Applications for newTLDs are now being accepted via the ICANN website here. Expect lots of coverage in the mainstream media about this in the next few days. You can also expect plenty of outrage from some quarters, upset from others and maybe a couple of legal battles for good measure. I posted a bit more about what newTLDs are and aren't over on the company blog this … [Read more...] about New TLD Applications Are Now Being Accepted
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CORE Wins Contract For .Sport Bid
CORE, which runs the backend for .cat and .museum, has been chosen by SportAccord, the International Sports Federation, to run the backend and administration for a .sport bid. In a press release issued earlier today Vincent Gaillard, Director General of SportAccord, spoke of the choice of CORE: "We are extremely happy to appoint CORE to apply and operate the … [Read more...] about CORE Wins Contract For .Sport Bid
ICANN To Release Updated gTLD Applicant Guidebook
ICANN's CEO, Rod Beckstrom, has confirmed that ICANN will be releasing an updated version of the gTLD Applicant Guidebook by January 12th. #ICANN- we are shooting to have an updated new gTLD Applicant Guidebook pubished by January 12, '12 to reflect already approved changes — Rod Beckstrom (@RodBeckstrom) January 7, 2012 There has been rumours over the … [Read more...] about ICANN To Release Updated gTLD Applicant Guidebook
ICANN Communications Fiasco
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
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