DNS - Comwired Inc. Acquires DNS.com

Comwired Inc., a managed DNS provider, announced that it has acquired the industry's category-defining domain name DNS.com in a private transaction and is launching the company's advanced hosted DNS solutions under the new URL.

The company built the first enterprise-class DNS network with local geo-aware capabilities, and serves websites that require maximum protection against DNS-based online attacks and other forms of downtime. In addition to selling directly to businesses and consumers, the company offers its hosted DNS services via resellers including web hosting companies and domain name registrars.

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the naming architecture or 'gears' that make the Internet work. It is often compared to a phone directory, matching easy-to-remember domain names to the IP addresses by which the Web's computers are identified.

Daniel Kimball, Comwired Inc.'s CEO, says, 'This opportunity was the next step in solidifying our position in the DNS marketplace while also giving clients a peace of mind that they are being supported by a highly-robust, and economically practical DNS solution.'

'Like many of our customers, we pride ourselves on being a technology- and service-oriented business. The DNS.com domain is a powerful asset which will help expand our online community through increased name recognition and memorability,' Kimball added.

Comwired plans to bring safer and more reliable DNS to a wider audience. The company has released a new website with pricing and plans targeting the enterprise market.

'This acquisition is a significant investment in our industry and a major advancement in our strategic posture,' says Kimball.

With DNS.com's robust managed DNS platform, users can be sure domain names will resolve quickly, every time. Quality DNS service is important to website's uptime.