March 1, 2007
Digital Content Sales ASP Service Digital Contents King Introduces New International Access Control Option
- Grandsphere
Tokyo – March 1, 2007 -- Digital Contents King, the ASP service by Grandsphere that allows users to sell Windows Media format music and video files, images, text in PDF format and other digital content, has introduced a new option to the Music & Movie Plan for Windows Media (.wma/.wmv). The new option allows vendors to control access to digital content from abroad by selecting whether or not to permit purchases from outside Japan.
Background to the Introduction of this Option
Many of our customers have expressed a wish to restrict supply of their product as much as possible to Japan for reasons including copyright controls and being unable to provide customer support in languages other than Japanese.
In response to this demand, Grandsphere has introduced the International Access Control option to one of the Digital Contents King plans (Music & Movie Plan for Windows Media).
International Access Control
This function restricts the purchase (*1) (issue of viewing license) of music and movies according to where the user is located. (*2) It is possible for example to restrict access so that content is only provided to users within Japan. Before a purchase is made, the holder of the content rights can determine the origin of the user by IP address. A database of IP addresses is updated daily and highly accurate determination of origin is possible. (*3)
Provision of the International Access Control Function
The International Access Control function is provided as an option (additional charge applies) with the Digital Contents King, Music & Movie Plan for Windows Media. The charge for this option varies according to the customer’s service. Please contact us for details regarding price.
Digital Contents King
Digital Contents King, by Grandsphere is an ASP service that provides the DRM (Digital Rights Management), billing and payment processing functions required to sell digital content over the Internet. Digital Contents King allows users to sell downloadable digital content such as encrypted movie and music files (wma/wma) as well as images and text in pdf format. Content can be sold from existing websites or blogs without making any adjustments. The service handles credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard and JCB) and electronic money (Edy and WebMoney).
In addition to the sale of digital content, users can also provide free downloads for special campaigns or exclusive content to specified users by setting access codes to the product.
Grandsphere strives to provide Digital Contents King functions that accurately reflect the needs of customers in order to further develop and promote the digital content market.
Media Inquiries
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
E-mail: [email protected]
*1 This includes purchasing, viewing of sample contents and the authentication of campaign products. However please be aware that the control setting will apply to all products, individual settings for each service are not possible.
*2 Origin is determined using data from IP address organizations in each country or region.
*3 Origin can be determined in 95% of cases. This is comparable to similar services provided by other companies (based on our own calculations). IP address management information released by IP address management organizations is acquired and reflected in the database. However please be aware that due to the nature of the Internet it is not possible to determine origin 100% of the time.
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.
Grandsphere Co. Ltd.
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Company Name
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Grandsphere Co. Ltd. http://www.grandsphere.com/
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Address
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8F Kotobuki Park Building, 1-20-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Hideo Itoyama
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Business Description
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■System Consulting
■System Integration
■ASP
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Capital
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￥10,000,000
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GMO Internet Inc.
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Company Name
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GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en
(TSE First Section Code: 9449)
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Address
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Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Masatoshi Kumagai
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Business Description
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■Internet Use Support (Infrastructure)
■Internet Advertising Support (Media)
■Internet Finance
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Capital
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￥7,148,290,000
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