GlobalSign® Press Release

SSLDonkey Partners with GlobalSign for Highly Trusted and Feature-Packed SSL Certificates

Donkey Internet Ltd, trading as SSLDonkey, launches new dedicated website to supply SSL Certificates and other Internet security solutions to customers.

Portsmouth, NH – 17 August, 2010 – GMO GlobalSign Ltd. (www.globalsign.com), one of the longest established Certification Authorities (CA) and specialists in SSL Partner Programs, today announced that Donkey Internet Ltd, trading as SSLDonkey has launched a new website dedicated to selling SSL and other Internet security Certificates (www.ssldonkey.co.uk). Partnering with GlobalSign as an Authorized Level Partner, SSL Donkey can take advantage of supplying customers with GlobalSign’s highly trusted 2048bit SSL Certificates, to secure their websites, online transactions, web mail and other next generation online services.

Choosing to partner with GlobalSign to take advantage of its cost-effective, premium level SSL solutions, as well as reliable brand name, SSLDonkey will be providing GlobalSign’s full product portfolio of SSL Certificates to its customer base, including fast issuance Domain Validation SSL, traditional Organization Validation SSL, and the standardised Extended Validation (EV) SSL, which activates the green address bar interface in IE7+, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari browsers. Being able to offer the most advanced type of SSL Certificate, EV SSL to customers was seen as a great advantage to SSLDonkey, as it not only secures their customers’ sites to the highest level, but also aids their business philosophy of trying to help increase trust and confidence online. Based on this SSLDonkey chose to secure their own site with an EV SSL Certificate from GlobalSign to set an example and to fully demonstrate the technology to customers.

SSLDonkey customers can benefit from advanced features including free Server Gated Cryptography (SGC) (to “step up” weak 40 bit browser to server connections to strong 128 bit) and have the option of including additional premium features (for example, Subject Alternative Names (SANs) and wildcard characters to allow the securing of multiple sites with a single certificate), secure in knowing that all SSL Certificates are issued from GlobalSign’s widely distributed 2048 bit Root CA Certificate and are compatible with all browsers, operating systems and applications, ensuring high levels of trust.

"We have partnered with GlobalSign, the international Certificate Authority, to offer the most cost-effective SSL security options to our customers," says Adam Wood, Managing Director at Donkey Internet Ltd. "It's no longer acceptable for businesses to trade online with low-grade or self-signed security certificates and take chances with their customers’ personal details. Using a GlobalSign SSL Certificate and the accompanying Secure Site Seal means businesses can increase conversions by showing customers they take security concerns seriously."

“SSLDonkey is yet another example of a locally focused SSL reseller choosing to adopt GlobalSign’s SSL Certificates to complement their product portfolio”, said Paul Tourret, Managing Director, GMO GlobalSign Ltd. “They are setting an example in their dedication to educating customers in recognising the highest levels of security to create a safer environment for end users, and we anticipate a long and mutually beneficial partnership with this security solutions provider”.

GlobalSign’s Partner Program is designed for ISPs, Web Hosts, Integrators, Domain Registrars and VARs and enables SSL Certificates to easily be integrated into product ranges as value add options. Brands can become more competitive, new revenue streams are opened and the amount of revenue received per customer is maximised – all with minimal costs and a fast go-to-market. GlobalSign’s Pay As You Go, no commit purchasing scheme, web based certificate management interface or API and comprehensive marketing support furthermore enhance the SSL reselling opportunity.

GlobalSign SSL Certificates are now available from SSLDonkey at www.ssldonkey.co.uk/ssl-certificates/globalsign-ssl/

For information on GlobalSign’s partner program, visit /partners/

About Donkey Internet Ltd
Donkey Internet Ltd was formed in 2009 and currently trades as SSLDonkey and DomainDonkey. As a UK based, privately owned company, Donkey Internet has partnered with leading SSL suppliers to provide a complete range of SSL Certificates and Code Signing solutions to customers at competitive prices. Formerly selling a limited range of security certificates at DomainDonkey, SSLDonkey was established as a dedicated website due to the increased demand for a wider range of certificates and now actively educates customers on the different types of SSL Certificate available including the most advanced “Green Bar” Extended Validation SSL Certificates.

About GMO GlobalSign
Established in 1996 and as a WebTrust accredited public certificate authority, GlobalSign offers publicly trusted SSL Certificates, EV SSL, Managed SSL Services, S/MIME email security and Code Signing 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 Certificate Services and internal PKI, eliminating the costs of using untrusted Root Certificates. Its partnership with Adobe to provide Certified Document Services (CDS) enables secure digitally signed PDF documents, certified transcripts and e-invoices.  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 is one of the most comprehensive providers of industry-leading Internet services worldwide. As well as domain registration, web hosting, ecommerce, and payment processing businesses that each hold the top share in their respective markets in Japan, services operated by the group include Internet advertising, search engine marketing and research. Global online security brand GlobalSign and major Japanese online securities brokerage, GMO CLICK Securities are also group members. In 2011 a new Social Media & Smartphone Platform segment was established bringing together group initiatives in social apps development, flash marketing and Android apps distribution. GMO Internet, Inc. (TSE: 9449) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Please visit www.gmo.jp/en for more information.

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Steve Waite
GlobalSign
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