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Techday NZ
22-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
WebPros acquires Comet Backup to boost global data protection
WebPros has acquired Christchurch-based data backup and storage solutions provider Comet Backup, expanding its global portfolio of web hosting and automation tools. WebPros, whose suite of products includes cPanel, Plesk, and WHMCS, operates in 227 countries and supports more than 60 million domains. The acquisition enables the company to broaden its data protection offerings to businesses worldwide. Company history Comet Backup was established in Christchurch nearly a decade ago. Since its founding, the company has provided data backup software focused on solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT teams. Its technology enables organisations to safeguard critical data, supporting everything from daily data backups to disaster recovery scenarios. In recent years, the importance of secure and reliable data protection has grown, with increasing risks related to cyber threats and data loss affecting businesses globally. The acquisition allows WebPros to strengthen its capacity to meet these security demands, aiming to serve an expanded, international customer base. "We are thrilled to welcome Comet Backup into the WebPros family. This is an important extension of our web enablement ecosystem, helping businesses address their backup and storage needs with greater efficiency and reliability," said Christian Koch, CEO of WebPros. Josh Flores, General Manager of Comet Backup, commented on the alignment between the two companies, saying, "It was clear to us from the outset that WebPros' leading global web enablement ecosystem is the perfect permanent home to take our business to the next level. The acquisition process itself gave both my team and me full confidence that the WebPros group is an optimal cultural fit for us. Our customers can expect the same great service, now with enhanced support and innovative new features as we continue to invest in the product." Reaction from the sector The deal has been welcomed by New Zealand's technology community. Liz Foxwell-Canning, CEO of Canterbury Tech, said, "Comet Backup's success is a brilliant example of the kind of world-class talent and innovation we have right here in Ōtautahi Christchurch. It's proof that you don't need to be in Silicon Valley to build and scale globally competitive software – South Island smarts can and do go the distance." Josh Flores also reflected on the company's progress, noting, "Our growth has been driven by a focus on delivering real value to our customers." Peter Thomas, the founder of Comet Backup, stated, "Joining WebPros will allow us to help even more companies protect their data and continue innovating on a global scale." Future direction Comet Backup will now be integrated into the broader WebPros platform, with the aim of supporting further growth and product development. The company will continue to focus on secure, scalable backup and storage for clients, protecting business data and supporting continuity in a digital world. The move is expected to provide Comet Backup with access to additional resources and networks, contributing to the reach and reliability of its data protection solutions within the global marketplace.
Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
WebPros Expands Web Enablement Ecosystem with Strategic Acquisition of Comet Backup
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WebPros, the world's leading provider of mission-critical automation, operations and engagement software, today announced the acquisition of Comet Backup, a leading provider of backup and storage solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT teams globally. 'This is an important extension of our web enablement ecosystem, helping businesses address their backup and storage needs with greater efficiency and reliability,' Christian Koch, CEO of WebPros. WebPros powers over 60 million domains and supports more than 27 million users across 227 countries, serving as the operating system for the digital economy. Its software suite includes web automation platforms cPanel and Plesk, the most widely adopted solutions for managing digital presence and online services, along with operations software such as WHMCS, 360Monitoring, and SolusVM, and engagement applications including Sitejet, XOVI and SocialBee. This acquisition underscores WebPros' ongoing commitment to expanding its web enablement ecosystem, a suite of software solutions designed to support the full lifecycle of digital presence management for web platforms, web professionals and their SMB customers. 'We are thrilled to welcome Comet Backup into the WebPros family. This is an important extension of our web enablement ecosystem, helping businesses address their backup and storage needs with greater efficiency and reliability,' said Christian Koch, CEO of WebPros. 'Comet Backup's software, powered by its innovative deduplication technology, enhances performance, speed, and cost efficiency. It will enable our partners to expand their service offerings and deliver more value to their customers.' The acquisition comes at a time of rising cyber threats, data loss risks, and disaster recovery needs. Organizations increasingly rely on robust technologies to safeguard their digital assets and maintain continuity. With Comet Backup, WebPros enhances its ability to deliver secure, dependable solutions that protect critical systems and enable rapid recovery. For WebPros' partners, the integration of Comet Backup also opens new opportunities to strengthen their offerings, deepen customer relationships, and grow their businesses, backed by WebPros' global reach and trusted software portfolio. ' It was clear to us from the outset that WebPros' leading global web enablement ecosystem is the perfect permanent home to take our business to the next level,' said Josh Flores, General Manager of Comet Backup. 'The acquisition process itself gave both my team and me full confidence that the WebPros group is an optimal cultural fit for us. Our customers can expect the same great service, now with enhanced support and innovative new features as we continue to invest in the product.' 'We look forward to helping WebPros' extensive customer footprint reach more businesses globally and accelerate our growth,' said Peter Thomas, Founder of Comet Backup. 'Our product gives WebPros' customers the tools they need to protect their businesses and safeguard their data resiliency with confidence.' Graham Carney, Head of M&A at WebPros added, ' This is a highly strategic acquisition for the business as we continue to invest in our end-to-end global web enablement ecosystem. Comet Backup ' s high annual growth rate, coupled with its strong customer retention metrics across a broad range of industries, speaks volumes about the quality of the product and their team's customer-centric focus. We remain committed to continuing our acquisition strategy for innovative solutions across a variety of sectors undergoing AI-driven transformation including digital marketing automation, e-commerce enablement, and cybersecurity. With our market reach across over 27 million users, the ability to help our customers offer a comprehensive suite of solutions to our end-user base is highly compelling.' About WebPros WebPros is a global software leader delivering mission-critical solutions for automation, operations, and customer engagement. Powering more than 60 million domains and supporting over 27 million users across 227 countries, WebPros helps small and medium-sized businesses worldwide build, manage, and grow their digital presence. WebPros' web enablement ecosystem encompasses connected and integrated software solutions that support the full lifecycle of online services. At its core are category-defining automation technologies that power the global web industry, including solutions for digital presence and application management (cPanel, Plesk) as well as WordPress automation (WP Squared)—fuelling more than 2,800 web platforms and supporting over 100,000 web professionals worldwide. These are complemented by industry-leading operations tools, including billing and subscription management (WHMCS), virtualization management (SolusVM), website and performance monitoring (360Monitoring), and secure data protection (Comet Backup). The platform is further enhanced by engagement-focused applications, including tools for content creation and client collaboration (Sitejet), SEO optimization (XOVI), and social media management (SocialBee)—empowering web professionals and platforms to deliver seamless, scalable digital experiences. To learn more, visit About Comet Backup Comet Backup provides fast, secure backup SaaS for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT teams. Its versatile, all-in-one platform supports both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployments, giving users full control over their backup environment. Comet Backup's vendor-agnostic approach allows organizations to store data on-premises or with leading cloud providers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or any S3 cloud solution. By enabling robust data resilience and seamless business continuity, Comet Backup empowers IT professionals to safeguard critical systems and ensure disaster readiness with confidence. Trusted by customers in over 170 countries, Comet Backup has been recognized as a 'Momentum Leader' by G2 and awarded 'Best Customer Support' by Software Advice. Founded in 2017, Comet Backup is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To learn more, visit
Time Business News
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Hostiko Combines WordPress Hosting Themes & WHMCS Themes
In today's competitive hosting market, your website's user experience is as important as the services you offer. For hosting providers—especially startups—a fragmented interface between your front-end and client area can be a major setback. That's why Hostiko has focused on building a complete, unified solution by combining WordPress hosting themes with WHMCS templates that integrate perfectly. The result is a seamless experience for both customers and administrators. Let's explore how Hostiko brings together the power of WordPress and WHMCS, and why this matters for modern hosting businesses. Your hosting website serves two major roles: one, to attract and convert visitors (typically powered by WordPress), and two, to manage client services like billing, support, and domains (handled through WHMCS). Many hosting businesses use separate templates for each platform, which often results in visual inconsistency and a disconnected user journey. Hostiko solves this by designing both WordPress and WHMCS themes to look and feel like a single unified platform. Fonts, colors, layouts, and visual elements are harmonized across both environments, ensuring brand consistency from homepage to client dashboard. This not only makes your brand feel more professional—it builds trust and improves customer retention. Hostiko themes are built to make the entire user journey—from browsing hosting plans to managing domains and payments—feel smooth and intuitive. Their WordPress hosting themes come pre-integrated with tools like domain search boxes, pricing tables, and feature highlights, all of which can be linked directly to WHMCS functionality. For example, when a user selects a hosting plan on your WordPress site, they're redirected seamlessly to the WHMCS checkout—without any visual disruption. The WHMCS theme matches the WordPress design, so the experience feels like one continuous flow. No mismatched templates. No jarring transitions. Just a clean, professional customer journey from start to finish. Today's users expect a mobile-optimized experience, whether they're exploring your site on their phone or managing their services on a tablet. Hostiko's WordPress and WHMCS themes are fully responsive and mobile-friendly by default. Every theme adapts elegantly to various screen sizes, ensuring that content remains accessible and easy to navigate. Whether users are checking their invoices, opening a support ticket, or browsing shared hosting plans, they'll enjoy a consistent, responsive experience across devices. This attention to UX design makes Hostiko especially well-suited for startups looking to appeal to modern, mobile-first users. One of the biggest strengths of Hostiko's WordPress hosting themes is their integration with Elementor, the world's most popular drag-and-drop page builder. This allows even non-developers to build beautiful, high-converting pages with ease. Startups can quickly launch polished marketing pages, custom landing sections, FAQs, and testimonials—without touching a line of code. And because these front-end customizations blend naturally into the WHMCS client area (thanks to matching themes), your entire site remains visually and functionally cohesive. WHMCS is a powerful billing and automation platform, but it's often difficult to style. Hostiko takes the guesswork out by offering WHMCS templates that match each WordPress theme exactly. That means every button, heading, table, and icon looks like it belongs to the same system—no third-party hacks required. Beyond design, Hostiko's WHMCS templates are lightweight and optimized for performance. Pages load quickly, navigation is intuitive, and users can manage their accounts without friction. You get full WHMCS functionality—invoice management, support tickets, domain settings—wrapped in a design that speaks your brand's language. Whether you're launching a small shared hosting brand or scaling into dedicated servers, Hostiko's integrated theme system grows with your business. You can start with a simple plan page and domain checker, then expand into multilingual content, advanced pricing grids, and custom feature showcases—all while maintaining a cohesive experience across platforms. Hostiko is particularly beneficial for startups that want to launch fast with a professional look and seamless client interface. Rather than hiring separate designers for your WordPress site and WHMCS portal, you can save time and money with a pre-integrated solution that works right out of the box. Every Hostiko theme comes with documentation and expert support to ensure your launch goes smoothly. The team also provides regular updates to keep both WordPress and WHMCS themes compatible with the latest platform versions, plugins, and security standards. This level of ongoing support gives peace of mind to hosting providers who want to focus on growing their customer base, not wrestling with broken templates or outdated code. In a digital landscape where user experience is king, Hostiko gives hosting businesses a distinct edge. By combining WordPress hosting themes and WHMCS templates into a seamless package, you get the best of both worlds: a beautiful, conversion-optimized front-end and a powerful, consistent client area. If you're ready to create a unified hosting website that builds trust and converts more visitors, explore Hostiko's full suite of integrated themes today. Check it out: With Hostiko, you're not just building a website—you're building a cohesive, future-ready hosting brand. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
