Recursive DNS Talk: Round Trip Times, Delegations and Performance

Usually on the Dyn blog, you'll hear us talking about the technology behind our authoritative DNS infrastructure, the benefits of IP anycast routing, the scale of our global infrastructure and more.
Often ignored, but still a major part of the DNS system, is the recursive DNS infrastructure, traditionally deployed by ISPs to serve their customers. more»

How the dot-CO Domain Opened the Door to a New Era of Internet Innovation

Taking on an industry titan is never easy. So it was with a small upstart domain extension hoping to challenge the dominance of dot-com. Its success has now become the role model for a new generation of extensions that will forever change the way we see and use the Internet. more»

Managing Outbound Spam: A New DNS-based Approach For Stopping Abuse (Webinar)

This webinar will discuss a unique solution that has helped customers eliminate up to 90% of outbound spam without generating false-positives or adding new appliances in the network. more»

Nominum Launches Comprehensive Suite of DNS-Based Security Solutions for Russian Service Providers

This suite offers network and end-user solutions and applications for stopping outbound spam, botnet mitigation, phishing and malware prevention, illegal content filtering, managed security, mobile security, and more. more»

Cloud Registry in Joint Venture Bid for dot Sydney and dot Melbourne

Cloud Registry, in partnership with Sedari and CoCCA, submitted our response to the RFP for .sydney, .melbourne and .victoria gTLDs. more»

Nominum Chairman and Chief Scientist, Dr. Paul Mockapetris Inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame

Paul Mockapetris, Nominum's Chairman and Chief Scientist, was inducted as part of the inaugural class of the Internet Hall of Fame on Monday at the Internet Society's Global INET 2012 conference. more»

Frontline and Nominum Deliver Integrated DNS-Based Platform to Enhance Enterprise Security

Unlike proprietary appliances that rely on open source engines with minimal security, constant patches, and moderate performance, the new solution takes advantage of Nominum's Vantio DNS software running on "off the shelf", carrier grade HP hardware and hardened Red Hat Linux. more»

Neustar Names Becky Burr as its Chief Privacy Officer

As Neustar's Chief Privacy Officer, Ms. Burr will be responsible for ensuring that the company maintains state-of-the-art privacy practices that always protect customer and consumer information. more»

Application Filed for DOT BUDAPEST

Top Level Domain Holdings Limited has applied to ICANN for the .BUDAPEST gTLD with the exclusive support of the City of Budapest. Should the application be successful, Top Level Domain Holding's wholly owned registry services company, Minds + Machines, will provide the back-end registry services for the proposed new domain. more»

New gTLD Informational Webinar on May 31

MarkMonitor will be hosting a webinar on 5/31 entitled 'New gTLDS: Are You Ready for the Big Reveal?' ICANN will reveal the list of new gTLD applications this Spring, a significant milestone, expected to number more than 2,000. more»

Nominum Launches 1st Comprehensive Mobile Security Solution That Protects Both Network and End User

Nominum, the worldwide leader in integrated DNS-based applications and solutions for service providers, today announced its Mobile Network and User Security Solution for mobile service providers - a new addition to the recently-announced Nominum Mobile Suite. more»