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		<title>Domain Registrations Growing Over 8% Per Year As Cybersecurity Risks Grow: Verisign</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vrytek</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Many sectors of the global economy may be struggling, but domain name registrations continue to grow strongly with registrations across all Top Level Domains (TLDs) increasing 8.6 per cent or 16.9 million in the 12 months to end of June 2011, reports Verisign in their latest Domain Name Industry Brief. In the latest quarter, growth was 2.5 per cent or 5.2 million. Country code TLDs grew to 84.6 million registrations a 3.6 per cent increase quarter over quarter, and an 8.4 per cent increase year over year in the registrations base. The .COM and .NET TLDs experienced aggregate growth, surpassing a combined total of 110 million names in the second quarter of 2011, with Verisign refusing to separate out individual registration figures. Looking out graphs provided in the report, there are around 92 million .COM registrations and around 18 million .NET registrations. This represents a 1.8 per cent increase in the base over the first quarter of 2011 and an 8.3 per cent increase over the same quarter in 2010. New .COM and .NET registrations totalled 8.1 million during the quarter. This reflects a 2.0 per cent increase year over year in new registrations, and a 2.3 per cent decrease in new registrations from the first quarter. The order of the top TLDs in terms of zone size changed slightly compared to the first quarter, as .CN (China) moved from ninth to eighth largest TLD, dropping .EU (European Union) from eighth to ninth. The largest TLDs in terms of base size were, in order, .COM, .de (Germany, currently with 14.577 million registrations), .NET, .UK (United Kingdom - 9.559m), .ORG, .INFO, .NL (Netherlands - 4.641m), .CN, .RU (Russian Federation - 3.41m) which since this report was compiled has overtaken .EU (3.389m). CcTLD statistics are from registry websites as of 31 August. Among the 20 largest ccTLDs, Brazil, Australia and Spain each exceeded four per cent quarter over quarter growth. Last quarter, seven of the top 20 exceeded the same threshold. There are more than 240 ccTLD extensions globally, with the top ten ccTLDs comprising 60 per cent of all registrations. The .COM/.NET renewal rate for the second quarter of 2011 was 73.1 per cent, down from 73.8 per cent for the first quarter. Renewal rates vary quarter over quarter based on the composition of the expiring name base and the contribution of specific registrars. This latest Domain Name Industry Brief also looks at effectively harnessing Internet opportunities, while mitigating cybersecurity risks, which can mean the difference between success and failure for small to medium businesses. The Domain Name Industry Brief notes that while the benefits of effective online marketing and branding for SMBs have been exhaustively discussed, the mounting Internet-related challenges and cyber threats often go unaddressed until it&#8217;s too late. In 2010, The Wall Street Journal reported on an international cybercrime ring that managed to steal about $70 million from small businesses, municipalities and churches before law enforcers were able to stop it. The criminals specifically targeted small businesses because their electronic defences were much weaker than larger organizations, allowing them to steal with virtual impunity. Ironically, as larger enterprises improve their defences and make cybersecurity a larger priority, SMBs become an even more attractive target to cyber-criminals looking for easy, and profitable, targets. But despite growing threats, SMBs as a group have been slow to adopt effective security technologies and protocols. In its most recent annual survey of SMB leaders, the US National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) (http://www.staysafeonline.org) found that less than half of SMB owners (43 per cent) were confident that their businesses were adequately protected against data thieves. Even more alarming was the fact that more than half of those polled (53 per cent) said that the cost of securing their data and networks was not justified by the threat. That&#8217;s despite the fact that more than 74 per cent of small and mid-sized businesses have been impacted by cyber attacks over the past year, according to Symantec, which pegged the per-incident cost of such attacks at more than $180,000. Effectively mitigating those threats requires a combination of common sense security procedures and smart - but not overwhelming - investments in security technology and services. In May 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hosted a Cybersecurity Roundtable focused on protecting SMBs. The FCC offered a 10-point cybersecurity checklist (http://www.fcc.gov/events/cybersecurity-roundtable-protecting-small-businesses) for companies that included simple-but-effective recommendations like installing firewalls, regularly updating software and training employees in basic information security practices. The FCC guidelines represent an excellent starting point for any SMB with an Internet connection. But for SMBs with more extensive Internet operations - including those that base significant portions of their business on email and online transactions - those steps may not be enough. As a general rule, the more an SMB relies on the Internet, the more that SMB must devote to ensuring that its infrastructure, networks and customer-facing technologies are secure and stable. The entire host of technological threats that face large companies (from email and phishing scams to hacking and DDoS attacks) can be directed equally at SMBs, where they often have a much more serious impact. The report says that DDoS attacks can be particularly damaging to online-oriented SMBs, taking them offline for hours or even days by flooding their servers with illegitimate traffic. Cyber criminals know how damaging such an attack can be to small and mid-sized businesses and will often use the threat of a DDoS campaign to extort money from owners and network operators. For SMBs with significant online investments and business offerings, it may make sense to invest in third-party DDoS mitigation services from a company that specialises in bridging the natural technology gap that occurs when smaller organizations face large-scale threats. The value of a DDoS mitigation service is that it allows even a relatively small SMB to take advantage of enormous bandwidth capacity when they come under attack. This allows networks to stay up, and businesses to continue operating, even when they are under direct attack. Whether an SMB is an all-Internet operation, or a bricks and-mortar business that uses the Internet mainly for e-mail and administrative functions, it pays to have a clear view of the cyber threats that face all SMB owners. As is always the case in cybersecurity, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. To read more of this Domain Name Industry Brief or download previous editions, go to www.verisigninc.com/en_US/why-verisign/research-trends/domain-name-industry-brief/index.xhtml ]]></description>
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		<title>Safe, Stable and Secure New gTLDs: ICANN Seeks Global Background Screening Services Provider</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vrytek</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ ICANN is issuing today a Request for Proposal (RFP) [PDF, 104 KB] to identify a Global Background Screening Service Provider capable of generating a thorough and timely background check for all new generic Top Level Domain Applicants. After extensive discussion, debates, and deliberations over the past several years with the business groups, trademark owners, governments, and the Internet community at-large, ICANN’s Board of Directors have approved the plan to allow entities to apply for new top-level domains through the new gTLD program.  The number of generic top-level domains, (there are 22 in existence today and include familiar names such as .com, .net, and .org), are expected to dramatically expand over the next several years. Based on extensive community feedback regarding a safe and stable new gTLD launch, ICANN has committed to conducting an extensive background screening of each applicant. The new gTLD program is designed with multiple stakeholder protection mechanisms.  Background screening, features of the gTLD Registry Agreement, easy access to zone file data, and data and financial escrow mechanisms are all intended to provide registrant and user protections.  The scope of the background screening is expected to cover, at a minimum, the entity applying, key directors, officers, partners, and major shareholders of that entity. The new gTLD program is expected start accepting applications in January 2012, and receive a diverse set of applications from all over the world.  Ensuring that applicants have the intention to operate the new gTLDs in the public interest and in compliance with the program requirements is of utmost concern.  Conducting a thorough and timely background check on each applicant is an important component of the ICANN’s application approval process. Respondents are requested to respond to this RFP by replying to: BackgroundScreeningRFP@icann.org . The period to submit questions about the RFP will close on 13 September 2011. ICANN will provide answers to all questions submitted to all respondents by 22 September 2011. The final response to the RFP is due on 4 October 2011. This ICANN announcement was sourced from: www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-30aug11-en.htm ]]></description>
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		<title>RIGHT OF THE DOT And Architelos Join Forces To Offer Comprehensive Marketing, Valuation And Management Services For New TLD Applications</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vrytek</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ [news release] RIGHT OF THE DOT, a domain name strategy consulting group for new generic top-level domain (gTLD) applicants and existing TLDs, announced today that it has entered into a cooperative arrangement with Architelos, a consulting and managed services company serving the same market. Under the arrangement, Architelos will refer gTLD applicants seeking premium domain name consulting services to RIGHT OF THE DOT, and RIGHT OF THE DOT will refer to Architelos clients looking for new TLD feasibility, financial modeling and TLD application services, as well as a managed solution for running the front office functions of a TLD registry. The internet name space is expected to expand into potentially hundreds of new TLDs, as companies are permitted to apply for generic names and even their own brand name in the form of a TLD, to generate greater brand awareness and control. However, achieving the benefits requires a comprehensive set of strategic services leveraging the best of several providers. The cooperative agreement between the two companies provides a complementary set of services targeted at generics and brand applicants. RIGHT OF THE DOT specializes in new and existing gTLD strategy, board advisement, premium domain strategy, market positioning and sales. The company is offering its expertise to assist new gTLD applicants in developing and executing premium domain name strategies including financial planning. Architelos’ executives have run registries and launched new TLDs. They provide the rigorous analysis and creative ideas for helping brands and businesses intelligently identify opportunities within the TLD industry. The company has also pioneered tools such as the Business Case Builder, which enables an applicant to easily create the cost and revenue projections for its TLD, as well as the customized report required by ICANN as part of the TLD application. “The Right of the Dot team is a great complement to the Architelos team in terms of industry experience and track record,” said Alexa Raad, CEO of Architelos. “Architelos is unique in what it offers our clients—a hands-on team of executives with a successful track record of building registries and launching TLDs and its Business Case Builder that helps brands and generic TLDs create a strong and defensible application for their desired TLD,” said Michael H. Berkens, Managing Director for RIGHT OF THE DOT. “Interest in new gTLDs continues to increase among entrepreneurs, investors and corporations. And rightly so,” said Monte Cahn, President of RIGHT OF THE DOT. “We are on the verge of a true paradigm shift in the domain industry, and forward-thinking businesses are aggressively planning around new gTLDs. With Architelos and RIGHT OF THE DOT in your court, you’ll have the business intelligence, valuation and sales support you need to ensure your next move is a success.” About Right Of the Dot LLC RIGHT OF THE DOT is an Internet consulting and advisement firm specializing in new and existing TLD strategy, board advisement, premium domain and market positioning, sales and services. The venture is the brainchild of two successful domain and Internet industry veterans, Monte Cahn and Michael H. Berkens, Esq., who possess a unique combination of vision, leadership and domain expertise. Cahn was the original founder of Moniker.com, a top 7 ICANN Accredited Registrar, who went on to head the Aftermarket and Sales Division of Oversee.net. Among other pioneering services, Cahn introduced the concept of Live Domain Auctions to the industry. Berkens, a domain investor with more than 75,000 domains, owns WorldwideMedia Inc., including the retail site MostWantedDomains.com. He founded and contributes to the widely read blog, TheDomains.com. Both principals of RIGHT OF THE DOT are members of the prestigious Domain Hall Of Fame, and are two of only 10 members. This highly qualified consulting group gives you access to the most experienced domain sales and marketing strategists in the industry. They are the only domain industry firm specializing in the many of the critical service offerings required to be successful in the ever-expanding domain industry. About Architelos Architelos, Inc. provides consulting and managed services for clients in the internet and domain name industry. The TMS service provides outsourced professional services and SaaS-based registry “front-office” solutions for both new TLD contract winners and existing small registries. TMS services range from new TLD application support to launch and turnkey management of a new TLD. The consulting practice focuses on innovative growth strategies and boasts both industry leaders as well as new entrants as clients. Architelos operates as an independent and trusted third party with no financial interest in or plans to apply for any new TLDs. Architelos has an “open source” ethos, thus ensuring integration with all back-end processors. With an executive team comprised of leading industry veterans who have successfully launched, built and managed new and existing TLDs, Architelos is uniquely positioned to offer a turnkey solution for registry launch and management. Founded by Alexa Raad, former CEO of PIR, the .ORG registry, and John Matson, a veteran management consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Architelos brings wisdom and experience to turn rapid market change into innovation and success for its clients. ]]></description>
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		<title>.COM.DE Domains On The Way</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vrytek</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Sunrise period ended on 22 July and the Landrush period is currently underway, ending on 26 August, for .COM.DE domain names. Promoted as an alternative to .DE, the largest ccTLD with 14.5 million registrations, the operators are suggesting that registrants consider the sub-domain as “presenting a fresh opportunity to establish world-class presence in the world’s busiest domain market.” The sub-domain is backed by CentralNic who also operate EU.COM, UK.COM and .LA. Following the Lanrush period there will be a .DE Owner Promotion running from 30 August to 23 September. The .DE Owner Promotion is open to all registrants of a .DE domain, wishing to secure the same name under .COM.DE, where that Domain Name was not previously registered or applied for during the Sunrise or Landrush Processes, or excluded by the Registry. Only domains that exactly match the .DE equivalent, and have the same registrant, will be registered in the registry at the end of the period. Then finally will be General Availability from 26 September when .COM.DE domains will become available to anyone through participating registrars or their resellers. Except where registered or applied for during the Sunrise or Landrush period or excluded by the Registry, .COM.DE domains are available to the public based on the chronological order of registrations on a first come, first served basis. In other .COM.DE issues, domains will be DNSSEC signed upon launch, DENIC have confirmed that the business model does not contravene its policies, policies are in place to deal with phishing and abusive registrations and with support and guidance from WIPO, CentralNic developed a Dispute Resolution Policy that facilitates the resolution of disputes between trademark holders and registrants of .COM.DE domain names. In addition, the service includes free mediation to assist the settling of disputes in a professional and efficient manner. For more information on .COM.DE domain names, check out the .COM.DE website at com.de . ]]></description>
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		<title>Endurances Joe Bardenheier Discusses The Ins and Outs of MA</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vrytek</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 8, 2011 - -The last Business Development session of the day, "The Ins and outs of Mergers and Acquisitions" took on a relatively interactive structure. ]]></description>
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		<title>Parting the Clouds Finding True Business Value with Steve Cumings of Dell</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vrytek</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 8, 2011 -- Steve Cumings, executive director of data center solutions at Dell, delivered a Monday afternoon session on new strategies for finding business value in the cloud, suggesting that hosts can find new value in their business and new revenue by looking at new technologies of which they might not yet be aware. ]]></description>
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		<title>Communications Software Firm 4PSA Releases Business Zone API for Provisioning Licensing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 29, 2011 -- Cloud computing software developer 4PSA announced on Thursday it has released Business Zone API, a REST based web service that partners can use to access and automatically provision cloud services and software licenses. The move comes just a few weeks after 4PSA launched its new developer resource website. ]]></description>
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		<title>Australian Registrar Distribute.IT Hack: Lessons To Be Learned</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A &#8220;deliberate, premeditated and malicious&#8221; attack on the network of Australian registrar and webhost Distribute.IT saw customer data, websites and emails that were hosted on a number of Distribute.IT servers potentially rendered unrecoverable. Distribute.IT described it as &#8220;a deliberate aim at the Company and our clients&#8221;. The loss of the data has been disastrous for many customers of Distribute.IT. The cost to the company that had around 210,000 domain names under management and 6.5 per cent share of the .AU market representing on recent figures around 130,000 .AU domains, has been disastrous with the company subsequently being acquired by the Netregistry Group, Australia&#8217;s largest group of registrars. Approximately 4800 domain names across four servers, holding domain related services, such as DNS and web hosting suffered complete data loss. 2000 of these were websites and associated data while a further 2800 accounts had DNS hosting. Of the 2000 websites lost, Netregistry is still working to recover data around one month after the hack. The SAN storage device hosting data has been sent to Sydney and in the next few days will go to data recovery experts, but time and cost constraints will in part determine what data can be recovered. To do their work, hackers gained SSH access to a compromised desktop within the company and then gained access to an internal log containing passwords to gain access to the network, Brett Fenton, NetRegistry&#8217;s Chief Operating Officer told the Goldstein Report/Domain Pulse/Domain News. The Australian policy and regulatory body auDA worked quickly with Netregistry to ensure the acquisition of Distribute.IT went ahead with minimal disruption. As required under the Registrar Agreement, auDA&#8217;s consent was requested by the parties prior to finalisation and was very quickly granted. While the hacking is a rare case, there are lessons the domain name industry - registrants, resellers, registrars and registries - all need to learn. For registries and TLD managers, Fenton says it is important from an Australian perspective &#8220;that auDA needs to take responsibility for ensuring security of domain data for domain registrars.&#8221; One part of this Fenton believes is that the registrar accreditation test should ensure that registrars have PCI-DSS compliance to ensure best practice security for registrars with the stability of the .AU namespace being the role of the regulator. He further added that a review of the ICANN model of data escrow for registrars should be undertaken with a view to possible implementation in at .AU namespace. Globally it is highly likely there are many registrars where security is inadequete and the possibility of similar attacks is highly probable. Ultimately more care needs to be taken with the domain names, registrant data and data hosted on these domains. Registrars need to ensure their security standards are high, recognising their client&#8217;s website can be their business, and the loss of data such as in the Distribute.IT hack has the potential to destroy a business. However it is not just registrars such as Distribute.IT that have to bear some responsibility Fenton said, but also resellers who have to safeguard against catastrophic data loss. And then it comes to the domain name registrant. Registrants need to realise that sometimes despite the best intentions and highest levels of security, hacks and natural disasters can happen that can occasionally lead to a catastrophic data loss. Webhosting companies can and do lose data and people and organisations using these services should also do regular backups. ]]></description>
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		<title>Vantage Data Centers Begins Construction on Second Santa Clara Data Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Web Hosting - SANTA CLARA, CA - Vantage Data Centers, an innovative wholesale data center operator backed by the largest U.S. technology-based private equity firm, today announced the start of construction on V2 Santa Clara. V2 is the second building housed within the Vantage Santa Clara Campus and will provide data center modules designed to scale the facility from 9 to 18 MWs, allowing customers to immediately request more power without any additional construction, moving of equipment or service disruption]]></description>
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		<title>Biz commerce for your online world &#8211; Online PR News (press release)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:03:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 2ezasia is known as dedicated web hosting service provider. We take pride in giving true service to our clients and we have maintained a great working relationship with our customers, for along period of time. For more information visit at www.2ezasia.com Online PR News – 24-April-2011 –April 23]]></description>
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