Big companies hold huge portfolios of domain names. We aren't talking about a few hundred domain names, but in many cases literally thousands of domain names. While most of the big companies rely on specialised domain registrars to look after their domain registrations, they often have internal staff who deal with the day to day management of their domains. Amazon is one of … [Read more...] about Domain Geek? Amazon Are Hiring A Domain Portfolio and Risk Control Program Manager
Senator Cruz’ ICANN Witch-hunt In Full [Video]
If you've got about 3 hours to spare you can watch the hearing about the IANA transition that was held earlier today. The witnesses' written testimony can be accessed here. Here's the full video of the hearing, which is in two parts: It's worth watching, with some of the highlights in the first part being Senator Cruz alleging that the NTIA staff broke the law and … [Read more...] about Senator Cruz’ ICANN Witch-hunt In Full [Video]
Cruz Is Protecting Your Internet Freedom (Apparently)
Senator Cruz' crusade against ICANN and the US Government has included plenty of references to "freedom" and how ICANN is in bed with enemies of the US and the world. His latest video underlines this and, like his speeches, is very artfully done, even if it's all based on a false premise. Enjoy or cringe. Your call: https://youtu.be/NSBfboaDZF0 … [Read more...] about Cruz Is Protecting Your Internet Freedom (Apparently)
LegitScript’s CEO John Horton Takes Aim At ICANN
LegitScript's CEO John Horton has been an outspoken critic of ICANN and what he perceives as its lack of oversight of registrars for many years. Horton is one of several witnesses who will be participating in Senator Ted Cruz' organised hearing today in Washington DC. As is normal with Congressional hearings, the witnesses prepare written statements in advance of the … [Read more...] about LegitScript’s CEO John Horton Takes Aim At ICANN
Tech Heavyweights To Congress: Transition Has Our Support Do Not Delay It
Earlier today some of the biggest names in the tech industry sent a letter to Congress in support of the IANA transition and urging Congress not to delay it. The IANA transition relies on the expiry of the contract between the US Government's Department of Commerce and ICANN which is scheduled for the end of this month. As has previously been noted some conservative … [Read more...] about Tech Heavyweights To Congress: Transition Has Our Support Do Not Delay It
Cruz’ Speech To Senate 8 September 2016
The US Senate provides full transcripts of all speeches, though there's a delay of a day or so between a speech being read and the transcript being published. So here's the full transcript of Senator Ted Cruz' speech on the IANA transition from last week (source): "Mr. President, today our country faces a threat to the Internet as we know it. In 22 short days, if Congress … [Read more...] about Cruz’ Speech To Senate 8 September 2016
IEDR Launching New Radio Ad Campaign
The IEDR are launching a new radio advertising campaign across Ireland. Unlike some of their previous campaigns the focus this time round is firmly on .ie domain names and does not mention IEDR at all. The campaign features two adverts (below) which emphasise how the .ie ccTLD is linked to Ireland. They also mention that .ie is considered to be "secure" based on McAfee … [Read more...] about IEDR Launching New Radio Ad Campaign
Cruz Takes FUD To New Level With Emotive Speech
Senator Cruz' campaign against the IANA transition is, in many ways, the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately, however, Cruz is an able orator. Earlier today Cruz addressed the US Senate and while his speech is full of misleading rhetoric, and some gross factual inaccuracies, you can see how a good orator could win over an audience. If you're already predisposed to … [Read more...] about Cruz Takes FUD To New Level With Emotive Speech
Cruz’ Crusade Against IANA Transition Continues With Senate Hearing
Senator Cruz' against the IANA transition will continue next week with a senate hearing next week. The hearing is entitled: Protecting Internet Freedom: Implications of Ending U.S. Oversight of the Internet. While the hearing is being chaired by Cruz no indication of who else will be speaking has been made public so far. In a press release from Cruz' offices earlier … [Read more...] about Cruz’ Crusade Against IANA Transition Continues With Senate Hearing
ICANN 57: You Will Need A Conference Visa. Seriously.
Over the past few weeks many people within the ICANN Community have begun the process of applying for their visas to attend ICANN 57 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre in Hyderabad India. ICANN has provided quite a bit of information about the visa requirements and the process on their site, including a fairly detailed guide to completing the application form. … [Read more...] about ICANN 57: You Will Need A Conference Visa. Seriously.