Umbrellar

Umbrellar Technology Group
Type of businessPrivate
Founded1997 (1997) (as Digiweb)
HeadquartersAuckland, New Zealand
Area servedNew Zealand, Australia, Asia-Pacific
Key peopleIan Hassell (CEO)
IndustryCloud computing, Web hosting, Domain registration, Managed Services, Cloud Migration and Modernization
URLwww.umbrellar.com

Umbrellar Technology Group is a privately owned cloud solutions and technology services provider headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.[1] Umbrellar was originally established in 1997 as Digiweb and has evolved through multiple acquisitions and brand consolidations.[2]

History

The company originated from the amalgamation of 10 New Zealand hosting and domain brands, including Digiweb, Web Drive, and Freeparking.[3] In August 2022, Umbrellar was acquired by Pax8, a global cloud marketplace provider.[4] In 2025, Pax8 divested its New Zealand MSP unit, enabling the formation of Umbrellar Technology Group as an independent entity focused on cloud services and technology solutions.[5]

Infrastructure

Umbrellar operates multiple data centers in New Zealand, including a facility in Albany Heights.

Acquisitions

  • 2005 – Freeparking acquired 2day.com.[6]
  • 2012 – Digiweb acquired Digital Network Limited.[7]
  • 2014 – Web Drive sold to Digiweb Holdings Limited.[8]

Umbrellar Technology Group is privately held. Previous majority ownership was by Pencarrow PE via DWDA Holdings Limited; current structure reflects independence post-Pax8 divestment.

References

  1. ^ "Pax8 divests NZ MSP unit, helps Umbrellar Technology Group come to life". Reseller News. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Pencarrow PE: Company Profile". Pencarrow. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  3. ^ "New Zealand's largest domains & hosting company sold". IT Brief. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Pax8 Acquires Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud Solutions Provider Umbrellar". ChannelE2E. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Pax8 divests NZ MSP unit, helps Umbrellar Technology Group come to life". Reseller News. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  6. ^ "October 2015 Update - Pencarrow Newsletter". Pencarrow. October 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Second acquisition for Digiweb". IT Brief. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  8. ^ "New Zealand's largest domains & hosting company sold". IT Brief. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
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