During the ICANN meeting in Seoul it became very clear that new TLDs were not going to progress on schedule (which schedule doesn’t matter). It also became clear that: ICANN still wants them to go ahead ICANN wants to make everyone happy There’s an obvious flaw there. You cannot appease all interest groups AND move… Continue reading New TLDs – Progress? Or Just More Chaos?
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ICANN Site Revamp Unveiled
ICANN‘s website contains a LOT of information. Some of it is useful, some of it is fascinating, but it’s all valuable (to someone)The problem with the current site is that has grown so much over time that it is practically unusable. Unless you spend a silly amount of time using it (and I do!) it’s… Continue reading ICANN Site Revamp Unveiled
New ICANN CEO To Attend Sydney Meeting?
Since ICANN announced that they would need a new CEO there has been quite a bit of speculation as to who would fill the role.CircleID has suggested that the new CEO could be Rod BeckstromAccording to a vaguely worded announcement published by ICANN today, the board is hoping to have the potential CEO attend the… Continue reading New ICANN CEO To Attend Sydney Meeting?
New TLDs Need Sanity
The much vaunted launch of the new TLDs as announced at the ICANN Paris meeting last year is probably a bit of a damp squid in many respects. Don’t expect to see any actual progress there until next year at the earliest. In the meantime you can read all about the plans people have for… Continue reading New TLDs Need Sanity
Minds and Machines Launch At ICANN Mexico
It’s always nice to see new ventures launching, but that is especially true when you know most of the actors involved. Minds and Machines, which launched this weekend during the ICANN meeting in Mexico, is aimed at assisting companies and organisations navigate the new gTLD application process, as well as offering a registry services backend.… Continue reading Minds and Machines Launch At ICANN Mexico
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… Continue reading WIPO Paperless Process Proposal
ICANN Announces Deadlines for New AGP Policy
ICANN have announced their implementation plans for the new AGP (Add Grace Period) Limits Policy The 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… Continue reading ICANN Announces Deadlines for New AGP Policy