UPDATE: It appears the offer from Web.com Group Inc. has been trumped by 5G Networks, a publicly-listed company with no relevant industry experience who is willing to pay far more than those with experience have valued the company at.
Now more than ever, it’s time to back an Australian business.
Yesterday it was announced that Webcentral Group (ASX:WCG), which includes brands such as Netregistry and Melbourne IT, recommended a scheme of arrangement to its shareholders to be wholly acquired by multi-billion dollar US company Web.com Group Inc.
This is the same company who recently acquired Dreamscape Networks, which included brands such as Crazy Domains and Vodien.
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If this acquisition is approved by their shareholders it will see Nexigen Digital become the largest Australian owned and operated web hosting and domain name company, and whilst that is a personally humbling achievement as a business owner, it means that more than 80% of the local market share will then be foreign owned.
If all of your domain names and web hosting services are already with VentraIP Australia – firstly, thank you – but this announcement won’t affect you.
But if you or anybody you know still has online services with any of these brands you may wish to consider getting them transferred over to us as soon as possible because:
Don’t forget, you can still be rewarded with a $50 prepaid Mastercard for every new customer you refer to VentraIP Australia who has a domain name and web hosting. Get your referral link by logging in to your VIPControl account and start referring us today!
Thank you for supporting our business and our 65 local staff.
Last week we celebrated our twelfth year in business and we have no plans on going anywhere anytime soon.
We have built our brand and reputation on trust. We are firmly committed to our customers and this industry, and we will continue to innovate and provide a local alternative that delivers outstanding customer service and reliable web hosting.
If there is anything we can do to improve your experience with us, please send an email to info@nexigen.digital and we will be happy to listen to your feedback.
There’s no doubt Australia is in the midst of some pretty horrific bushfires, and it’s heartbreaking to see the images and footage coming out of the firegrounds of houses, people and wildlife.
We know many of our customers are looking for somewhere to donate, or provide relief, so we wanted to bring together a list of where you can donate and how you can help. Every dollar counts, and any donation you can make will help those affected.
The Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery appeal
The Red Cross help to support people around the world, and at home, through major emergencies and trauma. With decades of experience caring for people affected by earthquakes, cyclones, floods, storms, fire, drought and other emergencies, their support will go straight to the heart of the crisis.
Donate a little or a lot. Just $50 can provide food for a family who have been evacuated from their home and $300 can help assist a family who have lost all their belongings and need to start again.
The Salvation Army Disaster appeal
Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) teams are responding to the bushfires in NSW and Queensland as an unprecedented number of emergency-level fires cause tragic loss of life and property. Your donation means helping them deliver crucial support to help devastated communities recover.
The NSW Rural Fire Service Bushfire appeal
Although good hearted people are often keen to donate household items and clothes to those in need these can be hard for the RFS to store and distribute during these times of crisis. The best way to help is with money which allows people to buy the things they need, and supports local businesses which have also been impacted.
Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund
The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) is a registered charity that was established in 1978 to provide immediate short-term funds to Gippslanders affected by natural disaster events. It is completely funded by donations from businesses, community groups and individuals. Run by volunteers, all donations are returned to the community.
Other Ways to Help
If you’re not in a position to spare funds, there’s other ways you can help.
If you’re in areas affected by water, heat or smoke, you can put out containers of water for wildlife. You can also donate to wildlife charities who are helping koalas, kangaroos and other animals who have been affected, including Koala Rescue Queensland, Koalas in Care, WIRES, and Wild2Free.
You can also donate old clothes and household items to the above charities, or other local groups, to be passed onto those who have lost everything.
Nexigen Digital is proud to announce that CEO Angelo Giuffrida has been elected as an auDA Director.
The announcement was made by auDA today, following the completion of a selection and ballot process in accordance with the organisation’s constitution.
“Being elected as a director of auDA is a fantastic opportunity, I look forward to providing context and practical experience based on my 11+ years in the industry,” Mr Giuffrida said.
“There’s important work to be done and I’m keen to get stuck into that”
auDA’s incumbent Chair and directors are set to complete their terms at the Annual General Meeting on 14 November 2019. The new board appointees will assume their roles on 15 November 2019.
The reconstituted auDA board will consist of an appointed chair, five appointed directors and three elected directors:
Nexigen Digital, the largest independently owned provider of web hosting and domain name registrar services in Australia, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Netorigin, a Perth-based provider of web hosting, managed WordPress and domain names.
The seven-figure deal includes more than 4,000 clients and 25,000 active services. Nexigen Digital Chief Executive, Angelo Giuffrida, said he was pleased to complete the deal in such a competitive acquisition space.
“Being able to close this deal with so many international players acquiring local companies is a definite win for us, but more importantly, it’s a big win for Netorigin customers who will now become part of the Nexigen Digitalfamily and continue to enjoy local support, but also gain access to new products and services to help grow their online businesses.”
After more than 8 years in operation, the Netorigin brand will be retired and all existing customers and services will be transferred to one of its three brands – VentraIP Australia, Zuver and Synergy Wholesale.
Managing Director of Netorigin, Blake Burton, said he is selling the business to focus on other business interests, including Attained Group, a Perth-based provider of Managed IT and Cloud Services that has been growing rapidly through acquisition.
“Nexigen Digital is one of the last remaining Australian owned and operated web hosts and I’m confident that our customers are in the best possible hands. Netorigin has been a massive part of my life for almost nine years, having started the business from scratch when I was 18 years old, but the timing feels right,” said Mr. Burton.
The acquisition adds to an already stellar year for the company, with annual group revenue on track to surpass $20M by the end of 2019.
Nexigen Digital are Australia’s largest and fastest-growing independent domain name registrars and web hosting providers in the local market. The company employs more than 55 staff members in its south-east Melbourne office to deliver industry-leading service to more than 200,000 customers.
In 2019 the company was awarded Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards, with prior accolades on the BRW Fast 100, CRN Fast 50 and SmartCompany Smart50 list over multiple years.
Nexigen Digital, the largest independently owned provider of web hosting and domain name registrar services in Australia has today announced the acquisition of the hosting and domain name customers of Summit Internet, a Melbourne-based corporate online solution provider.
The acquisition will see over 1,000 high-value services transferred to VentraIP Australia. Nexigen Digital, Chief Executive Officer, Angelo Giuffrida, said the acquisition, which was hinted at following the company’s trio of acquisitions last month, would add significant value to the company.
“Unlike most of the other acquisitions we’ve done in the past, the customers of Summit Internet are premium business customers and we’re very pleased to be able to welcome them to the Nexigen Digital, family where they will now receive 24×7 technical support offered by our local team.”
Summit Internet will continue to focus on its core business of telecommunications and enterprise connectivity. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Internet, Greg Lipschitz, said he was thrilled to be working with Nexigen Digital,.
“It has been clear for a few years that they are leading the way for shared hosting and domain names in Australia. It is their core business and they are the best at it. We want to ensure that our customers have the best service and experience possible. Our core focus is on our data and voice products, including expanding our carrier fixed wireless network Australia wide. Knowing that Nexigen Digital, are looking after the shared hosting gives us the time to focus on what we’re best at.”
Mr.Giuffrida also reconfirmed that further acquisitions were on the way alongside traditional marketing efforts. “We are currently working on others with hopes that we will close them before the end of the financial year.
“We continue to prove ourselves as a fantastic integrator for acquisitions, but we are also perusing growth through new marketing channels which includes our first radio advertising campaign which is currently on the air in Melbourne.”
Nexigen Digital, the largest independent web hosting and domain name provider in Australia, has today announced the acquisition of three companies; On A Cloud, SpiderWeb Hosting and Boot Domains. The three companies have more than 1,000 customers and more than 2,400 active services combined.
Nexigen Digital Chief Executive Officer, Angelo Giuffrida, said the acquisitions were signs of continued market consolidation.
“As the market continues to consolidate, we are proud to welcome customers from On A Cloud, SpiderWeb Hosting and Boot Domains to the Nexigen Digital family, and we hope they enjoy the great customer service and technical support offered by our local team”.
He went on to say that acquisitions were once again part of their strategy going forward, with more on the horizon.
“Last year we focussed our efforts on boosting organic growth through an improved online presence in search engines, customer service and technical support insourcing, and updated products and services with higher value margins. This strategy has proven hugely successful with over 35% growth attributed in less than twelve months”.
“These three companies are the first of six acquisitions that we are actively working on, and we hope to have further announcements as we close those deals in the near future”, he said.
Robert K of Spiderweb Hosting said “providing solid hosting service for clients over the past 8 years has been time-consuming but rewarding at the same time. Before losing focus, I have decided to pass the company over to Nexigen Digital knowing that all services and clients will be looked after as I have done by one of the best providers in the industry”.
Tom Maddison of On A Cloud, said “deciding to sell a business isn’t always easy and was not taken lightly, but due to changes in personal circumstances I am unable to devote the time required to provide the high levels of service that customers expect from the Australian Hosting Industry.”
“It is for this reason I chose to approach Nexigen Digital, and after discussions with them I felt very confident that they are the best fit to continue to provide the high levels of services & support the On A Cloud customers have had over the years”, he said.
All three brands will be retired once customers have been merged into VentraIP Australia.
