*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** Cruz Ramps Up Opposition to Internet Transition < <http://www.bna.com/cruz-ramps-opposition-n73014447112/> http://www.bna.com/cruz-ramps-opposition-n73014447112/> US claims option to delay IANA transition as Cruz launches free speech doomsday clock < <http://domainincite.com/20924-us-claims-option-to-delay-iana-transition-as-cruz-launches-free-speech-doomsday-clock> http://domainincite.com/20924-us-claims-option-to-delay-iana-transition-as-cruz-launches-free-speech-doomsday-clock> ICANN 57: You Will Need A Conference Visa. Seriously. < <http://www.internetnews.me/2016/09/02/icann-57-will-need-conference-visa-seriously/> http://www.internetnews.me/2016/09/02/icann-57-will-need-conference-visa-seriously/> .au notches up 30 years as Australia?s own piece of the Internet < <https://www.ausregistry.com.au/celebrating-30-years-of-au/> https://www.ausregistry.com.au/celebrating-30-years-of-au/> au: How do the ANZIAs reflect auDA?s stakeholder engagement commitment? < <https://www.auda.org.au/blog/how-do-the-anzias-reflect-audas-stakeholder-engagement-commitment/> https://www.auda.org.au/blog/how-do-the-anzias-reflect-audas-stakeholder-engagement-commitment/> More Fun & Games At auDA < <http://www.domainer.com.au/more-fun-games-at-auda/> http://www.domainer.com.au/more-fun-games-at-auda/> Trans-Tasman innovation celebrated at the Australian and New Zealand Internet Awards < <http://www.startupdaily.net/2016/09/australian-and-new-zealand-internet-awards/> http://www.startupdaily.net/2016/09/australian-and-new-zealand-internet-awards/> Victoria Kicks Off First Digital Innovation Festival < <http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/victoria-kicks-off-first-digital-innovation-festival/> http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/victoria-kicks-off-first-digital-innovation-festival/> Australia's .AU ccTLD Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary With Over 3 Million Domains Registered < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160901.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160901.htm> Five NZ companies win Australasia Internet awards < <https://www.centr.org/news> https://www.centr.org/news> 2016 ANZIA Winners: The Real Showstoppers < <https://www.centr.org/news> https://www.centr.org/news> auDA CEO recruitment process < <https://audanews.wordpress.com/2016/08/24/auda-ceo-recruitment-process/> https://audanews.wordpress.com/2016/08/24/auda-ceo-recruitment-process/> SWITCH Retains .CH Registry For Five More Years < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/09/01/switch-retain-ch-registry-five-more-years/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/09/01/switch-retain-ch-registry-five-more-years/> DOJ to Cruz: .Com Price Freeze can be Extended to 2024 by Philip Corwin < <http://www.internetcommerce.org/doj-to-cruz-com-price-freeze-can-be-extended-to-2024/> http://www.internetcommerce.org/doj-to-cruz-com-price-freeze-can-be-extended-to-2024/> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** Cruz Ramps Up Opposition to Internet Transition Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz launched a micro-site Aug. 31 calling on Congress to stop the U.S. Commerce Department from ceding oversight of technical internet functions?a plan he says would open the door to foreign censorship. < <http://www.bna.com/cruz-ramps-opposition-n73014447112/> http://www.bna.com/cruz-ramps-opposition-n73014447112/> US claims option to delay IANA transition as Cruz launches free speech doomsday clock The US government has told ICANN that it may extend the current IANA functions contract for a year, should something unexpected happen this month. < <http://domainincite.com/20924-us-claims-option-to-delay-iana-transition-as-cruz-launches-free-speech-doomsday-clock> http://domainincite.com/20924-us-claims-option-to-delay-iana-transition-as-cruz-launches-free-speech-doomsday-clock> Hey, uh ICANN. US govt here. You know we said we'd give you the keys to the 'net? Yeaahhh... The US government has admitted its plan to move control of the internet's naming and numbering functions to a California non-profit next month may not move forward. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/09/01/us_government_hedges_bets_on_internet_handover/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/09/01/us_government_hedges_bets_on_internet_handover/> Control of the Internet is a Big Deal This morning the ACLJ launched a fast-growing petition (23,000 signatures in the first six hours) protesting the Obama Administration?s decision to hand over critical technical functions of the Internet to a ?multinational body.? < <http://aclj.org/free-speech-2/so-un-wants-control-of-the-internet-whats-big-deal> http://aclj.org/free-speech-2/so-un-wants-control-of-the-internet-whats-big-deal> Department of Justice Response to Senators Cruz, Lee, and Representative Duffy August 12 Letter < <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/department-justice-response-senators-cruz-lee-and-representative-duffy-august> https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/department-justice-response-senators-cruz-lee-and-representative-duffy-august> us: Evangelical ministries will be first to go when internet is handed over, evangelist says Evangelist Perry Stone warned on Friday that conservative evangelical ministries could be the first group to be blocked when the U.S. relinquishes control over the internet. < <http://www.christiantimes.com/article/evangelical-ministries-will-be-the-first-to-go-when-internet-is-handed-over-says-evangelist/61950.htm> http://www.christiantimes.com/article/evangelical-ministries-will-be-the-first-to-go-when-internet-is-handed-over-says-evangelist/61950.htm> ********************** ICANN ********************** Letter from John Jeffrey, General Counsel & Secretary | ICANN, to Wall Street Journal Response to L. Gordon Crovitz < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/jeffrey-to-wsj-01sep16-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/jeffrey-to-wsj-01sep16-en.pdf> ICANN 57: You Will Need A Conference Visa. Seriously. Over the past few weeks many people within the ICANN Community have begun the process of applying for their visas to attend ICANN 57 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre in Hyderabad India. < <http://www.internetnews.me/2016/09/02/icann-57-will-need-conference-visa-seriously/> http://www.internetnews.me/2016/09/02/icann-57-will-need-conference-visa-seriously/> ********************** ccTLDs & gTLDs ********************** .au notches up 30 years as Australia?s own piece of the Internet Back when John Farnham was topping the charts with ?You?re the Voice?, Crocodile Dundee was a hit at the box office and Bob Hawke was Prime Minister, Australia made its first connection to the rest of the world via the Internet. < <https://www.ausregistry.com.au/celebrating-30-years-of-au/> https://www.ausregistry.com.au/celebrating-30-years-of-au/> au: How do the ANZIAs reflect auDA?s stakeholder engagement commitment? The Australia & New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs) are an important part of auDA?s broader commitment to community programs. < <https://www.auda.org.au/blog/how-do-the-anzias-reflect-audas-stakeholder-engagement-commitment/> https://www.auda.org.au/blog/how-do-the-anzias-reflect-audas-stakeholder-engagement-commitment/> More Fun & Games At auDA Interesting times continue with the Board and management of auDA. < <http://www.domainer.com.au/more-fun-games-at-auda/> http://www.domainer.com.au/more-fun-games-at-auda/> Trans-Tasman innovation celebrated at the Australian and New Zealand Internet Awards Trans-Tasman innovation was celebrated last night at the ANZIAs, with companies working across the fintech, edutech, and healthtech industries walking away with accolades. < <http://www.startupdaily.net/2016/09/australian-and-new-zealand-internet-awards/> http://www.startupdaily.net/2016/09/australian-and-new-zealand-internet-awards/> Victoria Kicks Off First Digital Innovation Festival Victoria?s first Digital Innovation Festival (#DIF) kicks off this week to help cement Victoria?s reputation as the number one tech and startup destination not only in Australia but across the Asia Pacific. ... Key calendar events include the National iAwards, the Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs), the Graeme Clark Oration and the launch of the Australian chapter of Girls in Tech. < <http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/victoria-kicks-off-first-digital-innovation-festival/> http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/victoria-kicks-off-first-digital-innovation-festival/> Australia's .AU ccTLD Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary With Over 3 Million Domains Registered Australia was first connected to the Internet in 1986 - a time when Crocodile Dundee was a big hit at the box office and Bob Hawke was the Prime Minister. That's when the country's official TLD - .au - was first deployed, giving Aussies their own unique online identity and - more than 3 million .au domain name registrations later - they've never looked back. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160901.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160901.htm> Five NZ companies win Australasia Internet awards Five New Zealand businesses have received awards for excellence online at the ANZIA's in Melbourne on 30 August. Read more < <https://www.centr.org/news> https://www.centr.org/news> 2016 ANZIA Winners: The Real Showstoppers ?We Will Rock You? may have only recently opened their doors upstairs at the Regent Theatre, but the ANZIAs was what really rocked in Melbourne on 30 August. < <https://www.centr.org/news> https://www.centr.org/news> auDA CEO recruitment process Freedom of Information request for the auDA CEO recruitment process < <https://audanews.wordpress.com/2016/08/24/auda-ceo-recruitment-process/> https://audanews.wordpress.com/2016/08/24/auda-ceo-recruitment-process/> Announcement price increases .net, .berlin and .hamburg The registries of .net, .berlin and .hamburg have announced an increase of their wholesale prices. The following price changes will become effective on the respective dates: < <https://www.openprovider.com/announcement-price-increases-net-berlin-hamburg/> https://www.openprovider.com/announcement-price-increases-net-berlin-hamburg/> .BR Registry Fee Increasing By One Third On 1 January The registry fee, the fee charged to registrars, for .br (Brazil) domain names will increase to R$40 ($12.30) from the current R$30, an increase of one third, on 1 January the registry NIC.br announced. < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/09/04/br-registry-fee-increasing-one-third/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/09/04/br-registry-fee-increasing-one-third/> SWITCH wins tender for .ch Success for SWITCH: the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) has chosen the foundation in a public tender to operate the registry for the TLD .ch. According to OFCOM communication, its candidature stood out for the combination of an excellent concept for combating cybercrime and a good price/performance ratio. This means that SWITCH will continue in its role as a highly capable registry for a further five years beyond July 2017. < <http://www.switch.ch/news/SWITCH-wins-tender/> http://www.switch.ch/news/SWITCH-wins-tender/> Administration of the ".ch" internet domain - SWITCH successful in tender process The SWITCH Foundation will again be the registry for the ".ch" domain for the next five years. It won the public tender process which OFCOM launched in mid-April 2016. Its candidature stood out for the combination of an excellent concept for combating cybercrime and a good price/performance ratio. The decision was published today on simap.ch, the electronic public procurement platform in Switzerland. < <https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-63597.html> https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-63597.html> SWITCH Retains .CH Registry For Five More Years The SWITCH Foundation has once again won the right to operate the .ch (Switzerland) ccTLD for the five years from 2017 to 2022, the OFCOM announced with its proposals for dealing with cybercrime one of the key reasons it won the tender. < <http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24858> http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24858> < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/09/01/switch-retain-ch-registry-five-more-years/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/09/01/switch-retain-ch-registry-five-more-years/> SWITCH extends contract for .ch domain registry Switzerland's Bakom has selected the SWITCH foundation to the registry for the TLD .ch. < <http://www.telecompaper.com/news/switch-extends-contract-for-ch-domain-registry--1160333> http://www.telecompaper.com/news/switch-extends-contract-for-ch-domain-registry--1160333> DOJ to Cruz: .Com Price Freeze can be Extended to 2024 by Philip Corwin On August 31st the Department of Justice sent a response to the August 12th letter from Senator Ted Cruz and some Congressional colleagues to the head of the Antitrust Division. In that letter Cruz et al asserted that if the pending extension of the .Com registry Agreement was granted in combination with the consummation of the IANA transition, that DOJ could be prevented from having ?meaningful input into the prices that Verisign charges for registering a domain name within the .com domain for an extended period?. < <http://www.internetcommerce.org/doj-to-cruz-com-price-freeze-can-be-extended-to-2024/> http://www.internetcommerce.org/doj-to-cruz-com-price-freeze-can-be-extended-to-2024/> A good explanation of why the U.S. Government can still control .com pricing There?s been a lot of concern about the .com contract extension and what it means for .com prices going forward. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/09/02/good-explanation-u-s-government-can-still-control-com-pricing/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/09/02/good-explanation-u-s-government-can-still-control-com-pricing/> fi: New registry-registrar model from 5 Sept. 2016. Read and stay informed! The fi-domain name system will be unavailable from 2 September 2016 at 16.15 - the new domain name system intended only for registrars will be opened on 5 September 2016 at 10.00. < <https://domain.fi/info/en/index/tietoa/ajankohtaista/2016/P_15.html> https://domain.fi/info/en/index/tietoa/ajankohtaista/2016/P_15.html> fi: New registry-registrar model from 5 Sept. 2016. Read and stay informed! As fi-domain name changes its operational model, the authorization keys for fi-domain names go out of use. The authorization keys cannot be used for making any changes to the domain names starting from 2 September 2016 4:15 p.m. (EEST: UTC+3), when the domain name service starts a maintenance break. < <https://domain.fi/info/en/index/tietoa/ajankohtaista/2016/P_14.html> https://domain.fi/info/en/index/tietoa/ajankohtaista/2016/P_14.html> Important Upcoming Changes at the (.FI) Finnish Registry, FICORA As of September 5th, 2016 the (.FI) Finnish registry, FICORA, will be adopting a widely accepted registry-registrar model. Let?s look at what this means for corporate domain portfolios and what, if anything, domain owners need to do. < <https://www.markmonitor.com/mmblog/important-upcoming-changes-fi-finnish-registry-ficora/> https://www.markmonitor.com/mmblog/important-upcoming-changes-fi-finnish-registry-ficora/> fr: Afnic publishes its 2015 Bilan Carbone (carbon audit): a decrease of 9% compared with 2012 Afnic has published its 2015 Bilan Carbone (carbon audit) in accordance with its commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. < <http://www.afnic.fr/en/about-afnic/news/general-news/10042/show/afnic-publishes-its-2015-bilan-carbone-carbon-audit-a-decrease-of-9-compared-with-2012.html> http://www.afnic.fr/en/about-afnic/news/general-news/10042/show/afnic-publishes-its-2015-bilan-carbone-carbon-audit-a-decrease-of-9-compared-with-2012.html> nl: Resilience of the Domain Name System During the last half year I was given the opportunity to write my Master's Thesis at SIDN Labs. In this article I would like to introduce you to the research I performed and give short conclusions regarding the main results. The topic of my thesis was the resilience of the Domain Name System, especially as a case study for the situation for the second-level domains within the .nl-zone. < <https://www.sidnlabs.nl/a/weblog/resilience-of-the-domain-name-system> https://www.sidnlabs.nl/a/weblog/resilience-of-the-domain-name-system> New York Addresses That Aren?t Moving: Those .nyc Domains [subscription] Two years ago, Queens teacher Matt Gill ducked into a Burger King on his walk home from work to check an online auction on his laptop. A bidding war among eight rivals was in full swing, and Mr. Gill joined the fray. ... So far, the market for .nyc domain names is ?really thin,? says Mike McLaughlin, executive vice president for domains at GoDaddy, which runs a large aftermarket for domain names. Compared with buying a .com address, which has a deep secondary market, ?it?s an investment with a long time horizon,? he says. The city, meanwhile, says sales of .nyc have so far generated just over $2 million for public coffers. It?s a drop compared with the city?s $82 billion budget, but revenue isn?t the end goal. < <http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-addresses-that-arent-moving-those-nyc-domains-1472859342> http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-addresses-that-arent-moving-those-nyc-domains-1472859342> nz: August 2016 newsletter The August 2016 newsletter is available. It includes .nz domain name statistics as of July 31, 2016. < <https://www.dnc.org.nz/the-commission/news/1146> https://www.dnc.org.nz/the-commission/news/1146> Coordination Center for TLD RU and Roskomnadzor to hold a round table discussion on countering illegal content On September 20, Park Inn by Radisson Pribaltiyskaya in St. Petersburg will host a round table discussion on the role of hosting providers and domain name registrars in blocking access to illegal content. < <https://cctld.ru/en/news/news_detail.php?ID=10743> https://cctld.ru/en/news/news_detail.php?ID=10743> sg: Change in Policies and Agreements SGNIC recently conducted a review of the existing policy documents and agreements in response to feedback that we have received over the years. We also took the opportunity to revise the documents, making them simpler to read and understand. The revision also made it possible for us to deal with current and possible future circumstances. < <https://www.sgnic.sg/change-in-policies-and-agreements.html> https://www.sgnic.sg/change-in-policies-and-agreements.html> New TLD .shop Opens for Advance Registration GMO Internet Group company, GMO Registry today announces that new TLD, .shop (get.shop ) opens its doors to the general public for the first time today in a special advance registration Early Access Program. < <http://www.gmoregistry.com/en/gmonews/detail.html?n=2016090115> http://www.gmoregistry.com/en/gmonews/detail.html?n=2016090115> Internet association berates MDAs over failure to migrate to .ng The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has expressed displeasure over the inability of some Ministries, Departments and Agencies to migrate their websites to .ng domain. < <http://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2016/09/internet-association-berates-mdas-over-failure-to-migrate-to-ng/> http://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2016/09/internet-association-berates-mdas-over-failure-to-migrate-to-ng/> .trust gTLD might be for sale as NCC closes domain business NCC Group has stroppily departed from the domain name business but is evading questions about whether its .trust gTLD is for sale. < <http://domainincite.com/20918-trust-gtld-might-be-for-sale-as-ncc-closes-domain-business> http://domainincite.com/20918-trust-gtld-might-be-for-sale-as-ncc-closes-domain-business> Relaunch and slashed prices for .whoswho after terrible sales New gTLD registry Who?s Who is to slash prices, lift restrictions and drop thousands of reserved names in an attempt to relaunch the struggling business. < <http://domainincite.com/20930-relaunch-and-slashed-prices-for-whoswho-after-terrible-sales> http://domainincite.com/20930-relaunch-and-slashed-prices-for-whoswho-after-terrible-sales> ********************** NEW TLDS ********************** Weekly Launch Guide September 5th, 2016 SPOTLIGHT: .BANK is going to allow the registration of the majority of 1 and 2 character domain names starting September 15th, 2016. < <https://www.cscdigitalbrand.services/blog/weekly-launch-guide-june-2016-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-2-copy/> https://www.cscdigitalbrand.services/blog/weekly-launch-guide-june-2016-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-copy-2-copy/> ********************** DNS SECURITY ********************** DNS is NOT a Transport Protocol! More than four years ago, I wrote an in-depth article for Security Week describing DNS tunneling and signaling, and their uses for malware and other malicious activities, along with some sound advice on how to deal with them. That was of course prior to having an excellent solution for the problem like the Infoblox Threat Insight service to ferret out such abuses automatically. < <https://community.infoblox.com/t5/Company-Blog/DNS-is-NOT-a-Transport-Protocol/ba-p/7546> https://community.infoblox.com/t5/Company-Blog/DNS-is-NOT-a-Transport-Protocol/ba-p/7546> Q&A: Analyzing DNS services with Paul Vixie With targeted attacks such as distributed denial-of-service and ransomware on the rise, should domain name system analysis become part of your defense strategy? < <http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/feature/QA-Analyzing-DNS-services-with-Paul-Vixie> http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/feature/QA-Analyzing-DNS-services-with-Paul-Vixie> Mozilla Releases Tool for Site Owners to Assess Website Security Mozilla recently released Observatory, which it had developed and used internally, for site owners to scan and assess their implementation of a range of security technologies. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/mozilla-releases-tool-for-site-owners-to-assess-website-security> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/mozilla-releases-tool-for-site-owners-to-assess-website-security> SWIFT Warns Banks Of More Cyberattacks Banks face persistent, sophisticated and sustained cyberattacks from hackers looking to exploit the SWIFT messaging network. < <https://threatpost.com/swift-warns-banks-of-more-cyberattacks/120293/> https://threatpost.com/swift-warns-banks-of-more-cyberattacks/120293/> The Beef with Malware Attacks A well-known fast food restaurant chain, famous for its burgers, was recently hacked and its Point-of-Sale (?POS?) system breached. The result: stolen customer information from more than 5,000 restaurants. Point of Sale systems are vulnerable to attack and just as my colleague reported, the attacks will continue and become more exotic over time. < <https://www.arbornetworks.com/blog/insight/beef-malware-attacks/> https://www.arbornetworks.com/blog/insight/beef-malware-attacks/> ********************** DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** UDRP Best Practices: Q&A with WIPO?s Head of Domain Name Disputes Click above for a replay of the GigaLaw webinar, ?UDRP Best Practices: Q&A with WIPO?s Head of Domain Name Disputes.? The webinar was originally presented on August 24, 2016. In this free webinar, Doug Isenberg of GigaLaw talks with Brian Beckham, Head of the Internet Dispute Resolution Section at WIPO?s Arbitration and Mediation Center. < <http://www.gigalaw.com/2016/08/31/webinar-replay-udrp-best-practices-qa-with-wipos-head-of-domain-name-disputes/> http://www.gigalaw.com/2016/08/31/webinar-replay-udrp-best-practices-qa-with-wipos-head-of-domain-name-disputes/> Jimmy Choo stamps out cybersquatter in WIPO case Fashion brand Jimmy Choo has won a domain name dispute at the WIPO. < <http://www.trademarksandbrandsonline.com/news/jimmy-choo-stamps-out-cybersquatter-in-wipo-case-4813> http://www.trademarksandbrandsonline.com/news/jimmy-choo-stamps-out-cybersquatter-in-wipo-case-4813> ********************** REGISTRAR & WEBHOSTING ********************** Tech companies like Incopro and Netnames fight online counterfeits [registration] In July, luxury brands won a significant victory in their battle with the billion-dollar online counterfeit industry. The Court of Appeal in London ruled that Richemont, owner of Cartier and many other prestigious labels, could ask internet service providers to block access to websites selling counterfeit goods. < <https://www.ft.com/content/76b67ba8-330c-11e6-bda0-04585c31b153> https://www.ft.com/content/76b67ba8-330c-11e6-bda0-04585c31b153> Rocket Internet Loss Widens Following Write-Downs [subscription] Shares in Rocket Internet SE fell sharply Friday after the German startup incubator said its loss widened in the first six months of the year due to write-downs on its portfolio companies. < <http://www.wsj.com/articles/rocket-internet-loss-widens-following-write-downs-1472800881> http://www.wsj.com/articles/rocket-internet-loss-widens-following-write-downs-1472800881> Rocket Internet posts first-half loss, shares plunge German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet has plunged to a first-half loss of ?617 million ($691 million) after heavy writedowns on companies in its portfolio, reviving concerns about the value of its investments. < <http://uk.reuters.com/article/us-rocket-internet-results-idUKKCN11764Q> http://uk.reuters.com/article/us-rocket-internet-results-idUKKCN11764Q> .AM Now Available On CentralNic?s Registry Gateway The .AM TLD launches on CentralNic?s Registry Gateway Service today, enabling registrars connected to the new EPP service to access the premier multimedia domain extension that counts will.i.am, cinemagr.am and infogr.am as key registrants. < <https://www.centralnic.com/company/news/2016/dotam-now-available-on-centralnics-registry-gateway> https://www.centralnic.com/company/news/2016/dotam-now-available-on-centralnics-registry-gateway> RRPproxy provides now aftermarket service including Sedo integration The Metaregistry? RRPproxy?, a product of the Key-Systems GmbH, has released the RRPproxy Aftermarket service. < <https://www.key-systems.net/en/press/list/rrpproxy-provides-now-aftermarket-service-including-sedo-integration> https://www.key-systems.net/en/press/list/rrpproxy-provides-now-aftermarket-service-including-sedo-integration> Exploring Regional Cloud Infrastructure Policies at HostingCon Europe 2016 Web hosting and cloud decision-makers from across the continent and around the world will gather at the third annual HostingCon Europe conference and trade show on October 11 and 12. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/exploring-regional-cloud-infrastructure-policies-at-hostingcon-europe-2016> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/exploring-regional-cloud-infrastructure-policies-at-hostingcon-europe-2016> ********************** IPv4/IPv6 ********************** IPv4 wealth redistributed IANA has published its six-monthly review of IPv4 address recoveries and reallocations. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/09/02/ipv4_wealth_redistributed/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/09/02/ipv4_wealth_redistributed/> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** Fragments of Fragments. The Domain Name System Regulation: ?Global? Law or Informalization of the International Legal Order? by Gianpaolo M. Ruotolo, University of Foggia; King's College London [Computer Law & Security Review] Abstract: The paper studies some international law aspects underpinning the project of the new Domain Name System governance, in order to try and bridge the worlds of IT law and international law. It also deals with the issue of the fragmentation of both international and domestic legal orders with an international lawyer?s perspective, and faces the approach adopted on the same issue by the ?global/transnational? law doctrine. < <http://ssrn.com/abstract=2833845> http://ssrn.com/abstract=2833845> Get more out of Google Google is the world?s most widely-used search engine. Every day in hundreds of countries, millions of people make billions of searches to find the information they need. < <http://iconic.sydney/media-release/get-more-out-of-google/> http://iconic.sydney/media-release/get-more-out-of-google/> < <http://www.live.melbourne/media-release/get-more-out-of-google/> http://www.live.melbourne/media-release/get-more-out-of-google/> General Meeting October 2016 ? Registration Open The RIPE NCC General Meeting will take place from 26-28 October 2016 in the Meli? Castilla Hotel in Madrid, Spain, adjacent to the RIPE 73 Meeting. < <https://www.ripe.net/publications/news/announcements/general-meeting-october-2016-registration-open> https://www.ripe.net/publications/news/announcements/general-meeting-october-2016-registration-open> ********************** DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** Part 12 ? Portfolio Optimisation ? Dealing With Revenue Leakage In the last article I outlined a number of typical revenue leakage problems that cost domain investors real money. I also mentioned, from experience, around 10-15% of revenue is lost due to mismanagement. In this article I?m going to state a number of things that may be unpopular but nevertheless I believe them to be true. < <http://whizzbangsblog.com/article-archive/part-12-portfolio-optimisation-dealing-with-revenue-leakage> http://whizzbangsblog.com/article-archive/part-12-portfolio-optimisation-dealing-with-revenue-leakage> Video: GoDaddy Domain Buy Service If you missed yesterday?s Hangout discussing GoDaddy?s Domain Buy Service, I have embedded the video below. The video is 40 minutes long, and it?s worth a watch if you are considering using GoDaddy?s buy service to acquire a domain name or if you have been approached by a broker about selling one of your domain names. < <http://www.domaininvesting.com/video-godaddy-domain-buy-service/> http://www.domaininvesting.com/video-godaddy-domain-buy-service/> George Kirikos Uncovers Another Huge Sale That Ranks Among the Year's Top Ten By relentlessly digging through corporate SEC filings George Kirikos has uncovered so many previously unreported major sales I lost count long ago. < <http://dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2016/20160831.htm> http://dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2016/20160831.htm> ********************** ONLINE TV, MUSIC & PIRACY ********************** Online streaming sparks cheap and cheerful TV revolution in regional Australia A small-scale revolution designed to produce more local news and sports coverage in regional Australia is underway. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-04/online-streaming-sparks-regional-tv-revolution/7809834> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-04/online-streaming-sparks-regional-tv-revolution/7809834> ------ David Goldstein email: <mailto:david at goldsteinreport.com> david at goldsteinreport.com web: <http://goldsteinreport.com/> http://goldsteinreport.com/ Twitter: <https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport> https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport phone: +61 418 228 605 - mobile; +61 2 9663 3430 - office/home -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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