Shared, VPS, cloud, bare metal and the economics behind them.
cPanel & WHM 138 introduces AI-powered interface Meridian, assistant, and app hosting—all included in existing licenses—while Nova builder remains partner-exclusive with unpublished credit pricing.
Nexcess has introduced a disaster recovery service promising a one-hour recovery time objective, targeting small and midsize businesses that typically rely on slower backup restores. The service uses live, bootable server mirrors to eliminate lengthy rebuilds after outages or ransomware attacks.
Cloudways introduces Velocity, a managed Node.js hosting service designed to bridge the gap between serverless convenience and self-managed VPS complexity, as AI-driven prototyping accelerates application development.
WP Engine complied with a Russian censorship demand by blocking a human rights website from Russian IP addresses, despite the site operator's refusal. The move marks a shift in pressure tactics, as Roskomnadzor targeted the US-based host directly rather than relying on Russian ISPs to restrict access internally.
Hetzner has expanded its European network with a new point of presence in Warsaw and introduced the GEX45, a dedicated server featuring NVIDIA's RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell GPU, targeting cost-sensitive AI and visualization workloads.
Debian 11 'Bullseye' has ended its five-year LTS window, forcing infrastructure operators to upgrade, purchase extended support, or accept unsupported systems in production.
NairaHost developed a proprietary security plugin, Guardian, to consolidate account monitoring, incident investigation, and abuse response within its DirectAdmin environment. The tool addresses operational gaps left by third-party security stacks.
CorePanel, a control panel for RHEL-family servers, debuted in July 2026 from Pyxsoft, a vendor known for cPanel security tools. The launch reflects a broader shift away from account-based pricing models that have driven hosts to build or adopt alternatives.
Contabo has replaced its single VPS range with Core, Performance, and Max Performance tiers, citing rising hardware costs and the need to match infrastructure to specific workloads.
OVHcloud will increase bare-metal server prices by up to 87% from October 2026, citing a twelvefold rise in memory costs and 3.5× storage inflation driven by AI infrastructure procurement. Existing contracts face renewal-linked adjustments.
Leaseweb’s August 1 VPS pricing update targets its lowest-cost plans, with the cheapest tier nearly doubling in price while premium options rise modestly or remain unchanged. The move reflects a broader industry shift away from near-free VPS offerings.
Onlive Server has launched a GPU-accelerated VPS platform targeting developers and startups running AI workloads, offering dynamic resource scaling and pre-configured frameworks at a lower cost than dedicated hardware.
Pressable’s June 2026 update exposes caching, backups, WP-CLI, SSL, and bulk operations to AI agents through the Model Context Protocol, marking a shift from content automation to direct infrastructure control.
Microsoft has prolonged hotpatching support for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition until October 2027, reducing reboot needs for eligible security updates but leaving broader patching workflows unchanged.
Marcorp Hosting has introduced a three-tier hosting lineup—shared, dedicated, and WordPress optimized for Divi—to let businesses scale infrastructure without switching providers. All tiers include identical uptime guarantees, unlimited bandwidth, and 24/7 support, aiming to reduce friction for growing sites.
Bluehost has introduced one-click VPS hosting for Paperclip, an autonomous AI workflow platform, and Magento, an open-source eCommerce solution. The move targets businesses seeking self-managed infrastructure for AI-driven operations and customizable online stores, backed by NVMe storage and full root access.
Platform9 has introduced a partner program to help VMware cloud providers transition before Broadcom ends its cloud provider program in March 2027, offering migration assistance, regional pricing, and temporary unlimited-core terms.
KnownHost has introduced three PCI-compliant shared hosting tiers starting at $24.95 per month, targeting e-commerce merchants who need infrastructure that meets Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements without manual hardening.
Contabo announced it now hosts 500,000 virtual private servers, coinciding with price hikes from Scaleway, Hetzner, and OVH between April and June 2026. The company added new security and AI tools while maintaining its low-cost positioning.
A new plugin from Automattic, built in three days, replaces WordPress’s traditional admin panel with draggable windows, virtual desktops, and a command palette. The tool, already adopted by thousands of sites, offers an extensible alternative to custom dashboards used by managed WordPress hosts.