The .blog registry informed their registrars earlier today that they're switching their backend to Centralnic from Nominet (There's also a blog post that's public here). The change will probably take place in August, though an exact date hasn't been announced. Since prior to its launch the .blog registry has been using Nominet as their registry service provider. … [Read more...] about Nominet Loses dotBlog Registry
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DotCat Registry Operator Hiring General Manager
Fundació puntCAT, which runs the .cat domain registry, has announced (Catalan) that they're seeking to hire a general manager. The role, which will be based at the registry's HQ in Barcelona, is open for applications until the end of April. They're using a recruitment agency that specialises in IT to help fill the role. Obviously you'd need to speak Catalan if you … [Read more...] about DotCat Registry Operator Hiring General Manager
PIR Names Jon Nevett as new CEO
PIR, the registry operator for .org, as well as .ong and .ngo, has announced who their new CEO will be. The previous CEO, Brian Cute, left the company several months ago and Jay Daley had been serving as interim CEO. Industry veteran Jonathan Nevett, who was most recently with Donuts, has been named as the new PIR CEO effective December 17th. Here's the full … [Read more...] about PIR Names Jon Nevett as new CEO
CENTR Hiring a Communications Manager
Do you like domain names? Want to work in Brussels? CENTR is hiring a Communications Manager to be based at their Brussels HQ. The role sounds like it could be an interesting one for the right kind of candidate: Design and implement a communication strategy in line with CENTR’s Strategic Plan Content editing, writing, publication and distribution through … [Read more...] about CENTR Hiring a Communications Manager
Centralnic Acquiring Key Systems for $35.8 Million
Centralnic's merger with KeyDrive SA, parent company to Key Systems, was officially announced this morning. The deal will see Centralnic acquire KeyDrive's entire share capital for a total of $36.5 35.8 million. KeyDrive is the parent company of Key Systems, RRP Proxy and Moniker, as well as corporate registrar Brand Shelter. While the companies, with the exception of … [Read more...] about Centralnic Acquiring Key Systems for $35.8 Million