Aziende Italia Start, € 68.45/yr. on Linux/Windows Shared

Start has been updated on February 16, 2021 (added December 1, 2016)

🔌 Hosted domains :	unlimited
🆓 free domains :	0
📌 Dedicated IPs :	0
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeLive Chat
🌏 Server Locations :	Italy
⚑ Targeting :	CZ IT

See also initial Start plan location on their website!

📜 Plan description

📄 Editorial Review

Aziende Italia is an Italian web hosting, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity provider active since 1999. Aziende Italia S.r.l. was legally incorporated on February 20, 2002, and expanded into the Czech Republic in 2003 through the wholly owned subsidiary HOSTINGSOLUTIONS s.r.o.

Co-founder Federico d’Ormea has been involved with the business since its early development. The company operates with a compact team in the 2–10 employee range, while maintaining a service portfolio that extends from entry-level shared hosting to managed private clouds, cybersecurity consulting and disaster-recovery infrastructure.

Its services include domain registration, Linux shared hosting, multidomain hosting, WordPress hosting, managed cloud hosting, managed WordPress environments, managed VPS, configurable cloud servers, dedicated servers, private clouds, virtual data centers, server administration, professional email, Microsoft 365, PEC email, SSL certificates, cloud backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity and website-building tools.

Hosting CMS packages are suitable for personal websites, company presentations and standard content-management systems. The Linux platform combines SSD storage, Apache, an Nginx reverse proxy, selectable PHP versions, MariaDB or MySQL databases, free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates, email accounts, webmail, antispam protection and Plesk. Infrastructure backups, malware controls, a web application firewall and simplified CMS installation are also included.

Hosting Multidomain is designed for developers, small agencies and customers managing several websites from one account. The entry configuration supports five websites and includes Plesk, unrestricted traffic, PHP, Node.js, databases, SSL certificates and WordPress management tools. It works well as a centralized multi-project hosting environment, although it does not include the separate customer-management system normally associated with a complete white-label reseller platform.

The dedicated WordPress Hosting range uses Nginx, SSD storage, caching, security controls, staging tools and automatic updates. WordPress Toolkit simplifies installation, cloning, maintenance and security management, while assisted migration is included with the principal WordPress packages.

Websites that need more processing power can move to Cloud WordPress, where dedicated virtual resources are combined with managed system administration, continuous monitoring, cloud backup and adjustable processor, memory and storage allocations.

Cloud Hosting follows a similar managed model without restricting the environment to WordPress. It supports PHP applications, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, MariaDB, Git and Laravel tools, with capacity for as many as 50 websites depending on the selected configuration. Customers can use Apache with an Nginx reverse proxy or choose an Nginx-only setup.

The Managed VPS Hosting range suits agencies, developers and companies that require dedicated resources without assuming complete responsibility for server administration. These VPS packages can include Plesk or DirectAdmin, infrastructure management, monitoring, security maintenance, operating-system patching, email services, databases, Docker, Git and development tools.

Cloud Server Flex provides greater administrative independence. Customers receive root or Remote Desktop access and can configure processor capacity, memory, SSD storage, IP addresses and operating-system resources. The server can remain unmanaged or be supplemented with system administration, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery and security services.

The dedicated-server portfolio starts with economical Xeon systems and extends to dual-processor enterprise configurations with ECC memory, hardware RAID, SSD or NVMe storage, dedicated IP addresses and unrestricted traffic. Managed administration and commercial control-panel licenses are available as optional services.

For more complex deployments, Private Cloud and virtual data-center services provide dedicated hardware, virtual-machine creation, private networks, VLANs, firewall policies, snapshots, backup and centralized allocation of computing resources. These environments are managed from Italy and are particularly suitable for organizations requiring data sovereignty, predictable performance and closer control over business information.

Cloud Backup can protect websites, physical servers, virtual machines, workstations and mobile devices. The service includes AES-256 encryption, incremental backup, deduplication, retention policies and storage in geographically separate Italian facilities.

Disaster Recovery as a Service adds workload replication, configurable recovery-point objectives, configurable recovery-time objectives, failover testing and support for common virtualization platforms. It is a useful extension for companies that cannot afford lengthy service interruptions or permanent data loss.

Professional email uses Open-Xchange and includes webmail, calendars, contacts, mobile synchronization, antivirus and antispam protection. Microsoft 365 licensing and local technical assistance are also available. PEC certified email, SSL certificates, domain registration and domain transfers complete the traditional business-service range.

The cybersecurity division covers endpoint and server protection, EDR, data-loss prevention, vulnerability management, web application firewalls, DDoS mitigation, infrastructure security and business-continuity planning. These services are tailored to each customer rather than sold only as fixed standardized packages.

The website has a modern structure that works properly on desktop and mobile devices. It is primarily available in Italian, and no complete English-language version exists. Services are sold in euros, normally excluding Italian VAT. This local orientation is convenient for Italian companies, although international customers may require assistance when comparing plans and contractual conditions.