Host Europe has acquired Mesh Digital, which includes the two registrar brands DomainMonster (retail) and Domainbox (wholesale). Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. More info here … [Read more...] about Host Europe Acquires Mesh Digital
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A “Glitch” Does Not Last This Long
ICANN has been consistently referring to the issues with the new TLD application system as a "glitch". That's a serious misnomer. As a native English speaker I'd consider a "glitch" to be something small and inconsequential. When the software and systems that you are using to process millions of dollars of domain applications is forced offline for several weeks the … [Read more...] about A “Glitch” Does Not Last This Long
First Decision Under New French Dispute System Published
AFNIC's new dispute resolution system, Syreli, is now live with one decision published so far. The first case involved infragenius.fr The case was processed fully in less than a month, with the initial complaint being logged on November 22nd 2011 and the decision being handed down on December 19th 2011. The first case was pretty simple and wasn't that contentious with … [Read more...] about First Decision Under New French Dispute System Published
New TLD Applications Are Now Being Accepted
Applications for newTLDs are now being accepted via the ICANN website here. Expect lots of coverage in the mainstream media about this in the next few days. You can also expect plenty of outrage from some quarters, upset from others and maybe a couple of legal battles for good measure. I posted a bit more about what newTLDs are and aren't over on the company blog this … [Read more...] about New TLD Applications Are Now Being Accepted
French Registry Celebrates 25 Years With Full Rebranding
AFNIC, the French registry which runs .fr, is celebrating their 25th anniversary in style - literally. The registry has unveiled a new web identity including a new logo as well as launching a series of events to celebrate their quarter century of existence. Here's the new logo: And for .fr there's this new look as well: The new site is a significant upgrade … [Read more...] about French Registry Celebrates 25 Years With Full Rebranding
Web.com To Acquire Network Solutions
This is pretty historic. Web.com have announced their acquisition of Network Solutions. Web.com previously acquired Register.com. Here's the full release: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and HERNDON, Va., Aug. 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Web.com (Nasdaq:WWWW), a leading provider of internet services and online marketing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and … [Read more...] about Web.com To Acquire Network Solutions
.ie Registry Reports Growth
IEDR, the company that currently runs the .ie ccTLD, has announced an increase in .ie registration figures.According to a press release the registry is reporting that March 2010 saw a 2.2% increase in registrations, bringing the total number of .ie domains to over 141 thousand. IEDR's CEO, David Curtin, made the following comment about the growth:It's very encouraging … [Read more...] about .ie Registry Reports Growth
GoDaddy Advert Deemed Offensive
Bob Parsons, the larger than life founder of GoDaddy, tweeted earlier this afternoon that the GoDaddy Ad for the Super Bowl had been rejected - again. CBS rejected the advert, which can be viewed online, as being "offensive to certain viewers".Of course the outcome of their decision will be even more PR for GoDaddy, but that was inevitable.But what is so offensive about the … [Read more...] about GoDaddy Advert Deemed Offensive
Bob Parsons Now Sells MotorBikes
Bob Parsons, the CEO / founder and owner of GoDaddy, has launched a new business venture.This time round it has absolutely nothing to do with domains or the internet. He's selling motorbikes!Check out the interview on Fox Business:Watch the latest business video at FOXBusiness.comHe's got some interesting reflections on how the current economy is going as well, so it makes for … [Read more...] about Bob Parsons Now Sells MotorBikes
IEDR Releases More Hyped Statistics
The IEDR has obviously released some form of press release in the last few days to put a spin on its latest figures. Of course the press release isn't on the registry's website nor has it been sent to stakeholders yet again, though I was able to get my hands on a copy of it via a 3rd party.So what are they trying to sell us today?The IE Domain Registry (IEDR) today reported a … [Read more...] about IEDR Releases More Hyped Statistics