GlobalSign Introduces Automated SSL Technology

Leuven, BE –19 March 2012 - GlobalSign (www.globalsign.eu), one of the longest established Certification Authorities (CA) and specialists in Partner Programs, today announced that ISPsystem has adopted GlobalSign’s OneClickSSL technology, allowing its hosting customers to benefit from automated SSL provisioning directly from their control panel. The two companies are launching their partnership at World Hosting Days 2012 (March 20-23) held in Europa-Park Germany where SSL automation will be a hot topic.

The process of provisioning SSL Certificates is typically tedious for hosting companies as customers more often than not require assistance through Certificate Signing Request (CSR) creation, application and then installation of the server Certificate and associated Intermediate CA Certificates. The OneClickSSL technology is a revolutionary delivery mechanism which rewrites the SSL paradigm as customers need only to purchase vouchers which are then redeemed via a hosting control panel plug-in – the SSL is active on the site in less than a minute, leaving hosting companies to focus on their core business.

ISPsystem decided to integrate the OneClickSSL technology to complement its suite of hosting solutions and provide easy access to SSL security for their customers, offering a true one-stop shop experience. The OneClickSSL technology is now integrated in its control panel, as well as BILLmanager billing system. Hosters can deploy SSL to a website at the click of a button on behalf of their customers, as well as resell Vouchers for end customers to redeem through the ISPmanager plug-in. ISPsystem customers can benefit from increased revenues from reselling SSL, without the time and costs associated with the traditional issuance processes.

"As a software provider to the hosting industry, we are constantly introducing state-of-the-art technology to respond to the requirements of our customers in a fast evolving environment.", said Chekushkin Igor, CEO, ISPsystem. "SSL automation is at the top of our customers’ concerns, and GlobalSign is a highly trusted provider that has understood the challenges for hosting companies to lower their support costs and accelerate mass issuance of SSL."

“I have seen ISPsystem growing rapidly in the last few years, during which they have built a truly innovative control panel and billing system for hosting companies”, said Paul van Brouwershaven, EMEA Business Development Director. “Through our partnership, GlobalSign is delighted to be able to facilitate access to hassle-free SSL security for thousands of customers worldwide, and to provide fast go-to-market and maximum ROI for hosting companies looking to resell SSL.”

The ISPsystem hosting solutions are available from http://ispsystem.com/en/solutions/hosting_company/

For more information on the OneClickSSL technology visit GlobalSign stand 58 at WHD or join our seminar “TECH. One click away from custom SSL automation” on Tuesday 20th March at 17:05,or visit www.globalsign.com/ssl/oneclickssl/ for details

About ISPsystem

ISPsystem, established in 2004, is a software development company that offers a complete line of innovative solutions for hosting automation and management needs. Our user friendly hosting control panels make it easy for both end-users and system administrators to manage services with the click of a mouse. Our innovative development tools enable to design hosting solutions tailored to personal business needs. Automating business will result in lower operating costs, greatly increase productivity, and help to bring new customers. ISPsystem's software will help you maximise automation, improve efficiency and grow your business.

About GMO GlobalSign

Established in 1996 and as a WebTrust accredited public certificate authority, GlobalSign offers publicly trusted SSL Certificates, EV SSL, Managed SSL Services, S/MIME email security and Code Signing for use on all platforms including mobile devices. Its Trusted Root solution uses the widely embedded GlobalSign Root CA certificates to provide immediate PKI trust for Microsoft Certificate Services and internal PKI, eliminating the costs of using untrusted Root Certificates. Its partnership with Adobe to provide Certified Document Services (CDS) enables secure digitally signed PDF documents, certified transcripts and e-invoices. These core Digital Certificate solutions allow its thousands of authenticated customers to conduct secure online transactions, data transfer, distribution of tamper-proof code, and protection of online identities for secure email and access control. The company has a history of innovation within the online security industry and has offices in the US, UK, Belgium, Japan, and China.

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. Please visit www.gmo.jp/en for more information.