Dazz just raised $50M to rule cloud security. Co-founded by Merav Bahat, who had a great run at Microsoft, Dazz uses AI to fix vulnerabilities that other tools just find. In alliance with big-name investors, this startup is all about turning chaos into order and making the cloud a safer place for everyone.
Microsoft defended its cloud licensing rules against the UK’s CMA. They argue these terms aren’t unfairly squeezing competitors. Despite the tension, Microsoft strongly believes that Amazon and Google should appreciate the access to its software. They emphasized Google’s 29% rise in cloud revenue as proof that their fees are justified, compared to Amazon’s steep cuts on book sales. At the same time, Google and AWS are pushing for a fairer playing field.
the simple pleasures of watching a server doing server stuff pic.twitter.com/qqoRu8Z6yi
— tobi lutke (@tobi) May 25, 2024
By watching servers, apparently.
At CloudFest USA, Liquid Web made a subtle but unmistakable point: scale doesn’t have to mean distance. With 18 data centers across North America, Europe, and Australia—and fresh expansion into Germany—they’re blending global reach with a regional touch. We spoke with Ben, who shared how their 100% uptime ambition isn’t just a metric, it’s a mindset. From enterprise clients to first-time builders, the commitment is the same: always-on infrastructure backed by people who still pick up the phone.
What’s changing isn’t just their footprint—it’s how they’re redefining expectations. With white-glove support, customizable hosting environments, and real-time access to technical experts, Liquid Web is building more than just reliable services. They’re building trust with consistency. In a world where even milliseconds of downtime can hurt, that trust is becoming the most valuable offering of all.
Walking past the JetBackup booth at CloudFest USA, you might first notice the eccentric mascot revving up the crowd. But if you stopped to talk—as we did with founder Eli—you’d discover something far more impactful. JetBackup isn’t just another backup tool. It’s a framework that adapts to how real-world sysadmins and hosts operate under pressure. Whether it’s Bare Metal Restore, multi-version redundancy, or seamless WordPress plugins, JetBackup is writing a quiet playbook for reliability—with flair.
What makes it stick isn’t just the features. It’s the way the brand has leaned into personality without losing focus on utility. As Eli described it, the goal isn’t just to build backups. It’s to build confidence. With more automation, smarter restore options, and a philosophy built on meeting people where they are, JetBackup is shaping the way backup feels—practical, nimble, and yes, even a little fun.
At CloudFest USA, we caught up with Mike from Codeable, and what stood out wasn’t flashy marketing—it was the clear-eyed simplicity of their model. Codeable pairs hosting providers with a vetted pool of WordPress experts to handle the tasks that usually clog support desks—bug fixes, custom builds, everything in between. Instead of trying to turn your support team into developers, Codeable creates a value bridge where everyone wins: clients get what they need, hosts avoid burnout, and a new revenue stream quietly comes to life.
Mike walked us through how Codeable isn’t just reducing churn—it’s helping providers look sharper without building in-house dev teams from scratch. In a landscape where WordPress remains king, the smartest move might not be scaling support, but collaborating better. With transparency, satisfaction guarantees, and baked-in quality controls, Codeable is starting to look less like an “add-on” and more like the safety net hosting companies didn’t know they needed.
When we sat down with Frederick at CloudFest USA, it wasn’t just another chat about crypto—it was a window into a quieter revolution in hosting. Blockonomics, founded back in 2014, has quietly built a non-custodial payment model that feels almost radical today: no third parties, no fees swallowed in the shadows, and no holding your funds hostage. Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and USDT flow directly to user wallets, with privacy and transparency baked in. For hosting companies struggling to keep up with billing systems, this isn’t about riding the crypto trend. It’s about reclaiming control—and trust.
Frederick shared how the pandemic pushed more users into seeking faster, borderless payment models—and how Blockonomics responded not with hype, but with infrastructure that works. The real story isn’t about digital coins. It’s about enabling smarter payments without friction, especially in an industry where uptime and trust matter more than ever. Blockonomics is proving that Bitcoin doesn’t have to be speculative noise—it can be an operational signal.
After a nearly missed connection in Minneapolis, I finally made it to CloudFest USA. Over 2,000 cloud computing, hosting, and domain professionals converged in Austin, Texas, for the annual CloudFest USA conference. The three-day event, held in conjunction with NamesCon Global, is featuring keynote speeches from industry leaders, including executives from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Sustainability in cloud infrastructure is as a key theme, reflecting growing environmental concerns in the tech sector. The conference floor is bustling with activity, showcasing major players like WebPros, CloudLinux, GoDaddy, LiquidWeb, JetBackup, IceWarp, Upmind, CentralNic, and Atom.
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