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Microsoft Announces Security Bulletin

October 24, 2008 — Microsoft has issued an urgent security alert affecting all users of currently supported versions of Windows because of a server vulnerability that could “allow remote code execution” hackers could use to launch a wormable exploit.

Q&A: Con Zwinkels, LeaseWeb

October 17, 2008 — In an email interview with the WHIR, LeaseWeb managing director Con Zwinkels discusses his company’s “green” practices through its EvoSwitch data center, as well as the environmentally friendly efforts of the hosting and data center industries at large.

IBM Offers Cloud-Based Software

October 7, 2008 — IBM announced it has launched new cloud-enabled services to help companies more easily adopt cloud computing models for the purposes of better managing data, lowering operational costs and simplifying collaboration across the enterprise.

Comodo to Create New Channels

September 25, 2008 — IT security solutions provider Comodo Group announced on Thursday it will create new channels to distribute the company’s products in an effort to expand its market reach.

Rackspace Launches Platform Hosting

September 18, 2008 — Rackspace announced on Thursday that it has introduced a new service the company calls “platform hosting.”

Q&A: Michael van Dijken, Microsoft

September 16, 2008 — An email conversation with Michael van Dijken, Microsoft’s lead marketing manager for hosted solutions, about his exit from Microsoft’s hosting team and his strategy for the software-plus-services messaging at his new role with the software giant.

iNET Buys Search Marketing Standard

August 20, 2008 — Print magazine Search Marketing Standard has been acquired by media corporation iNET Interactive in a deal that will expand iNET’s media portfolio serving internet professionals and technology enthusiasts.

GotWebHost Adds SEO and Demos

August 13, 2008 — Web host Got Web Host has released its demo video player, providing users with access to over 160 search engine optimization and web hosting tutorials free to anyone.

.ME Sees High Demand, Says Go Daddy

July 21, 2008 — Go Daddy, which also happens to be one of three companies behind doMEn, announced on Monday it has seen a “Super Bowl-like” spike in traffic and domain registrations since .me became available to the general public on July 17.

iNET Interactive Acquires HostingCon

July 15, 2008 — Social media company iNET Interactive, the parent company of Web Hosting Talk, announced on Tuesday it has acquired the HostingCon conference and trade show from Interjuncture.