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ILOVE.PR - Prime Domains Released for the PR Industry

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Monday, April 27, 2020

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.

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

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

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.

Afilias To Acquire .GLOBAL Top Level Domain

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Monday, June 24, 2019

HORSHAM, Pa., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Dot Global Domain Registry Limited in Dublin, the registry operator for the .GLOBAL Top Level Domain.

Key Points: 
  • HORSHAM, Pa., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Dot Global Domain Registry Limited in Dublin, the registry operator for the .GLOBAL Top Level Domain.
  • "Afilias is pleased to acquire another successful TLD," said Hal Lubsen, Chief Executive Officer of Afilias.
  • "We are glad that Afilias is taking over .GLOBAL," said Rolf Larsen, Chief Executive Officer of Dot Global Domain Registry Limited.
  • If you would be interested in talking with Afilias please email: [email protected]
    Afilias is the world's second largest domain registry, with over 20 million domain names under management in over 200 top level domains.

.au Completes Historic Transition to Afilias

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Saturday, June 30, 2018

Prior to this event, Afilias had successfully transitioned 25 TLDs, including the 2.4 million .org domain (which held the record for largest transition until today).

Key Points: 
  • Prior to this event, Afilias had successfully transitioned 25 TLDs, including the 2.4 million .org domain (which held the record for largest transition until today).
  • The transition was implemented by Afilias Australia Pty Ltd, which was selected in December, 2017 following a global tender process.
  • Afilias Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Afilias plc, the most experienced TLD transition company worldwide and a global leader in registry services, supporting over 200 TLDs comprising more than 22 million domain names.
  • During the handover of the registry database from the legacy operator to Afilias, .au websites and email continued to work without interruption during this historic transition event.