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| logo = directi-logo.jpg | | logo = directi-logo.jpg | ||
| type = Privately Held | | type = Privately Held | ||
| industry = Internet | | industry = Internet | ||
| founded = Mumbai, India, 1998 | | founded = Mumbai, India, 1998 | ||
| founders = [[Bhavin Turakhia]]<br/> [[Divyank Turakhia]] | | founders = [[Bhavin Turakhia]]<br/> [[Divyank Turakhia]] | ||
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| headquarters = Directiplex,<br/>Next to Andheri Subway,<br/>Old Nagardas Road,<br/>Andheri (East),<br/>Mumbai, Maharashtra 400069 | | headquarters = Directiplex,<br/>Next to Andheri Subway,<br/>Old Nagardas Road,<br/>Andheri (East),<br/>Mumbai, Maharashtra 400069 | ||
| country = | | country = | ||
| businesses = | | businesses = [[Skenzo]]<br/>[[Radix]]<br>[[.pw The Professional Web]] | ||
| products = | | products = | ||
| employees = | | employees = 1,000+ | ||
| website = [http://www.directi.com Directi.com] | | website = [http://www.directi.com Directi.com] | ||
| blog = | | blog = | ||
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| linkedin = | | linkedin = | ||
| twitter = Directi | | twitter = Directi | ||
| keypeople = [[Bhavin Turakhia]], Founder and CEO<br>[[Divyank Turakhia]], Co-founder and President<br> | | keypeople = [[Bhavin Turakhia]], Founder and CEO<br>[[Divyank Turakhia]], Co-founder and President<br>[[Sandeep Ramchandani]], Dir. Strategic Partnerships | ||
[[Sandeep Ramchandani]], Dir. Strategic Partnerships | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Directi''' | '''Directi,''' which was founded in 1998, comprises a group of tech businesses owned, operated or invested in by [[Bhavin Turakhia]] and [[Divyank Turakhia]].<ref>[http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20071001/technologylife03.shtml Express Computer]</ref> Directi was the first [[:Category:Registrars|ICANN accredited registrar]] in India. The head office of Directi is in Mumbai, India, with subdivision offices in Delhi and Bengaluru; Dubai; New York; Los Angeles; Zurich; and Ras al Khaimah, UAE.<ref>[http://www.directi.com/about/offices Directi Corporate Website]</ref> | ||
Directi services include communication and collaboration apps, social networking software, instant messaging, context analysis engines, anti-spam and antivirus solutions, large-scale billing and provisioning platforms, traffic monetization solutions, online advertising solutions, and much more.<ref>[http://www.directi.com/about/corporate-profile Directi Corporate Website]</ref> | |||
In 2014, Directi sold a number of its web presence businesses to [[Endurance International Group]], including [[ResellerClub]], [[LogicBoxes]], [[WebHosting.info|webhosting.info]], and [[BigRock]].<ref name=":0">[http://www.directi.com/about-us.html Directi About Us page]</ref> | |||
Across its existing portfolio, Directi employs more than 1500 people across eight offices, with more than 9 million customers, revenues of more than $250 million and a group enterprise value of more than $1.4 billion.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
==New gTLD Applications== | ==New gTLD Applications== | ||
In a press | In a press release, Directi announced its more than $30 million investment for its application for 31 new generic top level domain names ([[gTLD]]s) with [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]]. The company established [[Radix]] to serve as the applicant and eventual registry operator for all the proposed 31 gTLDs, which are: [[.web]], [[.shop]], [[.bank]], [[.law]], [[.music]], [[.news]], [[.blog]], [[.movie]], [[.baby]],[[.store]], [[.doctor]], [[.hotel]], [[.play]], [[.home]], [[.site]], [[.website]], [[.click]], [[.online]], [[.one]], [[.ping]], [[.space]], [[.world]], [[.press]], [[.chat]], [[.city]], [[.deals]], [[.insurance]], [[.loans]], [[.app]], [[.host]] and [[.hosting]]. <ref> | ||
[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/05/31/directi-invest-over-30-million-applies-for-31-new-gtlds-including-law-web-bank-shop/ http://www.thedomains.com/2012/05/31/directi-invest-over-30-million-applies-for-31-new-gtlds-including-law-web-bank-shop/]</ref> | [http://www.thedomains.com/2012/05/31/directi-invest-over-30-million-applies-for-31-new-gtlds-including-law-web-bank-shop/ http://www.thedomains.com/2012/05/31/directi-invest-over-30-million-applies-for-31-new-gtlds-including-law-web-bank-shop/]</ref> | ||
Directi CEO Bhavin Turakhia | Directi CEO Bhavin Turakhia anticipated string contention on the domain name strings. He said that his company is open to strategic partnerships with other parties. He said, ''"I expect there to be contention in all of them. Whether they will end up going to auction… we’re completely open to strategic partnerships with other industry players who we believe can add value and join hands with us, based on merit. We’ll be evaluating this on a case by case basis."'' <ref>[http://domainincite.com/archives/9174-directi-expects-all-31-of-its-gtlds-to-be-contested Directi expects all 31 of its gTLDs to be contested]</ref> | ||
== Businesses == | == Businesses == | ||
Directi has many businesses, including: | Directi has many businesses, including: | ||
* [[Skenzo]] - Skenzo provides traffic monetization and domain parking services. | * [[Skenzo]] - Skenzo provides traffic monetization and domain parking services. | ||
* [[Radix]] - In March, 2012, it was announced that Directi would be launching a [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD]] entity that would be applying for and running new extensions. | |||
* [[Radix]] - In March, 2012, it was announced that Directi would be launching a [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD]] entity that would be applying for and running new extensions. | |||
* [[.pw The Professional Web]] - Directi has relaunched the [[.pw]] [[ccTLD]] as an [[ccTLD#Open ccTLD|Open ccTLD]], targeting a professional audience with the acronym "Professional Web". It became the company's first active experience as a TLD registry. | * [[.pw The Professional Web]] - Directi has relaunched the [[.pw]] [[ccTLD]] as an [[ccTLD#Open ccTLD|Open ccTLD]], targeting a professional audience with the acronym "Professional Web". It became the company's first active experience as a TLD registry. | ||
* [[Ringo]] | |||
* [[Flock]] | |||
* [[Zeta]] | |||
* [[Codechef]] | |||
Directi also manages second level domains in the [[.pw]] namespace. .pw is the [[ccTLD]] for Palau, and there is currently no registration process for higher level domain names in that namespace. | Directi also manages second level domains in the [[.pw]] namespace. .pw is the [[ccTLD]] for Palau, and there is currently no registration process for higher level domain names in that namespace. | ||
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* Directi has won the PinkSlip Choice Award for the “most innovative recruitment advertisement" in 2008. | * Directi has won the PinkSlip Choice Award for the “most innovative recruitment advertisement" in 2008. | ||
* Directi was ranked 13th in the Deloitte and Touche Fast 50 list in 2007.<ref>[http://bhavin.directi.com/tag/awards/ Bhavin's Blog]</ref> | * Directi was ranked 13th in the Deloitte and Touche Fast 50 list in 2007.<ref>[http://bhavin.directi.com/tag/awards/ Bhavin's Blog]</ref> | ||
==Directiplex== | ==Directiplex== | ||
Directiplex is a | Directiplex is a 8 floor facility that has been built to meet the increasing needs of Directi. It is spread across an area of 120,000 square feet and has the capacity for 1500 employees. Directiplex has an employee restaurant, a gaming center, and a bowling alley in the building. It was inaugrated in 2009.<ref>[http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2010/january.htm DN Jounal]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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== External links== | == External links== | ||
* [http://www.skenzo.com/ Skenzo] | * [http://www.skenzo.com/ Skenzo] | ||
* [http://www.codechef.com/ CodeChef] | * [http://www.codechef.com/ CodeChef] | ||
* [http://bhavin.directi.com/ Bhavin's Blog] | * [http://bhavin.directi.com/ Bhavin's Blog] | ||
[[Category: Registrars]] | [[Category: Registrars]] | ||
[[Category: Past | [[Category:India]] | ||
[[Category:Past Sponsors]] | |||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
Latest revision as of 17:25, 25 February 2022
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| Type: | Privately Held |
| Industry: | Internet |
| Founded: | Mumbai, India, 1998 |
| Founder(s): | Bhavin Turakhia Divyank Turakhia |
| Headquarters: | Directiplex, Next to Andheri Subway, Old Nagardas Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400069 |
| Businesses: | Skenzo Radix .pw The Professional Web |
| Employees: | 1,000+ |
| Website: | Directi.com |
| Twitter: |  @Directi
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| Key People | |
| Bhavin Turakhia, Founder and CEO Divyank Turakhia, Co-founder and President Sandeep Ramchandani, Dir. Strategic Partnerships | |
Directi, which was founded in 1998, comprises a group of tech businesses owned, operated or invested in by Bhavin Turakhia and Divyank Turakhia.[1] Directi was the first ICANN accredited registrar in India. The head office of Directi is in Mumbai, India, with subdivision offices in Delhi and Bengaluru; Dubai; New York; Los Angeles; Zurich; and Ras al Khaimah, UAE.[2]
Directi services include communication and collaboration apps, social networking software, instant messaging, context analysis engines, anti-spam and antivirus solutions, large-scale billing and provisioning platforms, traffic monetization solutions, online advertising solutions, and much more.[3]
In 2014, Directi sold a number of its web presence businesses to Endurance International Group, including ResellerClub, LogicBoxes, webhosting.info, and BigRock.[4]
Across its existing portfolio, Directi employs more than 1500 people across eight offices, with more than 9 million customers, revenues of more than $250 million and a group enterprise value of more than $1.4 billion.[4]
New gTLD Applications[edit | edit source]
In a press release, Directi announced its more than $30 million investment for its application for 31 new generic top level domain names (gTLDs) with ICANN's new gTLD expansion program. The company established Radix to serve as the applicant and eventual registry operator for all the proposed 31 gTLDs, which are: .web, .shop, .bank, .law, .music, .news, .blog, .movie, .baby,.store, .doctor, .hotel, .play, .home, .site, .website, .click, .online, .one, .ping, .space, .world, .press, .chat, .city, .deals, .insurance, .loans, .app, .host and .hosting. [5]
Directi CEO Bhavin Turakhia anticipated string contention on the domain name strings. He said that his company is open to strategic partnerships with other parties. He said, "I expect there to be contention in all of them. Whether they will end up going to auction… we’re completely open to strategic partnerships with other industry players who we believe can add value and join hands with us, based on merit. We’ll be evaluating this on a case by case basis." [6]
Businesses[edit | edit source]
Directi has many businesses, including:
- Skenzo - Skenzo provides traffic monetization and domain parking services.
- Radix - In March, 2012, it was announced that Directi would be launching a new gTLD entity that would be applying for and running new extensions.
- .pw The Professional Web - Directi has relaunched the .pw ccTLD as an Open ccTLD, targeting a professional audience with the acronym "Professional Web". It became the company's first active experience as a TLD registry.
- Ringo
- Flock
- Zeta
- Codechef
Directi also manages second level domains in the .pw namespace. .pw is the ccTLD for Palau, and there is currently no registration process for higher level domain names in that namespace.
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Directi has won the PinkSlip Choice Award for the “most innovative recruitment advertisement" in 2008.
- Directi was ranked 13th in the Deloitte and Touche Fast 50 list in 2007.[7]
Directiplex[edit | edit source]
Directiplex is a 8 floor facility that has been built to meet the increasing needs of Directi. It is spread across an area of 120,000 square feet and has the capacity for 1500 employees. Directiplex has an employee restaurant, a gaming center, and a bowling alley in the building. It was inaugrated in 2009.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Express Computer
- ↑ Directi Corporate Website
- ↑ Directi Corporate Website
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Directi About Us page
- ↑ http://www.thedomains.com/2012/05/31/directi-invest-over-30-million-applies-for-31-new-gtlds-including-law-web-bank-shop/
- ↑ Directi expects all 31 of its gTLDs to be contested
- ↑ Bhavin's Blog
- ↑ DN Jounal
External links[edit | edit source]