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RAKsmart Joins i2Coalition’s Newly Launched Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA)2025-02-17

February 10, 2025 – The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) has officially launched the Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA), a new coalition comprising 23 hosting service providers and related companies. The SHA aims to strengthen and improve the hosting and cloud services sector by fostering trust, advocating for fair policies, and safeguarding an open and universally accessible internet. RAKsmart is proud to be one of the founding members of the SHA.

RAKsmart’s Commitment to Security and Compliance
“As RAKsmart continues its global expansion of cloud services, we are actively addressing international legal and regulatory challenges. By joining the Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA), we are collaborating with industry partners to establish ethical and security-driven standards for service providers, advocate for stricter security policies, share best practices, and deliver secure hosting services that meet international standards for our customers,” said Matt Kauffman, CEO of PEG TECH INC.

SHA’s Vision for the Hosting and Cloud Industry
The SHA envisions an ecosystem where member companies work collectively to develop robust standards centered on security, privacy, abuse prevention, and transparency. Key objectives include:

lDevelop and promote a collaborative framework for fraud prevention, abuse response, law enforcement coordination, domain industry collaboration, and support to enhance trust and security in the hosting sector.

lPropose common industry standards for hosting and cloud service providers, focusing on privacy, security, transparency, and ethical advertising practices.

lCreate unified terminology and taxonomy for the hosting segment of the cloud industry to clarify definitions and improve communication.

lAdvocate in legislative and regulatory discussions for tailored data protection and cybersecurity measures for hosting and cloud providers.

lEngage in community-building through virtual and in-person events at industry conferences to foster collaboration and networking.

RAKsmart Deepens Collaboration with i2Coalition
As a member of the i2Coalition—a leading global organization in the internet infrastructure sector—RAKsmart works closely with industry leaders such as Google, Amazon, AWS, GoDaddy, and .blogto advance best practices, ensure infrastructure stability, and promote sustainable development. By co-founding the SHA alongside 22 other companies, RAKsmart further strengthens its partnership with the i2Coalition to build a trustworthy hosting industry.

About RAKsmart
RAKsmart, a brand under Peg Tech Inc., was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. As a core component of Peg Tech’s global strategy, RAKsmart pioneers next-generation self-developed cloud, hybrid cloud, network, and data center hosting services worldwide. Leveraging its rapidly expanding global network and multiple data centers, Peg Tech delivers efficient, flexible, and reliable cloud computing and internet infrastructure solutions for businesses of all sizes. RAKsmart’s success is rooted in Peg Tech’s technical expertise and global resources, with a focus on providing innovative, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions to clients worldwide, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

About the Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA)
The Secure Hosting Alliance (SHA) empowers the hosting and cloud industry to lead with integrity by establishing and upholding ethical standards. Its mission is to foster trust, advocate for fair policies, and safeguard an open, universally accessible internet. Through collaboration, SHA unites responsible actors to create shared solutions for today’s most pressing challenges—fraud prevention, abuse mitigation, and ensuring transparency and privacy.

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