VeriSign, Inc.

VeriSign, Inc. is a technology company that provides critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services. It enables internet navigation for various recognized domain names globally. The company operates two of the thirteen internet root servers and offers authoritative resolution for the .com and .net domains, which are essential for global e-commerce. Additionally, VeriSign provides root zone maintainer services, registration services, and back-end systems for other domains such as .edu, .name, and .cc. Essentially, VeriSign ensures that when users type a web address, they are directed to the correct website, making it a backbone of internet functionality.

VeriSign, Inc. is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NasdaqGS) under the ticker symbol VRSN. The stock is traded in United States Dollars (USD). As a US-based company, its financial reporting and share pricing are denominated in USD, making it accessible to investors through major US stock exchanges.

VeriSign operates in the Technology sector and is classified under the Software - Infrastructure industry. This industry encompasses companies that provide foundational software and services for internet operations, such as domain name system (DNS) services, security, and network infrastructure. VeriSign's role in managing domain registries and operating root servers places it squarely in this category, as it supplies essential infrastructure that supports the broader internet ecosystem.

VeriSign is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, United States. The company was incorporated in 1995 and has since grown to serve a global market. Its services are critical for internet navigation worldwide, particularly for the .com and .net domains, which are used by millions of websites across the globe. VeriSign also operates directories for .name and .cc domains and provides back-end systems for .edu domains, indicating its reach extends to various top-level domains (TLDs) used internationally.

VeriSign generates revenue primarily through its domain name registry services. It charges fees for registering and renewing domain names, particularly for the .com and .net top-level domains, which it operates under contract with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Additionally, the company provides authoritative resolution services, ensuring that domain names are correctly translated into IP addresses. VeriSign also offers root zone maintainer services and operates two of the thirteen internet root servers, which are fundamental to the DNS infrastructure. These services are essential for global e-commerce and internet navigation, providing a steady revenue stream from domain registrations and related services.