GMO Payment Gateway : GlobalSign Holdings K.K and Payment Gateway form a business alliance in the cloud domain for corporations "CloudCREW by " billing agency service "Offers buy now pay later Options"

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August 4, 2023

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GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K.
GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.

GMO Internet Group's GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K. ( President & Chief Executive Officer:Mitsuru Aoyama Hereinafter, GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K) and comprehensive payment-related services and financeGMO Payment Gateway, Inc. to deploy related services (President & Chief Executive Officer:Issei Ainoura GMO-PG) has entered into a business alliance in the corporate cloud domain on Friday, August 4, 2023.
In conjunction with the business alliance, in the fully managed service "CloudCREW by GMO" for AWS and Google Cloud developed by GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K, We will start providing "buy now pay later Option" based on GMO-PG's factoring service as a multi-cloud billing agency service.
Corporations using "CloudCREW by GMO" can use "buy now pay later Option" to payment AWS and Google Cloud usage fees up to 6 months later.

【Background and Overview of the Launch of "buy now pay later Option"】

In recent years, the use of generative AI represented by the interactive AI "ChatGPT" has progressed, and new business models and innovations have been created throughout the industry. There are high expectations for start-up companies and new businesses within companies that will be the leaders of innovation, and the Japan government has positioned 2022 as the "first year of startup creation" and is actively promoting support policies ^(*1). In addition, since the cloud is often used as an IT infrastructure, giant tech companies such as Amazon and Google, which provide cloud services such as AWS and Google Cloud, are strengthening their startup support measures.
Against this background, we are an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner and a Google Cloud Service Partner GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.Khas formed a business alliance with GMO-PG, which provides financing services that support business growth and operational efficiency from multiple angles, and has benefited corporations such as cloud-native startups in the billing agency service of "CloudCREW by GMO". buy now pay later Option" was planned. "buy now pay later Option" is provided based on GMO-PG's factoring service.
One of the challenges for corporations is securing and improving cash flow. Especially when launching a startup company or a new business, there is a need to postpone payment because it takes time to collect sales. With buy now pay later Option, you can extend the payment date of AWS and Google Cloud usage fees up to six months in advance, thereby improving cash flow.
Both companies will continue to support the sustainable growth of companies.

【About "Billing Agency Service"】

The billing agency service provided by GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K for AWS and Google Cloud in "ClowdCREW by GMO" is Monthly cloud usage fee payment depending on the Bank transferIt is a service for corporations that can. It is not limited to startups, but can be used by companies of all sizes. By using this service, you can use the cloud at a discount of 3~5% from the list price, and you can receive assessment support and Japanese support from SEs with major cloud certifications for free.

■AWS Billing Service (URL: https://managed.gmocloud.com/assessment/)
■Google Cloud Billing Service (URL: https://managed.gmocloud.com/gcp/payment/)

【About buy now pay later Option】

Billing agency service payment sites for AWS and Google Cloud (the period from the closing date of the transaction period to the payment due date) are closed at the end of the month and paid at the end of the following month. We provide it based on GMO-PG's factoring service. "buy now pay later Option" allows you to extend the payment due date up to 6 months before the closing date of the trading period. You can choose 3, 4, 5 or 6 months ahead. An optional fee (2.5~5%) will be charged (* ^2).​

• (*2) GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K, there is a prescribed examination by GMO-PG. Depending on the results of the credit check, it may not be available or the option fee may fluctuate.

■ Options for AWS buy now pay later
（URL: https://managed.gmocloud.com/assessment/dfpayment.html ）
■ buy now pay later options for Google Cloud
（URL: https://managed.gmocloud.com/gcp/payment/dfpayment.html）

GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K has been operating a cloud infrastructure business that designs, develops, monitors, operates, and maintains IT infrastructure for 27 years. Development and operation of various platforms from on-premises to large-scale clouds ActualThe fully managed service of "CloudCREW by GMO", which brings together the technical capabilities, proposal capabilities, and know-how cultivated through corporate support, is compatible with AWS and Google Cloud. With a team led by SEs with leading cloud certifications, we can help you maximize your cloud-first successful experience.

GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K is an IT company that provides services utilizing AI and IoT technologies, from the electronic authentication business and hosting business that we have been providing since our founding.
We have GlobalSign, the only domestically produced certification authority among the world's top five companies ^(*3) with a global market share, and provide authentication technology to major electronic contract and signature vendors in Japan and overseas. In addition, through collaboration with "The electronic contract service GMO Sign" of more than 2.6 million companies (* ⁴⁾ that have introduced our own development, Many municipalities and companies use our cost-effective and secure services.

• *3 Paid SSL certificate authority. Researched by Netcraft "Netcraft SSL Survey" in the UK.
• *4 As of the end of May 2023. In-house research

We provide payment-based services that support online, cashless, DX, etc. The annual Transaction value exceeds 13 trillion yen, and Online Payment Service EC operators, NHK, It has been introduced to more than 150,000 merchants, including National Tax Agency public entity.
As a leading company in the payment industry, we payment in the Online Payment Service and face-to-face areasServices, buy now pay later, BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later), BaaS Support to financial institution and operating companiesWe will lead social innovation with payment and finance technologies, such as strategic investment and financing of cutting-edge FinTech companies overseas, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and the progress and development of society. (Consolidated figures as of the end of March 2023)

【GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.】

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. provides payment-related services that support the customer's online and cashless migration and digital transformation (DX). Annual transaction value exceeds ¥13 trillion and our online comprehensive payment services have been adopted by over 150,000 merchants such as EC operators and public institutions of NHK and National Tax Agency, etc.
As the leading company in the payment industry, we contribute to the advancement and realization of a sustainable society by driving social innovations using payment and financial technology through our services, such as online comprehensive payment service, payment services in the offline market, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), BaaS Support services to financial institutions and enterprises and strategic investment and lending to overseas leading-edge FinTech companies. (As of end-March 2023, consolidated figures)

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【GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K.】(URL: https://gmogshd.com/)

Corporate Name	GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K. (TSE Prime Market Securities Code: 3788)
Location	Cerulean Tower 26-1, Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative	President & Chief Executive Officer Mitsuru Aoyama
Business Description	■Electronic authentication and seal business ■Cloud infrastructure business ■DX business
Capital	916.9 million yen

[GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.] (URL: https://www.gmo-pg.com/)

Corporate Name	GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. (TSE Prime Market Securities Code: 3769)
Location	1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Shibuya Fukurasu
Representative	President & Chief Executive Officer　Issei Ainoura
Business Description	■ Comprehensive payment related services and finance related services
Capital	13,323 million yen

【GMO Internet Group Inc.】 （URL: https://www.gmo.jp/）

Corporate Name	GMO Internet Group, Inc. (TSE Prime Market, securities code: 9449)
Location	Cerulean Tower 26-1, Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative	Representative Director and Group Representative Masatoshi Kumagai
Business Description	■ Internet infrastructure business ■ Internet advertising / media business ■ Internet finance business ■ Cryptographic assets business
Capital	5 billion yen

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