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ICANN Appoints Kim Davies Head of IANA

December 16, 2017 by Michele Neylon

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A few months ago ICANN announced that Elise Gerich would be stepping down as head of IANA. Yesterday they formally announced that Kim Davies would be replacing her.The official job title is Vice President, IANA Services and President, PTI.The IANA functions are the bits that are truly crucial for the proper functioning of the internet globally: Public Technical … [Read more...] about ICANN Appoints Kim Davies Head of IANA

ICANN to Hold DNS Symposium in Madrid in May

February 3, 2017 by Michele Neylon

ICANN and a couple of other organisations are taking advantage of venue chosen for the 2017 GDD Summit. ICANN will be holding a "DNS Symposium" in the Hotel NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding in Madrid on Saturday 13th May.It's the first time that ICANN organises this type of event. The focus of the event will be the technical types and it is being organised by office of … [Read more...] about ICANN to Hold DNS Symposium in Madrid in May

Cruz and Other GOP Senators Continue Crusade Against IANA Transition

September 17, 2016 by Michele Neylon

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Senator Cruz has been joined by 10 other Republican Senators in yet another "call to arms" regarding the IANA transition.While the statement, reproduced below, is quite brief it is packed with emotive buzzwords that will probably resonate with the more conservative element.The amount of mainstream media attention on the IANA transition has increased notably over the … [Read more...] about Cruz and Other GOP Senators Continue Crusade Against IANA Transition

Senator Cruz’ ICANN Witch-hunt In Full [Video]

September 14, 2016 by Michele Neylon

If you've got about 3 hours to spare you can watch the hearing about the IANA transition that was held earlier today.The witnesses' written testimony can be accessed here.Here's the full video of the hearing, which is in two parts:It's worth watching, with some of the highlights in the first part being Senator Cruz alleging that the NTIA staff broke the law and … [Read more...] about Senator Cruz’ ICANN Witch-hunt In Full [Video]

Cruz Is Protecting Your Internet Freedom (Apparently)

September 14, 2016 by Michele Neylon

Senator Cruz' crusade against ICANN and the US Government has included plenty of references to "freedom" and how ICANN is in bed with enemies of the US and the world.His latest video underlines this and, like his speeches, is very artfully done, even if it's all based on a false premise.Enjoy or cringe. Your call:https://youtu.be/NSBfboaDZF0  … [Read more...] about Cruz Is Protecting Your Internet Freedom (Apparently)

LegitScript’s CEO John Horton Takes Aim At ICANN

September 14, 2016 by Michele Neylon

LegitScript's CEO John Horton has been an outspoken critic of ICANN and what he perceives as its lack of oversight of registrars for many years.Horton is one of several witnesses who will be participating in Senator Ted Cruz' organised hearing today in Washington DC.As is normal with Congressional hearings, the witnesses prepare written statements in advance of the … [Read more...] about LegitScript’s CEO John Horton Takes Aim At ICANN

Tech Heavyweights To Congress: Transition Has Our Support Do Not Delay It

September 12, 2016 by Michele Neylon

Earlier today some of the biggest names in the tech industry sent a letter to Congress in support of the IANA transition and urging Congress not to delay it.The IANA transition relies on the expiry of the contract between the US Government's Department of Commerce and ICANN which is scheduled for the end of this month. As has previously been noted some conservative … [Read more...] about Tech Heavyweights To Congress: Transition Has Our Support Do Not Delay It

Cruz’ Speech To Senate 8 September 2016

September 12, 2016 by Michele Neylon

The US Senate provides full transcripts of all speeches, though there's a delay of a day or so between a speech being read and the transcript being published.So here's the full transcript of Senator Ted Cruz' speech on the IANA transition from last week (source):"Mr. President, today our country faces a threat to the Internet as we know it. In 22 short days, if Congress … [Read more...] about Cruz’ Speech To Senate 8 September 2016

Cruz Takes FUD To New Level With Emotive Speech

September 8, 2016 by Michele Neylon

Senator Cruz' campaign against the IANA transition is, in many ways, the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately, however, Cruz is an able orator. Earlier today Cruz addressed the US Senate and while his speech is full of misleading rhetoric, and some gross factual inaccuracies, you can see how a good orator could win over an audience. If you're already predisposed to … [Read more...] about Cruz Takes FUD To New Level With Emotive Speech

Cruz’ Crusade Against IANA Transition Continues With Senate Hearing

September 8, 2016 by Michele Neylon

Senator Cruz' against the IANA transition will continue next week with a senate hearing next week.The hearing is entitled: Protecting Internet Freedom: Implications of Ending U.S. Oversight of the Internet.While the hearing is being chaired by Cruz no indication of who else will be speaking has been made public so far.In a press release from Cruz' offices earlier … [Read more...] about Cruz’ Crusade Against IANA Transition Continues With Senate Hearing

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