Month: June 2012

Big Brands Trying To Corner Generic Namespaces?

Trying to make sense of the nearly 2000 new TLD applications is not something that anyone can do quickly. Sure, you can look at the list and see who has applied for what, but it’s only when you actually read the “public” part of their submission that you can get an insight into their plans.… Continue reading Big Brands Trying To Corner Generic Namespaces?

So Which New TLD Applicants Claim To Be Irish?

The technology media today is swamped with coverage of the new TLD “reveal” in London. Since I’m based in Ireland I thought I’d have a closer look at the “Irish” applicants. There aren’t that many: Afilias Limited Afilias Domains No. 1 Limited IRB Strategic Developments Limited TLD REGISTRY LIMITED Accenture Global Services Limited The two… Continue reading So Which New TLD Applicants Claim To Be Irish?

Neustar To ICANN – Pause Before Implementing Batching

Neustar have written to ICANN about batching during the new TLD program and are urging caution. The letter, penned by their latest hire Becky Burr, joins several others that are asking ICANN not to blindly implement batching without waiting to assess the actual applications received:     Neustar has long been an advocate for the introduction… Continue reading Neustar To ICANN – Pause Before Implementing Batching

Where Is ICANN’s New CEO?

On Monday June 25th, as part of the Prague ICANN meeting, there is a slot on the schedule for the “CEO Farewell Reception”. Rod Beckstrom will be leaving ICANN. This is not news. It was announced (via Twitter) several months ago. What is “news” is more correctly the lack of it ie. the naming of… Continue reading Where Is ICANN’s New CEO?

New TLD Reveal Event In London

ICANN will be hosting an event in London next Wednesday with both Rod Beckstrom and Kurt Pritz in attendance. The event will include the official “reveal” of the new TLD application list. Over the past few days there have been quite a few big announcements, with Donuts scooping the “lion’s share” of coverage with their… Continue reading New TLD Reveal Event In London

Nominet Doing Market Research On .Wales and .Cymru

Nominet, which won the contract for .wales and .cymru, is currently conducting market research on the two strings. Nominet have contracted Beaufort Research to help them garner feedback from their stakeholders on how they’d like to see the two Welsh extensions developed. The questionnaire covers a range of topics including policy, pricing and perceived demand.… Continue reading Nominet Doing Market Research On .Wales and .Cymru

CIRA To Go Offline For 24 Hours

CIRA, the .ca registry, is taking their entire registry offline except for resolution services for 24 hours. While most domain registries conduct scheduled maintenance that would impact the SRS at some level and for several hours at a time I don’t think I’ve ever seen a relatively large domain registry plan a 24 hour outage… Continue reading CIRA To Go Offline For 24 Hours

Telesign Use New RAA Update To Spam Registrars

I wasn’t sure who was going to be happy about the new RAA docs that were published last night. I guess I now have the answer – Telesign. Telesign have been trying to get “in” with registrars over the last couple of years but their sales tactics are quite lacking. Today’s missive arrived in my… Continue reading Telesign Use New RAA Update To Spam Registrars

RAA Negotiations Update – Is Anyone Going To Be Happy?

I cannot write impartially or objectively about the RAA (Registrar Accreditation Agreement – the contract between ICANN and its registrars). It would be disingenuous of me to even try to do so. I run a registrar so any changes to the RAA will have a direct and tangible impact on me, my staff and my… Continue reading RAA Negotiations Update – Is Anyone Going To Be Happy?

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