July 30, 2010 -- There was a handful of Web hosting sales and promotions in the last week of July including the launch of Hosting Zoom’s “Summer of Support”, discounted VPS plans from Host Color, and a range of discounts from Dream 9 Media.

July 30, 2010 -- Canadian-based hosting provider Peer 1 Hosting announced on Thursday that it had signed a multi-year colocation agreement with consulting and technology outsourcing firm Capgemini Canada Inc.

July 30, 2010 -- Web hosting provider BurstNET announced this week that it had made Internet Protocol Version 6 available end-to-end across its entire product line.

July 30, 2010 -- Leveraging its relationship with Microsoft and Research in Motion, Web host Rebel Networks has built and setup a Hosted Exchange and Blackberry Enterprise service infrastructure in its data center in Toronto, Canada.

July 30, 2010 -- Network independent data center provider TelecityGroup has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard across its operations in the UK and achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, highlighting its commitment to maximising the energy efficiency of its operations.

July 30, 2010 -- According to a report published Thursday by the Washington Post, a White House proposal would give federal investigators easier access to email records without a court order.

July 30, 2010 -- Acer, the second-largest PC manufacturer in the world, has announced it will be expanding in the server market with the launch of a line of new servers including blades and other high-density servers.

July 30, 2010 -- A variety of news stories issuing from the Black Hat security conference this week in Las Vegas describe presentations in which researchers highlight holes in web browser security, including widespread problems with the implementation of SSL certificates.

July 30, 2010 -- Software, services and solutions provider Microsoft and telecommunication service provider LG Uplus have formed a broad strategic alliance for bringing to market a range of cloud services that will leverage Microsoft’s software platforms and cloud offerings “to enable a connected digital lifestyle and work style,” for LG U+ customers, according to Microsoft’s announcement.

Jul 29, 2010 -- In response to both local and international demand, fiber-based communications services provider Level 3 Communications has significantly expanded its metro fiber network in Dublin to link five carrier-neutral data centers, providing new services and greater access to the Level 3 Tier 1 IP backbone.