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[[Image:Key-SystemsLogo.gif|thumb|200px|right|Sankt Ingbert, Germany]]
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|city = Sankt Ingbert
|country = Germany
|date_founded = 1998
|focus = Domain Registrar
|logo = Key-SystemsLogo.gif
|organization_type = Commercial
|subsidiaries =
|website = http://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 Brazil 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)]. 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)]. In 2009 Key-Systems opened new branches in The US[http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1241531607.html (3)] and Mexico[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/112409_Key_Systems_Establishes_Latin_American_Presence_with_Office_in_Mexico (4)].  
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 became part of [[KeyDrive SA]], which was formed through a merger between Key-Systems and [[NameDrive]] in June 2011. In January, 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.<ref>[https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/keydrive-sa-sells-snapnames-to-webcom-focusing-on-the-further-development-of-its-registrar-business-248199351.html PR Newswire: KeyDrive S.A. Sells SnapNames to Web.com, Focusing on the Further Development of its Registrar Business]</ref>


On July 16, 2018 KeyDrive and its subsidiaries, including Key-Systems, were acquired by the CentralNic Group PLC (now Team Internet Group PLC.)<ref>[https://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2018/dailyposts/20180716-3.htm DN Journal: CentralNic Acquires KeyDrive]</ref>


==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.


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


==History==


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 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 name="history">[http://www.key-systems.net/company/history.php Key-Systems: The Company's History]</ref>


* '''DomainDiscount24 (dd24) '''
In the same year, Key-Systems launched DomainDiscount24.com (DD24), the domain portal for end-customers. On November 10, 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>   
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 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 TLD for Europe, [[.eu]].   


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


In 2007, Key-Systems took over the former [[Verisign]] Namestore Business for leading ccTLDs, migrating the ccTLD domain portfolios to the [[RRPproxy]] platform.<ref name="history"></ref>


* '''BrandShelter'''
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>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101104075129/http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1241531607.html Key-Systems with new US branch: Free Press Release]</ref>
[[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).


==The Philosophy==
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: Key-Systems Invests in Software Specialist DevKey]</ref>     


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


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'''.  
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>


'''"Our success is a direct result of a customer friendly, fully automated API and our highly qualified customer support,"''' says the CEO.
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/ DomainIncite: Moniker and SnapNames Join Key-Systems Stable]</ref>


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>


'''People'''
In 2013 [http://www.towebbrasil.com toweb Brasil] joined the Key-Systems stable.
* [[Alexander Siffrin]], CEO/ CTO
* [[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


In 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).


== References ==
In 2016 [http://www.traffic.club traffic.club] starts its activities.
 
In 2017 [[OpenRegistry]] joins the KeyDrive stable. KSregistry GmbH and OpenRegistry S.A are merged.
 
In 2018, KeyDrive S.A. is taken over by CentralNic (now Team Internet Group).
 
In the same year, dotSaarland GmbH became 100% subsidiary of Key-Systems.
 
In October 2022, RRPproxy was rebranded to CentralNic Reseller in October 2022.


1. [http://www.pr.com/press-release/225535 "Key-Systems Takes Over Majority of Polish Domain Registrar AZ.pl"] ''PR.com''
==Products and Services==
Key-Systems provides services to resellers, companies and end-customer's through its three domain portals:


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''
* [[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]].


3. [http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1241531607.html "Key-Systems with new US branch"] ''Fresh Press Release''
* [[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].


4. [http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/112409_Key_Systems_Establishes_Latin_American_Presence_with_Office_in_Mexico "Key-Systems Establishes Latin American Presence with Office in Mexico"] ''Web Host Industry Review''
* [[domaindiscount24]] (dd24): domain registration portal, including web and mailspace offers available in five different languages, targeted at retail customers.


== External Links ==
==Awards==
* [http://key-systems.net/ Key-Systems Corporate Website]
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>


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== References ==
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