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GlobalSign Fires Up Channel-Ready SSL

Launches New Reseller System Designed to make SSL Reselling scalable, easy and very profitable

Portsmouth, NH –July 5, 2007 – GlobalSign (www.globalsign.com), one of the longest established Certification Authorities (CA) and specialists in SSL security, today announced that as part of its Partner Certificate Center launch, it has also developed a channel-ready SSL solution designed specifically for SSL resellers, such as hosting companies, internet service providers (ISPs), consultants and integrators.  The SSLs will include all of the features of a GlobalSign SSL Certificate but will be available through a management interface designed with the channel in mind.

Marking a complete overhaul of previous systems and setting a new standard of service for the end-user, the Enterprise Certificate Center (also announced today), is a Software as a Service (SaaS) approach that has been designed from the ground up over the last six months by GlobalSign’s newly formed and recently announced management team.  the Enterprise Certificate Center provides the ability for customers to quickly, simply and conveniently purchase any of GlobalSign’s leading SSL Certificates via a comprehensive channel management console.

The reseller system includes the ability to buy in bulk on a discounted deposit or PAYG basis, multi-tiered organization capabilities (to allow resellers to manage their own resellers), and full reporting and audit trail mechanisms.  On top of this, there is an XML-based API, allowing resellers to automate the application, issuance and renewal of certificates without using the web interface.  This feature permits complete integration with hosting control panels and purchasing systems already offered or in use by many resellers.

The new systems will support both standard resellers, for which GlobalSign will continue to complete vetting processes, and a close knit community of Territory Partners, where vetting can potentially be outsourced to take advantage of local language and expertise requirements.  Lastly, GlobalSign is also offering two brand new services: DataCenter SSL (a solution specifically for large-scale data centers and control panel providers) and NonIP SSL (a unique solution of hosted SSL on a hardware security module).

“GlobalSign’s new systems are set to take the SSL market by storm with much needed ease-of use, reliability and functionality.  We’re excited to be launching these new capabilities to the channel and hope that it will drive continued growth,” said Paul Tourret, Managing Director GlobalSign Ltd.  “In a channel historically dominated by GeoTrust, GlobalSign is launching innovative products and services designed specifically with reseller models in mind.  We want to make it as easy as possible for our partners to engage with the end-user community, whilst offering reliability and value for money behind the scenes.”

As well as channel management advancements, GlobalSign is also offering a completely overhauled method of servicing retail customers.  By creating a personalised account, customers can make single purchases and easily buy new products or more certificates on the same domain, without having to go through the vetting process again, thereby presenting previously unheard-of level of control and flexibility. 

Key features of the SSL Certificate itself include the option of utilising Domain Validation, Organisation Validation or Extended Validation (DV, OV and EV), the free inclusion of Server Gated Cryptography (SGC) (to “step up” weak 40 bit browser to server connections to strong 128 bit), extensive warranties and recognition by all popular browsers, applications and mobile devices.  GlobalSign is also pioneering an “options” based approach which allows customers to create a tailor-made SSL Certificate.  Options such as wildcard abilities (to allow multiple sub domains to be secured by a single certificate), inclusion of public and private IP addresses and servernames within the certificate (allowing use of SSL on Intranets and databases) and customizable start and end dates help customers create SSL Certificates that meet their specific requirements.

All new services are available immediately and further information can be found on GlobalSign’s rebranded website at www.globalsign.com.

About GlobalSign
Established in 1996 and as a WebTrust accredited public certificate authority, GlobalSign offers publicly trusted SSL, including SSL Certificates, EV SSL, S/MIME and Code Signing Certificates for use on all platforms including mobile devices. Its Trusted Root solution uses the widely embedded GlobalSign Root CA certificates to provide immediate PKI trust for Microsoft CA and enterprise CAs, eliminating the costs of using untrusted Root Certificates. Its partnership with Adobe to provide Certified Document Services (CDS) enables secure digitally signed PDF documents.  These core Digital Certificate solutions allow its thousands of authenticated customers to conduct secure online transactions, data transfer, distribution of tamper-proof code, and protection of online identities for secure email and access control.  The company has a history of innovation within the online security industry and has offices in the US, UK, Belgium, Japan, and China. 

GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Japan, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group holds top domestic market share in domain registration, web hosting, and payment processing and provides a host of other Internet services including global online security services, e-commerce solutions, and Internet advertising to both businesses and individuals. At the centre of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. a company listed on the prestigious first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 9449). Please visit www.gmo.jp/en for further details.

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