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  • ICANN's custom TLD will be a 'nightmare'

    The decision to allow custom top-level domains will be a "nightmare" for brand managers, analysts and lawyers have warned.

  • ICANN still rules the Net

    The governance of the Internet remains in the hands of ICANN, but the organisation has been ordered to be more transparent.

  • ICANN urged to scrutinise domain claims

    An Internet taskforce is calling for increased accuracy of domain-name owner data and the elimination of bulk marketing that uses domain-name information.

  • ICANN names new CEO

    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 seeks naming advice

    ICANN is seeking advice on how to balance the technical side of running the Net with with the politics of allocating domain names.

Features and Case Studies (10)

  • ICANN urged to scrutinise domain claims

    An Internet taskforce is calling for increased accuracy of domain-name owner data and the elimination of bulk marketing that uses domain-name information.

  • Do we need alternative domain names?

    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: reforming the Internet?

    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.

  • ICANN bosses slam VoIP regulation

    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.

  • Preparing for a doomsday attack

    Things could get rough if bad guys blend physical and virtual attacks, says VeriSign CEO Stratton Sclavos.

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