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Don’t underestimate the importance of a local hosting provider

  • 3 September 2025
  • Reading time: 8 min

Freshly baked bread from your neighborhood bakery, Belgian beer, Antwerp fashion... We all love things that are proudly 'from here'. But what about your hosting? Have you placed your website...

51% of companies feel increasing pressure over data location, what to do?

  • 12 August 2025
  • Reading time: 4 min

A survey by team.blue, the international hosting group behind Combell, reveals that 51% of European companies are experiencing growing concerns about where their data is stored. These concerns aren’t just...

Our customers get a discount: use SimplyBook.me as reservation system on your website

Use SimplyBook as reservation system on your website

  • 12 August 2025
  • Reading time: 3 min

Online booking or scheduling an appointment via your smartphone. We're all doing it, so your website shouldn't lag behind. Explore the possibilities of SimplyBook, an all-in-one reservation solution. Get to...

1 in 5 companies is moving data to a local provider

1 in 5 companies is moving data to a local provider

  • 5 August 2025
  • Reading time: 4 min

According to the latest data survey by team.blue, the international group that includes Combell, 21% of European businesses, or 1 in 5, are already migrating their data to a local...

PIPA auctions top pigeons for millions, powered by Combell’s rock-solid hosting

PIPA auctions top pigeons for millions, powered by Combell’s rock-solid hosting

  • 4 August 2025
  • Reading time: 7 min

“If you aim for the top of the market like we do, your platform needs to be rock-solid and reliable.” So says Erwin De Vylder, Chief Information Officer at PIPA....

Coming up with your own webshop name? Here’s what to keep in mind

  • 31 July 2025
  • Reading time: 8 min

Never underestimate the importance of a good webshop name. A well-chosen business name helps you stand out from the crowd and stick in your customers’ minds. We'll show you what...

Why 72% of European businesses prefer not to store their data in the U.S

Why 72% of European businesses prefer not to store their data in the U.S

  • 24 July 2025
  • Reading time: 5 min

Many European business owners and IT experts are concerned about storing data in the U.S. This is evident from a global study - including Belgian insights - by hosting group...

How to speed up your WordPress website

  • 23 July 2025
  • Reading time: 11 min

WordPress is an extremely popular Content Management System. However, the default, "bare" WordPress installation is not known for its speed. Add too many or the wrong themes and plugins, and...

What is a hyperscaler?

What is a hyperscaler?

  • 10 June 2025
  • Reading time: 7 min

When you store your data in the public cloud, you’re likely relying on hyperscalers. Tech giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Alibaba Cloud offer cloud solutions at...

NIS2: Is your cloud environment ready for it?

NIS2: Is your cloud environment ready for it?

  • 28 April 2025
  • Reading time: 5 min

Do you use cloud solutions in your organization? Then you will be directly or indirectly affected by NIS2. In this blog, you'll discover what the directive means for your cloud...

How to gain more control over your cloud costs

How to gain more control over your cloud costs

  • 10 April 2025
  • Reading time: 2 min

If you want to store and use your data in a smart and ultra-secure way, the cloud is the way to go. But what if the price tag turns out...

6 reasons to choose a local cloud provider

6 reasons to choose a local cloud provider

  • 4 April 2025
  • Reading time: 4 min

U.S. President Donald Trump's policies have many European companies shaking in their boots. Is it still safe to store your data with American hyperscalers such as Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure,...