May 17, 2012 — Web hosting provider Cbeyond announced on Thursday the limited release of Microsoft’s Windows Server 2012 beta offerings. It claims to be one of the few companies offering beta versions of Windows Server 2012.

 

May 17, 2012 — Data center operator and hosting firm Quality Technology Services announced on Thursday it has constructed new solar power installations at its Richmond and Atlanta Metro Data Centers.

 

May 17, 2012 — Web hosting provider Peak Hosting announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with technology accelerator StartEngine to launch the Peak Hosting Startup Program. The program will provide startup companies in StartEngine’s program a $1,000 per month credit for 12 months of Peak Hosting services.

 

With its latest small business offering, the Yahoo Marketing Dashboard for small business, Yahoo takes another step toward becoming that complete service provider, a route familiar to web hosting providers.

 

May 17, 2012 — Virtual private server hosting provider Infinitely Virtual announced on Wednesday it is now offering QuickBooks, Intuit’s financial management software, on a cloud-hosted basis to its customers.

 

HostingCon Connect, the service that allows attendees to search and message fellow HostingCon conference attendees, is now open! Register now to use HostingCon Connect to network with fellow attendees and set up meetings before the conference in Boston this July. Or read on to find out how you can use HostingCon Connect to setup meetings with potential business partners and industry thought-leaders at HostingCon 2012.

Using HostingCon Connect

Step 1: If you are a registered attendee, log in and head over to the HostingCon Connect page

HostingCon Connect Page

Step 2: Search fellow attendees by name, title or company.

HostingCon Connect Search Page

 

Step 3: Find the person you want to Connect with at HostingCon 2011 in the results and click Send Message

Send a message directly to an attendees email inbox

 

Step 4: Compose your message requesting a meeting and click Send

HostingCon Connect Message Page

Step 5: The person you want to Connect with receives the message via email. They can log in to HostingCon Connect and reply by clicking the included link.

Read messages in your inbox and reply easily with the included link

That’s all there is to it! Need a place to meet at the conference? Below is a list of available areas for networking and meetings at the convention center:

Networking Lounge in the exhibit hall
Foyers around the convention center with several couches and chairs
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May 17, 2012 — With the price for the Facebook IPO to be set late Thursday, investors and users are waiting with bated breath to see how high the social media stock will reach. With over 421 million shares up for grabs, Facebook could be valued at as much as $100 billion when all is said and done.

 

May 17, 2012 — Web hosting provider ViaWest announced on Thursday it has partnered with NetApp to launch KINECTed network attached storage platform, which delivers simplified data and infrastructure management, coupled with improved storage efficiency.

 

May 16, 2012 — Irish web hosting provider Blacknight announced on Wednesday that more than 10,000 Irish businesses have signed up for the Getting Business Online program in its first year.

 

May 16, 2012 — Website tools provider Zoho announced on Tuesday it has launched its new website builder Zoho Sites, which enables businesses to quickly create polished, professional websites without any coding.

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