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Z.com

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Z.com
Z.com
Product typeInternet services
OwnerGMO Internet, Inc.
Introduced2014 (2014)
MarketsWorldwide
Websitez.com

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

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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

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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]

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References

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  1. ^ "GMO Internet Group to make Z.com its Global Brand". GMO Internet Group. 2014-11-21. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
  2. ^ Berkens, Michael (2014-11-21). "Z.com Sold For $6.8 Million Dollars". TheDomains.com. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
  3. ^ "Japanese Internet Services Provider, GMO Internet Acquires Z.com for JPY800 million". GMO Internet Group. 2014-11-21. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  6. ^ "Corporate Profile - Group Companies". GMO Internet Group. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  7. ^ "Group Companies | Corporate Profile | GMO Internet, Inc". Retrieved 2018-08-29.