Domain Names

LogicBoxes to Host Webinar for New gTLD Applicants on Vertical Integration

LogicBoxes is conducting a webinar on the 3rd of October, 2013, for all New gTLD Applicants. The Webinar would give valuable insights to New gTLD Applicants on the various TLD Distribution models, including a Vertically Integrated model which ICANN has only recently lifted a restriction on.

Public Interest Registry Releases Bi-Annual Domain Name Report

Public Interest Registry - the not-for-profit operator of the .ORG domain - today released the results of its bi-annual domain name report, "The Dashboard," detailing the international and domestic growth of .ORG from January to July 2013.

CentralNic Begins Trading Its Shares on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM Market

CentralNic Group PLC, the internet registry service provider which derives revenues from the distribution and sale of internet domain names, has began trading its shares on the London Stock Exchange's AIM Market.

Neustar’s Proposal for New gTLD Collision Risk Mitigation

Neustar has a vested interest in ensuring that the domain name system is as secure and stable as possible. We have been operating top level domains (TLDs) for more than a decade, and we intend to provide the same level of service as the back-end registry provider for more than 350 applicants for the new generic TLDs that we hope will become available in the coming months.

15 Facts About .net to Celebrate 15 Million Registrations

Recently, .net hit a major milestone when its zone surpassed 15 million .net domains registered globally, making it one of the most popular domain extensions on the Internet today.

.pw - The First TLD to Adopt the Uniform Rapid Suspension Rights Protection Mechanism

The .pw Registry is pleased to announce its adoption of ICANN's latest rights protection mechanism, the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS). By doing so, the .pw Registry becomes the first TLD to adopt the newest rights protection mechanism from ICANN.

Neustar Announces nTLD Registry Services

The only thing tougher than getting a TLD is everything after. With the unprecedented launch of hundreds of new Top Level Domains (nTLDs), how will registry operators differentiate? Will their name space be trusted? Is their distribution strategy optimal? How will they continue to navigate the ever-changing ICANN policy landscape?

ARI Registry Services Powers First New Top-Level Domain

Melbourne-based technology company ARI Registry Services is set to power the world's first new Top-Level Domain after its client, dotShabaka Registry, today signed a Registry Agreement with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for the ????. Top-Level Domain.

Afilias New gTLD Pre-Registration is Here

After years of discussion and preparation, Afilias is excited to start the process of bringing our two dozen-plus New generic Top-Level Domains to the public.

ARI Registry Services Develops New Community Test Environment to Assist New gTLD Program

ARI Registry Services has launched a test environment to allow Registrars to simulate their interactions with Registries and the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) to support ICANN and the wider community to prepare for the launch of new Top-Level Domains (TLD) in the coming months.