In common with several other European country code domain operators DNS Belgium runs a "registrar forum". As the name suggests it's a place where the registry and registrars are able to discuss potential changes to policies, products and operations. The forum meets 2 to 3 times a year, normally in Leuven or Brussels, though recently its meetings have been online only. … [Read more...] about DNS Belgium Registrar Forum Seeking Members
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DNS Belgium Reports Renewal Rate of 86%
DNS Belgium, which runs both the .be ccTLD as well as the new TLDs .brussels and .vlaanderen, has published their annual report. Unlike most of the other domain name registries DNS Belgium have opted to take a much more interactive approach, so you can play around with the data and interact with it over on the report site. The trend of recent years was confirmed in 2018. We … [Read more...] about DNS Belgium Reports Renewal Rate of 86%
DNS Belgium Looking For Registrar to Join Registrar Forum
DNS Belgium, who run .be as well as .brussels and .vlaanderen, have been running a "Registrar Forum" for the last few years. The forum has 15 members drawn from DNS Belgium's management and the registrars. Due to one of the member's terms expiring there is now an opening on the forum. If you're a .be registrar then you can apply to join. Full information is available … [Read more...] about DNS Belgium Looking For Registrar to Join Registrar Forum
DNS Belgium Moves Backend to the Cloud
DNS Belgium, who run the .be ccTLD domain registry, as well as .brussels and .vlaanderen, is moving its backend to the cloud. The domain registry announced last year that they would be migrating their backend to the cloud. Why? So they can focus on the software and services and not have to concern themselves with the hardware and colocation aspect of running clusters … [Read more...] about DNS Belgium Moves Backend to the Cloud
DNS Belgium Alerts Registrars and Registrants to Invoice Scam
DNS Belgium, the registry operator for .be, has sent out a notice to their registrars to raise awareness of an invoice scam. Here's a sample of the dodgy invoices being sent: According to the registry "BE Domein Host" is not one of their accredited registrars, so apart from the pricing being more than a little "over the top" they aren't even a valid … [Read more...] about DNS Belgium Alerts Registrars and Registrants to Invoice Scam
DNS Belgium To Offer Registry Lock
DNS Belgium, the operator of both the .be ccTLD as well as .brussels and .vlaanderen, has announced the upcoming launch of "Domain Guard". The new service, which is comparable to other registries' "registry lock" service, will be available from mid-November. The service, which will be offered via .be registrars, will offer registrants the ability to "secure all details of … [Read more...] about DNS Belgium To Offer Registry Lock
Pool Wins شبكة. Contract
Pool.com have won another contract to run the auctions for شبكة.(dot Shabaka). They made the official announcement earlier today. They've also been chosen by DNS Belgium as mentioned recently. Here's the full release: NEWEST OF NEW gTLDs NAMES POOL.COM AS AUCTION SERVICES PARTNER ‘شبكة.’ Accelerates to Market on Strength of Proven, Leading Platform Ottawa, … [Read more...] about Pool Wins شبكة. Contract