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'''LogicBoxes''' is a software and development company that specializes in web presence products. It is a business unit of the [[Directi]] <ref name="Directi">[ | |||
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directi, Wikipedia]</ref> Group and was founded in 2003<ref name="DNJournal Article">[http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2008/september.htm]</ref>by [[Bhavin Turakhia]].<ref>[http://www.directi.com/about/management Directi.com]</ref> | |||
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directi, Wikipedia]</ref> Group and was founded in 2003<ref name="DNJournal Article">[http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2008/september.htm]</ref>by [ | |||
It provides an ERP solution that handles sales, marketing, finance, billing and provisioning automation for domain registrars. On building a single integration to the LogicBoxes platform, Registrars can connect to gTLDs and ccTLD registries. | It provides an ERP solution that handles sales, marketing, finance, billing and provisioning automation for domain registrars. On building a single integration to the LogicBoxes platform, Registrars can connect to gTLDs and ccTLD registries. | ||
It is based in Mumbai, India and operates out the Directi Headquarters called Directiplex.<ref | It is based in Mumbai, India and operates out the Directi Headquarters called Directiplex.<ref>[http://blog.directi.com/2009/08/move-to-directiplex Blog.Directi.com]</ref> <ref>[http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2010/january.htm DNJournal]</ref> | ||
LogicBoxes also has employees in China, UAE and USA as part of the resources it shares with the Directi Group.<ref | LogicBoxes also has employees in China, UAE and USA as part of the resources it shares with the Directi Group.<ref>[http://directi.com/about/offices Directi.com]</ref> | ||
==Company History== | ==Company History== | ||
LogicBoxes was launched in 2003 as a separate business unit of Directi, which would provide registrar software to Directi’s in-house domain registrar, ResellerClub and other registrars. | LogicBoxes was launched in 2003 as a separate business unit of Directi, which would provide registrar software to Directi’s in-house domain registrar, ResellerClub and other registrars. | ||
It was the first business automation solution for registrars and is currently the largest.<ref name="DNJournal article on LogicBoxes">[http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2008/september.htm]</ref> | It was the first business automation solution for registrars and is currently the largest.<ref name="DNJournal article on LogicBoxes">[http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2008/september.htm]</ref> | ||
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====ICANN Consultancy==== | ====ICANN Consultancy==== | ||
LogicBoxes consults domain resellers, web hosts, ISPs and telcos on gaining ICANN accreditation. Till date they have accredited over 85 registrars.<ref name="About LogicBoxes">[http://www.aboutus.org/LogicBoxes.com]</ref> | LogicBoxes consults domain resellers, web hosts, ISPs and telcos on gaining ICANN accreditation. Till date they have accredited over 85 registrars.<ref name="About LogicBoxes">[http://www.aboutus.org/LogicBoxes.com]</ref> | ||
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====Domain Registry Services==== | ====Domain Registry Services==== | ||
LogicBoxes has provided registrar software to ccTLDs registries to help them set up a local or their own registrar. They have worked with .MN <ref name=".MN">[http://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/mn.html]</ref> - Datacom Co Ltd <ref name="Datacom Co Ltd">[http://www.datacom.mn/]</ref>and .COOP<ref name=".COOP">[http://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/coop.html]</ref> - the Midcounties Co-operative.<ref name="Midcounties Co-op">[http://domains.coop/index.html) - http://www.pacific.domains.coop/ | http://www.na.domains.coop/ | http://www.la.domains.coop]</ref> | LogicBoxes has provided registrar software to ccTLDs registries to help them set up a local or their own registrar. They have worked with .MN <ref name=".MN">[http://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/mn.html]</ref> - Datacom Co Ltd <ref name="Datacom Co Ltd">[http://www.datacom.mn/]</ref>and .COOP<ref name=".COOP">[http://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/coop.html]</ref> - the Midcounties Co-operative.<ref name="Midcounties Co-op">[http://domains.coop/index.html) - http://www.pacific.domains.coop/ | http://www.na.domains.coop/ | http://www.la.domains.coop]</ref> | ||
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====Domains Exchange==== | ====Domains Exchange==== | ||
Domains Exchange is the domain registration product from LogicBoxes. It acts as a gateway for Registrars to directly connect to popular [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GTLD gTLDs] and multiple [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country-code_top-level_domain ccTLDs] and register domains under their own registrar. | Domains Exchange is the domain registration product from LogicBoxes. It acts as a gateway for Registrars to directly connect to popular [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GTLD gTLDs] and multiple [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country-code_top-level_domain ccTLDs] and register domains under their own registrar. | ||
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====Web Hosting==== | ====Web Hosting==== | ||
LogicBoxes provides enterprise level hosting services to large providers.<ref name="LogicBoxes Web Hosting">[http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/LogicBoxes-Rolls-Out-Low-Cost-Unlimited-Hosting-858715]</ref> It launched its unlimited hosting plan in August 2009. | LogicBoxes provides enterprise level hosting services to large providers.<ref name="LogicBoxes Web Hosting">[http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/LogicBoxes-Rolls-Out-Low-Cost-Unlimited-Hosting-858715]</ref> It launched its unlimited hosting plan in August 2009. | ||
====Email Hosting==== | ====Email Hosting==== | ||
LogicBoxes also offers email hosting to its partners and launched its new service in June 2009 <ref name="LogicBoxes Email Hosting">[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/060309_LogicBoxes_Revamps_Reseller_Email_Hosting_P]</ref> | LogicBoxes also offers email hosting to its partners and launched its new service in June 2009 <ref name="LogicBoxes Email Hosting">[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/060309_LogicBoxes_Revamps_Reseller_Email_Hosting_P]</ref> | ||
==Industry Involvement== | ==Industry Involvement== | ||
LogicBoxes is a frequent sponsor at various ICANN Meets and is a strong supporter of the domain name community. <ref name="LogicBoxes Web Hosting">[http://mex.icann.org/briefing-note | http://cai.icann.org/ | http://par.icann.org| http://delhi.icann.org | http://losangeles2007.icann.org]</ref> | LogicBoxes is a frequent sponsor at various ICANN Meets and is a strong supporter of the domain name community. <ref name="LogicBoxes Web Hosting">[http://mex.icann.org/briefing-note | http://cai.icann.org/ | http://par.icann.org| http://delhi.icann.org | http://losangeles2007.icann.org]</ref> | ||
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==Values== | ==Values== | ||
In September 2008, LogicBoxes as part of the Directi group was accused by HostExplot and Knujon of supporting malware and illegal online pharmacies.<ref name="HostExploit and Knujon">[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/03/cyber_crime_reports]</ref> This was later proved false. | In September 2008, LogicBoxes as part of the Directi group was accused by HostExplot and Knujon of supporting malware and illegal online pharmacies.<ref name="HostExploit and Knujon">[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/03/cyber_crime_reports]</ref> This was later proved false. | ||
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==Facts and Figures== | ==Facts and Figures== | ||
In Q1 2011, LogicBoxes powered over 5.5 million domains through 85+ registrars in 32 countries. It is currently the largest outsourced registrar platform provider and one of the companies that works exclusively in this space. <ref name="Crunchbase">[http://www.crunchbase.com/service-provider/logicboxes]</ref> | In Q1 2011, LogicBoxes powered over 5.5 million domains through 85+ registrars in 32 countries. It is currently the largest outsourced registrar platform provider and one of the companies that works exclusively in this space. <ref name="Crunchbase">[http://www.crunchbase.com/service-provider/logicboxes]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Type: | Privately Held |
| Industry: | Software, Web Products, Consultancy |
| Founded: | 2002 |
| Founder(s): | Bhavin Turakhia |
| Headquarters: | Mumbai |
| Country: | India |
| Website: | LogicBoxes.com |
| Blog: | Blog.LogicBoxes.com |
| Twitter: |  @LogicBoxes
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LogicBoxes is a software and development company that specializes in web presence products. It is a business unit of the Directi [1] Group and was founded in 2003[2]by Bhavin Turakhia.[3]
It provides an ERP solution that handles sales, marketing, finance, billing and provisioning automation for domain registrars. On building a single integration to the LogicBoxes platform, Registrars can connect to gTLDs and ccTLD registries.
It is based in Mumbai, India and operates out the Directi Headquarters called Directiplex.[4] [5]
LogicBoxes also has employees in China, UAE and USA as part of the resources it shares with the Directi Group.[6]
Company History[edit | edit source]
LogicBoxes was launched in 2003 as a separate business unit of Directi, which would provide registrar software to Directi’s in-house domain registrar, ResellerClub and other registrars. It was the first business automation solution for registrars and is currently the largest.[7]
Products and Services[edit | edit source]
ICANN Consultancy[edit | edit source]
LogicBoxes consults domain resellers, web hosts, ISPs and telcos on gaining ICANN accreditation. Till date they have accredited over 85 registrars.[8]
At HostingCon in August 2009, LogicBoxes announced Accreditation.com, a division that exclusively assists candidates achieve ICANN Accreditation.[9]
Domain Registry Services[edit | edit source]
LogicBoxes has provided registrar software to ccTLDs registries to help them set up a local or their own registrar. They have worked with .MN [10] - Datacom Co Ltd [11]and .COOP[12] - the Midcounties Co-operative.[13]
LogicBoxes carried out the domain migration of 27,000 domains for the .CO registry from the Universidad de los Andes to the Registry’s own Registrar in 2010. [14]
Domains Exchange[edit | edit source]
Domains Exchange is the domain registration product from LogicBoxes. It acts as a gateway for Registrars to directly connect to popular gTLDs and multiple ccTLDs and register domains under their own registrar.
The LogicBoxes platform currently supports 50+ TLDs[15]
Web Hosting[edit | edit source]
LogicBoxes provides enterprise level hosting services to large providers.[16] It launched its unlimited hosting plan in August 2009.
Email Hosting[edit | edit source]
LogicBoxes also offers email hosting to its partners and launched its new service in June 2009 [17]
Industry Involvement[edit | edit source]
LogicBoxes is a frequent sponsor at various ICANN Meets and is a strong supporter of the domain name community. [16]
Bhavin Turakhia, CEO of LogicBoxes has served as the chairman of the Registrar Stakeholder Group (formerly the Registrar Constituency).[18] He served as the chair for two successive terms and is the youngest elected chair till date [19]
Values[edit | edit source]
In September 2008, LogicBoxes as part of the Directi group was accused by HostExplot and Knujon of supporting malware and illegal online pharmacies.[20] This was later proved false.
HostExploit and Knujon shortly released a joint statement with Directi which spoke their common goal of combating abuse on the internet. [21]
Facts and Figures[edit | edit source]
In Q1 2011, LogicBoxes powered over 5.5 million domains through 85+ registrars in 32 countries. It is currently the largest outsourced registrar platform provider and one of the companies that works exclusively in this space. [22]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directi, Wikipedia]
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- ↑ Directi.com
- ↑ Blog.Directi.com
- ↑ DNJournal
- ↑ Directi.com
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ [3]
- ↑ [4]
- ↑ [5]
- ↑ [6]
- ↑ [7]
- ↑ - http://www.pacific.domains.coop/ | http://www.na.domains.coop/ | http://www.la.domains.coop
- ↑ [8]
- ↑ [9]
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 [10] Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "LogicBoxes Web Hosting" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ [11]
- ↑ [12]
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- ↑ [14]
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- ↑ [16]