HostPapa, Inc. (“HostPapa”), a leading global provider of digital solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the CloudBlue business from Ingram Micro (NYSE: INGM), a leading technology company in the global information technology ecosystem. This strategic move will strengthen HostPapa’s position as a cloud services platform for its customers, enabling digital transformation through strategic partnerships with telcos, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), resellers, agencies, and hyperscalers.

At the core of the acquisition is CloudBlue’s Connect and Commerce platform, featuring over 450 pre-built integrations that enable automated provisioning, subscription billing, and service orchestration across multi-tier partner ecosystems. The deal will also unlock the potential to transform key CloudBlue functionality that is especially well-suited to serve smaller and mid-sized channel partners.

CloudBlue has long been a pioneer in cloud distribution and subscription commerce, empowering thousands of partners and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) globally. Its combination with Hostopia, HostPapa’s Partner Platform, uniquely positions HostPapa to deliver a unified, partner-ready solution that simplifies cloud service delivery, drives automation, and increases recurring revenue opportunities across the ecosystem.

HostPapa, Inc. (www.hostpapa.co.uk) is a privately-held company based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, and operates as a global leader in digital solutions. Through its suite of brands, including HostPapa, Hostopia, and ColoCrossing, the company offers website hosting, cloud services, infrastructure, security solutions, productivity tools, and managed services. HostPapa is also a key partner to telcos and service providers globally, delivering white-label solutions and partner-focused platforms for SMS enablement.

Read more: https://www.hostpapa.co.uk/

DreamHost®, a global leader in web hosting and Managed WordPress Services, today announced the release of DreamHost Liftoff, an AI website builder for WordPress designed to create fully customized WordPress websites in seconds. DreamHost Liftoff is available now to all DreamHost customers at no additional cost.

DreamHost Liftoff combines the flexibility of WordPress with the power of AI, allowing users of all experience levels to create professional websites faster than ever. Liftoff is built with native WordPress components, ensuring optimal performance, security, and data portability.

Features:

One-Click Installation: Liftoff is installed via DreamHost’s WordPress Install Assistant, offering seamless setup with just a click at no additional cost.

AI Website Generation: Create personalized websites in seconds by answering a few simple questions.

Content Creator: Generate and edit website copy and images directly within the WordPress editor using AI. Users can also select from millions of free stock images.

Extensive Design Library: Liftoff includes hundreds of beautifully designed, WordPress-native components for a faster experience to simplify customization.

DreamHost Liftoff is fully integrated into WordPress at DreamHost, offering unparalleled performance and security without the bloat of third-party builders. DreamHost Liftoff also supports DreamHost’s commitment to data ownership and portability. Users maintain complete control over their content, and their site is not subject to vendor lock-in.

To learn more, visit https://www.dreamhost.com/ai-website-builder/

HostPapa Inc., a leading global web hosting and cloud service provider for small and medium businesses, is expanding its offerings to include Dedicated Server Hosting.
The new dedicated server solutions are available in five performance tiers, offering powerful hardware configurations to accommodate even the most demanding workloads.

Dedicated servers are available in both managed and unmanaged options, designed to deliver enterprise-grade performance, security, and reliability for businesses with demanding hosting requirements.

HostPapa’s dedicated server offerings feature high-performance Intel and AMD processors, fast NVMe storage, generous bandwidth allocations, and up to 256GB of memory.

Customers can choose between unmanaged plans that provide maximum control and flexibility or fully managed options that include cPanel, enhanced security features, and comprehensive technical support.

For more information about features, specifications, and pricing, visit: https://www.hostpapa.co.uk/web-hosting-plan/dedicated-server-hosting/

Denmark is set to host a major new hyperscale data center that will be fully Danish-owned and operated, a milestone in the country’s digital infrastructure development. Slated to begin operations in 2026, the facility marks a significant step in establishing national control over a sector that has often relied on foreign ownership.

The project, backed by real estate investment group Thylander and developed in partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, will ultimately scale to a capacity of 200 megawatts, placing it among the largest data centers in the country.

Read more: https://hostingjournalist.com/

Paris – eXo Platform, the open-source editor of intranet and digital workplace solutions, announces the official launch of eXo Platform 7.0 Community edition.
This edition includes a lot of changes compared to the previous Community Editions, in terms of new features but also in terms of features packaged by default.

Core capabilities
In its core, the community edition is based on the same code-base as the enterprise edition. The new version ships with many new features and capabilities, such as :
 Progressive web application for desktop and mobile
 New content management system
 Extensive no-code administration capabilities
 Templates capabilities – for spaces, sites & pages
 New content editing for articles & notes
 New applications manager & embedded code editor to extend the platform

Technical stack
The version ships with upgrades for all components, introducing in particular
 JDK 21
 Tomcat 10
 Spring 6, Springboot 3.1
The 7.0 version also upgrades all functional components incorporating :
 Jitsi 2.0.9457
 Elastic search 8.14.7
 OnlyOffice 8.2
 Mysql 8.4.3

eXo Community vs Enterprise:
Both editions share the same code base, but the Enterprise edition offers extra features, includes all main add-ons by default (chat, video conferencing, advanced security…), and has an add-on manager for easier deployment.
Both versions come with an upgrade plugin for moving from version 6.5 to 7.0.
Starting with version 7.0, maintenance releases will also be available for the Community edition.

Availability
The version is available for download (docker compose) with updated technical documentation here .
For more information, read our blog.

An open-source and secure alternative to proprietary solutions
An open-source and secure alternative to proprietary solutions, eXo Platform provides a comprehensive, unified and gamified user experience, as well as full control over data.
Designed for all organizations types – local authorities, government, associations and private companies – eXo Platform 7.0 meets the highest requirements in terms of data security and confidentiality.

About eXo Platform
As the leading open-source provider of intranet and digital workplace solutions for over 20 years, eXo Platform supports its customers in their digital transformation, offering them an easy-to-use, fully-featured, no code and secure platform to enhance employee experience.
eXo Platform serves more than a million users and is successfully deployed at many public and private organizations worldwide, including Elysée (French presidential palace), Inria, the Occitanie region, Schiever, Gilbert group, Mutavie, Schleswig-Holstein (German Ministry of Social Affairs) and the US Department of Defense.

Website: https://www.exoplatform.com/

eXo Platform, the open-source editor of intranet and digital workplace solutions, announces the official launch of eXo Platform 7.0, the major release that transforms the digital workplace.

Paris – eXo Platform, the open-source editor of intranet and digital workplace solutions, announces the official launch of eXo Platform 7.0, the major release that transforms the digital workplace.
Designed for many use cases (intranet, collaboration, social network, digital workplace, etc…), eXo Platform 7.0 combines simplicity, flexibility and innovation and marks a major turning point in terms of both functionalities and technical advances.

A no code platform, easy to set up
Modern architecture, no code platform, easy to use interface, AI chatbot, personalized mobile and desktop applications… everything is designed to facilitate communication, collaboration and engagement and to provide a customized user experience. Key new features include:
· A modern architecture: the technical stack of the new version has been completely updated, integrating modern frameworks such as JDK21, Tomcat 10, Spring 6 and Springboot 3.
· A no code platform: flexible and easily configured in line with the organization’s needs.
· Easy to use: eXo Platform 7.0 provides an intuitive, unified user experience for both end-users and administrators.
· Customized mobile and desktop applications: the platform is fully responsive and comes with a new PWA (Progressive Web Application) for mobile and desktop, automatically embedding the organization’s branding.
· AI integration: thanks to a partnership with Wikit, the platform provides AI features with a natively integrated AI powered chatbot. It facilitates access to information, optimizes collaboration and offers an enriched user experience.

An open-source and secure alternative to proprietary solutions
An open-source and secure alternative to proprietary solutions, eXo Platform provides a comprehensive, unified and gamified user experience, as well as full control over data.
Designed for all organizations types – local authorities, government, associations and private companies – eXo Platform 7.0 meets the highest requirements in terms of data security and confidentiality.
The platform is available in the private cloud, on-premise or in a customized infrastructure to meet organization’s security constraints.
« With eXo 7.0, we designed an all-in-one, secure and high performance digital workplace. Its modern, modular architecture, no code approach and many innovative features make it a must-have solution for organizations looking to increase efficiency, enjoy an intuitive user experience and have full control of their data », says Veronika Mazour Mestrallet, co-founder and CEO of eXo Platform.

Availability
eXo Platform 7.0 is now available in the cloud. The Community version will be available for download in April.

For more information, read our blog.

About eXo Platform
As the leading open-source provider of intranet and digital workplace solutions for over 20 years, eXo Platform supports its customers in their digital transformation, offering them an easy-to-use, fully-featured, no code and secure platform to enhance employee experience.
eXo Platform serves more than a million users and is successfully deployed at many public and private organizations worldwide, including Elysée (French presidential palace), Inria, the Occitanie region, Schiever, Gilbert group, Mutavie, Schleswig-Holstein (German Ministry of Social Affairs) and the US Department of Defense.

Website: https://www.exoplatform.com/

BigScoots is proud to announce that we are a founding member of the i2Coalition’s Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA). This new alliance consists of 21 hosting providers and affiliated companies, that have come together to strengthen and improve the hosting and cloud landscape by fostering trust, advocating for fair policies, and safeguarding an open and accessible Internet for everyone.

About the Secure Hosting Alliance

The Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA) empowers the web hosting and cloud industry to lead with integrity by establishing and upholding ethical standards. Our mission is to foster trust, advocate for fair policies, and safeguard an open and accessible Internet for everyone. Through collaboration, SHA unites responsible actors to create shared solutions for today’s most pressing challenges—fraud prevention, abuse mitigation, and ensuring transparency and privacy. Together, we work to strengthen the hosting ecosystem while proactively addressing regulatory concerns and fostering innovation. To learn more, visit hostingsecurity.net.

About BigScoots

BigScoots is a fully managed WordPress hosting and site performance services provider for sites of all sizes, supporting simple content creator needs to highly complex enterprise and e-commerce requirements. Since 2010, BigScoots has been committed to unparalleled client service with 24/7 support, access to real human experts within 90 seconds, and site-specific management. With consistent 5-star reviews and top quartile Net Promoter Scores (NPS), BigScoots is the best and final choice that clients, agency partners, and tech developers will make in choosing a true hosting partner.

More information: https://www.bigscoots.com

Hostinger are partnering with MO Museum in 2025 to support its growth and offer our team members enriching leisure opportunities. This idea was sparked by our team’s wonderful experience with its tours and events.
Hostinger employs more than 900 team members worldwide, with over 400 professionals in Lithuania. This year, we plan to add over 200 new positions, further expanding our global team.

More information: https://www.hostinger.co.uk

DreamHost®, a global leader in web hosting and Managed WordPress services, today announced an expansion of its global data center footprint, adding Amsterdam to the list of cities in which it maintains a physical presence hosting DreamHost customer data.

Strategically located in northern Europe, this expansion brings faster site load times, enhanced reliability, and wider compliance options to customers located outside the United States, with the largest benefits seen by users across Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. DreamHost’s Amsterdam facility is the company’s first located outside the United States, and stands alongside its other established data centers in Ashburn, Virginia, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

The Amsterdam facility positions servers closer to users outside the US, and when paired with DreamHost’s existing Content Delivery Network (CDN) services, site delivery time is significantly improved.

“Our new Amsterdam data center is a milestone in DreamHost’s ongoing mission to deliver premium hosting experiences wherever our customers do business,” said Patrick Lane, DreamHost’s SVP of Infrastructure. “With Amsterdam now fully operational, customers worldwide can expect improved performance and greater control over their data.”

This new data center features advanced hardware, robust power and cooling systems, and enterprise-grade security to protect critical information and maintain high uptime. Effective immediately, all new DreamHost customers geographically nearer to Europe who sign up for its managed WordPress service, DreamPress, will be provisioned in the Amsterdam data center.

DreamHost’s support representatives can also migrate customer data across data centers upon request, ensuring users remain in full control of their data, with self-service tools to do so already in development.

DreamHost’s Amsterdam data center is now operational and has already begun to house new customers. Existing DreamPress customers interested in migrating their data to the Amsterdam data center can contact DreamHost’s technical support team for more information.

DreamHost is a premier Managed WordPress hosting provider, giving over 400,000 small businesses, developers, and content creators the tools they need to own their digital presence. Powered by an experienced team of web professionals located worldwide, DreamHost is committed to helping its customers find success on the Open Web with dedicated support resources and top-tier talent.

Learn more at DreamHost.com

Liquid Web, a leader in dedicated servers, WordPress, VPS, GPU, and cloud hosting solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announces the launch of four new bare metal server locations in San Jose, California; Ashburn, Virginia; Sydney, Australia; and London, England. This global expansion enhances Liquid Web’s infrastructure, delivering lower latency, improved network performance, and faster speeds to customers in these high-demand regions.

More information: https://www.liquidweb.com

Atlantic.Net, a leading cloud hosting solutions provider, has unveiled a one-click deployment option for its HIPAA-compliant cloud services. This innovative solution offers rapid deployment, providing instant access to resources and ensuring swift compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (HIPAA) administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.

As a trusted provider of healthcare compliance hosting for over a decade, Atlantic.Net delivers critical and compliant infrastructure to prestigious Ivy League universities, the biotech industry, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and application service providers. With the rise of healthcare startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), Atlantic.Net addresses advanced challenges with a simple, user-friendly solution that enables healthcare providers to achieve compliance instantly.

Atlantic.Net’s HIPAA One-Click Cloud Hosting solution is now available for instant sign-up, with plans starting at $148.99 per month. This includes a Cloud Server, Fully Managed Firewall, daily Onsite Backup, and a Business Associate Agreement with every plan. Optional Managed Services include Server Management, Vulnerability Scans, Migration Service, Intrusion Prevention Service, Multi-Factor Authentication, Off-Site Backup, TrendMicro Security Suite, Network Edge Protection, and Load Balancing. Plans are easily upgradeable to support power users, offering robust resources essential for meeting the increasing demands of AI while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Atlantic.Net specializes in a variety of hosting services, including on-demand and turnkey cloud hosting, dedicated hosts, dedicated servers, colocation, private virtualization, and managed hosting. The company operates from eight secure data centers worldwide, engineered for fault-tolerant and ultra-fast performance.

New customers will receive a free $250 credit and a 30-day risk-free trial to test the service. For more information, please visit https://www.atlantic.net/hipaa-compliant-hosting