The decision to allow custom top-level domains will be a "nightmare" for brand managers, analysts and lawyers have warned.
The governance of the Internet remains in the hands of ICANN, but the organisation has been ordered to be more transparent.
An Internet taskforce is calling for increased accuracy of domain-name owner data and the elimination of bulk marketing that uses domain-name information.
The organisation charged with overseeing critical functions of the Internet has named an academic - M. Stuart Lynn - as its next president and chief executive.
ICANN is seeking advice on how to balance the technical side of running the Net with with the politics of allocating domain names.
An Internet taskforce is calling for increased accuracy of domain-name owner data and the elimination of bulk marketing that uses domain-name information.
Proponents are touting the benefits of alternative top-level domain names. But are there any benefits for businesses? ZDNet Australia investigates the pros and cons.
Domain names--a hot issue for businesses looking to protect their identity online. ZDNet Australia talks to ICANN's CEO about changes which are afoot in the policy arena.
Legislators must not make the mistake of subjecting Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offerings to the same rules as telephony services, the heads of the global Internet regulator said.
Things could get rough if bad guys blend physical and virtual attacks, says VeriSign CEO Stratton Sclavos.
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