Generic top-level domains

Verisign Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Online Retail, Internet, Search engine optimization, Search engine marketing, Data management, Technology, Other Communications, Retail, Communications, Domain Name System, Internet, Generic top-level domains, Radio-frequency identification, Verisign, .net, .com, Domain name, .tv

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2021.

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  • VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2021.
  • VeriSign, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Verisign) reported revenue of $329 million for the second quarter of 2021, up 4.8 percent from the same quarter in 2020.
  • Verisign ended the second quarter of 2021 with 170.6 million .com and .net domain name registrations in the domain name base, a 5.2 percent increase from the end of the second quarter of 2020, and a net increase of 2.59 million during the second quarter of 2021.
  • Verisign will host a live conference call today at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) to review the second quarter 2021 results.

Verisign to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Software, Technology, Internet, Security, Domain Name System, Radio-frequency identification, Verisign, Internet, Domain name, Information technology, Generic top-level domains, .net

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today announced that its earnings call for the second quarter of 2021, will take place on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT).

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  • VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today announced that its earnings call for the second quarter of 2021, will take place on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT).
  • Verisign will host a live teleconference call on July 22, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT), which will be accessible by direct dial at (888) 676-VRSN (U.S.) or (786) 789-4772 (international), conference ID: Verisign.
  • Verisign, a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, enables internet navigation for many of the worlds most recognized domain names.
  • VERISIGN, the VERISIGN logo, and other trademarks, service marks, and designs are registered or unregistered trademarks of VeriSign, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the United States and in foreign countries.

Global Domain Names Market to Reach 557.7 Million Domain Names Registered by 2026

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Generic top-level domains, Domain name, Identifiers, .com, Country code top-level domains, Identification, Written communication, Internet Standards, Domain Name System

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Domain Names - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Domain Names - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Domain Names estimated at 379.2 Million Domain Names Registered in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of 557.7 Million Domain Names Registered by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% over the analysis period.
  • Domain Names Registered in the U.S. Market is Estimated at 124.9 Million in 2021, While in China the Figure is Forecast to Reach 81.2 Million
    The Domain Names market in the U.S. is estimated at 124.9 Million Domain Names Registered in the year 2021.
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.

Internet Has 363.5 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the First Quarter of 2021

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Software, Technology, Internet, Security, Domain Name System, Internet, Generic top-level domains, Information technology, Internet governance, .net, Public records, Domain name, .com, Verisign, Domain name speculation, Domain tasting

The .com and .net TLDs had a combined increase of 7.3 million domain name registrations, or 4.6%, year over year.

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  • The .com and .net TLDs had a combined increase of 7.3 million domain name registrations, or 4.6%, year over year.
  • As of March 31, 2021, the .com domain name base totaled 154.6 million domain name registrations, and the .net domain name base totaled 13.4 million domain name registrations.
  • New .com and .net domain name registrations totaled 11.6 million at the end of the first quarter of 2021, compared to 10.0 million domain name registrations at the end of the first quarter of 2020.
  • Verisign, a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, enables internet navigation for many of the worlds most recognized domain names.

2021 .ORG Impact Awards to Honor Innovative and Inspiring Mission-Driven Organizations

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Generic top-level domains, Internet Society, Public Interest Registry, Internet, .org, Pir, Org, Hunger, Articles

RESTON, Va., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Public Interest Registry (PIR), the People behind .ORG, today launched its 3rd annual .ORG Impact Awards with a Call for Nominations to honor innovative and inspiring organizations and individuals making the world a better place.

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  • RESTON, Va., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Public Interest Registry (PIR), the People behind .ORG, today launched its 3rd annual .ORG Impact Awards with a Call for Nominations to honor innovative and inspiring organizations and individuals making the world a better place.
  • Through these awards, PIR is celebrating the global .ORG Community for its work to heal, inspire, transform and connect communities over the past year.
  • Award winners will be announced as part of a virtual celebration on November 9, 2021.
  • "These mission-driven and community-based organizations are tackling everything from promoting health and healing during the pandemic to addressing global climate change and fighting hunger and poverty.

The Internet Society Announces New Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Networks, Internet, Security, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Internet, Domain Name System, Generic top-level domains, Internet Society, Public Interest Registry, .org, Pir, .NGO and .ONG, Public Interest Registry, the Internet Society, PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY, THE INTERNET SOCIETY

The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Saerin Cho to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors and the re-appointment of Jeffrey Bedser and Narelle Clark.

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  • The Internet Society today announced the appointment of Saerin Cho to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors and the re-appointment of Jeffrey Bedser and Narelle Clark.
  • He was reappointed to the PIR Board of Directors after spending the past four years working in government service.
  • Effective July 1, 2021, the Public Interest Registry Board Members will be:
    Public Interest Registry (PIR) is a nonprofit that operates the .ORG top-level domainone of the worlds largest generic top-level domains with more than 10.5 million domain names registered worldwide.
  • Founded in 1992 by Internet pioneers, the Internet Society (ISOC) is a global non-profit organization working to ensure the Internet remains a force for good for everyone.

Public Interest Registry Named as a 'Best Place to Work' in Washington, DC for Second Year in a Row

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Generic top-level domains, Pir, Public Interest Registry, Internet, .org

b'RESTON, Va., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in the Washington, DC region for the second year in a row.

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  • b'RESTON, Va., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in the Washington, DC region for the second year in a row.
  • "The PIR team stayed true to our mission by focusing on our culture and caring.
  • And for this reason, and because of the culture we already had in place, I believe that PIR was able to accomplish our goals.
  • "\nPIR closed its office on March 12, 2020, and nearly all of its team members have worked virtually since.

"Restore Our Earth" this Earth Day 2021 with a .Earth Domain Name from Interlink Co., Ltd.

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Domain Name System, Web hosting, Generic top-level domains, GoDaddy, Internet, .earth, Earth Day, Domain registration, Domain name registrar

b'TOKYO, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Interlink Co., Ltd. , the official operator of the .Earth domain registry, announced today that its registrar partners are offering a special promotion on new .Earth domain registrations for Earth Day 2021.\nThe theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth, which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world\'s ecosystems.\nThis year\'s Earth Day theme highlights how mitigation and adaptation are not the only ways to address climate change, and that it\'s up to everyone to restore our planet.

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  • b'TOKYO, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Interlink Co., Ltd. , the official operator of the .Earth domain registry, announced today that its registrar partners are offering a special promotion on new .Earth domain registrations for Earth Day 2021.\nThe theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth, which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world\'s ecosystems.\nThis year\'s Earth Day theme highlights how mitigation and adaptation are not the only ways to address climate change, and that it\'s up to everyone to restore our planet.
  • "By securing a new .Earth domain, it will signal that your organization is committed to enhancing the betterment of life for all living creatures on our planet.
  • We are encouraging global citizens to share their voices by using a .Earth domain name to advocate for change.
  • "\nIn addition to GoDaddy, many other global domain registrars are participating in the promotion.\n'

Verisign to Report First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Data management, Technology, Other Technology, Security, Domain Name System, Radio-frequency identification, Verisign, Internet, Domain name, Generic top-level domains, .net

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today announced that its earnings call for the first quarter of 2021, will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT).

Key Points: 
  • VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today announced that its earnings call for the first quarter of 2021, will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT).
  • Verisign will host a live teleconference call on April 22, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT), which will be accessible by direct dial at (888) 676-VRSN (U.S.) or (786) 789-4776 (international), conference ID: Verisign.
  • Verisign, a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, enables internet navigation for many of the worlds most recognized domain names.
  • VERISIGN, the VERISIGN logo, and other trademarks, service marks, and designs are registered or unregistered trademarks of VeriSign, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the United States and in foreign countries.

Trust Domain Extension Now Available for Businesses to Demonstrate Integrity

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Domain Name System, Marketing, Internet, Arbitration, Internet governance, Generic top-level domains, Identification, Domain name, Identifiers, Trademark Clearinghouse, .org, Trademark

The .Trust domain extension offers the same functionality and SEO benefits as .com, net, and .org.

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  • The .Trust domain extension offers the same functionality and SEO benefits as .com, net, and .org.
  • Validated businesses may register their .Trust domains from authorized retailers beginning March 24, 2021.
  • Trust is the first Top Level Domain to implement Validation Gateway, a priority-access platform outside of the Trademark Clearinghouse.
  • .Trust can also be used by consumer protection programs, news sites, political organizations, and other groups that want to demonstrate integrity.