NetShop ISP Announces the Availability of IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) Solution

NetShop ISP, the Awarded Data Center & Cloud Services Provider, today announced a new IT solution that allows small companies and large enterprises shift to the next wave in IT – the IT as a Service (ITaaS) model.

NetShop ISP, the Awarded Data Center & Cloud Services Provider, today announced a new IT solution that allows small companies and large enterprises shift to the next wave in IT – the IT as a Service (ITaaS) model.

What is IT-as-a-Service?

Whilst the IT infrastructure forms the backbone of an organization, the expensive upfront IT costs and the complex on-going maintenance processes of the traditional IT solutions are the two major obstacles and headaches for most organizations.

As the technology evolves, there is an increasing demand by all Companies for the latest technological features & software, lower costs, enhanced security protocols, and dedicated IT support.

The IT-as-a-Service model provides immediate and direct access to IT solutions based on a subscription model which offers Customers the convenience of having to only pay for what they actually need with a minimum or even zero presence of in-house IT staff.

“I am grateful that NetShop ISP was able to act in a timely manner to address the emerging needs of the small and medium-sized businesses in Cyprus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The IT-as-a-Service solution has been introduced to our customers since March 2020; today, we are happy to announce its availability to the public in order to help remote teams and businesses for their fast, secure and efficient transition into home working.” said Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP.

Benefits of ITaaS for your Business

NetShop ISP’s IT-as-a-Service solution delivers a turnkey solution with 24/7 Technical Support and Maintenance, Software licensing, Cyber security management – for a predictable monthly-based subscription charge and without any IT Hardware purchasing expenses.

Businesses of any size can benefit from the following features of our ITaaS model:

1. 24/7 IT Support

With ITaaS, you outsource all IT support and maintenance functions, and know that whatever time of day, your IT services are supported by a specialist team with a round-the-clock coverage.

2. Pro-Active Monitoring

Pro-active monitoring aims to identify the symptoms or indications of a fault or issue before it develops into something that could cause a business impact. With IT-as-a-Service all of your core business IT components (VPN, Network, Software, Hardware) are under continuous monitoring by our 24/7 team to detect any alerts or abnormal behaviour.

3. Performance and SLA Monitoring

A real benefit of the ITaaS model is that each business pays only for what it needs. Large enterprises with a business-critical IT infrastructure may require 30 minutes response time whereas a law firm can operate sufficiently even with a 4 hours SLA. We evaluate your business scope and we will offer the best Performance and SLA contract that matches your real needs and budget.

4. Cyber Security Protection

Protection against malware and cybersecurity are an integral part of our ITaaS solution. This means that in addition to supporting your IT infrastructure, our team will also protect your systems, network and end-users (staff) from security threats. Your ITaaS infrastructure is protected by managed firewalls, endpoint protection, and web filtering.

5. ITaaS Subscription-based Model

The concept of a subscription is what sets IT-as-a-Service model apart from its counterparts. Your business pays monthly only for what you choose to cover from the following scope of IT services:

  • Core IT infrastructure: Servers, Network, Firewalls, Databases
  • User Support & Licensing: Technical Support, SLA contract, Web filtering, Software & Anti-virus licenses

Scalability and Flexibility of Service Delivery

As all of the services and software are provisioned from a secure Private Cloud, deployment of new software, users, licenses and maintenance and upgrades of the infrastructure is done seamlessly without the need of purchasing additional hardware or disturbing your business during working hours.

The ITaaS solution offered by NetShop ISP is provisioned from within our Global Data Centers in the countries where we operate; Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States and Singapore. Depending on your business’ structure and the locations of your offices we will deploy your Infrastructure & services in a Private Cloud environment at the nearest location where your business operates from.

Why Two-factor Authentication (2FA) is Important in Cyber Protection for Businesses

Two-factor Authentication (2FA) adds another essential layer of protection here, which ensures that Acronis Active Protection can work properly and minimizes the chance of an entire organization hack thanks to the 2FA authenticator app on users’ mobile devices.

As per a recent research by Cyber Security Ventures, by this year, 2021, businesses will be hit by ransomware every 11 seconds.

Phishing and spear-phishing continue to be the number one infection vector and administrators are quite often the target. Of course, in many large organizations the administrators that control resources and access to data are well aware of these threats and can avoid this trap. In many small- to medium-businesses it’s much more of an issue for admins. And, when admins seem difficult to compromise, cybercriminals can still attack users with higher privileges and then escalate to the admin level where they can do serious, lasting harm.

In ransomware incidents and other kinds of extortion attacks (currently one of the most serious threats for businesses) cybercriminals encrypt business critical data and delete the backups that would serve as a method
of recovery. They then demand a ransom to decrypt data with the threat that, if the ransom is left unpaid, all the encrypted data, applications, and systems will be deleted. They can do many other malicious things once
embedded in an organization’s network, but this is one of the most common attack scenarios and it’s on the rise – ransomware incidents more than doubled in 2019.

Ransomware attacks like these typically start with stolen admin access credentials: login and password. We’re assuming here that the company in question follows a good password strategy – passwords are strong and can’t
be brute-forced unnoticeably. In any case, after getting the required credentials, a cybercriminal can access various resources and execute operations to achieve their malicious goal.

What is 2FA (Two-factor Authentication)

Two-factor authentication is a type of multi-factor authentication that provides extra protection from unauthorized access to your account by checking a user’s identity with a combination of two different factors:

• Something that a user knows (PIN or password)
• Something that a user has (token)
• Something that a user is (biometrics)

How a 2FA transaction works


Anyone who uses online banking, any well-known email provider, messengers, and many other web or mobile services should be familiar with this system. 2FA is widely used in security because it quite effectively neutralizes the risks associated with compromised passwords. If a password is hacked, guessed, or phished as we explained above, it’s no longer enough to give a criminal access.

While many second factors can be used, one of the most popular is a Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP). Typically generated by a mobile app, this is a one-time-use password that expires quickly.

Two-factor Authentication (2FA) with Acronis Cyber Cloud

The Acronis Cyber Cloud 9.0 platform supports Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) authentication. If the TOTP authentication is enabled in the system, users will need to enter their traditional password and the one-time TOTP code to access the system. The TOTP code is generated in the authentication application on a user’s second-factor device based on the current time and the secret code (QR-code or alphanumeric code) provided by the platform.

Settings of Two-factor Authentication with Acronis

While Acronis Active Protection protects users of Acronis Cyber Cloud, Acronis Cyber Backup, and Acronis True Image from ransomware, it’s important to understand that this technology alone isn’t enough to combat all the cyber threats that face business and home environments if security measures like two-factor authentication and access restriction aren’t in place.

2FA adds another essential layer of protection here, which ensures that Acronis Active Protection can work properly and minimizes the chance of an entire organization hack thanks to the 2FA authenticator app on users’ mobile devices.

Get Free Cyber Security Consulting

NetShop ISP’s Cyber Security specialists can help you in ensuring your business’ online infrastructure and network perimeter is secure from cyberthreats and ransomware.

Contact us today to schedule a Free Web Meeting to learn more about the Acronis Cyber Protect solution.

Do I need an SSL Certificate for my website?

Why SSL Certificates are essential for all Websites nowadays in regards to Web Security, User Trust and Search engine ranking.

If you’re wondering whether or not you need an SSL Certificate for your website; the short answer is yes – you do! Having an SSL certificate has become essential – let us explain why. 

What is an SSL certificate? 

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer and is a digital certificate that enables encrypted communication between the browser and the server, ensuring that all traffic between the two is secure. 

Without encryption, a website is vulnerable to data breaches. Having an SSL not only authenticates the identity of a website, but also largely decreases the risk of any sensitive information being stolen. Ultimately, an SSL certificate creates a secure environment for website owners and users. 

How do I know if a website has an SSL certificate?

To check if a website has an SSL, just take a look at the URL. If it begins with ‘http’ instead of ‘https’ it means that the website you’re using does not have an SSL certificate and is not secure. The extra ‘s’ on the ‘https’ stands for secure and shows you that the website has an SSL installed. 

Some browsers will also show you a little padlock icon in the address bar to indicate that the website you’re using has an SSL certificate, and will also notify you when one that you are using does not. You can click the padlock icon to view the certificate information. 

Why do I need an SSL certificate?

Are you still questioning if you need an SSL certificate? Now that we’ve covered what an SSL is, let’s take a look at why you need one. 

 1. Security  

If you request any personal information from a user on your website, such as payment information or private details, it’s absolutely vital that you have an SSL certificate. Without one, you are putting your users at risk of having their sensitive information stolen whilst using your website. 

If you own an ecommerce website, you need to have an SSL installed in order to accept payments securely. As we mentioned before, an SSL ensures data integrity by encrypting all of the data shared between your website and the server, saving you and your users from potential hackers. 

If your website is WordPress or any other database driven site, it is also crucial that you have an SSL to protect the administrator login page. 

2. Increases user trust 

From a consumer perspective, if a website is indicating that it is ‘not secure’ there is little chance you would continue to use it, let alone buy anything or divulge sensitive information. Having an SSL certificate shows the user that your website is safe to purchase from, subscribe or login to. 

Without one, you risk losing potential customers to more trusted sites, resulting in decreased user retention and ultimately, a decline in sales. Having an SSL certificate helps build consumer trust, and improves the credibility and reputation of your website and business. 

3. Search engine ranking 

Even if your website isn’t requesting or processing any sensitive information, it’s still important that you install an SSL certificate. Google takes into consideration a huge number of factors when it comes to search engine rankings, and in 2014 they announced that one of those is whether or not it has an SSL certificate. That means that your website is more likely to rank higher on the search engine results page and have more traffic with an installed SSL certificate. 

Web Security made simple with NetShop ISP

Ready to secure your website? For more information on SSL certificates, how to get FREE SSL installation or to view the commercial SSL brands that we offer, visit our website here.  

NetShop ISP has also managed to secure the best prices from brands to offer our clients cheap SSL certificates. 

You can now also get free LetsEncrypt with all of our cPanel Web Hosting Plans.

For additional consulting or help with any questions you may have, you can contact our SSL Specialists.

Habanero acquires Critical Gaming Supply Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority – MGA

Premium slots and table games provider Habanero has secured a hugely important regulatory milestone through the acquisition of its Critical Gaming Supply Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

Premium slots and table games provider Habanero has secured a hugely important regulatory milestone through the acquisition of its Critical Gaming Supply Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

Capping an outstanding three years of growth and development across the continent for the provider, Habanero has already established itself as one of Europe’s standout studios.

Known for its engaging gameplay, flawless graphics and pitch-perfect sounds – the developer’s 100+ titles have already proven to be an established engagement and revenue driver for operators across 14 regulated European markets.

Habanero’s latest licence enables the studio to provide its content to Malta-based operators, with a number of tier-one brands already billed for announcement in the near future.

The supplier’s new certification also allows it to further progress its preliminary partnerships with Malta-based Scandinavian operators, as well as German-facing entities during the jurisdiction’s grace period.

Commenting on the acquisition of its Critical Gaming Supply Licence from the MGA, Arcangelo Lonoce, Head of Business Development Europe at Habanero said:

“Our growth in the last few years across markets such as Italy has established Habanero as one of Europe’s fastest-growing providers, so we’re absolutely thrilled to be entering the next phase in our company’s development with one of the industry’s must-have accreditations.

 “Thanks to the outstanding work of all our global teams, the wonderful world of Habanero is now set to reach more European players than ever before. We can’t wait to see what our new partners and markets will make of our content, and we look forward to announcing more new partnerships soon enough!”

With a standout collection of titles, Habanero continued to cement its tier-one credentials throughout 2020 by teaming up with industry-leading operators such as Bet365, LeoVegas, and Playtech. 

As well as being nominated for multiple SBC and EGR Awards in recognition of its creative approach, Habanero offers its partners a wealth of in-game promotional tools, with a hard-earned reputation for one of the industry’s most customer-centric approaches.

Source: https://www.sigma.com.mt/news/habanero-nets-mga-licence

How to Get Started in Online Gaming Industry with a Strong Technology Partner

NetShop ISP, established in 2004, is a top web hosting, server and infrastructure provider with more than a decade of expertise in the Online Gambling and Betting industry. With Data Centers presence in key iGaming jurisdictions like Cyprus, Malta and UK, NetShop ISP can help you with anything regarding Web Hosting, Dedicated and Cloud servers, Colocation and Hybrid hosting (private-public Cloud).

Additionally, we can help you with your iGaming license application for Malta (MGA), Cyprus (NBA), United Kingdom (UKGC) and Curacao.

Contact our iGaming specialists today to schedule a Web meeting free of charge.

Online Casino Trends in 2021 and the growth of Online Gambling during COVID19 era

The growth of iGaming industry during the COVID19 pandemic and the upcoming trends for Online Casino sector in 2021

A new year – the 2021 – has just begun and with Covid19 still active all over the world, there are many questions that the companies that own online casinos are asking themselves to identify new fashions and trends useful to meet the needs of their many users.

The online casino market, unlike other types of business, has not been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, many players have turned to online gambling after the closure of land-based gaming shops imposed by the various national lock downs.

So the online gaming market, following this serious health emergency, has also managed to obtain a huge advantage by recording incredible peaks in revenue.

What are the casino trends to follow in 2021?

In this 2021, all online casinos, even the largest and most important, are preparing for big changes to satisfy the appetite of the most advanced and demanding players.

The iGaming environment is constantly evolving; this phenomenon has always been evident but we have never witnessed a sector growth like the one experienced in the last months of 2020.

Social distances and new rules relating to participation in sporting events have prompted players to think less about classic sports betting, allocating the hours of their free time to slots and games in online casinos.

Read the related article from an interview of NetShop ISP’s CEO to Gambling Insider regarding the future of the iGaming industry: https://netshop-isp.com.cy/blog/netshop-ceo-we-will-see-many-new-online-poker-and-casino-businesses-in-2021

This new trend has forced operators to reinvent themselves to guarantee continued customer satisfaction and safety and positive turnover.

Here are the four new trends to take into consideration to understand if an online casino is up with the times:

1 – Mobile orientation of gambling websites

Although net gambling revenue has increased in recent years thanks to the introduction of online gaming, statistics show that in the last few months alone, the popularity of mobile gaming apps has grown.

This is a data that shows how the habits of the players have changed due to the effects of the pandemic; many of us have bought the latest generation cell phones to make video calls or use useful functions to maintain contact with friends and relatives during the lockdown.

This radically changed the concept that we had of “mobile”!

Gaming operators could not help but take this aspect into consideration and in this 2021 most companies have proposed cutting-edge apps that can be downloaded directly from casino websites.

2 – Social presence and “Play for Fun” games

The social networks phenomenon is a real attraction for millions and millions of users belonging to different age groups.

An immense pool that in the middle of the pandemic has dramatically increased consensus and participations, widening its range of action even further.

A new challenge, therefore, involved the gaming companies, more than ever determined to conquer the audience of these portals.

2021 already sees several suppliers engaged in interesting offers available on social networks and it is just the beginning! In particular, many “Play for Fun” websites have been created, managed by casino houses but with free games for members where, however, it is not possible to win real money.

This solution offers the possibility to play without spending money but at the same time allows players to test some products.

In this way it is possible to retain new users and increase revenue for suppliers.

A real and new frontier that allows us to really understand which company has greater openness to the modern and which has the most games.

3 – New systems for payments and withdrawals: Blockchain and Crypto

Keeping up with the times does not just mean making technologies and new products available to its users.

Following the trends means proposing solutions that are little used but destined to become more and more part of the everyday life of all of us like cryptocurrencies.

We have only started to caress this new reality a few years ago, but with the pandemic more and more people have begun to understand its concepts and mechanisms, starting to invest in this.

In online casinos, this payment solution has been around for a while, despite its slow start. In recent months, however, it has had a huge growth spurt and therefore from these data it is easy to deduce that it will be a discourse destined to explode more and more.

Cryptocurrencies have become popular thanks to instant deposits and payments, while there are several rules regarding blockchain payments. The cryptocurrency will continue to grow and become one of the biggest online casino trends in 2021.

4 – Augmented and virtual reality

You might be surprised to hear this, but AR and VR are already available in the lounges of some online casinos.

AR is becoming so advanced that it is possible to “walk” into the digital casino, looking at other players’ avatars and greatly increase the gaming experience.

Reality mix will become a new direction for casino development in 2021. We believe it will soon become popular but at the moment the main problem is that most players may not be able to afford the hardware needed to run the software.

To conclude, it is worth saying that the new year will not only be focused on innovation, in fact there will be more attention to the promotion and action of responsible gaming programs!

This is not a new point but in 2021 online casinos will pay even more attention to the rules and programs for responsible gaming.

New processes will be introduced whereby casino promoters have to warn people about the dangers of gambling and likely no more users are fished out of the exemption register.

Source: https://www.thebettingcoach.com/en/2021/01/11/online-casino-four-new-uk-trends-for-2021/

Why Cyprus is the best location for VPS Server Hosting

Cyprus is quickly becoming one of the best and most popular offshore hosting locations for Cloud Servers and VPS Hosting.

If you’ve outgrown shared hosting, and have decided that a VPS is the best option for you, keep reading to find out why Cyprus is the best location for VPS hosting!

What is a VPS?

VPS (virtual private server) hosting will take your website to new heights. A VPS is a virtual server, hosted on a physical server with many others but completely isolated, providing the features and functionality of a dedicated server at a more affordable price.

As your business grows, your website needs to follow suit, and a VPS provides the level of performance required for uninterrupted scalability, especially for businesses that heavily rely on their web presence.

Why choose Cyprus VPS hosting?

Cyprus is quickly becoming one of the most popular offshore hosting locations for a variety of reasons.

1. Cyprus is a global business destination

Cyprus has become a global business destination by offering many advantages for investors and offshore companies seeking to incorporate in the EU.

Although not officially a tax haven, Cyprus is an internationally recognized financial centre that offers offshore company formation opportunities, with the added benefits of having access to the European Union’s various economic and trade treaties.

Simply put, Cyprus’ efficient taxation system has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU (12.5%) and non-resident based companies are also free from all local taxation.

If you’re interested in learning about the essential online services a Cyprus company must have, you can read more here.

2. Ideal geographic location

Located at the centre of the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), Cyprus is ideally situated for offshore business activities. Its unique advantage of being the only European Union member geographically located in Asia and the Middle East, has made Cyprus an attractive location for offshore businesses and investments and has quickly become an international investment platform to the EMEA region.

3. High Internet speeds

When choosing offshore VPS hosting, it’s important to determine whether the country’s internet infrastructure and speeds are reliable. Cyprus has a strong telecommunications infrastructure that is vastly and dependably improving. It’s vital to choose a VPS hosting provider who can guarantee you high server uptime and lowest possible latency.

NetShop ISP was the first in Cyprus to offer 1Gbps network at a very low cost, making the fastest speeds affordable to our clients.

4. Low risk for natural disasters

It’s crucial that the location of your server is safe and secure. The last thing you want is for circumstances beyond your control, such as a natural disaster or power outage, to affect the growth of your business. That’s why choosing a country that is not prone to natural disasters is very important, and that is what makes Cyprus hosting the ideal choice.

With very few natural disasters occurring in Cyprus, it is considered low risk to power and internet connectivity disruptions, so choosing a Cyprus server will provide you with that extra peace of mind.

5. Cyprus is a Forex & iGaming hub

Due to all the benefits Cyprus has as a business destination, it will come as no surprise that it has also become a financial hub for Forex firms. Many forex brokers use Cyprus as a base for operations, due to the low corporate tax we mentioned in our first point.

The rapid development in financial technology saw the financial services sector develop a great deal, making Cyprus one of Europe’s most prominent financial hubs, with many forex firms established on the island.

Cyprus is also a member of the European Economic Area and the European Union, meaning that Cyprus-based brokerages can offer their services to citizens of any other EEA country.

For these same reasons, the online gaming industry in Cyprus has also grown at a steady rate. Cyprus has infrastructure in place which creates a very hospitable environment for the betting industry to expand.

Visit our website for more information on low cost Forex VPS plans & iGaming Solutions.

Whether you are in the Forex, Betting or iGaming industry, Cyprus is definitely a great location for VPS hosting.

Why NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP is a privately-owned business incorporated in Cyprus in 2004 and is among the first hosting providers with strong international presence that introduced web hosting services in Cyprus.

If you are interested to buy Cyprus VPS hosting, visit our website for more information on our Cyprus VPS plans.

Alternatively, if you would like more information about Cyprus VPS, Cyprus hosting, or any other hosting service that may interest you, please contact our 24/7 Customer Service team.

Gibraltar gambling industry future in a post-Brexit era

The future of Gibraltar gambling industry in a post-Brexit era. How NetShop ISP can help you with Infrastructure & Server Hosting.

Following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) on 31 December, 2020, the issue of the country’s overseas territory Gibraltar has been repeatedly raised in gambling industry circles.

Gibraltar, which is the home to many gaming and sports betting operators, was the subject of an 11th hour deal between British and Spanish political authorities with regard to its post-Brexit future.

The resulting agreement could see the Mediterranean territory join the Schengen Area, a zone spanning 26 countries, where freedom and unrestricted movement of people is guaranteed. 

It was described as a ‘political framework’ to form the basis of a separate treaty between the EU over the status of the island, according to UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

Following this announcement, CasinoBeats discussed the future of Gibraltar’s betting industry with Andrew Lyman, Executive Director of the Government of Gibraltar’s Gambling Division.

Despite the uncertainties, Lyman is confident that the island’s gambling industry will ‘grow and thrive’ in post-Brexit conditions, highlighting the territory’s incorporation into the Schengen Area as key to this.

The Director said that inclusion in the free movement zone is a ‘win-win’ for both Gibraltarians and Spain, as it guarantees the: “continued shared prosperity between Gibraltar and the ‘campo’ in which some 15,000 workers live in Spain, but work in Gibraltar.”

Lyman also highlighted the robust and flexible nature of the Gibraltar gaming industry, pointing to how it: “has been changing and evolving since 2014 and has sustained despite legal changes in the UK and elsewhere,” as well as developing alongside EU markets “well before the 2016 Brexit vote.”

Furthermore, the territory is “a small jurisdiction and can be agile in its approach,” and the gambling industry model “is now multijurisdictional in nature.”

He concluded by stating: “Gibraltar is not going to reduce its attractiveness to business whilst at the same time remaining a jurisdiction which commands international respect and full UK support. It also wants to continue to build a close relationship with the EU. I am very optimistic for the future.”

Source: https://sbcnews.co.uk/features/2021/01/15/gibraltar-gambling-industry-will-continue-to-grow-and-thrive-post-brexit/

How NetShop ISP can Help you with your Gibraltar Online Gaming License?

NetShop ISP, a leading iGaming Hosting & Infrastructure Provider, can help you with the design, implementation, hosting and consulting for your Online gaming license in Gibraltar or any other jurisdictions.

Contact our iGaming Specialists to arrange a Web Meeting to discuss your next online betting, gambling and casino project.

How to protect your Business with a Multi-layered Cybersecurity Suite by Acronis

A multi-layered cyber protection solution by Acronis and NetShop ISP that combines anti-malware and backup into a single, lightweight agent.

Data is the most important asset businesses have. As the world has become
increasingly digital, data has grown in volume and value. In fact, this most valuable resource of modern society doubles in volume every year and that growth rate is likely to accelerate even further. Of course, this creates a challenge: how to store data securely and how to be sure that every operation with data is secured?

Today, loss of data means loss of everything: business, identity, future, and even life in some cases.

Why Enhance Cybersecurity

Modern cyber attacks, data leaks, and ransomware outbreaks all show the same thing: cyber security is failing. This failure is the result of weak technologies and human mistakes caused by clever social engineering. In cases where a backup solution was working well and wasn’t compromised, it usually takes hours and days to restore systems (with data) to an operational state. Backup is essential for when cyber security solutions fail, but at the same time backup solutions can be compromised, disabled, and perform slowly, causing businesses to lose a lot of money due to downtime.

To solve these problems, Acronis has developed Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud: a cyber protection solution that combines antimalware and backup into a single agent running under a family of Windows operating systems.

Acronis Multi-layered Cyber Security Solution

This integration lets you maintain optimal performance, eliminate compatibility issues, and ensure rapid recovery. If a threat is missed or detected, while your data is being altered it will be restored from a backup
immediately – because of its one agent, it knows that data was lost and needs to be restored.


This isn’t possible with an anti-malware agent separate from a backup product with it’s own agent. Your anti-malware solution may stop the threat but some data may already be lost. A backup agent won’t know about it automatically and, in the best case, data will be restored slowly – if at all.

Read Related Article “Cyber Security: Protection and Marketing Advantage”

The Acronis Cloud Brain

This technology offers cloud-delivered detection from Acronis data centers around the globe. When the Acronis Cyber Protect agent on an endpoint detects something suspicious, it sends metadata to the cloud for further analysis and research including sandboxing, AI-enabled processing, and so on. Additionally, threats can be analyzed by human experts when needed. After that, a detection record will be created and instantly made available for all other endpoints connected to Acronis Cloud. This allows for better protection faster than regular on-agent signature bases and heuristic rule updates, which normally take hours to release.

How NetShop ISP Can Help Your Business Get Cyber Protected

NetShop ISP, as an official and successful Acronis Partner, can help to ensure your online business is fully protected by Cyber attacks. Whether your infrastructure is built on-premise, on Cloud, on Data Center or if it’s Hybrid, Acronis multi-layered Cyber Protect solutions will ensure all aspects of your Network & Infrastructure are secure.

Contact our Acronis Cyber protect specialists to arrange a Call or Web meeting for more details on how we can help your business today.

Free Trial for Global VPS Servers Announced by NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP, a leading Cloud & VPS Server hosting provider, announced today the availability of Free Trial for VPS servers in its Global infrastructure: Cyprus, Malta, UK, Netherlands (Amsterdam), United States (Los Angeles) and Singapore.

NetShop ISP (https://netshop-isp.com.cy), a leading Cloud & VPS Server hosting provider, announced today the availability of Free Trial for VPS servers in its Global infrastructure: Cyprus, Malta, UK, Netherlands (Amsterdam), United States (Los Angeles) and Singapore.

“We want to give our valued customers a taste of what our VPS hosting service can do for them before purchasing a Virtual server with us. Network speed and latency are crucial factors for anyone who deploys VPS servers, so we believe that our Free trial will help thousands of users who would like to test our network and latency first,” said Katerina Burtsava, Head of Sales at NetShop ISP.

Free VPS to help your Business Grow

NetShop ISP’s VPS Hosting service is available to anyone who needs a cheap, reliable, secure and flexible virtual server for hosting a Website, testing new applications, delivering media content worldwide, reselling web hosting or using it as a File storage.

The free VPS trial is to ensure that customers have the opportunity to fully test the network speed, the uptime and the performance of the VPS server and be confident that it can serve them for the purpose they need it.

Moreover, the VPS server can be fully managed through the intuitive myNetShop Client Portal that offers the following VPS management features:

  • SSH and RDP Web Console
  • Installation of a variety of Control Panels
  • Operating System Re-installation
  • Addition of multiple dedicated IPv4 addresses
  • Power off/on and Reboots

How to Get your Free VPS Trial

The VPS Trial service by NetShop ISP is completely Free, with no hidden fees, no credit card requirement and zero obligations.

To request a Free VPS for 24-48 hours please contact sales@netshop-isp.com.cy and a Sales team member will swiftly contact you with further details for your Free VPS trial service activation.

NetShop CEO: We will see many new online poker and casino businesses in 2021

Gambling Insider interviews Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP, about the growth of online gaming and the future of the igaming industry in 2021

Stefano Sordini, CEO of NetShop Internet Services Ltd, talks exclusively to Gambling Insider about the growth of online gaming and what the future has in store for the industry after a difficult 2020.

Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP

How has online gaming grown since you became CEO of NetShop in 2004?

The number of online gaming companies has increased year by year. But due to the pandemic, most of our clients with sportsbook platforms have been heavily impacted. However, during these times when COVID has impacted the sportsbook industry, we were able to facilitate the use of flexible payment schemes and service some provisioning flexibility from our existing clients. So we have been able to extend renewal periods for our clients. Also, we were able to scale down services so clients could afford to pay for them. For example, if a client with 100 mbps internet connectivity couldn’t afford it, we managed to decrease that to five mbps for a limited time, so it’s more attractive and affordable for them while their business was not making any money.

How has the company adapted to the current situation?

We were one of the first companies of service providers in the online gaming industry that took early action, and we introduced a free hosting bundle to help companies switch from office working to home working, with a fully complimentary service for one month. Moreover, we’re able to facilitate discounted rates for those who have been impacted and have temporarily downgraded. So it was a scaling down of services for a limited time until they were able to recover.

And this was very important for our clients because the alternative option was to close all the centres down, which would bring additional costs for them. Their option was either to be facilitated with an extended grace period, perhaps for renewing the service and infrastructure, or close the servers down. And this would bring additional cost when they decided to open up again. So this was also something we were able to provide for them. The work at home bundle applies to, but is not exclusive to, the online gaming industry. It provides a one month free hosting service that a company may need to enable remote collaboration. This is something that we released very early when the pandemic hit Europe.

What other difficulties have you faced due to the pandemic?

We had to deal with the sudden increase in bandwidth consumption by the whole world, so this has affected our current capacity. We had to increase our bandwidth capacity in all our data centres to facilitate the bandwidth to our clients.

If you think of an ISP in the United Kingdom, during the times before COVID when most people were at work, the home internet bandwidth consumption was very low. When everyone switched back to home working and they were at home, you know, 24/7, their daily needs for bandwidth and mobile browsing increased, and it was the same with us. All of our customers have increased demand for bandwidth, so we had to readjust our forecasting and capacities to facilitate the internet usage for our clients on a data centre level.

Has there been any regulation in recent months that has impacted your progression?

Yes and no. The fact that most of the European countries and online gaming jurisdictions are into a mode of establishing new or updated, more strict frameworks, like Germany or the Netherlands, this has been one of the reasons that forced us to open up new locations. So we have new data centre locations in the Netherlands, Singapore and Hong Kong, and the decision for those locations has been derived from the recent updates in the online gaming licensing in Europe and Asia.

What do you think the future has in store for online gaming?

I definitely see a lot of new businesses coming up, mainly in the online poker and online casino side of things due to the heavy impact of COVID in the sportsbook sector. So B2B and B2C providers who were focusing on sportsbooks are now diversifying their portfolio to include esports, live casino and live poker. And of course artificial intelligence and VR in online gaming is something that has also made an introduction in recent years. In 2021, we will be able to see a lot more products from B2B providers integrating artificial intelligence for KYC and AML solutions. So I think this is where the online gaming industry will be in 2021.

Source: https://www.gamblinginsider.com/in-depth/10821/netshop-ceo-we-will-see-many-new-online-poker-and-casino-businesses-in-2021

The Best VPN Service in 2021 to maximize security and anonymity online

The Best VPN Service in 2021 and Why You Need one during the COVID19 pandemic.

What is VPN?

VPN is a short term for ‘Virtual Private Network’ and it allows you to establish a secure connection with the Internet which is essential if you need to access region-restricted websites or protect your browsing activities from prying eyes.

In 2021, due to the COVID19 pandemic, working remotely has become the norm for millions of people. People are not located, anymore, in their company’s on-premise network but at home. This means that your online activities are no longer protected by your office’s network and therefore your anonymity is not secure and you are potentially exposed to cyber attacks.

Why You Need VPN for Remote Work

1. Stay Anonymous Online

VPNs offers up to military-grade 256-bit encryption which means that your internet activity will not be tracked or logged by any Browser or App.

2. Access Region-restricted Websites

A lot of Websites and Apps like Netflix, Streaming websites, Online casino and Poker websites are displaying content based on their Users’ Country location, or even placing complete access restrictions as per the regulations of your Country. Here is where the VPN’s benefit comes as your Internet IP Address will change. If you are located in Cyprus, for example, with the use of a UK VPN your IP address will show up as United Kingdom.

3. Reduce Costs from Excess Bandwidth Charges

The majority of ISPs nowadays, will place caps on your data subscription plan so that they can maximize internet speed for their business customers. With the use of a VPN on your Smartphone your ISPs will not be able to track data consumption which means you will not be subject to a bandwidth cap!

4. Protect from Cyber attacks

Like in all societies where crime exists, Cyber crime is a real threat for all Internet users. Whether you are using the Internet via your laptop or your smartphone you are exposed to Cyber threats and Cyber criminals. With the use of a VPN you can establish a secure connection to the Internet for, not only casual browsing activity, but also for business work and exchanging sensitive data and files with your colleagues.

Read a related VPN Blog Article here.

How to Get a Cheap VPN

Whether you need VPN for personal use or for business purposes, NetShop ISP offers cheap and reliable VPN in Cyprus, Malta, UK, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Los Angeles and Singapore. Upon a successful order you will receive your VPN credentials along with the software to install on your Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS and Android devices.

Our VPN specialists are available 24/7 should you have questions for our VPN products.

NetShop ISP participates in the Tech.mt initiative to Empower Malta’s Digital Ecosystem

NetShop ISP announces its Partnership with Tech.mt for supporting and promoting Malta’s digital ecosystem. with hosting, tech and business consulting services.

NetShop ISP announces its participation in Tech.mt’s initiative for supporting and promoting Malta’s digital ecosystem. This is part of an initiative spearheaded by Tech.mt with the aim of establishing strategic partnerships with key players in the tech industry to offer their expertise and knowledge to local start-ups and businesses. This was done through an Expression of Interest open to all local and international players in the tech sphere.

https://tech.mt/tenders/eoi-strategic-partnership-to-assist-the-local-tech-start-up-ecosystem/

NetShop Internet Services is a leading Web Hosting and Data Centre Services Provider with privately-owned Infrastructure in Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Singapore, Los Angeles (US West) and Hong Kong.

Since its launch in 2004, the company has been actively involved in the Financial Markets (Forex, Banking), the Online Gambling (iGaming) and the Blockchain industries by developing and maintaining a reliable and cost-effective infrastructure environment for high-profile businesses. Moreover, the continuous investment in innovation and technology has allowed NetShop ISP to continually optimize its service offerings to deliver the best price:quality ratio on the market.

https://netshop-isp.com.cy

NetShop ISP has and will continue to be promoting Malta as a quality, creative and tech-savvy country in various local and International exhibitions (virtual and land-based) that we participate. Our exposure, as a Data Center company, to international businesses in various industries is quite significant and thus will allow us in accomplishing our common mission: to establish Malta among the top tech countries in the world.”, said Stefano Sordini CEO at NetShop ISP.

Tech.mt was created by the Government of Malta and the Malta Chamber of Commerce to promote the National Strategy on Innovative Technology. Its main mission is to promote local Tech companies, enable research for innovative technology, establish a bi-directional communication channel between local and foreign entities, and provide the necessary guidance and support for tech investors and local start-ups to enhance their business development strategies.

https://tech.mt

Since its inception, Tech.mt has always pledged its ambition to bring together people, companies and organisations in the tech sphere to create a strong network for innovation and collaboration. Netshop ISP’s interests, ambitions and commitment towards Malta is in fact a testimony of Malta’s attractiveness to foreign entities in the digital sector. This encourages us to continue working towards achieving a digitised world that goes beyond borders and traditional mindsets.”, said Dana Farrugia CEO at Tech.mt.

Using its expertise and Tech.mt’s connections and local insights, NetShop ISP remains committed to provide tech and business consulting services and offer its high-end flexible cloud hosting platform to Maltese-based start-ups.