HOSTEX

Founded in 1995 by Pranas Slusnys, Hostex is a Lithuanian-based data center and web hosting service provider headquartered in Vilnius. The company was acquired by Telia Lietuva, a major telecommunications company, on July 9, 2010. Hostex operates as the brand under which Telia Lietuva delivers its website hosting and data center services.

Hostex provides a range of IT services including shared hosting, cloud servers, virtual dedicated servers, server rental, and colocation services. Their offerings also cover domain registration and the provision of SSL certificates. The services are built upon the infrastructure of Telia, which includes eight Tier II and III certified data centers, positioning it with a robust and reliable network in Lithuania. Hostex targets a variety of clients, from those needing basic website hosting to businesses requiring more complex data center and managed solutions. The business model is based on subscription plans for its various hosting and server packages, with options for different terms such as three, six, twelve, and twenty-four months.

As part of Telia Company, Hostex leverages a broad European telecommunications network. The company provides features such as automatic backups, DDoS protection, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee for its paid hosting services. Although it primarily serves the Lithuanian market, it also has customers in countries like Ukraine, France, the United Kingdom, and Cyprus.

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