Tokyo – June 7, 2007 – GMO Internet Group company, GMO Hosting & Security (GMO-HS) has joined in a partnership with MEDIASTICK to present SmartReserve through the GMO-HS brand iSLE. Smart Reserve is an online reservation system construction and management tool that encrypts, stores and manages personal information.

In industries where accepting reservations is part of the sales structure, encouraging customers to visit a store through major portal sites and reservation sites has become an important method of attracting customers. Now small and medium businesses that operate independent websites are looking for an efficient and low-priced method of attracting customers through their own sites.
SmartReserve, the system being launched today at iSLE is a complete promotions management solution that centrally manages promotions and customer information as well as measuring effectiveness. SmartReserve was jointly designed and developed by GMO-HS, a company that has introduced hosting services to over 140,000 companies through Internet pull marketing, and MEDIASTICK a company that holds sophisticated mobile and security related patent technology.
The two companies have combined their technology and expertise to develop SmartReserve, the optimum solution for small and medium businesses that want to expand business and effectively manage customer information without outlaying a significant amount of money.

SmartReserve Features
SmartReserve is a promotion support service that is easy to set-up and manage. This is a sophisticated reservation system that allows businesses to accept customer reservations 24-hours-a-day all year round via mobile phone or computer.
The service is aimed at restaurants, hair salons, hotels, hospitals, clinics and other businesses that receive reservations from customers.

1. 24 hour-a-day- 365 day-a-year automatic reservation system reduces costs and increases sales
Unlike existing reservation systems that are limited by business hours and staff numbers, SmartReserve accepts new reservations over the Internet 24 hours-a-day 365-days-a-year. Businesses that introduce automated reservation systems significantly reduce administrative tasks and labor costs. Reservations can be displayed in real time so that businesses can more effectively plan for their customers.

2. Centrally managed reservations, customer analysis and promotions
Check reservation information over the Internet from the administration screen. Not only does the system allow businesses to know who is coming into their store, it also offers a feature that analyzes customers by gender, age, number of times they have visited the store and other customer characteristics. This is information that businesses can use to plan effective promotions centered around e-mail distributions that increase the frequency of customer visits.

3. Available via mobile phone and PC
The reservation system can be accessed by PC or mobile phone* so there is no need to manage two separate reservation systems. Customers can use a single system to make a reservation by PC or mobile phone and this can increase sales. A QR code issue function is also included to promote access via mobile phone.
*Compatible with DoCoMo, au (for appointments within a few days) and SoftBank

4. Strong security structure – Personal Information is managed in encrypted form
Personal information obtained during the reservation process is protected by data jigsaw technology, a system that manages personal information encrypted in a database. We provide double the security by encrypting the personal information entry page using SSL for Increased customer confidence.
*1. Data Jigsaw is an encrypted database system developed by MEDIASTICK to provide improvedr protection of personal information. Adopted by the e-JAPAN, e-government information security technology development business, it has received high commendations.

SmartReserve Service Outline
Please visit the iSLE website for details (Japanese-only)

*Separate charges apply for the iSLE shared-server service (iCLUSTA) contract required to use SmartReserve
*Reservation items and reservation options are used to specify the product or service being reserved.

Related Links (all links in Japanese unless otherwise indicated)
iSLE : http://isle.jp

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 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.

GMO Hosting & Security Inc.

MEDIASTICK, INC

GMO Internet Inc.

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*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.
*QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated