NZRS, which runs the .nz registry, has announced the appointment of Jay Daley as CEO.Mr Daley was previously Director of IT at Nominet. … [Read more...] about NZRS Appoints Jay Daley CEO
Comreg Finally Publish IEDR Report
Although it's several months later than announced, Comreg (Irish Communications Regulator), has finally published its report on the consultation of IEDR and the IE ccTLD.The regulator published a press release (below) as well as all submissions received and the consultation conclusions based on the submissions.The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has today … [Read more...] about Comreg Finally Publish IEDR Report
WIPO Paperless Process Proposal
WIPO, which manages domain disputes on behalf of the gTLDs and a lot of the ccTLDs, has put forward a proposal to ICANN for a paperless UDRP process.In a very interesting and insightful article on CircleID George Kirikos looks at the implications of such a process. If you have an interest in domains then you really should read both what he has to say and the details of the … [Read more...] about WIPO Paperless Process Proposal
Enom and Netsol Win WIPO Case
Enom and Network Solutions won a WIPO case involving the domain "nameje.com".The domain is a very close typo to "namejet.com", which eNom and others use for an aftermarket service.Full details of the case may be found on the WIPO site … [Read more...] about Enom and Netsol Win WIPO Case
Whois Inaccuracy Report System Gets Upgrade
ICANN have upgraded the system used for reporting inaccuracies in WHOIS.According to the announcement:The Whois Data Problem Report System (WDPRS) has a number of advantages over the previous system, which was first introduced in 2002. Among them are: * More detailed information is captured from complainants to assist registrars in investigating Whois … [Read more...] about Whois Inaccuracy Report System Gets Upgrade
OpenSRS Culls Expired Domains Program
OpenSRS will be withdrawing its "Expired Domains Program" early next year.The program which allowed resellers to monetise expired domains under their account is to be withdrawn on January 6th 2009 due to a cited decrease in revenues from ad networks.The "Parked Pages Program" will not be affected … [Read more...] about OpenSRS Culls Expired Domains Program
Have Comreg Forgotten About The IEDR?
Remember Comreg? Remember the famous IEDR report?It's now the 18th of December, which means that civil servants will soon be shutting up shop until the New Year. And still we have no inkling as to the outcome of Comreg's investigations into the IE Domain Registry, the company currently charged with managing the Irish ccTLD.Over 12 months ago the external consultants presented … [Read more...] about Have Comreg Forgotten About The IEDR?
ICANN Announces Deadlines for New AGP Policy
ICANN have announced their implementation plans for the new AGP (Add Grace Period) Limits PolicyThe plan specifies that gTLD Operators (hereinafter referred to as "Operators") must inform each of their accredited Registrars of the new Policy within the next 21 days and subsequently implement the Policy as soon as possible thereafter but no later than 31 March 2009.The new AGP … [Read more...] about ICANN Announces Deadlines for New AGP Policy
dotMobi To Offer IDN In 2009
DotMobi will be launching IDNs in simplified Chinese during the second quarter of 2009.IDNs (Internationalised Domain Names) allow domains to be registered (and accessed) using non-ASCII characters.If you want to get a basic overview of IDNs check out the WikiPedia entry, or head over to the section on the ICANN site.Related articles by ZemantaWhat Makes dotmobi and … [Read more...] about dotMobi To Offer IDN In 2009
GoDaddy Spending 2 Million on Christmas Party
While so many companies, both online and "bricks and mortar", are feeling "the pinch" it's interesting to see that some companies are actually blossoming.GoDaddy, for example, is spending two million dollars on their staff party this year!The company's outspoken founder, Bob Parsons, is incredibly upbeat, which is refreshing:"Someone asked me, why spend all the money on such a … [Read more...] about GoDaddy Spending 2 Million on Christmas Party