PORTLAND, Ore. and TOKYO, June 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SnapNames®, a KeyDrive S.A. company and leading online marketplace for already registered, expired and deleting domain names, and Japan Registry, a GMO Internet Group company and the largest domain registrar in Japan, are pleased to jointly announce an exclusive partnership to provide Japan Registry's non-renewed domain names on the SnapNames marketplace for purchase.
GMO Internet is the first ICANN accredited registrar in Asia and has processed more than 6 million registrations since their inception. Holding an over 90% share of generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) in the Japanese domain name market, GMO's inventory represents a significant boost to the global market. This partnership provides businesses and consumers worldwide expanded access to the world's leading inventory of expiring domain names annually via SnapNames' easy-to-use online auction marketplace.
"We are pleased to announce that Japan Registry has chosen SnapNames as a strategic partner to market and sell their non-renewed domains," said Craig Snyder, CEO of Moniker and SnapNames. "This partnership represents an important milestone in our global distribution strategy as we strive to make the right domains available to businesses worldwide. The market continues to be hungry for selection and access to great domains. Working with a well-respected market leader like Japan Registry, together we are able to deliver valuable non-renewed domain names previously not available to the market."
About Moniker and SnapNames
Moniker® and SnapNames®, both KeyDrive S.A. companies, offer registries, registrars, businesses and individuals an array of services for domain registration management, acquisition, brokerage and sales. Moniker introduced the live domain name auction concept and is a top worldwide registrar. SnapNames pioneered and operates the largest online auction of registered, expired and deleting domains, giving its customers access to the world's best selection and most valuable names every day. For more information visit www.moniker.com and www.snapnames.com.
About GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Tokyo, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The company was founded on a desire to bring the possibilities the Internet offers to as many people as possible. The group of companies operate in Web Infrastructure & Ecommerce, Internet Media, Internet Securities and Social Media & Smartphone Platforms. The Web Infrastructure segment operates a one-stop suite of web business solutions. Services include domain registration, web hosting, web design, Internet security, ecommerce tools and payment processing. For more information visit www.gmo.jp/en