win for Google, considering the amount of press and attention the event is currently receiving, and will undoubtebly help to attract more organizations that are considering using Google App Engine.
On the Europe Developer Blog, the company wrote that the Google App Engine "allows developers easily to build and host their web applications on Google's own computing infrastructure," and offers a "great way to run apps quickly, more securely, and at scale, which makes it ideal for such an important national occasion."
At the bottom of every page on the Royal Wedding website is a brief note that says, "Powered by Google App Engine, implemented by Accenture."
According to its website, Accenture is a "global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company" that serves clients in more than 120 countries.
The website also mentions that "Subject to further planning work, the website may feature a live web stream broadcast of the wedding itself," which would be a rather daunting task in terms of handling the overwhelming web traffic.


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Web Hosting Sales and Promos Roundup - March 4, 2011

By Nicole Henderson, March 04, 2011A screenshot from SingleHop's website showing the options in its "Choose Your Coupon" campaign

(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- In the week ending March 4, 2011, there were promotions on a variety of services related to Web hosting. 1&1 Internet is offering a 30-day free trial on its new site analytics tool, SoftLayer has discounted its Express Server by $40 a month, UK2 has a variety of discounts on its VPS, SingleHop has launched a promotion for customers to choose between three different coupons and Site 24x7 is offering a 15-day trial of its monitoring services.
Web Host 1&1 Internet Offers Free Trial of Statistics Tool

Web hosting provider 1&1 Internet (www.1and1.com) has launched its new statistic tool, 1&1 SiteAnalytics. The tool shows where visitors come from and which content of the site is most popular and is included in all three MyBusiness site packages. The basic package is available for $9.99 and includes a domain, 200 email accounts and unlimited memory and data traffic. The 30 day free trial enables users to test the entire package with no contract commitment.

Web Host SoftLayer Offers Limited Time Discount on Express Server

Web host SoftLayer (www.softlayer.com) announced that its SoftLayer Express Server 3050 regularly priced at $139 for only $99 per month. The offer is valid until March 7, 2011. To receive this offer, order the server and enter the promo code "EXPRESS" at checkout.

Web Host UK2.net Offers Entry Level VPS for $10/Month

Web hosting provider UK2.net (www.uk2.net) has extended its special pricing on its UKV100 entry level VPS until the end of March 2011. With the offer, the price is $10 per month, down from the regular price of $25 per month. This includes 10GB of storage, 376MB, 0.6 GHz, 1000 mbps and 250GB of monthly traffic.

Web Host SingleHop Offers Discounts with "Choose Your Coupon" Promotion

Web hosting provider SingleHop (www.singlehop.com) has three different coupons on its dedicated server hosting. The coupons are: 30 percent off the first month with the coupon code "SAVE30", 20TB of bandwidth for life with the code "20TBFL" or first month free on Microsoft SQL servers with the code "FREESQL."

Site24x7 Launches 15-Day Free Trial on Web Monitoring Service

Website monitoring provider Site24x7 (www.site24x7.com) is offering a 15-day free trial of its monitoring service. The service comes in professional and enterprise and offers website, web application, multi-location website monitoring, email monitoring and performance reports, among other services. Once the free trial is finished, the account will be downgraded to a free account.

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Web Host Go Daddy Surpasses 3000 Employees, Seeks to Hire 350 More

By Justin Lee, March 02, 2011

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(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Web hosting provider Go Daddy (www.godaddy.com) announced on Wednesday it now has more than 3,000 people and is looking to hire at least 350 more in the weeks ahead.

A majority of Go Daddy's employees work in the company's Customer Care centers, all based in the US.
Despite the recession, the company has managed to double in size in less than four years.
"We know people like to use the Internet to communicate, shop, research, play games and more," said Go Daddy CEO and founder Bob Parsons. "But when it comes to solving a problem or figuring out how to improve their website ... people want to talk to people."
Go Daddy says it takes on an "around-the-clock personalized brand of customer service," which includes extensive training for its employee.
In addition to offering positions in its Customer Care department, Go Daddy is also looking to fill positions in the aeras of Linux and .NET engineers, I-T development, marketing, accounting and facilities.
The company provides a range of employee benefits including three-week paid vacations starting in the first year of employment, 100 percent company-paid medical and dental plans, team building initiatives, financial incentives, and bonuses and prizes for top performers.
Founded in 2000, Go Daddy has facilities and offices in Hiawatha, Iowa, Denver and Washington, DC.  In recent years, Go Daddy has expanded with a facility in Toronto, Canada and data centers in The Netherlands and Singapore.
Those individuals interested in working at Go Daddy can apply online here. GoDaddy.com/Jobs

Web hosting provider Firehost also announced Wednesday that it is currently hiring in all departments including networking, development, customer support, sales and marketing.

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BestHosting101.com Names ASPnix.com Top Green Host

February 25th, 2011 By: THN News

(The Hosting News) – BestSites, Inc. (http://www.besthosting101.com) has announced ASPnix.com as the Top Green Host. Innovative and environmentally friendly hosting services, products, great customer service and low prices has earned ASPnix, a leading Green web host provider, with this coveted title.
With a variety of web hosting plan available, ASPnix works to provide customers with the best plan to fit their web hosting needs. With the beginner plan, for just $3.77 per month, you can take advantage of a variety of features ASPnix has to offer including 10 GB of raid protected disk space, unlimited bandwidth and unlimited subdomains. Other features include 2 GB database size, unlimited Microsoft access databases, 10 email mailbox accounts, 30 GB -mail disk space, 20 MB email attachment size and free email forwarding. With such a long list of features run through green energy efforts, it is no wonder ASPnix was selected to receive BestSite’s award for Top Green Host.
ASPnix.com stays green by using low power servers and power consumption to help conserve daily energy. Using green technology like VPS systems to help combine all servers onto one server location is another way ASPnix works to provide customers with a green product. The ASPnix data center located in Colorado runs on purchased wind energy, which operates the equipment including servers, colocation centers and HVAC units. ASPnix plans to continue increasing its green energy efforts as the best web hosting company continues to expands its operation. ASPnix.com also boasts reliability and fast service through its highly efficient network, which is rated at the top in the industry among other web host competitors. By partnering with one of the most advanced network companies in the world, ASPnix and Level3 Communications works together to give customers the fastest speeds and best connections available. ASPnix started out as a small web hosting company, but quickly grew to become one of the top web hosting providers in the industry. Targeting the green market has helped ASPnix continue to grow and expand to serve more and more individuals and business owners looking to expand their operation successfully online. ASPnix keeps its customers happy with a large variety of features and services for an affordable price and great dedication to customer support. Conveniently, ASPnix also offers a free trial use for those looking to try out the services and features offered by one of the best web host providers on the web. The free trial package includes 1 GB of raid protected disk space, unlimited bandwidth, five professional email accounts, anti-virus/spam filters with FTP access and MySQL Database for all your blogging needs.


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Web Host BlueHost Pulls Anti-Gay Website Following Complaints

By Justin Lee, February 28, 2011 

A screen shot of the parked BlueHost page at ChristchurchQuake.Net

(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- A Utah-based web hosting provider BlueHost (www.bluehost.com) has temporarily taken down a US-based Christian website that blamed the recent New Zealand earthquake on gays and lesbians.

The devastating earthquake hit Christchurch early last week, causing the deaths of at least 147 people and as much as $15.1 billion in damages.
The US-based ChristchurchQuake.Net claims the quake was the vengeful act of God, punishing homosexuals for their lifestyles and actions.
Within hours of the disaster, the website posted a message claiming that the "quake was a warning from God".
Thousands of angry Internet users emailed and sent complaint letters to BlueHost regarding the website, which is hosted on its servers.
The website currently directs visitors to a parked page with the following notice: "The website you were trying to reach is temporarily unavailable. Please check back soon."
ChristchurchQuake.Net wrote on its website that the earthquake happened on the same day the Christchurch gay ski week was about to launch.
The site warned Christchurch citizens in this message:
"Do we really want to tempt fate and risk another quake? The morning of the Christchurch earthquake was the opening of 'Gay Ski Week'. The highlight of the week was a party featuring two of NZ's ugliest and butchest lesbians as the main event in Queenstown. Squadrons of "imports" were to have been brought in for the week — from Sydney's now booming gay and lesbian area around Oxford St, between the CBD and Kings Cross."

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Facebook Storefront Service ShopFans to Offer Symantec Security Products

By Nicole Henderson, February 25, 2011 

A screenshot of a ShopFans e-commerce site on Facebook

(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Security firm Symantec (www.symantec.com) announced on Friday that it has partnered with social commerce firm Adgregate Markets (www.adgregate.com) to offer SSL certificates and the VeriSign Trust Seal to customers of ShopFans, a Facebook application for creating e-commerce stores within the social networking platform.

According to the announcement, stores created with ShopFans can enable transactions in Facebook without sacrificing security and privacy using VeriSign SSL certificates and VeriSign Trust Seal.
ShopFans was built as a native Facebook Platform application so brands can tie directly into all of the infrastructure of Facebook, including News Feed stories promoting Wish Lists, Likes, Shares, gift registries, private and flash sales, loyalty rewards, social badging and more.
Adgregate says 92 percent of chief marketing officers at leading retailers are focusing marketing efforts on Facebook, and that a recent report found 71 percent of users said they are more likely to buy after "liking" the brand.
“Retailers and their Facebook fans deserve the most secure solution available — and that’s what they get from Symantec and Adgregate, two leaders in social commerce security,” Henry Wong, CEO Adgregate said in a statement.
Adgregate says ShopFans has a combined total online annual sales of over $8.5 billion. 
“The attraction to Facebook as a platform for commerce is irresistible, but retailers must ensure that their Facebook presence is one that establishes the levels of trust necessary to convert fans into customers – and to keep them coming back,” Fran Rosch, vice president of Trust Services at Symantec said. “We’re delighted to work with an innovator like Adgregate, whose vision for social commerce is helping to take the Facebook experience in an entirely new direction. By displaying the VeriSign Trust seal, Facebook stores created with ShopFans will transform more browsers into buyers.”
The VeriSign Trust Seal confirms the identity of the site operator as independently authenticated by Symantec. The sites are scanned daily for malware by Symantec, and search engines display the seal next to the name in the search results. VeriSign says its certificates and trust seal help drive traffic to online stores, and build loyal relationships with customers.

Last week Symantec launched the new version of its endpoint protection security.

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