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Z.com[edit]
 Z.com | |
| Product type | Internet services |
|---|---|
| Owner | GMO Internet, Inc. |
| Introduced | 2014 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Website | z |
Z.com is the global brand of Japan's Internet services provider, GMO Internet Group,[1] one of Japan’s largest Internet Services Provider and operator of the country’s largest domain registrar.[2] It also operates as a single-letter second-level domain and is one of three existing single-letter domain names in the .com namespace.[3]
History[edit]
In 2014, GMO Internet Group made headlines when it bought the Z.com domain name from Nissan for JPY800 million (around US$6.8 million at the time of sale).[4] The group also announced its intention to become a global player with the unveiling of its new international brand.[5]
Business areas[edit]
Companies that operate under the Z.com brand specialize in Internet-related services, including domain registration, web hosting, web design, software development, online trading, and cryptocurrency.[6]
List of Z.com companies[7][edit]
- GMO-Z.com USA Inc. (USA)
- GMO-Z.com Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
- GMO-Z.com Philippines, Inc. (Philippines)
- GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM JSC (Vietnam)
- GMO-Z.com Vietnam Lab Center Co.,Ltd. (Vietnam)
- GMO-Z.com ACE Co., Ltd. (Myanmar)
- GMO-Z com NetDesign Holdings Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
- GMO-Z com Securities (Thailand) Limited (TH)
- GMO-Z.com Forex HK Limited (Hong Kong)
- GMO-Z.com Bullion HK Limited (Hong Kong)
- GMO-Z.com Trade UK Limited (UK)
- GMO-Z.com Switzerland AG
References[edit]
- ^ "GMO Internet Group to make Z.com its Global Brand". GMO Internet Group. 2014-11-21. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
- ^ Berkens, Michael (2014-11-21). "Z.com Sold For $6.8 Million Dollars". TheDomains.com. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
- ^ "Japanese Internet Services Provider, GMO Internet Acquires Z.com for JPY800 million". GMO Internet Group. 2014-11-21. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
- ^ Allemann, Andrew (2014-11-21). "Wow: Nissan sells Z.com domain name to GMO for $6.8 million". Domain Name Wire. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
- ^ "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ^ "Corporate Profile - Group Companies". GMO Internet Group. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
- ^ "Group Companies | Corporate Profile | GMO Internet, Inc". Retrieved 2018-08-29.