Google Registry is rolling out the .channel top-level domain (TLD) in February, designed exclusively for content creators focused on monetization. With early access available through a Dutch Auction starting February 4 and general availability on February 11, creators can secure premium domains. Priced at $20-$30 annually, .channel emphasizes secure, HTTPS-enabled sites dedicated to audience engagement and commerce, offering a unique branding opportunity in the creator economy.
OVHCloud has launched its first Local Zone in Vienna, Austria, offering low-latency public cloud services and ensuring local data residency. Catering to industries like finance and healthcare, this move addresses Austria’s growing demand for secure, localized IT infrastructure. Certified to stringent security standards, the Vienna zone supports workloads requiring real-time analytics and cloud gaming. OVHCloud aims to expand to 100 global Local Zones by 2025.
