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[[Image:Key-SystemsLogo.gif|thumb|200px|right|Zweibruecken, Germany]]
{{CompanyInfo|
| logo = Key-SystemsLogo.gif              
| type = GmbH (limited liability - Germany)             
| industry = Domain Registrar         
| founded = 1998           
| headquarters = Kaiserstraße 172-174<br/>66386 St. Ingbert       
| country = Germany    
| businesses =         
| employees = 51-200
| website = [http://key-systems.net Key-Systems.net]          
}}


== About Key-Systems ==
'''Key-Systems Group''' is a leading international internet service provider. Key-Systems was founded in 1998 by [[Alexander Siffrin]] and received it's accreditation from [[ICANN]] as an official [[:Category:Registrars|registrar]] in October, 2000. The German company has branch offices in the USA and in Brasil and provides services to its end-customers and resellers through its  domain portals: [[CentralNic Reseller]] (formerly [[RRPproxy]], [[BrandShelter]] and [[domaindiscount24]] <ref>[http://www.widepr.com/company/850/Key_Systems.html Wide PR.com]</ref>.


'''Key-Systems''', was founded in 1998 by Alexander Siffrin, and obtained the license to register international Domain names (generic Top Level Domains - gTLDs) such as .COM, .NET and .ORG from ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) in October 2000 - shortly after the US Government terminated the monopoly assigning Internet addresses. Key-Systems has several millions of domains on its platform and holds a second place among the leading registrars for global Top Level Domains (gTLDs) in Europe[http://www.pr.com/press-release/225535 (1)].  
As of Jan, 2014, the Key-Systems/ [[Moniker]] Group has over 6 million [[gTLD]] & [[ccTLD]] domains under its management.<ref>[http://www.webhosting.info/registrars/reports/total_domains/KEY-SYSTEMS.NET Web Hosting Info.com]</ref> The group is currently ranked second among leading registrars for global [[TLD]]s in Europe. They currently offer the fully-automated registration of more than 300 top-level and second-level domains and the will add over 700 new TLDs.<ref>[http://www.key-systems.net/company/history.php Key-Systems History]</ref> The Registry Services of KSregistry GmbH is now concentrated in the CentralNic Registry, providing Registry Services to 118 TLDs.


Key-Systems Group is part of [[KeyDrive SA]], which was formed through a merger between Key-Systems and [[NameDrive]] in June 2011. In Januuary, 2012, KeyDrive acquired former rivals [[Moniker]] and [[SnapNames]] from [[Oversee.net]] for an undisclosed amount. Following the acquisition, the KeyDrive registrars collectively ranked sixth in the list of the world's largest [[ICANN]]-accredited [[registrar]]s for generic TLDs.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/moniker-and-snapnames-join-key-systems-stable/ Moniker and Snapnames join Key-Systems Stable]</ref> Snapnames was sold in 2014 to web.com. Since August 2018 Key-Systems is part of the enlarged [[CentralNic]] Group. In 2023, CentralNic Group PLC was rebranded to Team Internet Group PLC.


* In 2009 Key-Systems was ranked 411 in the "2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA Ranking and CEO Survey"[http://www.deloitte.co.uk/fast500emea/fast-500-winners/winners-2009/ (2)]. With a growth rate of about 1000 % from 2003 - 2007 Key-Systems is listed as one of the '''"TOP TEN High-Tech-Companies in Germany"'''. Key-Systems - ranking among the "Technology Fast 50" - received the award also in October 2009.  
==New gTLDs ==
The company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary [[KSregistry]] had been selected to provide back-end registry services for 3 ccTLDs and 27 gTLDs, including [[GeoTLD]]s such as [[.saarland]] and [[.zuerich]], [[gTLD|generic TLDs]] like  [[.ski]] and [[.bio]], and [[brand TLD]]s for leading companies from the automotive, finance, tourism, media and health sectors; together with OpenRegistry (member of the KeyDrive Group since January 2017) the Group provides services for another 20 TLDs.


Key-Systems is a limited partner of dotBerlin GmbH since 2006  [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SycfrTQs0Yc]


* In '''2009''' Key-Systems opend new branches in The US (Key-Systems Inc) and Mexiko (KS Internet Solutions).  
==History==
* In October 1998, [[Alexander Siffrin]] founded Key-Systems GbR (Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts), a civil law partnership company, in Friedrichsthal/Saarland, Germany.  


* Key-Systems GbR was turned into a limited liability company Key-Systems GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) in 2000. <ref>[http://www.key-systems.net/company/history.php Key-Systems.net]</ref>


* In '''2010''' the company will move to the new and modern HQ premises in Sankt Ingbert/ Germany - next to the University of Saarland.
* In 2000, Key-Systems launched DomainDiscount24.com (DD24), the domain portal for end-customers. On November 10th, 2000, ICANN announced that Key-Systems GmbH d/b/a DomainDiscount24.com had qualified to be accredited as a domain name registrar for the .com, .net, and .org domains.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/icann-pr10nov00-4.htm ICANN.org]</ref>   


* In 2001, Key-Systems launched its reseller portal [[RRPproxy.net]]. That same year, Key-Systems joined [[DENIC]], an association for the administration of the German [[ccTLD]] ([[.de]]). Key-Systems also participated in the first meetings addressing the implementation of a domain dotEU TLD for Europe.   


* Key-Systems participated in [[Verisign]]'s [[IDN]] testbed in 2002. At this point, Key-Systems provided more than 60 different domain name extensions.     


As an official member of [[DENIC]] e.G. - the registry of the country code Top-Level-Domain .DE for Germany (Deutschland) -Key-Systems has direct access to the registration system and therefore can forward domain orders to the registry immediately. This also applies to any other TLDs Key-Systems offers. The company´s goal is always to become an accredited registrar directly, in order to have full control over the registration technology.
* In 2007, Key-Systems took over the former [[Verisign]] Namestore Business for leading ccTLDs, migrating the ccTLD domain portfolios to the [[RRPproxy]] platform.  


* In May, 2009, Key-Systems founded its US subsidiary in the Washington D.C. metro area, and [[Bonnie Wittenburg]] was announced as Executive Vice President for Key-Systems USA, Inc. <ref>[http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1241531607.html Free Press Release]</ref>


Through three business divisions for regions, companies and individuals with large portfolios as well as Registrars and Internet Service Provider, Key-Systems is able to offer domain solutions for any interested party:
*In July 2009, Key-Systems invested in[DevKey Domain Management Solutions, buying 49% of its share.<ref>[http://www.pr.com/press-release/166886 PR.com]</ref>     


* In 2010, Key-Systems moved to its new own corporate headquarter in St. Ingbert and built its own TIER III datacenter (SkyWay-DataCenter)</ref>


* '''DomainDiscount24  (dd24) '''
* Since July 2011, Key-Systems continues on as a subsidiary of [[KeyDrive SA]], which also is the owner of [[NameDrive]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/moniker-and-snapnames-join-key-systems-stable/ Moniker and Snapnames join Key-Systems stable, DomainIncite.com]</ref>
domaindiscount24.net (dd24.de) is a fully automated domain registration portal, including web- and mailspace offers. It is available in five different languages, targeting at retail customers.


* In January 2012, [[Moniker]] and [[SnapNames]] were acquired from [[Oversee.net]] by [[KeyDrive SA]]<ref>[http://domainincite.com/moniker-and-snapnames-join-key-systems-stable/ Moniker and SnapNames Join Key-Systems Stable, DomainIncite.com]</ref>.


* '''RRPproxy '''
* In February, 2012 Key-Systems outsourced its registry services division KSregistry into a new subsidiary, [[KSregistry GmbH]]<ref>http://key-systems.net/businessareas/ksregistry.php</ref>.
RRPproxy.net is especially attractive for domain-resellers of both [[gTLD and ccTLD]] domain names. ICANN accredited registrars and other Internet Service Provider can register domains at favourable prices and in a convenient, fully automated fashion, e.g. through a comprehensive WebInterface, Direct-Socket-Access, Email-Template or by installing our cutting edge API ('''one API for all Domains'''). There are excellent examples of enormous growth rates of top ISPs.


* 2013 [http://www.towebbrasil.com toweb Brasil] joins the Key-Systems stable.


* '''BrandShelter'''
* 2014 [[DotSaarland GmbH|dotSaarland]] GmbH starts its operation of the new Geo TLD .saarland ([http://nic.saarland nic.saarland]); (Key-Systems holds the majority of the dotSaarland GmbH)  
[[BrandShelter.com]] helps to manage and monitor huge domain portfolios. A special dotBrand unit supports in planning, executing and operating your own TLD. Through partnerships with industry leaders, the BrandShelter division - with an own office in the United States - is able to offer full support in understanding the new TLD opportunities, determining which name(s) to pursue, and submitting and tracking your application with ICANN (see also www.dotSaarland.de).
* 2016 [http://www.traffic.club traffic.club] starts its acivities
* 2017 [[OpenRegistry]] joins the KeyDrive stable.  


==The Philosophy==
==Products and Services==
Key-Systems provides services to resellers, companies and end-customer's through its three domain portals:


In a highly competitive market, Key-Systems offers its customers a '''unique price-quality ratio'''. Highly qualified customer-service support is combined with favourable prices in a convenient and fully automated system.
* [[CentralNic Reseller]] (formerly RRPproxy: for domain-resellers of both [[gTLD]] and ccTLD domain names, CenntralNic Reseller provides registration of domains through a WebInterface, Direct-Socket-Access, Email-Template, or [[API]].


The stability and security of the registration process in all technical aspects and the entire system surrounding the registration process is a top priority. Therefore, servers are located internationally, including the new office in Zweibruecken, various sites in Frankfurt and in the United States. The self-developed and regularly updated software enables fast Domain registration and simple administration by the customers. Qualified employees of the technical support team provide great customer support by email or phone. Due to the fully automated processes within the company, there is enough time for personal consultation and customer-service, without being directed to a Call-Center Agent. As a competitive edge, Key-Systems' goal is to become a direct accredited registrar for any Top Level Domain it offers. Direct access to the registration systems provides the company with full control over the registration technology. Therefore, Key-Systems can forward domain orders to the registries immediately, which results in '''real-time registrations for almost all of our domains'''.  
* [[BrandShelter]]: helps to manage and monitor huge domain portfolios, and includes support in planning, executing and operating a [[TLD]] including registry services by [http://key-systems.net/businessareas/ksregistry.php?lang=en KSregistry].


'''"Our success is a direct result of a customer friendly, fully automated API and our highly qualified customer support,"''' says the CEO.
* [[domaindiscount24]] (dd24): domain registration portal, including web and mailspace offers available in five different languages, targeted at retail customers.


==Awards==
Key-Systems received the '''Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award''' in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. <ref>[http://www.deloitte.com/view/de_DE/de/branchen/technology-media-telecommunications/technologyfast50/awardkategorien/73a883a19e853310VgnVCM3000001c56f00aRCRD.htm Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2011]</ref> <ref>[http://www.domainnamenews.com/up-to-the-minute/keysystems-named-fast-50-deloitte-technology/8280 Domain Name News.com]</ref>


'''People'''
==References==
* [[Alexander Siffrin]], CEO/ CTO
{{reflist}}
* [[Thorsten Smeets]], Director (Registry Relations)
* [[Bonnie Wittenburg]], Executive Vice President, US
* [[Jessica Pfeiffer]], Marketing/ Human Resources
* [[Volker Greimann]], General Counsel
* [[Erik Alles]], Key-Account Manager RRPproxy & dd24
* [[Andreas Soll]], Product Manager BrandShelter


 
[[Category: Registrars]]
== References ==
[[Category:Internet Service Providers]]
 
__FORCETOC__
1. [http://www.pr.com/press-release/225535 "Key-Systems Takes Over Majority of Polish Domain Registrar AZ.pl"] ''PR.com''
 
2. [http://www.deloitte.co.uk/fast500emea/fast-500-winners/winners-2009/_Key-Systems_Fast50.pdf "2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA Ranking and CEO Survey"] ''Deloitte''
 
== External Links ==
* [http://key-systems.net/ Key-Systems Corporate Website]
 
[[Category: Companies]]

Latest revision as of 11:45, 1 February 2024

Type: GmbH (limited liability - Germany)
Industry: Domain Registrar
Founded: 1998
Headquarters: Kaiserstraße 172-174
66386 St. Ingbert
Country: Germany
Employees: 51-200
Website: Key-Systems.net

Key-Systems Group is a leading international internet service provider. Key-Systems was founded in 1998 by Alexander Siffrin and received it's accreditation from ICANN as an official registrar in October, 2000. The German company has branch offices in the USA and in Brasil and provides services to its end-customers and resellers through its domain portals: CentralNic Reseller (formerly RRPproxy, BrandShelter and domaindiscount24 [1].

As of Jan, 2014, the Key-Systems/ Moniker Group has over 6 million gTLD & ccTLD domains under its management.[2] The group is currently ranked second among leading registrars for global TLDs in Europe. They currently offer the fully-automated registration of more than 300 top-level and second-level domains and the will add over 700 new TLDs.[3] The Registry Services of KSregistry GmbH is now concentrated in the CentralNic Registry, providing Registry Services to 118 TLDs.

Key-Systems Group is part of KeyDrive SA, which was formed through a merger between Key-Systems and NameDrive in June 2011. In Januuary, 2012, KeyDrive acquired former rivals Moniker and SnapNames from Oversee.net for an undisclosed amount. Following the acquisition, the KeyDrive registrars collectively ranked sixth in the list of the world's largest ICANN-accredited registrars for generic TLDs.[4] Snapnames was sold in 2014 to web.com. Since August 2018 Key-Systems is part of the enlarged CentralNic Group. In 2023, CentralNic Group PLC was rebranded to Team Internet Group PLC.

New gTLDs[edit | edit source]

The company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary KSregistry had been selected to provide back-end registry services for 3 ccTLDs and 27 gTLDs, including GeoTLDs such as .saarland and .zuerich, generic TLDs like .ski and .bio, and brand TLDs for leading companies from the automotive, finance, tourism, media and health sectors; together with OpenRegistry (member of the KeyDrive Group since January 2017) the Group provides services for another 20 TLDs.

Key-Systems is a limited partner of dotBerlin GmbH since 2006 [1]

History[edit | edit source]

  • In October 1998, Alexander Siffrin founded Key-Systems GbR (Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts), a civil law partnership company, in Friedrichsthal/Saarland, Germany.
  • Key-Systems GbR was turned into a limited liability company Key-Systems GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) in 2000. [5]
  • In 2000, Key-Systems launched DomainDiscount24.com (DD24), the domain portal for end-customers. On November 10th, 2000, ICANN announced that Key-Systems GmbH d/b/a DomainDiscount24.com had qualified to be accredited as a domain name registrar for the .com, .net, and .org domains.[6]
  • In 2001, Key-Systems launched its reseller portal RRPproxy.net. That same year, Key-Systems joined DENIC, an association for the administration of the German ccTLD (.de). Key-Systems also participated in the first meetings addressing the implementation of a domain dotEU TLD for Europe.
  • Key-Systems participated in Verisign's IDN testbed in 2002. At this point, Key-Systems provided more than 60 different domain name extensions.
  • In 2007, Key-Systems took over the former Verisign Namestore Business for leading ccTLDs, migrating the ccTLD domain portfolios to the RRPproxy platform.
  • In May, 2009, Key-Systems founded its US subsidiary in the Washington D.C. metro area, and Bonnie Wittenburg was announced as Executive Vice President for Key-Systems USA, Inc. [7]
  • In July 2009, Key-Systems invested in[DevKey Domain Management Solutions, buying 49% of its share.[8]
  • In 2010, Key-Systems moved to its new own corporate headquarter in St. Ingbert and built its own TIER III datacenter (SkyWay-DataCenter)</ref>
  • In February, 2012 Key-Systems outsourced its registry services division KSregistry into a new subsidiary, KSregistry GmbH[11].

Products and Services[edit | edit source]

Key-Systems provides services to resellers, companies and end-customer's through its three domain portals:

  • CentralNic Reseller (formerly RRPproxy: for domain-resellers of both gTLD and ccTLD domain names, CenntralNic Reseller provides registration of domains through a WebInterface, Direct-Socket-Access, Email-Template, or API.
  • BrandShelter: helps to manage and monitor huge domain portfolios, and includes support in planning, executing and operating a TLD including registry services by KSregistry.
  • domaindiscount24 (dd24): domain registration portal, including web and mailspace offers available in five different languages, targeted at retail customers.

Awards[edit | edit source]

Key-Systems received the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. [12] [13]

References[edit | edit source]

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