Gawkwire: Web Hosting and Internet News Resource: gawkwire Dutch court tells Pirate Bay to scram, or else ================================================================================ Josh Lowensohn (cnet) on 31 July, 2009 12:16:00 A Dutch court has ruled in favor of antipiracy foundation BREIN, giving three of The Pirate Bay's co-founders 10 days to block traffic to and from the Netherlands, effectively revoking access to its residents. Revealing Competitive Challenges & Data Protection Policies for Web Hosts ================================================================================ HostingCon on 31 July, 2009 12:13:00 HostingCon 2009 is packed with exceptional keynote presentations spanning topics from cloud computing and virtualization to search engine optimization and professional development. The keynote topics were selected to help web hosts identify strategies to answer critical business questions necessary to compete and thrive in a changing environment. Three particular keynotes focus on market opportunities, competitive challenges, and government policy. Yahoo Got Binged ================================================================================ Erick Schonfeld (TechCrunch) on 30 July, 2009 02:27:00 Today, Yahoo died as a search engine. If the deal with Microsoft is approved, what will replace it will be Bing, the search engine that Microsoft launched only two months ago. Parallels, Rackspace, SoftLayer, Mezeo are Talking Cloud Services ================================================================================ HostingCon on 30 July, 2009 02:21:00 What’s Cloud Computing? According to a recent Yankee Group webinar titled, “Weathering Cloud-based Services” cloud computing is defined as “Dynamically scalable virtualized information services delivered on-demand over the Internet.” While a definitive definition of cloud computing may still be under debate, the business advantages of cloud computing continue to gain momentum with some early adapters already out ahead of the pack with cloud service offerings. Report finds fake antivirus on the rise ================================================================================ Elinor Mills (cnet) on 29 July, 2009 12:51:00 Malware posing as antivirus software is spreading fast with tens of millions of computers infected each month, according to a report to be released on Wednesday from PandaLabs. CDN Services Projected to Nearly Double ================================================================================ HostingCon on 29 July, 2009 12:45:00 Fueled by consumer demand for online video, the Content Delivery Network (CDN) services market has been growing at a compound annual growth rate of 48%. Analyst firm In-Stat expects the growth to continue. In a recent report, In-Stat projects that CDN services will nearly double to $2 billion worldwide over the next 5 years. Linux Launches Branded Credit Card. Yes, It Features Tux. ================================================================================ Robin Wauters (TechCrunch) on 28 July, 2009 12:25:00 The Linux Foundation, the non-profit that supports the growth of the Linux kernel, is today announcing an affinity Visa Platinum credit card for people who want to contribute to advancing the OS through the organization’s initiatives. Protect yourself from Gmail hackers ================================================================================ cnet on 26 July, 2009 05:46:00 Make sure your Gmail account doesnt get broken into Microsoft Bows to Apple’s Pressure, Changes Ad ================================================================================ Nicholas Deleon (TechCrunch) on 24 July, 2009 02:00:00 “As usual, the truth lies somewhere in between. But a little whining from Apple isn’t going to stop Microsoft from running the ads.” Super Juicy SEO Strategies - New Keynote at HostingCon 2009 ================================================================================ HostingCon on 24 July, 2009 01:56:00 Search engine optimization (SEO) has always played a significant role in the hosted services industry. Now, even while the economy slows, search engine optimization is continuing to take the lead as a highly effective marketing strategy for generating leads and sales. According to a March 2009 Media Post article, “Every company is losing some business because of the economy, whether they buy less, or not at all,” said David Hallerman, eMarketer senior analyst. “There is a greater focus on customer acquisition. Search is the best tool for that.” Microsoft finalizes Windows 7 ================================================================================ cnet on 23 July, 2009 12:34:00 Microsoft on Wednesday said it has finalized the code, paving the way for the software to make its way onto retail shelves and new PCs in time for its October 22 launch. Google, Microsoft, Salesforce.com, Rackspace Take Center Stage at HostingCon ================================================================================ HostingCon on 23 July, 2009 12:28:00 On August 11, 2009, Salesforce.com, Google, Microsoft and Rackspace, are coming together center stage at HostingCon 2009 in Washington D.C. for a ground-breaking panel discussion. The keynote, “Shaping the Cloud Opportunity” will peel-back the vision and growth expectations driving these technology giants into the Cloud. 100,000 users to get Google Wave this fall ================================================================================ Josh Lowensohn (cnet) on 22 July, 2009 12:35:00 Waiting to get your grubby mitts on Google Wave? You'll have to wait just a little bit longer. Have Functional Hosts Killed Mass Market Hosting? ================================================================================ HostingCon on 22 July, 2009 12:33:00 A wave of Web 2.0 companies have come to market offering function-specific hosted services at no charge to the consumer, and they are a clear threat to the shared hosting market. Digg stops redirecting some URLs, links to self ================================================================================ cnet on 20 July, 2009 06:49:00 Over the weekend, social news site Digg changed how its links work in a way that gives the site an increase in the number of users who visit. What to expect from Apple's third-quarter progress report ================================================================================ Erica Ogg (TechCrunch) on 20 July, 2009 12:20:00 It's been an eventful quarter for Apple, but can it keep up its momentum? We'll find out Tuesday when Apple releases its third-quarter earnings. Candy.com Sets Up Shop After $3 Million Domain Name Sale ================================================================================ Robin Wauters (TechCrunch) on 19 July, 2009 03:19:00 Candy.com is now a shiny new, online store for all sorts of sweets after the domain name was sold for a whopping $3 million back in June. The fairly old-school website offers a range of lollipops, jelly beans, gum, candy bars and dispensers which it ships all across the United States. HostingCon Booth Space Sold Out! Sponsorships Still Available ================================================================================ HostingCon on 20 July, 2009 12:17:00 The HostingCon Team announced today that all booth space for HostingCon 2009 is SOLD OUT! Nearly 100 exhibitors, representing a wide range of companies from web security to SaaS providers are geared up for a highly productive event. Google revenue climbs, meets expectations ================================================================================ Elinor Mills (cnet) on 16 July, 2009 03:32:00 In what could be a positive sign for online advertising, Google said on Thursday that its second-quarter revenue rose from a year ago as ad spending in certain areas recovered and the company did well at managing expenses. Protecting your customers’ data - do you know the U.S. & EU Policies? ================================================================================ HostingCon on 17 July, 2009 12:26:00 If you host customer data, you need to know the various policies on data protection in the US and EU. Has your company implemented all the necessary policies and standards to comply with data protection laws? Web Security Concerns? Find Solutions at HostingCon 2009 ================================================================================ HostingCon on 16 July, 2009 12:25:00 News headlines continue to forecast a rough road ahead from increasing cyber attacks. Whether attacks against web security systems involve identity theft, DDoS attacks, phishing schemes, or malware attacks little effort is needed to find startling headlines. Here are some gruesome facts… Time To Regulate Search Engine Marketing And SEO ================================================================================ TechCrunch on 14 July, 2009 03:32:00 Imagine, if you will, that the entire Internet is contained within a single continent. That continent is filled with countries, states and cities. Each jurisdiction is autonomous, relying on visitors to cross on to their turf to engage in commerce. Now, imagine if the only way to get into this continent involved just two methods: SEO and SEM. Networking @ HostingCon — 3 Steps to Scheduled Meetings ================================================================================ HostingCon on 15 July, 2009 12:26:00 HostingCon is renowned for networking. Where else will you find so many peers, partners and prospects under one roof? But successful networking doesn’t happen by itself. You need a game plan. Rumor redux: Apple Netbook coming in October? ================================================================================ cnet on 14 July, 2009 12:27:00 We get a lot of e-mails from folks asking us when to expect a Netbook from Apple. Let's make something absolutely clear: despite all the previous rumors, we have no idea if, or when, such a product will exist. But we will let report to you when a new (or recycled) rumor pops in the blogsphere. Final Chance! HostingCon Early Bird Deadline Extension Expires Today! ================================================================================ HostingCon on 14 July, 2009 12:23:00 Today is your final chance to save up to $155 on your HostingCon registration—so why wait? Register Now and Save. After midnight, tonight, there will be no additional discount extensions. Faster Actions Needed Against Phishing Domains ================================================================================ Domain News on 13 July, 2009 12:12:00 Criminals often register their own domain name to perform phishing attacks. Crave giveaway of the week: HP MediaSmart Server LX195 ================================================================================ cnet on 13 July, 2009 12:11:00 Here we go again with another installment of the weekly Crave giveaway. This week's gadget: the HP MediaSmart Server LX195, a great network storage and backup device for home users. Leveraging What You Learn at HostingCon 2009. Gain a Competitive Advantage ================================================================================ HostingCon on 10 July, 2009 12:37:00 One consistent problem exists after attending a conference. During the conference, you fill your brain and your journal with great ideas and strategies, you gain inspiration and motivation, and you build exciting relationships with new, potential partners. Yet upon arriving back home, the grind of day-to-day tasks required to maintain the business forces all of the great conference learnings to the background - untouched and eventually forgotten. Months later when looking back at the conference it seems the money spent attending was a waste. I have personally experienced this so I know it happens. HostGator's Human Billboard ================================================================================ Brent Oxley (HostGator) on 08 July, 2009 05:00:00 When you spend as much as we do on advertising, you start to run out of places to advertise online. This has left us with no other choice but to become a lot more creative and a lot crazier with our choice of advertising venues and locations. I present to you Billy the Billboard. First Look: Mac OS X Snow Leopard ================================================================================ cnet on 07 July, 2009 12:36:00 Take a first look at Apple's latest OS: Snow Leopard, available this Fall. HostingCon Early Bird Registration Extended to July 13–just one week left! ================================================================================ HostingCon on 06 July, 2009 01:29:00 This is your last chance to save up to $155 on a full conference pass, so don’t wait! Register Now! Some Vista users say they're getting the Ultimate shaft ================================================================================ Ina Fried (cnet) on 06 July, 2009 12:28:00 Microsoft promised that by purchasing the pricey Ultimate edition of Vista users would get all kinds of extras. Authorize.net Goes Down, E-Commerce Vendors Left Hanging ================================================================================ Robin Wauters (TechCrunch) on 02 July, 2009 06:44:00 Talk about a serious outage. Payment gateway service provider Authorize.net has been down and out for several hours, a number of tipsters inform us. Net neutrality gets a boost from the feds ================================================================================ Marguerite Reardon (cnet) on 03 July, 2009 12:30:00 Net neutrality advocates got a boost of support Wednesday from the Obama administration when it released grant guidelines for spending the government's $7.2 billion broadband stimulus package. Jay Leno wins domain name case ================================================================================ Domain News on 03 July, 2009 12:28:00 Jay Leno,the American stand-up comedian and television host,just won a domain name case.