2007/7/2

GlobalSign Brand Launched in the Japanese Market

Tokyo – July 2, 2007 – GMO Internet Group company GlobalSign today launches sales of new GlobalSign brand digital certificate services in Japan .

GlobalSign Service Outline (all prices are tax inclusive)

Service Name	Price	Features
Quick Authentication SSL	36,540YEN per year	Quick Authentication SSL is a 256 bit enabled SSL server certificate for SSL encrypted communication. Online vetting makes it possible for us to issue certificates in as fast as two minutes. This certificate lowers costs and eliminates complicated application procedures. Also suitable for micro business, now users can take advantage of easy and secure SSL.
Business Verification SSL	62,790YEN per year	Business Verification SSL is a 256 bit enabled SSL sever certificate package that offers SSL encrypted communication and business authentication. Independent certificate authority, GlobalSign provides business authentication using certified documents and Teikoku Databank information. We are able to offer fast issuance because the verification process is carried out in Japan. The site seal allows visitors to confirm authenticity of a business at a glance and provides firm protection against phishing. It is now possible to safely carry out transactions over the Internet.
SSL Managed Service	180,000YEN per year	This service allows users to have Business Verification SSL issued whenever it is needed. Business verification and domain registration procedures are carried out in advance so that once application is complete, customers can have as many Business Verification SSL certificates issued as they need, anytime they like. The internal company authorization process can also be incorporated into the certificate issue.
ObjectSign™ Code Signing Certificates	59,850YEN per year >>> 39,900YEN per year (Campaign price available from today until the end of September)	The GlobalSign software certificate allows Windows Vista 64 bit Kernel Mode Signing. We have also made it possible to use digital signatures with ActiveX Control to support Microsoft Authenticode. In addition we offer a time stamp service so that even after a signature certificate has expired, Authenticode signatures can still be authenticated. Only three companies worldwide provide this service (July, 2007)

GlobalSign
GlobalSign began providing digital authentication services to Belgium ten years ago when digital authentication companies were first beginning to appear. Customers include a number of Belgian government agencies and the GlobalSign Certificate Authority operates many prestigious government projects such as eID*(BELPIC). We are recognized as the Belgian Government Certificate Authority. GlobalSign became a member of the GMO Internet Group in 2006 and beginning in Japan is expanding sales of government-level security worldwide.
*eID: A citizen ID card. This is the first stage of the e-government project in Belgium. The ID card containing a digital certificate is distributed to all Belgian citizens over the age of 12.

Performance: (cumulative figures)
Over 100,000 SSL Server Certificates issued
Over 1.4 million digital certificates (for web sites, IC Cards etc. including Digital IDs) issued
Over 20 million certificates worldwide rely on the public trust provided by the GlobalSign root
We supply many major government agencies and major corporations.

Profile
The first certificate authority in Europe to obtain WebTrust accreditation
Member of CABF (CA/Browser Forum)
(In Japan GlobalSign [formerly GeoTrust JAPAN] participates as a JCAF [Japan Certificate Authority Forum] member)
Member of Anti-Phishing Working Group

Media Inquiries
GMO Hosting & Security Inc. Corporate Planning Department
E-mail: pr@gmo-hs.com
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
E-mail: pr@gmo.jp

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 hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions, Internet advertising and online securities trading to individual and 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.

GlobalSign K.K.

Company Name	GlobalSign K.K.<http://jp.globalsign.com/>
Address	Shibuya Infoss Tower 20-1, 20-1 Sakuragaoakacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
CEO	Ichiro Chujo
Business Description	Information security and digital authentication
Capital	356,640,000 YEN

GMO Hosting & Security Inc.

Company Name	GMO Hosting & Security Inc.<http://www.gmo-hs.com/eng/> (TSE Mothers Market Code: 3788)
Address	Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
CEO	Mitsuru Aoyama
Business Description	Web hosting service Internet security
Capital	902,060,000 YEN

GMO Internet Inc.

Company Name	GMO Internet Inc.<http://www.gmo.jp/en> (TSE First Section Code: 9449)
Address	Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
CEO	Masatoshi Kumagai
Business Description	Internet Use Support (Infrastructure) Internet Advertising Support (Media) Internet Finance
Capital	9,651,750,000 YEN

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