In light of recent developments, such as todays wikipedia blackout protest, a renewed call has been made by ETDA management for volunteers to join one of the related IDCAS interest groups or task forces. We are reaching an important milestone in the development of internet usage throughout the world. It is crucial that the community, [...]
Jan
16
2012
16
2012
Aug
13
2011
13
2011
Future of the Internet? 10 Years
A new drive has been made by the Internet Society (ISOC) to illustrate the topic of internet regulation. Copy of video produced by same relating to this issue can be found below. ETDA encourages its membership to follow suit and discuss their views on regulatory affairs. A special group titled “Internet Regulation 10″ has been [...]
Oct
28
2010
28
2010
GNSO Council Meeting (ICANN)
Sitting in on this months council meeting of the Generic Names Supporting Organization tonight. The main issues for this meeting are as follows: GNSO Prioritisation Election Procedures for Council Chair & Vice Chairs Whois Studies Voting Procedures when Councilors are either absent or must abstain Disclosure of Interest Procedures
Oct
24
2010
24
2010
ETDA Seminar (2010 Summary)
ETDA have reported that this event as a sucess with many benificial outcomes obtained through it. For this seminar the European Technology Development Association decided to focus mainly on the topic of 3-dimensional internet services. For information regarding IDCAS 3D visit www.idcas.org/3D. The implementation of stable 3D technology for the academic sector was discussed in great [...]
Aug
25
2010
25
2010
Bulk Transfer from Lead Networks
Yesterday receipt of a request for bulk transfer of gTLD domains from Lead Networks Domains Pvt. Limited to Answerable.com Pvt. Ltd was announced by ICANN. The transfer is due to the recent termination of Lead Network’s RAA. ICANN has confirmed that this process will now occur in accordance with its Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy and Procedures.
Jul
22
2010
22
2010
ETDA Technology Day
European Technology Development Association has just completed its “2010 Technology Day” and reports that it is very happy the outcomes obtained through it. Multiple issues were discussed including the future of the Internet in terms of ICANN policies, whois management, new DNS TLD’s and vertical integration for domain supply purposes. The development of stable 3D [...]
Mar
29
2010
29
2010
Bulk Transfer of Domains to PakNIC Ltd.
Today it was announced that due to a compliance issues, a bulk transfer of gTLD domains managed by both SBNames Ltd. and ISPREG Ltd. has been authorized to PakNIC (Private) Limited.
Feb
15
2010
15
2010
Draft Report on WHOIS Accuracy
A study commissioned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers to determine the percentage of domain names registered under the top 5 gTLDs that contain accurate WHOIS data has been recently completed. The study was conducted by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) and today the draft report was posted by ICANN for community [...]
Feb
12
2010
12
2010
Registration Abuse Policies Working Group
An initial report has been published today by ICANN’s Registration Abuse Policies Working Group which includes recommendations to address domain name registration abuse in gTLDs. Specifically addressed were the issues of cybersquatting, whois access, malicious use of domain names, fake renewal notices, domain kiting, deceptive and/or offensive domain names as well as contract uniformity and GNSO-wide [...]
Feb
9
2010
9
2010
Two Registrars Lose ICANN Accreditation
ICANN has announced the termination of its accreditation agreement with two registrars ISPREG LTD and SBNames Ltd for failure to comply with the requirements of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). Letters have been sent to each registrar outlining the decision and reason behind the decision. In order to protect registrants, ICANN has initiated a process [...]