Network Solutions Expands International Domain Name Registry in Asia

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In a move to promote global business on the Internet, Network Solutions, Inc., operator of the Internic domain name registry, has signed deals with eight Asian companies to offer registration of international top-level domains, such as .com, .net, and .org, in the region. This expansion follows similar partnerships with six Scandinavian companies announced last week. The agreements will enable companies in China, Hong Kong, Korea, and Singapore to register domain names through Network Solutions, providing them with a global Internet identity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Network Solutions has signed deals with eight Asian companies, including China Telecom, Hi!China Chuanglian, Hongkong Telecom, and Singapore Telecom, to offer international top-level domains.
  • The companies involved in the deal are able to offer registration of .com, .net, and .org domain names on behalf of Network Solutions.
  • Gary Hayward, vice president of international marketing at Network Solutions, stated that Asian companies are increasingly focused on international business and require a global Internet identity.
  • Domain Asia, a consultancy based in New York, is working with Network Solutions to establish new channels in Asia.
  • Hyojong Kim, president of Domain Asia, noted that securing a domain name has historically been a difficult process for many companies, but the new partnership makes it easier for them to register a domain name during regular business hours.

Statistics:

  • Network Solutions has signed deals with eight Asian companies as part of this expansion.
  • The company has also partnered with six Scandinavian companies to offer international top-level domains.
  • The deal allows companies to register .com, .net, and .org domain names on behalf of Network Solutions.
  • According to Hyojong Kim, president of Domain Asia, the demand for domain name registration is high in Asia, but previously securing a domain name had been a challenging process for many companies.

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Reported By Newsbytes News Network: http://www.newsbytes.com

(NB) -- By Martyn Williams, Newsbytes, 1998 JUL 16.