Hosting industry news

Here are some recent news and updates from the hosting industry:

1. Cloudflare Launches New Security Features

Cloudflare, a leading content delivery network (CDN) and security company, has launched several new security features to help protect websites and applications from cyber threats. The new features include a bot management system, a web application firewall (WAF), and a DNS-based security solution.

2. GoDaddy Acquires Over in the Cloud

GoDaddy, a popular domain registrar and web hosting company, has acquired Over in the Cloud, a cloud-based website builder and hosting platform. The acquisition is expected to expand GoDaddy's offerings in the cloud-based website building and hosting space.

3. AWS Launches New Region in South Africa

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading cloud computing platform, has launched a new region in South Africa. The new region, which is located in Cape Town, will provide customers with access to a range of AWS services, including compute, storage, database, analytics, machine learning, and more.

4. Hostinger Acquires 000webhost

Hostinger, a popular web hosting company, has acquired 000webhost, a free web hosting platform. The acquisition is expected to expand Hostinger's offerings in the free web hosting space and provide customers with access to a range of new features and services.

5. Google Cloud Launches New Machine Learning Platform

Google Cloud, a leading cloud computing platform, has launched a new machine learning platform called Google Cloud AI Platform. The platform provides customers with access to a range of machine learning tools and services, including pre-trained models, automated machine learning, and more.

6. Liquid Web Acquires iThemes

Liquid Web, a popular managed hosting company, has acquired iThemes, a leading WordPress theme and plugin developer. The acquisition is expected to expand Liquid Web's offerings in the WordPress hosting space and provide customers with access to a range of new themes and plugins.

7. Microsoft Launches New Azure Region in Japan

Microsoft, a leading technology company, has launched a new Azure region in Japan. The new region, which is located in Osaka, will provide customers with access to a range of Azure services, including compute, storage, database, analytics, machine learning, and more.

8. HostPapa Acquires Hostinger's Canadian Operations

HostPapa, a popular web hosting company, has acquired Hostinger's Canadian operations. The acquisition is expected to expand HostPapa's offerings in the Canadian market and provide customers with access to a range of new hosting plans and services.

9. Rackspace Acquires Datapipe

Rackspace, a leading managed hosting company, has acquired Datapipe, a leading managed hosting and cloud services provider. The acquisition is expected to expand Rackspace's offerings in the managed hosting and cloud services space and provide customers with access to a range of new services and expertise.

10. OVH Launches New Data Center in France

OVH, a leading web hosting and cloud services provider, has launched a new data center in France. The new data center, which is located in Roubaix, will provide customers with access to a range of hosting and cloud services, including virtual private servers, dedicated servers, and more.

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the hosting industry. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and trends in the hosting industry, I recommend following industry leaders and news sources on social media and subscribing to industry newsletters and blogs.