In common with many domain registries Nominet relies heavily on email for communication to registrars AND registrants.Unfortunately they seem to have been the target of some spoofing in recent daysIt sounds like they've been the victims of a "Joe Job", where a spammer basically "hijacks" a person or organisation's domain when sending mails.More information is available on the … [Read more...] about Nominet Issues Spoofing Warning
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Scottish Nationalists Seek TLD
The Sunday Times carried a story this weekend that Scotland is seeking its own TLD.DotSco plans on presenting its case to ICANN later this year.There has been some heated discussion of the topic on one of the Nominet private members' lists, but whether this will translate into the kind of reasoned argument that could allow for the establishment of new TLD is another … [Read more...] about Scottish Nationalists Seek TLD
Nominet PAB Election Results Announced
Nominet's PAB election results have been announced and the following four people have been elected:Robert TaylorClive D.W. FeatherNora Nanayakkara Simon BezantFull details here … [Read more...] about Nominet PAB Election Results Announced
Nominet PAB Election
Nominet's election for its Policy Advisory Board has started.Further details on how to vote may be found on the Nominet siteThe candidates this year come from very diverse backgrounds and encompass a wide range of interests. … [Read more...] about Nominet PAB Election
Should Registries Contact Registrants About Renewals?
I've always had mixed feelings about registries contacting registrants directly.On one level it doesn't bother me in the least, but on another I can see how it causes confusionOver the past couple of years we've been dealing with an ever-growing number of registries and seen a wide variety of policies and implementations, but the contact policy is one that always causes some … [Read more...] about Should Registries Contact Registrants About Renewals?
Nominet EPP Live in February
Nominet has announced that they will be putting EPP into production in February 2008. … [Read more...] about Nominet EPP Live in February
Nominet Launchs Registrar Resources Area
Nominet has made available a new section on their site specifically to aid registrars in marketing and working with .uk domains.There seems to be a good mix of material: "* Working with Nominet: Essential information for you and your customers about how to get the most out of your relationship with Nominet and key information on Nominet processes and … [Read more...] about Nominet Launchs Registrar Resources Area
Nominet Position Paper on Front Running
Nominet has published a very detailed and comprehensive position paper on "front running". Although the paper is a mere 5 pages long it covers all the areas that the topic encompasses very well and is well worth a read.The topic of "front running" has received some publicity in the last few months. If you're not familiar with the concept Nominet's definition is helpful:Domain … [Read more...] about Nominet Position Paper on Front Running
Nominet Wins Enum +44 Contract
Nominet has been awarded the contract to run the Tier 1 registry for ENUM services in the UK (+44).ENUM is slowly gaining ground across the EU and elsewhere, as it allows for the convergence of telephony with IP services. … [Read more...] about Nominet Wins Enum +44 Contract
Nominet Registrant Emails Change
Nominet have announced that they will be delaying the registrant welcome emails by 48 hours for new registrations.This change comes in response to registrar feedback, as many registrants were getting confused by the Nominet emails.More info on the Nominet news site … [Read more...] about Nominet Registrant Emails Change