Domainer Community Helps Bushfire Victims
Posted by Michael Gilmour , Friday, 13 February 2009
Donations are starting to come in from around the world as the domainer community reaches into its wallet to help those in desperate need. So far $534.69 has been donated to help the victims and I hope and pray that more will be coming soon.
ICANN – Microsoft Collaborates With Industry to Disrupt Conficker Worm
Posted by Caycee Boyce , Friday, 13 February 2009
Today, Microsoft announced a partnership with technology industry leaders and academia to implement a coordinated, global response to the Conficker (aka Downadup) worm.
Together with security researchers, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), and operators within the Domain Name System, Microsoft coordinated a response designed to disable domains targeted by Conficker. Microsoft also announced a $250,000 reward for information that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for illegally launching the Conficker malicious code on the Internet.
Recruitment for ICANN Leadership Positions: 2009 Nominating Committee
Posted by Caycee Boyce , Friday, 13 February 2009
The 2009 Nominating Committee began its work in November 2008 following the ICANN Annual Meeting in Cairo, Egypt, and is actively seeking qualified candidates for the following key positions within ICANN:
DOTZON – Incubating New TLD Name Spaces
Posted by David Goldstein , Thursday, 12 February 2009
With changes taking place to lead to the introduction of new Top Level Domains (TLDs), expertise in this area is in short supply. To help would-be applicants, the founders of dotBERLIN have decided to share their expertise with others considering applying for a new TLD and founded DOTZON. DOTZON consults, develops and implements TLD projects for companies and organisations. The Secondary Domain Market
Posted by Caycee Boyce , Thursday, 12 February 2009
In today’s domain world, the secondary market is the place to shop. Consider it a domain name thrift store, or flea market. You will be hard pressed to find a valuable, generic domain in the primary market. The secondary market is where mny large corporations and end-users are finding the domains they need to supplement their current business presence. As we now know, internet-commerce has exploded, and is not going anywhere anytime soon.
Posted by Caycee Boyce , Thursday, 12 February 2009
By Carolyn, Chassaigne, Customer Service Associate
This February give your domain names the gift of extra attention. You will be happy you did once you start seeing the offers come in. Although we cannot guarantee that your domain name will sell, promoting domains through Sedo, has proven to increase the likelihood of selling a domain name up to five (5) times.
Everyone Loves a Two Letter .com
Posted by Caycee Boyce , Thursday, 12 February 2009
Stephanie Nichols, Customer Service Associate
If you are searching for a domain that is truly a diamond in the rough, a two letter “.com” may be right for you. Easy to remember, type-in, and associate with your brand or company. Now is the perfect time for you to invest in premium domain real estate.
ICANN – What Do You Want to Ask in Mexico City?
Posted by Caycee Boyce , Thursday, 12 February 2009
In a little over two weeks, ICANN’s 34th international public meeting will take place in Mexico City.
An intrinsic part of every ICANN meeting is the ability of the community to ask questions and make comments in a public setting. In Mexico City, we will have two main public forums, as well as numerous other open-microphone periods during specific meetings.
ICANN – Public Comment: ALAC Review WG Draft Final Report
Posted by Caycee Boyce , Thursday, 12 February 2009
The ALAC Review Working Group (WG) has released its draft Final Report [PDF, 309K] presenting its conclusions on ALAC improvements.
The report is posted for discussion and consultation with the ICANN Community, including at the forthcoming ICANN Meeting in Mexico City in March 2009. After the closure of the period for consultation and public comment, the Final Report will be issued and submitted to the Structural Improvements Committee for consideration and submission to the Board for decision.
Instant Mobilizer from dotMobi now live!
Posted by Melanie Delannoy , Wednesday, 11 February 2009
EuroDNS announces that the new feature transforming a webpage into mobile content is now available for free!
Luxembourg, 11th February 2009 – We are glad to announce the launch of a new and free service, the Instant Mobilizer, which automatically converts your existing website into a dynamic mobile version, and is available now at www.eurodns.com.
