UK2 Group, a UK-based Web hosting provider and domain name registrar, has acquired WestHost, of Providence, Utah.

Hosting provider 1&1 Internet has had trouble updating its Microsoft email platform leaving customers without access to web mailboxes for more than 24 hours, according to UK-based technology news website the Register.

Domain registrar and web hosting provider Network Solutions announced last Thursday that it has launched its new corporate website.

Hosting service provider Verio was the most reliable hosting company site in July 2008, closely followed by European telecommunications company Tiscali, beating out Aplus which fell from its top position last month, landing at 17, according to research and security firm Netcraft.

Web hosting provider The Planet announced on Monday it has enhanced the commission structure of its affiliate program, in response to the program’s significant success.

The Go Daddy Group announced on Tuesday it has officially entered into the Canadian market with its new subsidiary, Go Daddy Domains Canada.

Customer feedback and online reputation management services provider RatePoint and web hosting provider 1&1 Internet have announced a strategic partnership to integrate RatePoint’s platform within all of 1&1’s hosting packages.

Web hosting and domain name registrar Host Department has announced it is expanding to a new data center in New Jersey in effort to provide greater reliability and access times.

Web hosting provider Dotster announced on Wednesday that it has launched its “new and improved” hosting Application Vault.

Web hosting provider The Planet announced on Tuesday it is offering three new promotions that offer enhanced data protection and security for Planet Alpha dedicated server customers.

Domain registrar and web hosting provider Host Department announced on Monday it has officially launched its corporate redesigned website, which features a new skin. The company says it is re-focusing on its vision of “professionalism, prompt support and quality hosting service”.