In a move to broaden its capabilities in secure data management and digital resilience, WebPros, the global leader in automation, operations, and engagement software, has announced its acquisition of Comet Backup, a fast-growing backup and storage solutions provider for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT teams across 170+ countries.
With this strategic acquisition, it further expands its web enablement ecosystem, a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions supporting over 60 million domains and 27 million users across 227 countries. Best known for powering platforms like cPanel, Plesk, WHMCS, and Sitejet, it is positioning itself at the forefront of data protection, digital presence management, and disaster recovery services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Comet Backup into the WebPros family,” said Christian Koch, CEO of WebPros. “Comet’s advanced deduplication technology will empower our partners to enhance service delivery, while providing greater speed, performance, and cost efficiency in backup and storage.”
The acquisition comes at a critical time when cybersecurity risks, data loss threats, and disaster recovery preparedness are paramount. By integrating Comet Backup’s secure and scalable platform, it strengthens its offering for web professionals and SMBs seeking trusted, end-to-end digital continuity solutions.
Josh Flores, General Manager of Comet Backup, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership:
“Joining WebPros felt like a natural fit for our mission and culture. Our customers can now look forward to stronger support, accelerated innovation, and a broader global reach.”
Peter Thomas, Founder of Comet Backup, added:
“We’re excited to scale further with WebPros’ extensive footprint and help more businesses secure their data with confidence.”
With Comet’s versatile backup platform—compatible with on-premise and leading cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and S3—it adds a powerful layer of protection to its already robust software suite.
Graham Carney, Head of M&A at WebPros, noted the acquisition’s strategic value:
“Comet Backup’s impressive customer retention and high growth rate align with our long-term vision to offer AI-powered, end-to-end digital solutions spanning automation, e-commerce, and cybersecurity.”
WebPros delivers mission-critical software solutions that enable digital presence, management, and customer engagement across a global customer base. It supports web professionals and SMBs through a diverse portfolio that includes cPanel, Plesk, WHMCS, SolusVM, 360Monitoring, and SocialBee, among others. Learn more at www.webpros.com.
Founded in 2017 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Comet Backup offers secure, high-performance backup solutions for MSPs and IT teams. Trusted in 170+ countries, it supports both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployments and was recently recognized as a “Momentum Leader” by G2. Visit www.cometbackup.com to learn more.
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