June 11, 2007
RapidSite Launches Secure VPS Hosting Service with Eight Applications
- GMO Hosting & Security Inc.
Tokyo – June 11, 2007 -- GMO Hosting & Security (GMO-HS) brand RapidSite today launches the RV-7 Series. Standard features of the new VPS*1 hosting service include security and the latest versions of applications loaded with functions. GMO Hosting & Security is a GMO Internet group company.
*1 Virtual Private Server is a multi-operational virtual server that operates like a dedicated server environment. It offers the scalability of a dedicated server at the low price of shared server.
*1 Virtual Private Server is a multi-operational virtual server that operates like a dedicated server environment. It offers the scalability of a dedicated server at the low price of shared server.
Business activity on the Internet is increasing not only among major corporations but also in small and medium business. More and more methods are available for operating multiple websites and using business software applications over the Internet. This in turn has resulted in a need for greater Internet security. The RapidSite RV-7 hosting service was developed to respond to the needs of this kind of Internet environment. The service handles operation of multiple domains and offers security and high performance business applications as standard features. The RV-7 series makes it easy to implement a number of Internet applications and provides centralized operation and management. Available from ￥13,650 (including tax) a month.
RV-7 Features
Eight of the latest business applications
Eight applications aimed at business (blog, online store, SNS applications etc.) come as standard pre-installed features. These applications can help companies to build high quality websites and improve efficiency in their business.
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Application
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Outline
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Price
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１
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Movable Type
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A highly flexible serious blog application used by bloggers around the world.
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Free
(1 license)
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EC-CUBE
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An online store construction and management application with a range of functions including payment processing.
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Free
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OpenPNE
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An open source SNS application that is easy to use and packed with functions.
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Free
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XOOPS
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An open source community site construction application for easy construction and management of community sites.
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Free
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Mailman
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A mailing list application that can be managed from a browser.
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Free
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Urchin
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An extremely fast and highly effective access analysis application
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Free
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７
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PukiWiki
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A web-based web content editing tool.
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Free
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Aipo*2
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Highly functional groupware that includes schedule management and bulletin board functions as well as in-company blogging and web mail
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from ￥2,940 (inc. tax) per month
(5 licenses)
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*2 Available from the end of June (not available with the RV-731 plan)
Total management of multiple domains made easy
New domains and e-mail addresses for new domains are easily set using the control panel. IP addresses can be optionally added allowing multiple domains to use a unique authentication SSL and giving the user complete multi domain management.
High-level security function
Firewall protection from unauthorized access and an SSL function that encrypts data for secure sending and receiving of information are both standard features. Data is stored on servers managed 24 hours a day, year round at data centers in Japan and abroad. We provide triple backup.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
The operating system is the global standard Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Supports the package management system Red Hat Package Manager for easy installation of a range of applications.
Ideal for in-company application development
Programming languages Perl, PHP, Ruby and Python are all supported. Users can develop unique applications using MySQL and PostgreSQL, database engines that are required to develop high function applications. JAVA and Tomcat, essential for developing large-scale applications are also supported for a wide range of uses including CGI programming.
RV-7 Plan Outline (all prices are tax inclusive)
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Plan Name
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RV-731
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RV-732
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RV-733
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RV-722
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RV-723
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Data Center
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Japan Data Center
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US Data Center
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Disk Capacity
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10GB
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20GB
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40GB
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20GB
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40GB
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Set up Fee
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￥10,500
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Monthly use fees*3
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from ￥13,650
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from ￥23,100
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from ￥44,100
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from ￥18,900
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from ￥31,500
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*3 With a 12 month contract
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 ISP 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.
Related Links (all links are to Japanese language sites unless otherwise indicated)
Rapid Site: http://www.rapidsite.jp/
Media Inquiries
GMO Hosting & Security Inc. Corporate Planning Department
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
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 hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions, Internet advertising and online securities trading to individual and 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.
GMO Hosting & Security Inc.
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Company Name
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(TSE Mothers Market Code: 3788)
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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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Mitsuru Aoyama
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Business Description
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■Web hosting service
■Internet security
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Capital
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￥902,060,000
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GMO Internet Inc.
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Company Name
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(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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*All company and product names in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
*All information in this document is correct at the time of release. Please be aware that it is subject to change as a result of events occurring after the release date.