Web Host News

Czech web hosting provider IGNUM (http://www.ignum.cz) has chosen SWsoft Virtuozzo to power its Linux and Windows virtual private server (VPS) offerings. IGNUM began VPS hosting services in mid-April and at that stage, according to the company, VPS was a new technology in the Czech market.

Web hosting provider Flux Services (http://www.ultrawebsitehosting.com) is offering enhanced anti-spam measures, it was announced recently. The new measures include integrating a range of “trusted spam and virus blocking techniques” to improve the company’s email offering. The solutions accommodating the new measures will be offered at no additional charge to Flux Services’ customers.

WebHost Automation Limited (http://www.webhostautomation.com/), developers of the Helm control panel, are offering a “Helm 4 Virtual Boot Camp,” it was announced recently. The boot camp comprises a series of live web training sessions demonstrating Helm 4’s key features. The event also provides answers to questions Helm users might have.

Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV) has accepted an invitation to present at the 2007 North American Technology Conference hosted by RBC Capital Markets in San Francisco, Calif. The event will take place Aug. 7-9, 2007, at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.

Privately held dedicated web hosting company, The Planet, has appointed two new leaders for its advanced services and core hosting businesses. Jeff Nelson will lead the advanced services business, while Todd Mitchell joins the company to lead the core hosting marketing component.

Privately held Portland, Oregon web hosting provider, Weberz, has completed the acquisition of privately held United Kingdom based hosting company, Relio Hosting, Ltd.

Web hosting provider Future Hosting (futurehosting.biz) announced on Monday it has begun hosting additional servers in a Chicago, Illinois data center to provide increased redundancy and to better serve businesses in the Midwest.

Internet performance network services company, Internap Network Services Corporation, has entered into a three-year business relationship with privately held data center facilities and managed services firm, Quality Technology Services (QualityTech).