JetBackup Version 5.4.2 Release Notes
We’re excited to announce the release of the latest JetBackup v5.4.2 update! This release introduces support for immutable backups via S3 Object Lock, giving you an additional layer of protection against ransomware and unauthorized backup modifications. It also includes security dependency updates, enhanced email backup and restore capabilities, duplicate/clone destination options, and a new custom scheduling option for integrity checks—providing greater flexibility in maintaining overall backup health. In addition to these features, this release delivers…
Partner Spotlight: Pointer
A Conversation with CEO George Psaltakis Every strong hosting company is built on trust. Not just trust in servers, networks, or infrastructure, but trust in the people behind the service. For Pointer, that trust has been built over more than 20 years of serving the Greek market with reliable hosting, responsive support, and practical solutions for businesses, developers, e-shops, organizations, and professionals. As part of the JetBackup Partner Spotlight series, we spoke with George Psaltakis…
AI Is Taking Control of Web Hosting Infrastructure. Where Are the Guardrails?
The web hosting industry is entering a major shift in how servers and infrastructure are managed. Hosting companies are beginning to experiment with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, AI agents, and automated infrastructure management, while control panel companies such as WebPros are moving toward integrating artificial intelligence deeper into the hosting management experience. The direction is becoming clear. We are moving from control panels that help humans manage servers to AI-powered platforms that can increasingly…
Lock Down Your Backups: Object Lock Is Coming to JetBackup 5
The threat level facing the hosting industry has changed. AI is helping cybercriminals improve phishing, automate social engineering, research vulnerabilities, and launch attacks faster and at a much greater scale. For hosting providers, one successful attack can compromise far more than a single website. If an attacker gains root access, they may have the keys to the entire castle, including customer data, production systems, administrator accounts, and the backups needed for recovery. JetBackup is actively…
Partner Spotlight: HOSTAFRICA
Africa’s digital economy is growing quickly, but the path to getting online does not always look the same as it does in Europe or North America. For many African entrepreneurs, the first step is not a traditional website. It may be a WhatsApp conversation, a social media page, mobile payments, or a small business trying to build trust before investing in a larger online presence. HOSTAFRICA was built around that reality. Founded in 2016, the…