If you're a big international organisation you need to be good at communicating. ICANN, unfortunately, doesn't have an exactly stellar track record in this area. One of the organisation's biggest critics, Kieren McCarthy, was hired by the organisation to improve things, but he left a couple of years later (though he hasn't left the organisation alone!) ICANN wants to … [Read more...] about ICANN Communications Fiasco
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Nominet Now Offers Registry Services
Well I guess it wasn't really a secret that Nominet was going to be offering gTLD registry services.. However the new registry services site makes it very clear that they are "open for business" So far there have been rumours about Nominet's involvement in a number of UK based applications including .london and a .wales, though apart from .wales nothing has been … [Read more...] about Nominet Now Offers Registry Services
ICM Launch Buy.xxx
ICM Registry are getting a lot of attention in the media at present, though most of it probably isn't that welcome. With both ICM and ICANN being named in a law suit tensions are probably running high.. However ICM are a business and they're currently trying to make their launch as successful as possible. Enter their new billboard image that is currently gracing Sunset … [Read more...] about ICM Launch Buy.xxx
ICANN Seeking Feedback on Domain Transfers
As part of its ongoing review of domain transfers ICANN has opened a public comment period. You can read the full announcement here. This time round the focus is on: "change of control" ie. when a domain changes registrant / holder with OR without a change of registrar Timing out / expiring transfer authorisations. At the moment it's a bit "up in the air", so it … [Read more...] about ICANN Seeking Feedback on Domain Transfers
GMO Registry Bid For Tokyo Gets Government Backing
GMO Registry, the people who are behind the very visible bid for .shop, announced their intention to tender for the .tokyo contract back in June of this year. It looks like their bid will be successful as they've now got the backing of the local government Related articles GMO Registry Announces Application for DotShop New gTLD (prweb.com) GMO Registry to Partner … [Read more...] about GMO Registry Bid For Tokyo Gets Government Backing
European Commission Likes New IANA Contract – Doesn’t Like US Only Bidding Process
In a move that shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, the EU Commission has given a rather mixed welcome to the IANA bid. While they obviously like a lot of what they are seeing, they're also not overly impressed with the contract only being open to US companies. Here's the full text of their press release: Digital Agenda: Commission welcomes improvements in new IANA … [Read more...] about European Commission Likes New IANA Contract – Doesn’t Like US Only Bidding Process
New TLD Event In Switzerland
Switch, the .ch registry, and several other organisations are organising an event in Berne, Switzerland on new TLDs. The event site includes basic information about the day, but is lacking information on speakers .. Registration is free Related articles New TLD Event To Be Held In Bulgaria (internetnews.me) 4th International conference for ccTLD registries … [Read more...] about New TLD Event In Switzerland
DomainForum in Sofia Focuses On NewTLDs
DomainForum is being held today in Sofia, Bulgaria with a firm focus on newTLDs. The event was opened by one of the Bulgarian ministers who spoke about Bulgaria's open policy towards the internet. ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom was the opening speaker and the rest of the day's speakers is varied (disclosure - I'm one of them) The full schedule may be found … [Read more...] about DomainForum in Sofia Focuses On NewTLDs
ICANN 43 Costa Rica Regisrations Open
With ICANN 42 Dakar closing yesterday registrations have now opened for the next public ICANN meeting in Costa Rica. The meeting is being held in March, which is in the middle of the new TLD application window. … [Read more...] about ICANN 43 Costa Rica Regisrations Open
ICANN 42 Kicks Off This Weekend
The 42nd public ICANN meeting officially opens next Monday, but, as usual, a cursory glance at the event schedule shows a different story. GNSO, At-Large, GAC and other stakeholders will be meeting from 9am (local time) on Saturday onwards. What's on the menu for this meeting? With the launch date for newTLDs announced don't expect any "huge" announcements, though … [Read more...] about ICANN 42 Kicks Off This Weekend