Generic top-level domains

ILOVE.PR - Prime Domains Released for the PR Industry

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Monday, April 27, 2020
Top-level domains, Domain Name System, Generic top-level domains, Internet, Identifiers, Country code top-level domains, Afilias, Domain name, .info, .green

The full list of names is posted on the nic.PR site ; all names are available at any authorized .PR domain name registrar .

Key Points: 
  • The full list of names is posted on the nic.PR site ; all names are available at any authorized .PR domain name registrar .
  • PR professionals, including large agencies, small agencies, event pros and freelancers, know that the right internet address can mean the difference between success and failure.
  • Afilias is the world's second largest domain registry, with over 20 million domain names under management in over 200 top level domains.
  • Afilias powers a wide variety of top-level domains, including TLDs for countries, cities, brands, communities, and generic terms.

Verisign Reports First Quarter 2020 Results

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Data management, Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Internet, Internet, Generic top-level domains, Domain Name System, 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 first quarter of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2020.
  • VeriSign, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Verisign) reported revenue of $313 million for the first quarter of 2020, up 2.0 percent from the same quarter in 2019.
  • Verisign ended the first quarter of 2020 with 160.7 million .com and .net domain name registrations in the domain name base, a 3.8 percent increase from the end of the first quarter of 2019, and a net increase of 1.83 million during the first quarter of 2020.
  • Verisign will host a live conference call today at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) to review the first quarter 2020 results.

Blacknight Chooses Afilias for Managed DNS with Anycast

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Internet, Domain Name System, Network architecture, Afilias, Anycast, Domain Name System, Generic top-level domains

HORSHAM, Pa., April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, today announced that Blacknight has chosen Afilias for its Managed DNS service with Anycast technology.

Key Points: 
  • HORSHAM, Pa., April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, today announced that Blacknight has chosen Afilias for its Managed DNS service with Anycast technology.
  • Afilias' Managed DNS services are designed to provide high capacity, better DNS Flood protection, and reduced latency for services such as content delivery and website hosting.
  • A geographically diverse global network, Afilias' Managed DNS integrates diversity at every layer with multiple hardware, software solution and bandwidth providers to ensure that DNS always resolves.
  • "DNS is the glue that holds the internet together and we're excited to have moved to the Afilias Anycast DNS Network for our hosted domain customers," said Michele Neylon, CEO of Blacknight.

Blacknight Chooses Afilias for Managed DNS with Anycast

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Internet, Domain Name System, Network architecture, Afilias, Anycast, Domain Name System, Generic top-level domains

HORSHAM, Pennsylvania, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, today announced that Blacknight has chosen Afilias for its Managed DNS service with Anycast technology.

Key Points: 
  • HORSHAM, Pennsylvania, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, today announced that Blacknight has chosen Afilias for its Managed DNS service with Anycast technology.
  • Afilias' Managed DNS services are designed to provide high capacity, better DNS Flood protection, and reduced latency for services such as content delivery and website hosting.
  • A geographically diverse global network, Afilias' Managed DNS integrates diversity at every layer with multiple hardware, software solution and bandwidth providers to ensure that DNS always resolves.
  • "DNS is the glue that holds the internet together and we're excited to have moved to the Afilias Anycast DNS Network for our hosted domain customers," said Michele Neylon, CEO of Blacknight.

The 3:16 Online Summit Brings the Future of the Bible to the Forefront on 3/16

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Friday, March 13, 2020
Generic top-level domains, .bible, American Bible Society, Domain name, Written communication

The speaker roster includes over 20 leaders within the industry:

Key Points: 
  • The speaker roster includes over 20 leaders within the industry:
    Robert Rouse, Founder of the data visualization site, Viz.Bible
    The Future.Bible 3:16 Online Summit is just that a conference event presented completely online.
  • The video-streaming event will take place on March 16, 2020 from 9am-7pm EDT and will be hosted at http://316.Future.Bible .
  • American Bible Society is the registry operator for the .BIBLE top-level domain (TLD).
  • The TLD is part of American Bible Society's strategy to increase engagement with the Bible.

Internet Grows to 362.3 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the Fourth Quarter of 2019

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Technology, Other Communications, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Internet, Social media, Search engine optimization, Search engine marketing, Domain Name System, Generic top-level domains, Internet, Identifiers, Country code top-level domains, Internet governance, .net, Domain name, Verisign, .com, Top-level domain, Domain name speculation

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today announced that the fourth quarter of 2019 closed with 362.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 2.4 million domain name registrations, or 0.7 percent, compared to the third quarter of 2019.1,2 Domain name registrations have grown by 13.5 million, or 3.9 percent, year over year.1,2

Key Points: 
  • VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today announced that the fourth quarter of 2019 closed with 362.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 2.4 million domain name registrations, or 0.7 percent, compared to the third quarter of 2019.1,2 Domain name registrations have grown by 13.5 million, or 3.9 percent, year over year.1,2
    The .com and .net TLDs had a combined total of 158.8 million domain name registrations in the domain name base3 at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 1.5 million domain name registrations, or 0.9 percent, compared to the third quarter of 2019.
  • The .com and .net TLDs had a combined increase of 5.9 million domain name registrations, or 3.9 percent, year over year.
  • As of Dec. 31, 2019, the .com domain name base totaled 145.4 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 10.3 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to 9.5 million domain name registrations at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018.

 Ethos Capital Announces Accountability Initiatives to Secure a Strong Future for .ORG

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Friday, February 21, 2020
Technology, Internet, Professional services, Finance, Literature, Internet, Generic top-level domains, .org, Internet in the United States, Ethos, Public Interest Registry, Pir, ICANN, Ethos Capital, Public Interest Registry, .ORG, the Internet Society

Ethos Capital (Ethos) today announced several key initiatives that strengthen and reinforce the companys commitments to the .ORG community as part of its acquisition of Public Interest Registry (PIR).

Key Points: 
  • Ethos Capital (Ethos) today announced several key initiatives that strengthen and reinforce the companys commitments to the .ORG community as part of its acquisition of Public Interest Registry (PIR).
  • In connection with these initiatives, PIR has granted ICANN an additional extension to March 20, 2020 to review PIR's submissions.
  • A primary request we heard from the .ORG community was for strong enforceability measures to ensure that Ethos would be held accountable to its promises.
  • Ethos Capital is a specialized investment firm that helps transform and grow established companies in todays rapidly evolving digital economy.

New .gay Top-Level Domain Champions LGBTQ Nonprofits and Online Safety

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Technology, Philanthropy, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Search engine optimization, Search engine marketing, Gay & Lesbian, Fund Raising, Internet, Consumer, Domain Name System, Generic top-level domains, Top Level Design, Wikis, Domain name, Internet, .green

Domain registry Top Level Design proudly announces the launch of generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) '.gay' after a near decade-long application process.

Key Points: 
  • Domain registry Top Level Design proudly announces the launch of generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) '.gay' after a near decade-long application process.
  • The .gay domain extension represents a historic step forward that signals support of LGBTQ people, causes, and businesses.
  • All registrars are also encouraged to match the .gay donation at the retail level or make their own pledges in support of LGBTQ people.
  • All websites on .gay represent an opportunity to give global populations a more meaningful online experience that connects and celebrates LGBTQ communities.

Internet Grows to 359.8 Million Domain Name Registrations in the Third Quarter of 2019

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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Technology, Internet, Security, Domain Name System, Generic top-level domains, Internet, Country code top-level domains, Identifiers, Internet governance, Domain name, .net, Verisign, .com, Top-level domain, Domain name speculation

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today announced that the third quarter of 2019 closed with 359.8 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 5.1 million domain name registrations, or 1.4 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2019.1,2 Domain name registrations have grown by 17.4 million, or 5.1 percent, year over year.1,2

Key Points: 
  • VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, today announced that the third quarter of 2019 closed with 359.8 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 5.1 million domain name registrations, or 1.4 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2019.1,2 Domain name registrations have grown by 17.4 million, or 5.1 percent, year over year.1,2
    The .com and .net TLDs had a combined total of 157.4 million domain name registrations in the domain name base3 at the end of the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 1.3 million domain name registrations, or 0.8 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2019.
  • The .com and .net TLDs had a combined increase of 5.7 million domain name registrations, or 3.8 percent, year over year.
  • As of Sept. 30, 2019, the .com domain name base totaled 144.0 million domain name registrations, while the .net domain name base totaled 13.4 million domain name registrations.
  • New .com and .net domain name registrations totaled 9.9 million at the end of the third quarter of 2019, compared to 9.5 million domain name registrations at the end of the third quarter of 2018.

Canadian Organization takes on Global Domain Name Disputes

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Internet, Domain Name System, Generic top-level domains, Identifiers, Arbitration, Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy, Top-level domains, Domain name, .org, ICANN, .net, IAHC

"Disputes over the rightful ownership and use of domain names have been increasing and the value ofwebsite address can be very significant.

Key Points: 
  • "Disputes over the rightful ownership and use of domain names have been increasing and the value ofwebsite address can be very significant.
  • With more than 350 million individual domain names now registered worldwide, conflicts unfortunately arise as the importance of e-commerce continues to increase."
  • More than 60,000 disputes have been brought under ICANN's uniform domain name dispute resolution policy (UDRP) since 1999, which applies to all generic top-level domain (gTLD) names including .com, .org, and .net.
  • "Our mission is to deliver an easy-to-use, neutral and expedited online platform to resolve disputes, built on professionalism, impeccable reputation and a global perspective," concluded Penner.