Tag Archives: cloud-computing

Buying a Hosting Company: The Letter of Intent

You have decided to pull the trigger and acquire a cloud or web sector company. Where do we go from here? Regardless of that handshake, you need a formal road map. Continue reading →

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Why IPv4 is Here to Stay, Part 2: Show Me the Money

How quickly will the large ISPs reach 100-percent IPv6 support for their customers? In part two of this three part series, I make the argument that ISPs have a strong financial incentive to delay the IPv6 transition as long as possible. Continue reading →

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Cloud App Marketplace Provider AppDirect Raises $50 Million

AppDirect, the company behind a marketplace and platform for cloud-based apps, has closed a $50 million Series D funding round led by Mithril Capital Management, a company co-founded by Peter Thiel, a PayPal co-founder and well-known investor. Continue reading →

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2015 WHIR Networking Events Series Kicks Off in Austin, TX

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the local hosting, cloud and data center infrastructure industry comes together at The Dogwood bar in downtown Austin to meet and mingle and catch up on what’s ahead for the new year. Continue reading →

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European Companies Delay Investment in China Due to Country’s Internet Restrictions

The number of European companies operating in China who are experiencing negative business effects from its Internet restrictions has jumped to 86 percent, according to a European Chamber of Commerce survey. Continue reading →

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