March 1, 2010
- GMO Cloud
March 1, 2010
Press Release
GMO Hosting & Security Inc.
Symmetric Co. Ltd.
GMO Hosting & Security Collaborates with Symmetric to Launch SaaS-model Cell Phone Content Conversion Tool, roundabout on iSLE
Tokyo – March 1, 2010 – GMO Internet Group company, GMO Hosting & Security announces the launch today of roundabout on iSLE. The new SAAS model service with mobile content conversion engine is the result of a business partnership formed with Symetric.
roundabout on iSLE is being offered as an iSLE managed mobile solution(1*).
roundabout on iSLE
roundabout on iSLE is a mobile content conversion solution that revamps the iSLE service MobileCube with a SaaS delivery model making it cheaper, easier to use, and accessible to more customers. The new service offers roundabout, developed by Symmetric and powered by iSLE managed hosting service built and operated servers.
SaaS Model for Low-cost, Easy-to-Use Cell Phone Content Conversion
This is a SaaS service so the customer uses only the features they require and does not need to host software on their own servers. As a result, implementation costs are minimized along with operational and administrative tasks.
Content conversion for each carrier and cell phone model
Simply upload content for made for one cell phone carrier to roundabout on iSLE to format to specifications of other carriers. Content conversion makes it possible to create a site optimized for all carriers and models regardless of differences in specs such as cache capacity, screen size, and language.
Package includes support tools for mobile website content production
In addition to mobile content conversion, roundabout on iSLE also provides new tools for creating mobile website content. The service includes five customizable templates making it easy for first time users to create their own site while at the same time offering flexibility for more experienced customers.
roundabout on iSLE - Fees
Set Up Fee (including tax) | 10,500 yen /account |
Monthly Fee (including tax) | 5,250 yen /account |
*One account offers a HDD partition capable of storing up to 2GB of content.
roundabout
Developed by Symmetric, the mobile content conversion solution roundabout enables content to be supported by different cell phone carriers and mobile devices. This tool makes possible content development using XHTML, external CSS, and multiple high resolution images with a single resource. Build visually effective websites supported by multiple carriers, and produce content design with strong SEO that compares favorably to Flash mobile sites. This innovative solution is a powerful mobile site development tool.
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 ISPs 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.
Symmetric Co. Ltd.
Established in 2001, Symmetric has broad experience in mobile SI. With its extensive history if development, it has developed and launched mobile content conversion solutions MCAP, Durian, and Roundabout. The company continues to develop new mobile solutions, always with an eye on the advancement of the mobile market and mobile devices. Symmetric advances mobile systems development through SI systems that use the products we have developed.
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*1. An iSLE package solution that offers server administration and hardware configuration by a full time technician together with mobile website operation support tools.
About 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, ecommerce 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).
GMO Hosting & Security Inc.
Company Name | GMO Hosting & Security Inc. http://gmo-hs.com/eng/ (TSE Mothers Market: 3788) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Mitsuru Aoyama |
Business Description | - Web hosting - Internet security |
Capital | 907.80 million yen (12/2009) |
Symmetric Co. Ltd
Company Name | Symmetric Co. Ltd. http://www.symmetric.co.jp/ |
Address | 202 Adachi Business Park Building, 1-8-3, Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japanj |
CEO | Kazutoshi Sakata |
Business Description | -Mobile content conversion solutions marketing, development and sales -Mobile website building -Campaign pages for mobile websites - marketing, development and sales |
Capital | 10 million yen |
GMO Internet Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en (TSE First Section Code: 9449) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | -Web Infrastructure & Ecommerce -Internet Media |
Capital | 1.27 billion yen |
*All information contained in this document was accurate at the time of release. Please be aware that information is subject to change with the passage of time and occurrence of future events.