The term domain name has multiple related meanings: It can refer to a unique name that identifies a computer or computers on the Internet. These names appear as a component of a website Universal Resource Locator (URL), such as 'subdomain.domain.com'. This type of domain name is also called a hostname. Domain names also the product that domain name registrars (retailers of domain names) provide to their customers. These names are often called registered domain names. Domain names are also used for other purposes in the Domain Name System (DNS) – for example the special name which follows the @ sign in an email address, or the Top-level domain names like .com. Domain names are often referred to simply as domains and domain name registrants are frequently referred to as domain owners, although domain names, technically, are leased from a domain name registrar. Read the full background at Domain Names Wikipedia
Today, ICANN's Board of Directors approved, by a majority vote, a set of agreements settling a long time dispute between ICANN and VeriSign, the registry operator for the .COM registry. more»
The management team at Tralliance Corporation is grateful for Henry Hardevelt's initial review of the .travel Internet domain initiative. But since factual reports support the integrity of both positions in a debate, we are obligated to ensure that errors or omissions to such an important review of the .travel initiative are not overlooked... more»
In regards to expressed concerns about contract for approval of new top-level domains, a letter has been submitted to Peter Zangl, Deputy Director General of Information Society and Media DG for European Commission by Vint Cerf, ICANN's chairman of the board. more»
Google Vice President and ICANN Chairman of the Board of Directors, Vint Cerf, to speak on issues surrounding the evolution of the global domain space at the Domain Roundtable Conference on April 20, 2006. more»
As the top-level domain dedicated exclusively to the travel and tourism industry, .travel aims to provide consumers a more effective means of locating pertinent travel information from businesses, organizations and individuals online. more»
With global travel industry leaders such as British Airways, Expedia, Fairmont, Kruger National Park, TUI, Raffles Hotels and Resorts, Marriott, Carnival Cruise Lines and Disney among the first to register their company’s .travel domain names. ...16,162 .travel domains have been registered during the first 16 weeks alone. more»
ICANN today posted a newly revised proposed set of agreements which, if approved, will settle all pending litigation with VeriSign. The proposed agreement documents are being posted for public comment. more»
Tralliance President and CEO Ron Andruff presented a check for $16,162 to Just a Drop today before an audience of international travel and tourism leaders gathered in New York City to commemorate the official launch of the industry's exclusive .travel Internet domain. more»
Hot new market for advertising executives, venture capitalists and investors has strong upside and minimal downside -- and will be discussed in detail at the Domain Roundtable conference. more»
UltraDNS today announced the extension of its global infrastructure with a node deployment in India, significantly enhances the online experience for more than 39 million Internet users in India. more»