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==Introduction==
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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">[
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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 [[Bhavin Turakhia]].<ref>[http://www.directi.com/about/management Directi.com]</ref>
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'''[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">[
 
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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 [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 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.  
  
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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>
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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>
  
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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>
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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==
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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====
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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====
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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====
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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====
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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====
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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==
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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==
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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==
 
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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>
 
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Revision as of 16:58, 3 May 2011

LogicBoxesLogo.png
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: TwitterIcon.png@LogicBoxes

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

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

ICANN Consultancy

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

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

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

LogicBoxes provides enterprise level hosting services to large providers.[16] 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 [17]


Industry Involvement

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

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

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

  1. ↑ [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directi, Wikipedia]
  2. ↑ [1]
  3. ↑ Directi.com
  4. ↑ Blog.Directi.com
  5. ↑ DNJournal
  6. ↑ Directi.com
  7. ↑ [2]
  8. ↑ [3]
  9. ↑ [4]
  10. ↑ [5]
  11. ↑ [6]
  12. ↑ [7]
  13. ↑ - http://www.pacific.domains.coop/ | http://www.na.domains.coop/ | http://www.la.domains.coop
  14. ↑ [8]
  15. ↑ [9]
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 [10] Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "LogicBoxes Web Hosting" defined multiple times with different content
  17. ↑ [11]
  18. ↑ [12]
  19. ↑ [13]
  20. ↑ [14]
  21. ↑ [15]
  22. ↑ [16]
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