GMO Registry Signs ICANN Registry Agreement fir .Tokyo and .Nagoya

GMO Registry announced today that it has signed contracts with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers to operate .Tokyo and .Nagoya.

 

You can read the press release after the jump:

“GMO Internet Group company, GMO Registry, today announces it has signed contracts with the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to operate two new geographic Top Level Domains. The contracts, for .tokyo, and .nagoya were signed on November 13, and October 24 respectively.

Between January and May of 2012, ICANN began accepting applications for new gTLDs, setting afoot what is likely to be the biggest ever expansion of the Internet namespace. During the application window, GMO Registry submitted aplications for .tokyo and .nagoya, with the support of the two cities’ governments. In July 2013, both applications passed the initial evaluation process. Having now signed Registry Agreements, GMO Registry has become the official registry operator of the .tokyo and .nagoya TLDs.

The next stage in the process for the two domains is pre-delegation testing. Following the successful completion of testing it is expected that .tokyo and .nagoya will be ready to launch early next year. Registration will be completely open – no local address will be required.

Other Japanese GeoTLDs

GMO Registry has also applied to operate new GeoTLDs .yokohama and .osaka. Two applications were received by ICANN for .osaka and it is expected that the registry operator will be determined through negotiation between the applicants or by auction.

About GMO Registry

GMO Registry was established in 2009 to provide all-in registry solutions for new gTLDs including assistance with the new gTLD application process, building and operating registry systems, and marketing support. The company is founded on the technology and extensive industry experience of the GMO Internet Group. Many global brands have chosen to partner with GMO Registry to secure their respective brand names as TLDs. GMO Registry has the official support of the governments of Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Yokohama to operate their respective city gTLDs. In the current new gTLD application round, GMO Registry has also applied to operate the three generic names .shop, .inc, and .mail. Please visit http://www.gmo-registry.com/en/ for more information.

About GMO Internet Group

GMO Internet Group is a comprehensive provider of industry-leading Internet solutions including domain name registration, cloud-based and traditional hosting, ecommerce, security, and payment processing services that each hold the top share of their respective markets in Japan. Other key business areas for the Group include online securities/FX trading, Internet advertising, search engine marketing, and smartphone game development and publishing. GMO Internet, Inc. (TSE: 9449) is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Please visit http://www.gmo.jp/en for more information.”

 

London To have its Own Domain Name from 2014

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) ,announced recently that London will be one of the first cities in the world to have its own domain name – .London from 2014.

 

Dot London Domains Ltd is the company that will operate the .London registry from the summer of 2014.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) gave London the go-ahead last week,along with .Berlin, .Vienna, .Brussels and .NewYork.

“Adopting the ‘.london’ suffix will enable organisations to more closely associate themselves with our great city’s powerful global brand. This is also an excellent opportunity to expand London’s digital presence, which in turn is set to generate funds to invest back into the city,” said London Mayor Boris Johnson.

.London domain names will have to be renewed each year for a small fee.The company that will operate the new .London hopes that it will generate an income of several millions of pounds a year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MarkMonitor Signs Registry-Registrar Agreement for the .UNO domain name extension

Dot Latin LLC,announced recently that MarkMonitor has signed the Registry-Registrar Agreementt for the .UNO domain name extension.

 

You can read the press release after the jump:

“Dot Latin LLC announced today that MarkMonitor®, the world leader in enterprise brand protection and part of Thomson Reuters, has signed the Registry-Registrar Agreement for the .UNO domain extension specifically designed to serve the Hispanic and Latino communities, worldwide. .UNO is the first global web extension dedicated to Spanish-speaking businesses, consumers and individuals online.

.UNO is the number one choice for Hispanics and Latinos. It’s short, memorable, easily recognizable, and offers cultural significance and relevance for this online community. .UNO stands out against all other Latin web names because it’s broader in scope and meaning, more dynamic, and simply hotter than any other web identity available today.

.UNO is one of the first new top level domains, out of over 1,500 applications for new domain extensions, to enter the global marketplace. .UNO will lead the tidal wave of new Internet addressing options that, beginning in 2014, will forever change the way we search and find destinations online. Culturally, community, and linguistically specific, .UNO will provide a unique opportunity for Hispanic and Latino web users to communicate and transact business together, in one space, online.

“After years of anticipation, MarkMonitor clients are now in the process of preparing for the launch of new gTLDs, and we are pleased to be offering registrations for .UNO,” said Matt Serlin, Vice President, Domain Operations for MarkMonitor, part of Thomson Reuters. “The Internet namespace will change dramatically with the introduction of the new gTLDs and .UNO is poised to be one of the early movers in this evolving ecosystem.”

.UNO offers differentiation to Spanish-speaking businesses and entrepreneurs. It provides a voice and a platform for brands within a community environment which transcends geography and citizenship, and tells the world that this is the place to be.

“.UNO provides an opportunity for businesses, consumers and individuals to stand out in the Hispanic market and create a meaningful connection with 490 million Spanish-speaking people worldwide,” said Dot Latin LLC CEO, Shaul Jolles. “Hispanics will know that every site that ends with .UNO was made with them in mind; .UNO is a culturally relevant domain, easy to remember, and simple to connect.”

Dot Latin will hold a .UNO launch party for an exclusive list of technology thought leaders, celebrities and trendsetters that will take place on November 19, 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event will be a high-profile, star-studded party at Oasis Clubhouse; an exclusive ‘members only’ club. .UNO will be introduced in true Latin style, and MarkMonitor is excited to participate in the celebration.”

 

11 More gTLDs Delegated

ICANN delegated 11 new gTLDs on 14 November taking the total number to 24 since 23 October.

 

On 23 October 2013, first new gTLDs from ICANN’s New gTLD Programme were delegated. This means they were into the Internet’s Root Zone, the authoritative database for the internet. Below are the gTLDs or strings that have successfully completed the Programme.

 

ICANN: Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2) Draft Report & Recommendations: Announcement of Correction

A correction was issued on 7 November 2013 by the Second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2) to their report dated 15 October 2013.