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Verisign is the most reliable provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world. We provide the connection, opportunity, and security that allow people around the world to use the Internet to its full potential.

As the continued growth of IP-based services and movement to the cloud make doing business more complex, companies are more dependent on network service and application availability than ever before.

Companies need a way to keep their web-based operations available and reliable, a solution that doesn’t require major investment in network infrastructure, the stringing together of disparate point products or services, or the need to hire experts in networking or intelligence.

Verisign is in a unique position to offer a solution to network availability and reliability. That’s because we have the existing infrastructure, expertise, and service delivery capabilities—as well as a proven, globally deployed network with scale and capacity.

Unparalleled performance in DNS services

• We provide routing support for more than 100 million domain names ending with .com, .net, .tv, .name, .cc, .edu, and .jobs—that’s up to 50 billion DNS queries a day.
• More than half (56%) of the world's DNS hosts rely on the Verisign .net and .com infrastructure.
• Operational accuracy and stability of .com and .net services 100% of the time over the past 12 years has earned Verisign the reputation as one of the most reliable and trusted networks in the world.
• Continued research and development of our Internet infrastructure will ensure that the Internet keeps pace with the world’s increasing reliance on web-based applications and web-connected devices.

Reliable Internet infrastructure and expertise

• We manage relationships with nearly 900 ICANN-accredited registrars who submit more than 150 million domain name transactions daily.
• Our complimentary services and tools help registrars find and register more domain names that their customers value.
• Our global support desk is available 24/7 with assistance in 150 different languages.
• We share our expertise in evolving trends by making data about the .com and .net zones publicly available, and contribute to policy development as an active member of the Internet standards development community.

Scalable to meet the demands of tomorrow’s Internet

• We have committed to increasing DNS capacity to meet exponential growth due to the global spread of Internet access as well as increasing threats from malicious users.
• We continuously monitor DNS queries to identify growing and emerging markets where expanded infrastructure services could enhance reliability and responsiveness.
• We are committed to helping companies and consumers expand their online presence and improve communications and commerce on the Web.