July 5, 2010
- GMO Internet, Inc.
July 5, 2010
Press Release
GMO Internet Inc.
GMO Internet Launches GMO Apps Cloud
Tokyo – July 5, 2010 – GMO Internet today confirms that it will launch GMO Apps Cloud in early August. Pre-applications for the service are now being accepted. At industry-low prices, GMO Apps Cloud offers a server environment optimized for apps to run on the major Japanese platforms GREE, mixi, and Mobage-town.
About the Service Launch
One of the biggest challenges to releasing an application for a social networking platform is hosting. GMO Internet consulted widely with existing social app providers about their current server usage and identified four key requirements.
1. The ability to handle large volumes of traffic directly after releasing an application and to be able to respond quickly and flexibly to fluctuations in traffic thereafter.
2. Bandwidth quality
3. Server specs
4. Low initial outlay (investment risk)
With high set up costs and lack of scalability, the standard dedicated web hosting services used to host large scale websites are not a cost effective solution for apps when traffic volume is unpredictable. Similarly, existing cloud hosting services often can’t guarantee the level of performance required by social app developers. Many developers in Japan use overseas cloud services. While these services offer low fees and high spec servers, app users often report slow response times – a downfall associated with hosting applications in offshore data centers. When significant response time delays occur, platform providers may in some cases may assume an application is down for maintenance and stop displaying it potentially resulting in considerable lost opportunity.
GMO Apps Cloud was developed to address the limitations of existing hosting options and provide an optimized infrastructure solution for social application providers. Over 420,000 companies have chosen GMO Internet Group to build and operate their web hosting solutions. Combining this extensive web hosting expertise with the knowledge and experience we have gained through the GMO Social Apps Initiative enables to provide the best possible environment for developing and operating social applications.
GMO Apps Cloud: Features
1. Hosting plans designed for application hosting
Six different server plans are available designed specifically to host apps. The custom designed service ensures that application providers aren’t paying for features they don’t use. In addition we go beyond what existing cloud environments offer with even greater scalability and server resources (over 200 concurrent servers). Developers can focus on application development without spending more time than necessary on performance tuning.
2. Simple Fee Structure and No Setup Costs
There are absolutely no setup fees for GMO Apps Cloud, we have eliminated this cost barrier for application developers. Overall costs are reduced - the only charges that apply are monthly fees for the selected plan and data transmission fees.
3. Local Data Center, 10 Gbps Shared Bandwidth
When bandwidth is slow, many platform providers will treat the application itself as being down for maintenance. In order to prevent this we offer high quality bandwidth (10 Gbps) and a data center located in Japan.
4. Free Pre-Release Server Usage plus 4 Days Free Usage after Release
GMO Apps Cloud offers up to 14 days free server usage between server setup and application release. In addition in the first 4 days after release when traffic is difficult to forecast we offer free usage of up to 20 servers (Type XS plan). This offer is intended to support new applications in the crucial first few days to attract users while at the same time helping to reduce initial costs.
5. Access Analytics Tools Essential for Fine Tuning
After releasing an app it is important to track usage trends and make adjustments accordingly. We provide free-of-charge access analytics tools especially designed in-house to measure parameters for social apps.
6. Feature Packed Cloud Service
Using our own control panel design, developers can add and remove servers, set load balancing and access other features. Usage can be scaled and apps updated quickly and at short notice.
GMO Apps Cloud: Specs and Fees
Plan Name | Specification | Price | |||||
CPU | Memory | HDD | Set up Fee | To Run | To Terminate | ||
A | Type XS | 1vCPU | 4GB | 70GB | Free | 399 yen /day | 84 yen / day |
Type S | 4vCPU | 16GB | 250GB | 1,470 yen / day | 250 yen / day | ||
Type M | 4vCPU | 30GB | 600GB | 2,730 yen / day | 378 yen / day | ||
Type L | 7vCPU | 60GB | 800GB | 5,250 yen /day | 441 yen / day | ||
B | Type M | Xeon×1 | 24GB | 292GB | 81,900 yen / per month | ||
Type L | Xeon×2 | 48GB | 584GB | 157,500 yen / month | |||
Data Transmission Capacity | 10Gbps Shared Bandwidth | 13.65 yen / GB | |||||
(A) Virtual Server
(B) Dedicated Server
(*1) All prices are tax inclusive
(*2) Servers are automatically deleted after being terminated for 7 days.
GMO Apps Cloud: Other Details
Additional Servers | Additional servers supplied within 24 hours of order |
Internal Network | 1 VLAN and allocation of 1Global IP address per contract |
Load Balancer | Load balancing for http communication (configure from control panel) |
Administration / Monitoring | 1 free Type XS plan |
Billing Start Date | Date of application launch |
Free Usage | 1. From set up until date of release, server fees and data transmission 2. First 4 days after application is released (Type XS up to 20 servers) |
Payment Method | Bank Transfer |
About the Social Apps Initiaitive
GMO Internet Group has committed 300 million yen to provide creative and technical talent with financing, facilities, technical support, and any required skill matching. The initiative will offer an environment that will enable creators and engineers to focus purely on the development of original social apps that are profitable to the developer and aim to reach the upper echelons of mixi and Mobage rankings.
Related Links (All links to Japanese language websites unless otherwise indicated)
GMO Apps Cloud: http://cloud.gmo.jp /
GMO Social Apps Initiative: http://app-yarouze.com
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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 Internet Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en (TSE First Section Code: 9449) |
Location | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | - Web Infrastructure & Ecommerce - Internet Media |
Capital | 1.27 billion yen |