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Web Hosting News - Archive for June 2009

	30 June 2009 Spammers target vBulletin users
	vBulletin users can enjoy easy-to-deploy content but should be aware of spam profiles.
	30 June 2009 Outsourcing disaster recovery 'cost-effective'
	Outsourcing disaster recovery - which could be improved by virtual private servers - could be a wise choice for businesses to make.
	29 June 2009 WordPress updates 'make it faster to use'
	The latest version of WordPress could make it easier for businesses to use blogs to improve their brand awareness.
	29 June 2009 Domain name .eu expands into EU alphabets
	The EU Commissions has adopted new rules for businesses relating to the .eu domain name.
	26 June 2009 Domain name hijacks 'divert traffic'
	When a company's domain name falls victim to cybersquatters it could result in damage to a brand and reputation.
	26 June 2009 Disaster recovery may get virtualisation boost
	IT leaders have revealed that virtual private servers play an important role in their disaster recovery plans.
	26 June 2009 Magento 'leader of the e-commerce pack'
	Magento is an e-commerce sector leader when it comes to open-source application adoption.
	25 June 2009 September sees the end of .yu domain names
	Google advised businesses to move content from .yu domains, which will stop working in September.
	25 June 2009 Web hosting adoption increases for SMBs
	More firms may be turning to reliable web hosting firms because it removes a number of tasks from their daily operations.
	25 June 2009 WordPress chosen for Telegraph blogs
	The technical team at the Telegraph.co.uk has chosen WordPress to host its blogs.
	24 June 2009 Disaster recovery 'affordable with virtualisation'
	Moving to virtual private servers can improve the disaster recovery and therefore data protection outlook for businesses.
	24 June 2009 Rural businesses 'need faster broadband'
	Reliable and fast broadband is required to keep rural firms competitive.
	24 June 2009 'Growth surge' for UK's online retail sector
	Online retail businesses may need reliable web hosting for the predicted consumer boom.
	23 June 2009 Website crashes on day of new fashion label launch
	The website of a new fashion label crashed after 100,000 people logged online to view it.
	23 June 2009 Virtual private server skills 'are valued'
	Businesses which want to reduce their expenditure have made virtualisation central in achieving this.
	23 June 2009 Business blogs 'establish a firm as a competitive leader'
	Blogs can build up trust between a firm and its potential and current customers.
	22 June 2009 Domain name expansion focus in Sydney
	The ICANN conference is set to discuss the expansion of domain names such as .Sydney.
	22 June 2009 Monday 'the best day for html email newsletters'
	Shorter subject lines and sending on a Monday are the latest tips for email marketing professionals.
	22 June 2009 UK drops to 13th in e-readiness study
	The UK has been deemed as being less ready to progress IT for social and economic development.
	19 June 2009 WordPress 'boosts online campaigns'
	WordPress is an effective online marketing campaign tool.
	19 June 2009 Cloud computing 'will be popular with SMEs'
	Outsourcing IT for cloud computing will become increasingly popular with SMEs.
	19 June 2009 Recession 'good time to move online'
	Setting up an online business could be made easier with shared hosting.
	18 June 2009 Virtualisation 'aids disaster recovery'
	Virtualisation has made data recovery easier and less expensive.
	18 June 2009 Html email newsletters 'move to mobile devices'
	Recessionary email marketing campaigns need to recognise preference for internet browsing on mobile telephones.
	18 June 2009 Public Wi-Fi use 'requires SSL encryption'
	SSL encryption should be in place when using Wi-Fi in public.
	17 June 2009 Broadband speeds 'slow for mobile users'
	Email marketing campaigns could be impacted by the slow speeds of mobile broadband.
	17 June 2009 VPNs 'provide a level of trust'
	Moving to a virtual private network through a virtual private server could deliver an increased level of trust.
	17 June 2009 Business downtime 'because of IT confusion'
	Complex IT systems are leading to expensive downtime in businesses.
	16 June 2009 Microsoft SaaS 'a viable option to on-premise software'
	A business leader at Microsoft has claimed that SaaS is suitable for firms which want to provide a high-level service without extra cost or inconvenience.
	16 June 2009 Virtualisation 'reduces overhead expenses'
	The expenses associated with running a central business location can be reduced with a move to virtual private servers.
	16 June 2009 Joomla urges 'immediate download of security release'
	The immediate upgrade to the 1.5.11 security release has been recommended by Joomla.
	16 June 2009 Virtual private servers 'popular storage choice'
	The recession has increased the popularity of virtual private servers with IT executives.
	16 June 2009 Firms 'need to adapt business models to online boom'
	Businesses which do not take note of the increasing internet market may hinder their development.
	16 June 2009 Online retail 'can improve customer analysis'
	A migration to e-commerce could support how businesses tailor their services to customers' needs.
	16 June 2009 Facebook users offered personalised web addresses
	Users of social networking site Facebook can currently obtain a personalised web address which could improve search engine optimisation.
	16 June 2009 WordPress chosen for charity website competition
	Website creators competing for charity chose WordPress to support their team's efforts.
	16 June 2009 Dedicated servers 'cost-effective for businesses'
	Businesses without IT teams and IT budgets can find dedicated servers a cost-effective option.
	16 June 2009 Joomla launches Resources Directory
	The Joomla Resources Directory has been launched to allow users to access service providers and developers.
	16 June 2009 Gartner: Virtualisation increases operational efficiency
	Businesses can enjoy lower operational costs and higher efficiency by moving to virtual private servers.
	12 June 2009 Virtual solutions 'allow change'
	A migration toward virtualisation may bring a number of benefits.
	11 June 2009 Data storage habits 'changing in recession'
	Data storage and management strategies are changing, Krischer & Associates claims.
	11 June 2009 Linux web hosting 'superior in most circumstances'
	When choosing a new web hosting provider or switching from one host to another, a Linux-based solution will be the best option in most circumstances, it has been claimed.
	10 June 2009 Cloud email 'flourishing' as cost pressures mount
	Many corporations are making the switch to cloud email systems amid growing cost pressures and concerns about reliability.
	10 June 2009 Sophos warns of IT overstretch
	Many IT departments lack the resources to counter threats from hackers, spammers and viruses, Sophos warns.
	10 June 2009 Linux web hosting switch 'can be daunting'
	The prospect of migrating from one Linux-based web hosting deal to another can be daunting, one expert has conceded.
	9 June 2009 TLD proliferation poses risks to web security
	Web and email filtering applications will come under pressure from the proliferation of top level domain name suffixes, analysts warn.
	9 June 2009 Software modernisation 'the key investment in 2009'
	Firms across Europe and North America will be prioritising investment in legacy software modernisation this year.
	9 June 2009 SMEs 'need to maintain tech investment'
	SMEs need to maintain investment in technology to ensure they are in a strong position to pull out of the downturn.
	8 June 2009 WordPress 'will become a BlackBerry application'
	The founding developer of WordPress has announced that a WordPress BlackBerry application could soon be released.
	8 June 2009 Extolling the virtues of virtualisation
	There are a number of benefits to operating from a virtual server, it has been claimed.
	8 June 2009 Popularity of .me 'continues to rise'
	The popularity of the .me domain name extension has continued to grow in recent months.
	5 June 2009 Organisations 'stretching infrastructure'
	IT infrastructure within organisations is continually being stretched, an expert has said.
	5 June 2009 Email marketing 'converging with mobile'
	Mobile and email marketing are more often being seen as one entity, an expert has claimed.
	5 June 2009 Domain name registration 'continues to grow'
	Registration of domain names has continued to grow, new figures reveal.
	3 June 2009 Britons believe broadband 'is as essential as electricity'
	A new survey has revealed that high-speed broadband is essential for many households, a number of which believe it is their right to access.
	3 June 2009 Success of email marketing 'measured by sales'
	Email marketing professionals see conversions or sales data and registrations as signs of their campaign's effectiveness.
	3 June 2009 Magento Commerce 'has online retailing prowess'
	The e-commerce platform from Magento has been described as "exciting" and "dynamic" by one business publication.
	2 June 2009 Email marketing 'an effective communication tool'
	Financial pressure on firms has highlighted the importance of optimising email marketing.
	2 June 2009 Website downtime 'could damage an e-commerce brand'
	A website that suffers from downtime could be a particular liability during the credit crunch.
	2 June 2009 Council adopts virtualisation 'to save Â£1.7m'
	A local authority in the UK claimed that its move to virtualisation could save it £1.7 million over three years.
	1 June 2009 Encryption 'not the end solution to data compliance'
	Despite the benefits that encrypting personal data has, human error could still leave customers open to fraud.
	1 June 2009 vBulletin 'used to create user-friendly website'
	A woman who set up a website with vBulletin now enjoys 2.9 million page views a month and 45,000 registered users.
	1 June 2009 German cruise domain name sails away with Â€59,500 price tag
	Online domain name auction house Sedo sells seereise.de for €59,500.