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==Introduction==
{{CompanyInfo|
| logo            = LogicBoxesLogo.png
| type            = Privately Held
| industry        = Software, Web Products, Consultancy
| founded        = 2002
| founders        = [[Bhavin Turakhia]]
| ownership      =
| headquarters    = Mumbai
| country        = India
| businesses      = 
| products        =
| employees      =
| revenue        =
| website        = [http://www.logicboxes.com/ LogicBoxes.com]
| blog            = [http://blog.logicboxes.com/ Blog.LogicBoxes.com]
| facebook        = [http://www.facebook.com/Logicboxes/ LogicBoxes ]
| linkedin        = [http://www.linkedin.com/company/logicboxes/ LogicBoxes]
| twitter        = LogicBoxes
| keypeople      = [[Bhavin Turakhia]], CEO<br>
[[Sandeep Ramchandani]], Director - Strategic Partnerships<br>
[[Neha Naik]], Client Relations Manager<br>
[[Abhijit Dara]], Marketing Manager<br>
[[Siddharth Taliyan]], Manager - Registrar Sales<br>
[[Daniel Fernandez]], Registrar Consultant<br>
[[Viram Lodhia]], Manager & Strategic Business Developer
}}


'''[http://www.logicboxes.com LogicBoxes]''' is a software and development company that specializes in web presence products. It is a business unit of the Directi <ref name="Directi">[
'''LogicBoxes''' is a Web Products and Consulting Company that specializes in providing private labeled, web presence and communication applications to [[ICANN]] [[Registrar]]s, Large Web Hosts, Domain Resellers, ISPs and [[Telco]]s. In addition, it also offers consulting and a turnkey [[SaaS]] platform, which provides end-to-end business automation to its clients.
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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhavin_Turakhia Bhavin Turakhia].<ref name="Directi Management">[http://www.directi.com/about/management]</ref>


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 a business unit of the [[Directi]]<ref>[http://www.directi.com/products Directi.com]</ref> Group and was founded in 2003<ref>[http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2008/september.htm DNJournal.com]</ref> by [[Bhavin Turakhia]].<ref>[http://www.directi.com/about/management Directi.com]</ref>


It is based in Mumbai, India and operates out the Directi Headquarters called Directiplex.<ref name="Blog on our move to Directiplex">[http://blog.directi.com/2009/08/move-to-directiplex]</ref> <ref name="DNJournal article on Directiplex">[http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2010/january.htm]</ref>
It provides [[ERP]] solutions that handle sales, marketing, finance, billing and provisioning automation for domain registrars. [[Registrar]]s can connect to [[gTLD]]s and [[ccTLD]] registries through their platforms.  
 
LogicBoxes also has employees in China, UAE and USA as part of the resources it shares with the Directi Group.<ref name="Directi Offices">[http://directi.com/about/offices]</ref>


It is based in Mumbai, India and operates out of the Directi Headquarters, 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>[http://directi.com/about/offices Directi.com]</ref>
===Figures===
In the first quarter of 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 few companies that works exclusively within this specialization.<ref>[http://www.crunchbase.com/service-provider/logicboxes Crunchbase.com]</ref>
==Company History==
==Company History==
LogicBoxes was launched in 2003 as a separate business unit of [[Directi]], with the aim to 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>[http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2008/september.htm DNJournal]</ref> Its 2011 achievements and highlights can be found [http://blog.logicboxes.com/2012/01/11/the-voice-of-logicboxes-vol-2/ here].


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.
In January, 2012, LogicBoxes announced it was partnering with [[Yovole]], an Internet services and hosting provider based in China. The partnership allows Yovole to leverage LogicBoxes' [[ICANN]] accreditation as to secure their own accreditation, and to make more concerted moves into the domain name industry.<ref>[http://blog.logicboxes.com/2012/01/24/logicboxes-partners-with-yovole/ LogicBoxes Partners with Yovole, Blog.LogicBoxes.com]</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>


In February, 2012, LogicBoxes announced a paternship with the [[.BZ Registry]], and to help expand the services offered by their in-house registrar, BelizeNic. The Registry was looking to migrate to a stable and flexible platform that would allow it to expand its product suite and deliver better customer experience. LogicBoxes has now setup BelizeNic on its proprietary Registrar platform – OrderBox. The transition process did not affect their existing customers.<ref>[http://blog.logicboxes.com/2012/02/17/logicboxes-partners-with-bz-registry/ LogicBoxes Partners with BZ Registry, Blog.LogicBoxes.com]</ref>


==Products and Services==
In May, 2012 it was announced that [[Genious Communications]] had partnered with LogicBoxes to help it receive [[ICANN]] accreditation in 2 months, which is timely considering that it often takes 3 to 6 months. They are also working with LogicBoxes to expand their domain extension portfolio. This has allowed Genious Communications to focus on growing their business, while allowing LogicBoxes to make further strides in to the growing African market.<ref>[http://blog.logicboxes.com/2012/05/22/logicboxes-genious-communications-partnership/ LogicBoxes Genious Communications Partnership, Blog.LogicBoxes.com]</ref>


====ICANN Consultancy====
==Industry Involvement==
LogicBoxes is a frequent sponsor of [[ICANN]] Meetings, and is a strong supporter of the domain name community.<ref>[http://mex.icann.org/briefing-note Mex.ICANN.org]</ref><ref>[http://cai.icann.org/ CAI.ICANN.org]</ref><ref>[http://par.icann.org Paris ICANN.org]</ref><ref>[http://delhi.icann.org Dlehi.ICANN.org]</ref><ref>[http://losangeles2007.icann.org LosAngeles.ICANN.org]</ref> They frequently attend ICANN meetings, [[HostingCon]], and [[Parallels APAC]]. They also conducted various webinars in conjunction with [[Verisign]] and [[ICM Registry]] in 2011.<ref>[http://blog.logicboxes.com/2012/01/11/the-voice-of-logicboxes-vol-2/ The Voice of LogciBoxes vol 2, Blog.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>
Bhavin Turakhia, CEO of LogicBoxes, has served as the chairman of the [[Registrar Stakeholder Group]] (formerly the Registrar Constituency).<ref>[http://www.icannregistrars.org ICANNRegistrars.org]</ref> He served as the chair for two successive terms, and is the youngest elected chair to date.<ref>[http://www.webinnovation.in/2008mum/SpeakersProfile.htm WebInnovation.in]</ref>
 
At HostingCon in August 2009, LogicBoxes announced [http://www.accreditation.com Accreditation.com], a division that exclusively assists candidates achieve ICANN Accreditation.<ref name="Accreditation.com launch announcement">[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/081809_LogicBoxes_Launches_Free_ICANN_Accreditation_Consulting]</ref>
 
====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 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. <ref name=".CO migration">[http://domainnamewire.com/2010/03/16/logicboxes-manages-co-transition]</ref>
 
====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.
 
The LogicBoxes platform currently supports 50+ TLDs<ref name="LogicBoxes Domains Exchange">[http://www.logicboxes.com/products/domains-exchange]</ref>
 
====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.
 
====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>


==Products and Services==
* '''ICANN Consultancy'''- LogicBoxes consults domain resellers, web hosts, ISPs and telcos on gaining [[ICANN]] accreditation. To date they have accredited over 85 registrars.<ref>[http://www.aboutus.org/LogicBoxes.com AboutUs.org]</ref> At [[HostingCon]], in August 2009, LogicBoxes unveiled [http://www.accreditation.com Accreditation.com], a division that exclusively assists clients achieve ICANN Accreditation.<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/081809_LogicBoxes_Launches_Free_ICANN_Accreditation_Consulting TheWhir.com]</ref>


==Industry Involvement==
* '''Domain Registry Services'''- LogicBoxes provides registrar software to [[ccTLD]]s registries to help them set-up a local, or their own, registrar. They have worked with [[.mn]],<ref>[http://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/mn.html IANA.org]</ref><ref>[http://www.datacom.mn/ Datacom.mn]</ref>and [[.coop]].<ref>[http://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/coop.html IANA.org]</ref><ref>[http://domains.coop/index.html Domains.coop]</ref> LogicBoxes carried out the domain migration of 27,000 domains for the [[.co Internet|.co registry]] from the Universidad de los Andes to the Registry’s own Registrar in 2010.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2010/03/16/logicboxes-manages-co-transition DomainNameWire.com]</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>
* '''Domains Exchange'''- Domains Exchange is the domain registration product from LogicBoxes. It acts as a gateway for Registrars to directly connect to popular [[gTLD]]s and multiple [[ ccTLD]]s and register domains under their own registrar. The LogicBoxes platform currently supports 50+ [[TLD]]s.<ref>[http://www.logicboxes.com/products/domains-exchange LogicBoxes.com]</ref>


Bhavin Turakhia, CEO of LogicBoxes has served as the chairman of the [http://icannwiki.org/Registrars_Constituency Registrar Stakeholder Group] (formerly the Registrar Constituency).<ref name="ICANN Registrars">[http://www.icannregistrars.org]</ref> He
* '''Web Hosting'''- LogicBoxes provides enterprise level hosting services to large providers.<ref>[http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/LogicBoxes-Rolls-Out-Low-Cost-Unlimited-Hosting-858715 eWeek.com]</ref> It launched its unlimited hosting plan in August, 2009. 
served as the chair for two successive terms and is the youngest elected chair till date <ref name="Bhavin Turakhia - Wikipedia">[http://icannwiki.org/Bhavin_Turakhia]</ref>


* '''Email Hosting'''- LogicBoxes also offers email hosting to its partners, it launched this new service in June, 2009.<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/060309_LogicBoxes_Revamps_Reseller_Email_Hosting_P TheWhir]</ref>


==Values==
==Values==
In September 2008, LogicBoxes, as part of the Directi group, was accused by [[HostExploit]] and [[Knujon]] of supporting malware and illegal online pharmacies.<ref>[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/03/cyber_crime_reports TheRegister.co.uk]</ref> This was later proved false. Shortly thereafter, HostExploit and Knujon released a joint statement with Directi, which spoke of their common goal of combating abuse on the Internet. <ref>[http://hostexploit.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html HostExploit.blogspot.com]</ref>


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.
==References==
 
{{reflist}}
HostExploit and Knujon shortly released a joint statement with Directi which spoke their common goal of combating abuse on the internet. <ref name="HostExploit Blog">[http://hostexploit.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html]</ref>
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==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>
[[Category:Past Sponsors]]

Latest revision as of 17:53, 25 February 2022

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
Facebook: LogicBoxes
LinkedIn: LogicBoxes
Twitter: @LogicBoxes
Key People
Bhavin Turakhia, CEO

Sandeep Ramchandani, Director - Strategic Partnerships
Neha Naik, Client Relations Manager
Abhijit Dara, Marketing Manager
Siddharth Taliyan, Manager - Registrar Sales
Daniel Fernandez, Registrar Consultant
Viram Lodhia, Manager & Strategic Business Developer

LogicBoxes is a Web Products and Consulting Company that specializes in providing private labeled, web presence and communication applications to ICANN Registrars, Large Web Hosts, Domain Resellers, ISPs and Telcos. In addition, it also offers consulting and a turnkey SaaS platform, which provides end-to-end business automation to its clients.

It is a business unit of the Directi[1] Group and was founded in 2003[2] by Bhavin Turakhia.[3]

It provides ERP solutions that handle sales, marketing, finance, billing and provisioning automation for domain registrars. Registrars can connect to gTLDs and ccTLD registries through their platforms.

It is based in Mumbai, India and operates out of the Directi Headquarters, Directiplex.[4][5]

LogicBoxes also has employees in China, UAE and USA as part of the resources it shares with the Directi Group.[6]

Figures

In the first quarter of 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 few companies that works exclusively within this specialization.[7]

Company History

LogicBoxes was launched in 2003 as a separate business unit of Directi, with the aim to 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.[8] Its 2011 achievements and highlights can be found here.

In January, 2012, LogicBoxes announced it was partnering with Yovole, an Internet services and hosting provider based in China. The partnership allows Yovole to leverage LogicBoxes' ICANN accreditation as to secure their own accreditation, and to make more concerted moves into the domain name industry.[9]

In February, 2012, LogicBoxes announced a paternship with the .BZ Registry, and to help expand the services offered by their in-house registrar, BelizeNic. The Registry was looking to migrate to a stable and flexible platform that would allow it to expand its product suite and deliver better customer experience. LogicBoxes has now setup BelizeNic on its proprietary Registrar platform – OrderBox. The transition process did not affect their existing customers.[10]

In May, 2012 it was announced that Genious Communications had partnered with LogicBoxes to help it receive ICANN accreditation in 2 months, which is timely considering that it often takes 3 to 6 months. They are also working with LogicBoxes to expand their domain extension portfolio. This has allowed Genious Communications to focus on growing their business, while allowing LogicBoxes to make further strides in to the growing African market.[11]

Industry Involvement

LogicBoxes is a frequent sponsor of ICANN Meetings, and is a strong supporter of the domain name community.[12][13][14][15][16] They frequently attend ICANN meetings, HostingCon, and Parallels APAC. They also conducted various webinars in conjunction with Verisign and ICM Registry in 2011.[17]

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 to date.[19]

Products and Services

  • ICANN Consultancy- LogicBoxes consults domain resellers, web hosts, ISPs and telcos on gaining ICANN accreditation. To date they have accredited over 85 registrars.[20] At HostingCon, in August 2009, LogicBoxes unveiled Accreditation.com, a division that exclusively assists clients achieve ICANN Accreditation.[21]
  • Domain Registry Services- LogicBoxes provides registrar software to ccTLDs registries to help them set-up a local, or their own, registrar. They have worked with .mn,[22][23]and .coop.[24][25] 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.[26]
  • Domains Exchange- 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.[27]
  • Web Hosting- LogicBoxes provides enterprise level hosting services to large providers.[28] It launched its unlimited hosting plan in August, 2009.
  • Email Hosting- LogicBoxes also offers email hosting to its partners, it launched this new service in June, 2009.[29]

Values

In September 2008, LogicBoxes, as part of the Directi group, was accused by HostExploit and Knujon of supporting malware and illegal online pharmacies.[30] This was later proved false. Shortly thereafter, HostExploit and Knujon released a joint statement with Directi, which spoke of their common goal of combating abuse on the Internet. [31]

References

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