IEDR have announced via an email to their registrars two new hires: Customer Operations Manager Financial Controller The roles were previously held by one person, Angela Butler, who not only ran both areas of the IEDR's business, but also acted as the organisation's number 2. Ms Butler announced her departure from IEDR a couple of months ago, which led to IEDR … [Read more...] about IEDR Hire New Staff
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IEDR Hiring For Three Positions In Dublin
The IEDR, which runs the .ie ccTLD, is currently advertising for three positions. All positions are based on the outskirts of Dublin city where the IEDR is headquartered. The roles are: Financial Controller Registration Services Administrator Customer Services Manager While no indication of salary is listed they probably pay reasonably well, as the job market in … [Read more...] about IEDR Hiring For Three Positions In Dublin
IE Tops 200k Registrations & Release First Domain Profile Report
IEDR, who run the .ie ccTLD, have produced their first "Domain Profile Report". The report's publication comes as the registry reports surpassing the 200 thousand domain names mark. The milestone was reached earlier this year, though IEDR are only focussing on it now. The new report breaks down registrations by location and type of registrant, as well as exploring which … [Read more...] about IE Tops 200k Registrations & Release First Domain Profile Report
Nike.ie LinkedIn.ie ieDRP Cases
The volume of disputes involving .ie domain names is pretty small. This is probably due in part to three factors: The namespace is pretty small with only 206 thousand names the registry's rules are very restrictive compared to gTLDs prices are generally higher than for a lot of gTLDs However there are still a number of ieDRP cases every year. The ieDRP is based on … [Read more...] about Nike.ie LinkedIn.ie ieDRP Cases
IEDR Open Public Consultation on Release of Two Letter IE Domains
The IEDR has opened a public consultation on the release of two letter .ie domain names. The consultation will run for 30 days from today. The proposed policies covering the release are outlined in a paper published by IEDR: [spiderpowa-pdf src="https://www.internetnews.me/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/PAC-Public-Consultation-Document-v3.pdf"]PAC Public Consultation … [Read more...] about IEDR Open Public Consultation on Release of Two Letter IE Domains
IEDR’s New OPTIMISE Video
IEDR have published a new video to promote the launch of the 2015 OPTIMISE "fund". Essentially they'll fund website development and online marketing assistance / consultation for several Irish small businesses. However it is not a "fund" in the traditional sense, as there is no actual cash. IEDR have a number of vendors they work with and it is those vendors who will provide … [Read more...] about IEDR’s New OPTIMISE Video
IE Zone Now DNSSEC Enabled
As of about 45 minutes ago the .ie zone has had DNSSEC turned on. For the next few months DS records will be processed manually Here's the full announcement: IEDR are pleased to announce the deployment of DNS security extensions (DNSSEC) for the .ie country code top level domain (ccTLD). This protocol will enable service providers to offer additional security for DNS … [Read more...] about IE Zone Now DNSSEC Enabled
4 Registrars Elected to IEDR Policy Board
4 registrars have been elected as representatives to the IEDR's PAC (Policy Advisory Committee). They are: Michele Neylon (Blacknight Solutions) Kelly Salter (Register365) Jonathan Bate (Hosting Ireland) Conor Moran (Irish Domains) The PAC will include representatives from other organisations that have been recognised as "eligible": Department of … [Read more...] about 4 Registrars Elected to IEDR Policy Board
IEDR Reports Domain Registration Growth In 2013
The IEDR have today published their annual report for 2013. While the overall number of new domain name registrations was down on 2012, by the end of 2013 IEDR report an overall increase of 2.7%. Domain deletions during 2013 were slightly up on the previous year, 14.9% versus 14.1%. However the deletion rate is quite low when compared to other domain extensions where the … [Read more...] about IEDR Reports Domain Registration Growth In 2013
IEDR Announce Longer Opening Hours
IEDR, who run the .ie ccTLD's operations, have announced longer opening hours. In an email to registrars this morning the company announced that they would be extending their opening hours during weekdays, as well as introducing half days on Saturdays. Registration Services will operate from 8.00am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday (please note that the Registry will also provide … [Read more...] about IEDR Announce Longer Opening Hours