The upcoming Eastern European DNS forum will be held online only. The event, which is being held on November 18 - 19 was originally meant to be held in person, but was, along with most other events, switched to an online format. Topics on the agenda will encompass: Internationalised Domain Names (IDNs)Universal Acceptance (UA)ICANN's Identifier Technology Health … [Read more...] about Eastern European DNS Forum Switches to Virtual
Archives for October 2020
2021 Events Being Postponed to 2022
2020 has seen many events being cancelled or switching to online only. Many people hoped that there would be some level of normality in 2021 but it's looking increasingly likely that many events in 2021 won't be "in person" either. So far CES 2021 has moved online and other events are sure to follow. Domain Pulse, which was meant to be held in Bonn is being pushed back to … [Read more...] about 2021 Events Being Postponed to 2022
Video: DNS and Illegal Content
CENTR have released a video which explains the role of domain name registries in relation to illegal content. It also goes into different types of content. It's worth a watch, as most of the points they highlight are applicable to all domain names: CENTR’s Policy Advisor, Polina Malaja, highlighted that: "Any measures taken at the internet infrastructure level in … [Read more...] about Video: DNS and Illegal Content
EURid Web Awards Moves Online
The EURid Web Awards are being held on 18 November in Brussels. In previous years the event has been held in a variety of locations around the city of Brussels, with attendees getting to spend a pleasant evening together while the awards were presented. This year, however, the event will be moving online. (Quelle surprise!) It's unfortunate that yet another event has … [Read more...] about EURid Web Awards Moves Online
Brexit Campaign EU Domain is now …. Irish?
As I've mentioned in the past if you are a UK based domain name registrant you won't be able to keep your .eu domain names after Brexit. Earlier this week ALL UK based holders of .eu domain names were formally put on notice that they have until the end of the year to update their .eu domain names or they'll lose them. From January 1st 2021 any .eu domain name linked to a UK … [Read more...] about Brexit Campaign EU Domain is now …. Irish?