Tokyo – July 10, 2007 – GMO Hosting & Security today introduces the GlobalSign brand SSL server certificate, Quick Authentication SSL to its two major hosting brands iSLE and RapidSite. The certificate will be available as the new optional service, Unique SSL (Global Sign). GlobalSign brand digital certificate services are provided by GlobalSign K.K. GMO Hosting & Security is part of the GMO Internet Group.

Background
In a heterogeneous hosting service market, digital certificates not only perform the function of providing public certificate authority verification that a web site is reliable, they also play the vital role of fostering trust in a diverse customer base. Brands like iSLE and RapidSite that provide a wide range of services to an even wider customer base must provide digital certificates that meet the needs of each customer.
These GMO-HS brands recognize this need and have adopted GlobalSign, a company with a strong reputation and vast range of SSL server digital certificates, as SSL provider for their hosting services.

Unique SSL (GlobalSign)
Unique SSL is an SSL server certificate that verifies a unique domain. Unlike the iSLE Shared SSL and RapidSite Shared Authentication SSL services, this certificate allows SSL pages to be individually managed by domain name URL. This gives users that access the site added trust and peace of mind. Online vetting allows the GlobalSign Quick Authentication SSL (offered by iSLE and RapidSite as Unique SSL [GlobalSign]) to be issued in just 2 minutes thus reducing costs and eliminating complex application procedures. The service is available to individuals and SOHO businesses, an important market sector for hosting businesses.

Global Sign SSL Server Certificates
GlobalSign is the only company in the world to offer such a wide range of SSL server certificates under one brand. Certificates include the domain authentication Quick Authentication SSL for individuals and SOHO businessesCthe business verification service Business Verification SSL and for even higher level verification, the EV Authentication SSL (provisional name/ yet to be released in Japan). In addition GlobalSign offers advanced certificate customization and certificate options. With its own certificate authority and services developed in Japan we believe it has a synergy with the hosting business that will continue to grow.
The GMO-HS brands iSLE and RapidSite will begin by handling the Quick Authentication SSL option. Both brands plan to continue introducing other GlobalSign brand digital certificates including Business Verification SSL.

Cash Back Campaign
The GMO-HS brands iSLE and RapidSite announce a cash back campaign on yearly fees to celebrate the introduction of the Unique SSL (GlobalSign) option. Please visit the respective web sites of each brand for full campaign and service details.

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
CABF (CA/Browser Forum) member In Japan GlobalSign (formerly GeoTrust JAPAN) participates as a JCAF [Japan Certificate Authority Forum] member)
Member of Anti-Phishing Working Group

GMO Hosting & Security INC.
One of Japan’s leading hosting providers, GMO Hosting & Security has been providing a diverse range of hosting services through the two brands iSLE and RapidSite since it was first established in 1997. While hosting services are the core of our business we also provide a range of Internet solution products such as electronic authentication certificates and hosting service OEM to ISP and web hosting companies. In November 2006 we received the ISMS (Information Security Management System) International Standard ISO/IEC27001:2005 and JIS Q 27001:2006 Certification.

Related Links (all links in Japanese unless otherwise indicated)
iSLE: http://isle.jp/
RapidSite: http://www.rapidsite.jp/
iSLE Cashback Campaign:http://home.isle.ne.jp/news/campaign/globalsign.html
RapidSite VPS Security Campaign:http://www.rapidsite.jp/campaign/securityup_vps/

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.

GMO Hosting & Security Inc.

GMO Internet Inc.

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