Hosting News – NEW YORK and MIAMI – In a move that will decisively reshape the rapidly evolving global business technology solutions market, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Terremark Worldwide Inc.(NASDAQ: TMRK) today announced a definitive agreement under which Verizon will acquire Terremark, a global provider of managed IT infrastructure and cloudservices, for $19.00 per share in cash, or a total equity value of $1.4 billion

BANGALORE, INDIA: Gartner Inc. has positioned Verizon in the ‘Leaders quadrant’ of the industry analyst firm’s 2010 report, “Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service and Web Hosting.” Also read:  Verizon Wireless to unveil iPhone The report (Gartner Research: “Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service and Web Hosting,” L

Mike Harris, chief technology officer of QuoVadis (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Bermudian Web hosting and data center provider QuoVadis Services Limited ( www.quovadisglobal.bm ) announced on Monday it has named Mike Harris the company’s chief technology officer.

Mike Harris, chief technology officer of QuoVadis (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Bermudian Web hosting and data center provider QuoVadis Services Limited ( www.quovadisglobal.bm ) announced on Monday it has named Mike Harris the company’s chief technology officer. Harris has 20 years of experience designing and managing large telecommunications and IT infrastructures on the island for companies including IBL, Cable & Wireless, and Quantum

An image of Bill C-28 from the Government of Canada’s website (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) – A new Canadian anti-spam law could cost violators up to $10 million, according to a report Thursday by ITbusiness.ca . Individuals violating the law could be fined a maximum penalty of $1 million, while organizations could be charged up to $10 million. While Bill C-28, or the Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act, received royal assent on December 15, the report says the new law will not be enforced until approximately eight months from now.  A year ago the Canadian government prorogued Parliament , postponing the Bill from being reviewed by the senate until May 2010

An image of Bill C-28 from the Government of Canada’s website (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) – A new Canadian anti-spam law could cost violators up to $10 million, according to a report Thursday by ITbusiness.ca . Individuals violating the law could be fined a maximum penalty of $1 million, while organizations could be charged up to $10 million.

Inside CoreLink Data Centers’ colocation facility (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Colocation provider CoreLink Data Centers ( www.corelink.com ) announced on Friday that founding CEO Geoff Hampson has resigned from his position to pursue other opportunities. The board of directors has appointed Charles Picasso as the interim CEO and executive chairman of CoreLink’s board of directors

( PRLEAP.COM ) SINGAPORE, December 7, 2010 Vodien Internet Solutions is leading the charge as the industry leader for Singapore web hosting solutions with its continued commitment to customer support. John Jervis Lee, VicePresident Sales Engineer of Vodien Singapore emphasises the importance of customer care in the longevity of any business. “When a business grows or evolves, it is always important that its attitude and support structure to its customers grow as well.

A photo of AIS’ data center in San Diego (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Colocation and data center provider American Internet Services ( www.americanis.net ) announced the hiring of Mark De John as vice president of sales. The appointment follows AIS’ announcement in September when it named Tim Caulfield its new CEO and Frank Gaff’s appointment in January to director of operations . De John has over 20 years of experience with an emphasis on colocation and managed hosting services.

Dallas (PRWEB) November 1, 2010 Validas, LLC the fast growing Software as a Service company that makes it easy to understand cell phone bills and saves consumers and businesses millions on wireless, has chosen Horizon Data Center Solutions’ FlexSafe(SM) IaaS to host its IT infrastructure. Through its proprietary, patent pending technology and industry know-how, Validas quickly analyzes personal, small business, corporate, and government cell phone statements to find the best plans, recover disputed charges, establish cost controls and reduce expenses between 19% and 40%. “We needed a partner that could become a seamless part of our team, support our explosive growth, and meet the performance and security standards our business requires.