Soasta picks up first cross-cloud patent to prevent site crashes

Soasta, a provider of cloud-based testing services, has been awarded a patent for leveraging more than 500,000 servers across the globe. The goal is to help companies setup tests, so they can avoid crashes and failures caused by an influx of website traffic.

Cloud hosting provider Claranet acquires Star, plots European expansion

Claranet, a London-based cloud hosting provider, has scooped up Star, a company that delivers managed technology services like unified communications, and advanced security services.

Hooked on the cloud? Cloudability launches analytics tool to keep costs under control

Cloud-based services may be a darn sight cheaper than on-premise alternatives, but over time, costs can escalate.

Light after blackouts: Amazon Web Services pushes into its ninth region

With scattered reports of customer defections in the wake of major outages, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced today that it has expanded to the Asia Pacific region, and has opened a new data center in Australia.

IT outsourcer Internap acquires Voxel for $30M to add cloud power to lineup

IT infrastructure firm Internap has acquired hosting and cloud services provider Voxel for $30 million, the two companies announced this morning.

Internap provides “intelligent IT Infrastructure solutions” for enterprises and uses a variety of solutions to lower IT costs, including …