July 3, 2007
GMO Internet Launches Application Hosting ServiceApplication implementation, operation and surveillance on a dedicated server
- GMO Internet Inc.
Tokyo – July 3, 2007 – GMO Internet rental server service Marugoto Server today launches Marugoto Appli an application hosting service for the implementation, management and monitoring of applications on a dedicated hosting service.
In Japanese the word marugoto means everything and the Marugoto Server rental server service features one high spec dedicated server service that can be used for everything.
Marugoto Appli is being launched in response to strong demand from our small and medium business customers. In addition to a dedicated server, the application hosting service includes application installation, management and surveillance.
The Marugoto Appli service allows customers to operate applications on a dedicated server through the Internet. In comparison to running an ASP application on a shared server, using a dedicated server provides a safer environment for applications and security for each customer with none of the compromise in server performance that results from the presence of multiple users.
Marugoto Appli Features and Benefits
1. No need for companies to have their own server: reduced application installation and operation costs
Unlike when an application is introduced to a company’s own server there are no initial investment or labor costs and no operating or maintenance required. We help our customers to keep their costs down by charging one low fee for installation.
2. A dedicated server for storage of important data
Each of our customers has their own dedicated server so that they can set access restrictions and other security functions according to their needs. Unlike an ASP application installed on a shared server, this is a high-security environment for application use.
3. No engineer required for implementation or maintenance
Maintenance and surveillance performed by our specialist engineers.
4. Customizable Tools
Customize tools to suit your business. Flexible handling of new products, changes in work flow etc.
The first application to be introduced in the Marugoto Appli lineup is CLIENT 1st. CLIENT 1st is an integrated CRM/SFA* groupware tool that helps small and medium businesses to improve efficiency.
Marugoto server will continue to add business applications to Marugoto Appli that improve business efficiency and internal communication.
*CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is the building of strong relationship between customer and company. SFA (Sales Force Automation) is a system that provides support to a company’s sales activities including management of contact with customers.
CLIENT 1st - Integrated CRM/SFA Groupware Tool
CLIENT 1st ** is an SFA/CRM tool that helps small and medium businesses to achieve better information sharing, higher sales and greater customer satisfaction by centralizing customer data management and providing sales and marketing support.
CLIENT 1st – Increased Sales and Reduced Costs
1. Reduce costs – attract customers over the Internet
Allows companies to collect information about customers by asking them to complete forms on their website. Customer information obtained from the forms is automatically entered into a database. Users can specify criteria to create customer lists for purposes including promotional mail distribution. This is a specialist tool that saves businesses money.
2. Centralized customer information management for stronger sales and better customer satisfaction
A customer management function that centralizes customer information including previous negotiations, inquiries and issues with products. Data can be accessed on the spot so that all sales reps and other concerned staff have the relevant information to be able to move quickly and take appropriate action when dealing with customers. Improve customer satisfaction!
All negotiations, presentation materials, etc. are recorded and made available so that all members can see what has been successful in the past. This kind of information can improve skills in the sales force and result in stronger sales.
CLIENT 1st Functions
Marketing support (form creation, customer list creation, mail distribution etc.), Sales support/ daily reporting function (sharing of negotiation information, proposals, and quotes / submission of daily reports), Customer support (centralized management of negotiation and inquiry history), Sales forecasting, Reporting (sales information, forecast sales reports and graph display), Groupware (EIP, e-mail, calendar, to do list, facility reservation and other groupware functions and SFA/CRM functions) and more….
**The CLIENT 1st service is provided by GMO Hosting & Security hosting brand iSLE
CLIENT 1st Service Outline and Fees
Standard Plan (All prices are tax-inclusive)
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Plan Name
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Single Server Plan
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Dual Server Plan
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Set up Fees
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￥105,000
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Monthly Fees
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￥126,000
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￥420,000
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Licenses
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5 licenses
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50 licenses
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Additional Licenses +
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￥4,200 per license
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+Licenses available on a per-user basis.
Related Links (all links to Japanese language sites unless otherwise indicated)
Marugoto Appli: http://www.marugoto-server.jp/apps/
CLIENT 1st: http://www.marugoto-server.jp/apps/client1st/
Pricing Details: http://www.marugoto-server.jp/apps/client1st/price.html
Media Inquiries
Executive Office Group PR Team
E-mail: [email protected]
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 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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￥9,651,750,000
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