January 30, 2012
- GMO Internet, Inc.
Press Release
GMO Internet, Inc.
GMO AppsCloud Takes Out Top Prize in GameBusiness.jp App Cloud Awards 2012
Tokyo – January 30, 2012 – GMO Internet is proud to announce that it today received three awards in the GameBusiness.jp App Cloud Awards 2012 including the Grand Prize, and top awards in the categories of “Cost Performance” and “Customer Support”
GMO Internet launched GMO AppsCloud in August 2010 providing a cloud based hosting environment optimized to host game apps distributed via Japan’s major social platforms at industry-low prices. Game apps require a flexible environment that can respond to fluctuating levels of traffic, GMO AppsCloud aims to provide solutions that cater to these and other needs specific to app delivery.
GameBusiness.jp App Cloud Awards 2012 are presented by IID, Inc., operator of game media websites including GameBusiness.jp and iNSIDE. The awards are based on level of customer satisfaction with cloud solutions for app developers.
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“We are honored to be the recipient of the GameBusiness.jp award. GMO AppsCloud was developed after extensive consultation with app developers leveraging GMO Internet Group’s web hosting operational expertise and experience.” says Koichi Takada, Cloud Strategy Team Manager. “These awards are based on customer evaluation and we believe the recognition we received today is a result of constantly striving to provide cloud solutions aligned with app developer needs.”
About GameBusinee.jp App Cloud Awards
GameBusiness.jp is an online game magazine operated by IID, Inc. The magazine asked readers as well as panelists from the online research community “Anpara” to rank cloud solutions by level of customer satisfaction via an online survey. The App Cloud Awards 2012 recognize the service operators who received the highest number of votes from participants.
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Voting Period | November 21 – December 31 2011 | ||||
Participants | GameBusineee.jp readers, online research community panelists | ||||
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GMO Apps Cloud (http://cloud.gmo.jp/en/)
GMO AppsCloud is a cloud hosting solution optimized for game app development and operation. Launched in August 2010, the apps cloud hosts over 400 titles out of data centers in Tokyo and San Jose. The service is built on GMO Internet Group’s expertise in web hosting architecture and operation and direct consultation with app developers. GMO AppsCloud is a high cost performance, high scalability solution streamlined to provide the features required by game app developers and operators. Standard features include an easy to use control panel and access analytics tools.
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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.
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.
GMO Internet, Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet (TSE First Section Code: 9449) http://www.gmo.jp/en |
Location | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | – Web Infrastructure & Ecommerce – Internet Media – Internet Securities – Social Media & Smartphone Platform |
Capital | JPY 2 billion |