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  • Registrars rally behind ICANN

    Forty-four accredited registrars have signed a letter supporting the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), amid mounting criticism over the Internet naming body's operations and tactics.

  • Court rules in favour of ICANN

    A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction filed against the organisation that oversees Internet domain names and addresses.

  • ICANN looking for new .org registry operator

    The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has placed a tentative figure of US$35,000 as the examination fee for applications to run the .org registry.

  • Google gets rights as Web site registrar

    Google has become accredited to register and sell Web addresses under ICANN, the governing body of domain names.

  • ICANN joins Google in thwarting domain exploiters

    The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has formally announced a proposal to make domain tasting a thing of the past by changing the way it charges for domain names.

Features and Case Studies (4)

  • 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.

  • Australian registry going global?

    An Australian domain name registry is looking to leverage its technical experience Down Under in a bid to become the registry for global top-level domain .org.

  • 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.

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