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Comwired Purchases DNS.com Domain Name

Comwired Purchases DNS.com Domain Name

DNS management firm purchases the perfect domain name.

DNS.comWhat happens when a DNS firm with a domainer background wants to upgrade its brand? It purchases the category-killer, three letter domain name DNS.com.

Comwired, which offers hosted DNS management services, purchased DNS.com and is changing its brand. It appears the buyout was made regarding two months ago, but the firm is just now undergoing the rebrand.

In a press release, Comwired CEO Dan Kimball stated “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 clients, 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.”

The buyout price was not disclosed.

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