FlameNetworks

What FlameNetworks does

FlameNetworks S.r.l. is an Italian managed cloud hosting and web services provider founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Giorgio A Cremano, Italy, operating as a privately held S.r.l. with no disclosed external investors. Its portfolio spans shared web hosting (with CMS-optimized variants for WordPress, PrestaShop, Joomla, Magento, Moodle, and Drupal), VPS, a managed cloud hierarchy (Cloud Server, Public Cloud Managed, Private Cloud Managed), Dedicated and GPU Servers, plus a security and services suite including Acronis cloud backup, ImunifyAV+ antimalware, BotGuard bot protection, SSL certificates, Zimbra cloud email, and Italian PEC certified email. The underlying infrastructure is built on enterprise-grade datacenter hardware from Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Intel, Juniper, Cisco, and NetApp, virtualized via VMware, automated through Plesk, and backed by a RIPE NCC LIR allocation (IPv4 and IPv6).

Name

FlameNetworks

Legal name

FlameNetworks S.r.l.

Website

https://flamenetworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Hosting

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Managed Services (Operations, Monitoring, Patching) (BPAEACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Operations Outsourcing (Cloud Managed Operations) (BPAEAMAC), Cloud Managed Services (M365/Azure/AWS/GCP) (BPAEABAE), Cloud & Infrastructure Support (Servers, Storage, Virtualization) (BPAAACAE), Cloud DR, Backup & Business Continuity (BPAEACAJ), Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Managed cloud hosting
• Web hosting services
• Virtual private servers
• Domain registration services
• Enterprise cloud infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

San Giorgio A Cremano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Web Hosting Services: Recurring subscription-based hosting services including shared hosting, managed hosting, and specialty hosting for CMS platforms (WordPress, PrestaShop, Magento, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle).
2. VPS and Cloud Server: Virtual private servers and scalable cloud server solutions with monthly billing.
3. Dedicated Servers: Physical dedicated server solutions including GPU servers for high-performance computing needs.
4. Domain Registration and Management: Domain registration, transfer, and DNS management services.
5. Email Services: Professional email services including dedicated mail servers, Zimbra cloud email, and certified electronic mail (PEC).
6. Security Services: SSL certificates, cloud backup with Acronis, antimalware scanning (ImunifyAV+), and bot protection (BotGuard).
7. Professional Services: Expert SysAdmin support, disaster recovery implementation, and custom cloud architecture design.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FlameNetworks designs and delivers managed cloud hosting and IT infrastructure services from its Italian data centers, including shared web hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), scalable cloud servers, dedicated servers (including GPU servers), domain registration, and professional email solutions (Zimbra cloud email, dedicated mail servers, and certified PEC). The offering is augmented by managed security services (SSL, Acronis cloud backup, ImunifyAV+, BotGuard), advanced services (expert sysadmin support, geographic disaster recovery, Booster performance optimization, free migration), and a Hosting Business automation platform that enables web agencies and system integrators to resell cloud services under their own brand.

Product overview

FlameNetworks is an Italian managed cloud hosting and web services provider offering a diversified portfolio of infrastructure-as-a-service and SaaS-style products. The core offering spans shared Web Hosting (with CMS-specific variants for PrestaShop, WordPress, Joomla, Magento, Moodle, and Drupal), Virtual Private Servers (VPS), and a hierarchy of managed cloud services (Cloud Server, Public Cloud Managed, Private Cloud Managed). Infrastructure-grade offerings include Dedicated Servers and GPU Servers. Supplementary services include domain registration, professional email (Zimbra in Cloud, Managed Mail Server, PEC certified email), SSL certificates, and a suite of security add-ons (Acronis Cloud Backup, ImunifyAV+ antimalware, BotGuard bot protection). Advanced managed services encompass Expert SysAdmin Support, Disaster Recovery Geografico, Booster (performance acceleration), and Safe Migration. The Hosting Business platform enables system integrators and agencies to white-label FlameNetworks' infrastructure as their own CSP offering, with an integrated CRM, Plesk control panel, and daily Acronis backup. A separate sub-brand, Vivacloud, targets enterprise cloud customers seeking an Italian alternative to global hyperscalers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Hosting (shared hosting) Linux shared web hosting for sites ranging from basic to professional workloads, including CMS-optimized variants for WordPress, PrestaShop, Magento, Joomla, Drupal, and Moodle, starting at €4.49/month. Intended for SMBs and web professionals who need reliable website and application hosting on managed infrastructure.
• VPS (Virtual Private Server) Virtual Private Server with dedicated CPU, RAM, and storage resources at shared-hosting price points, starting at €8.40/month. Targeted at developers, agencies, and small businesses that require more isolation and control than shared hosting.
• Cloud Server (incl. Public Cloud Managed and Private Cloud Managed) Scalable managed cloud server infrastructure with advanced protection and optimized performance, starting at €30/month, with Public Cloud Managed (distributed, high-workload applications) and Private Cloud Managed (custom virtual datacenter for business-critical projects with guaranteed uptime) variants. Suited to businesses and agencies running significant or critical workloads.
• Server Dedicati (Dedicated Servers) Physical dedicated server infrastructure optimized for the customer's project, starting at €219/month. Intended for businesses and agencies that need full hardware isolation and predictable performance for demanding workloads.
• Server GPU (GPU-Accelerated Dedicated Servers) GPU-accelerated dedicated servers designed for compute-intensive workloads such as AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing. Targeted at enterprises and research-oriented customers needing GPU compute on Italian infrastructure.
• Domini (Domain Registration and Management) Domain registration, transfer, and DNS management for over 120 domain extensions, starting at €8.40 per domain. Aimed at SMBs, agencies, and system integrators that need a single Italian registrar with bundled DNS management.
• Mail Server Dedicato Managed Managed dedicated mail server for professional business email and email marketing, fully administered by FlameNetworks. Designed for Italian companies needing reliable, deliverable business email with full delegation of operations.
• E-Mail Professionale Zimbra in Cloud Cloud-hosted Zimbra email and collaboration platform providing professional email with full collaboration features. Targeted at Italian SMBs, agencies, and PA suppliers needing enterprise-class collaboration without on-premises deployment.
• Posta Elettronica Certificata (PEC) Certified electronic mail (PEC) service associated with the customer's own domain, required by Italian law for businesses with a VAT number and for official communications with the public administration. Aimed at Italian companies and freelancers needing legally certified email.
• Certificati SSL (Sectigo SSL Certificates) SSL certificates to enable HTTPS protocol on websites, starting from €30 per year, powered by Sectigo. Intended for businesses, e-commerce sites, and agencies that need trusted encryption certificates managed alongside their Italian hosting.
• Cloud Backup con Acronis Cloud backup service powered by Acronis Cyber Cloud for individuals, professionals, and businesses with 30-day history retention, used as a standalone data protection offering or bundled with Hosting Business partners.
• ImunifyAV+ (Antimalware Scanner) Antimalware scanner that detects and removes malicious code from web applications. Targeted at hosting customers and agencies that need proactive security scanning against web malware.
• BotGuard (Advanced Bot Protection) Advanced bot and scraper protection solution for websites and apps that blocks malicious automated traffic and improves site reputation. Suited to e-commerce sites and content portals facing scraping or credential abuse.
• Expert SysAdmin Support Advanced system administration and technical consulting service covering server installation, configuration, optimization, security, monitoring, and hardware maintenance by FlameNetworks' expert sysadmin team. Aimed at businesses and agencies that need senior sysadmin expertise on demand.
• Disaster Recovery Geografico (Geographic Disaster Recovery) Disaster recovery service including preliminary assessment, implementation, testing, and replication of IT infrastructure with certified RTO and RPO. Targeted at enterprises and PA workloads that require documented recovery guarantees.
• Booster (Performance Optimization Service) Performance optimization service that delivers maximum website performance with TTFB (Time to First Byte) under 30 ms. Aimed at e-commerce sites and high-traffic portals that need sub-30ms server responsiveness.
• Safe Migration Guided migration service from one infrastructure to another, including free CMS migration tools and full managed migration for VPS, cloud, and dedicated servers following a feasibility study. Targeted at new customers switching to FlameNetworks from other providers.
• Hosting Business (Partner Cloud Service Provider Platform) Complete hosting automation platform for system integrators and web agencies that enables them to act as a Cloud Service Provider, with integrated CRM with e-commerce, ticketing, billing, domain management, Plesk panel, and daily Acronis backup. Aimed at agencies and integrators reselling hosting and cloud services under their own brand.
• Vivacloud (Cloud Enterprise / Italian Hyperscaler Alternative) Vivacloud is a separate-brand enterprise cloud offering under FlameNetworks, positioned as the Italian alternative to global hyperscalers for custom cloud solutions, infrastructure migration, and regulated enterprise workloads. Targeted at Italian mid-market and enterprise customers seeking domestic cloud infrastructure with managed services.

Quantifiable outcome

• TTFB under 30ms with Booster optimization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AcroniscoreTechnology or IntegrationAcronis provides cloud backup and disaster recovery services. FlameNetworks offers Acronis Cloud Backup for individuals, professionals, and businesses with secure data protection.
• BotGuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationBotGuard provides advanced bot and scraper protection for websites and applications. FlameNetworks integrates this security service to protect customer sites from malicious bots while improving reputation.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco provides professional networking equipment for FlameNetworks' infrastructure requiring reliable network connectivity.
• DellcoreTechnology or IntegrationDell is a world leader in server, storage, and workstation production. FlameNetworks has partnered with Dell for over a decade.
• IntelcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntel is a world leader in microprocessors, chipsets, and integrated circuits powering FlameNetworks' server infrastructure.
• Juniper NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationJuniper Networks is a leading provider of network equipment for enterprise and ISP environments requiring high performance.
• PleskcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlesk is a leading hosting automation and cloud computing software platform. FlameNetworks uses Plesk as the primary control panel for web space management with integrated development tools.
• PrestaShopcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrestaShop is an open-source e-commerce CMS launched in 2007 powering over 300,000 online shops globally. FlameNetworks offers optimized PrestaShop hosting.
• RIPE NCCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFlameNetworks is a member of RIPE NCC as a Local Internet Registry (LIR) with independent IP resources (IPv4 and IPv6).
• SectigocoreTechnology or IntegrationSectigo (formerly Comodo CA) is a leading global cybersecurity certification authority providing SSL certificates and cybersecurity solutions.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware is a market leader in virtualization, cloud, and virtual datacenter solutions powering FlameNetworks' cloud infrastructure.
• ZimbracoreTechnology or IntegrationZimbra is a world-leading email and collaboration platform offered by FlameNetworks as a cloud-hosted professional email solution.
• CISPE.CloudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISPE.Cloud is the European cloud infrastructure alliance. FlameNetworks is a Full Member providing qualified cloud services for the public administration sector in compliance with EU standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Register SpA / Tophost: Italian low-cost hosting and domain provider targeting SMBs, competing on the same entry-level hosting and domain segment within Italy.
• Register.it: Italian domain registrar and hosting provider serving businesses and agencies, overlapping on domains, hosting, and email services in the same geography.
• Aruba S.p.A. Italy's largest hosting, domain, PEC email and cloud provider; directly competes with FlameNetworks across the same Italian hosting, email, and cloud product lines but at far greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• OVHcloud: European hyperscale-alternative cloud and dedicated server provider; competes on sovereign European cloud and hosting but with far broader scale and geography.
• IONOS: Large European hosting and cloud provider offering web hosting, domains, email, and managed cloud, overlapping with FlameNetworks' full product range at scale.
• Hetzner: European provider of dedicated servers, VPS, and cloud infrastructure at competitive prices, overlapping on core infrastructure offerings.

Direct peers

• Seeweb: Italian managed cloud and hosting provider offering VPS, cloud servers, and dedicated infrastructure with a sovereign-cloud/green positioning very similar to FlameNetworks.
• Keliweb: Italian provider of CMS-optimized hosting, VPS, and cloud with a partner/reseller program, closely matching FlameNetworks' agency and SMB motion.
• Serverplan: Italian hosting company offering shared/CMS hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers with managed support, directly comparable in offering and SMB focus.
• Netsons: Italian hosting, domain, VPS, and cloud server provider serving SMBs and web agencies, closely mirroring FlameNetworks' product mix and target market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FlameNetworks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flamenetworks

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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