Tokyo – May 29, 2007 – GMO Hosting & Security Group company, Global Web, and O-PLUS media have formed a partnership aimed at building Global Web products for small, medium and SOHO businesses.
The first stage of this project is the CEO Message Video service launched today. The new service incorporates the O-PLUS media Flash(R) Streaming video distribution service into the Global Web web development service.

In recent years video viewing environment on the Internet has improved dramatically. As a result there has been an increase video distribution sites along with an increase in Internet users watching videos. Major corporations are putting company commercials and other video content on their websites to improve brand recognition. Video distribution over the Internet has become a new method of public relations. The need is growing among small and medium businesses for video content they can use on their site to improve customer satisfaction.
It is against this backdrop that Global Web and O-PLUS has formed an alliance to foster the development of small and medium business growth.

The CEO Message Video Service
The service includes filming, editing, data conversion and distribution of a CEO (or store manager, sales manager etc.) message video for a company web site. This is a feature that allows companies operating a website to create a community feeling and a sense of trust among their visitors that is more likely to lead to user action (placing an order, visiting a store, making an inquiry, making a document request etc.).

Watch a sample video at this site: http://www.0-homepage.com/ (Japanese only).

The CEO Message Video Service Features
Build a sense of trust and affinity with web site visitors.
Seeing the face and hearing the voice of the CEO, store manager or other manager increases the web site visitorsf sense of trust in the company and encourages a sense of affinity with the company that contributes to the overall improvement of customer satisfaction.
A fast, smooth viewing experience
The video is delivered by a Flash(R) movie player embedded into the site so visitors to the site simply press play to quickly and smoothly begin their viewing experience.
Make the first frame of the video a profile shot of the CEO
The first frame of the video will be shown when the video is not playing and can be used as a profile photograph.
Low prices
The video lasts up to 60 seconds allowing us to provide the service at low prices

Prices (tax inclusive)

*1-year contract payable in a single installment
*We will provide separate quotations for video content delivery outside the scope of this service.

Global Web Co. Ltd
Global Web is a joint venture established between GMO Hosting & Security Inc. and Global Web Co. Ltd. on March 1, 2007. It is a content service that includes web development services, electronic catalog services and translation services. Our slogans are gwebsites for all companiesh and gexciting websitesh and we strive to provide high quality services at low prices.

O-PLUS media Inc.
O-PLUS media has been providing comprehensive, specialized video delivery to small and medium scale web sites since it was established in April 2005. We are expanding this solid business area using our experience providing video delivery services through a number of OEMs. We aim to activate business in small and medium Japanese companies by providing video delivery on the web.

Related Links (all links in Japanese unless otherwise indicated)
Service details: http://www.0-homepage.com/

Media Inquiries
Global Web Co. Ltd.
E-mail: info@globalweb.co.jp
GMO Hosting & Security Inc. Corporate Planning Department
E-mail: pr@gmo-hs.com
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
E-mail: pr@gmo-hs.com

The GMO Internet Group
The GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services in Japan. We provide web hosting, e-commerce tools, domain registration, Internet advertising, online securities trading and a host of other services to over 22 million individual and 550 000 corporate customers. Striving to redefine the industry and foster a vibrant Internet culture, the GMO Internet Group is continuously working to inspire enthusiasm in our customers and put smiles on their faces.

O-PLUS media Inc.

Global Web Co. Ltd.

GMO Hosting & Security Inc.

GMO Internet Inc.

*Flash(R) is an Adobe Systems Incorporated trademark or registered trademark in the US and other countries.@
*All information in this document is correct at the time of release. Please be aware that it is subject to change as a result of events occurring after the release date.