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==History==

==History==

In 1995 two technology companies, [[Lockheed Corporation]] and [[Martin Marietta Corporation]] merged to form Lockheed Martin Corporation. <ref>[http://www.lockheedmartin.com/aboutus/history/index.html Lockheed Martin.com ]</ref> Lockheed Martin’s [[Communication Industry Services]] (CIS) division was transfared to NeuStar, Inc in November, 1999. <ref>[http://www.npac.com/documents/docs/NeuStar_PressRelease120199.html NPAC website ]</ref>  

*In 1995 two technology companies, [[Lockheed Corporation]] and [[Martin Marietta Corporation]] merged to form Lockheed Martin Corporation. <ref>[http://www.lockheedmartin.com/aboutus/history/index.html Lockheed Martin.com ]</ref> Lockheed Martin’s [[Communication Industry Services]] (CIS) division was transfared to NeuStar, Inc in November, 1999. <ref>[http://www.npac.com/documents/docs/NeuStar_PressRelease120199.html NPAC website ]</ref>  

In 1996, NeuStar, then the Communications Industry Services (CIS), operating unit within Lockheed Martin, won its original contract to provide local [[number portability]] services to select regions throughout North America. <ref>[http://mobilenextbigthing.biz/2010/07/22/neustars-roots-as-a-clearinghouse-perfect-for-2d-barcodes/ Mobile Next Big Thing.biz ]</ref> In 1997, it won the contract to become the official North American Numbering Plan ([[NANP]]) administrator. <ref>[http://www.wtng.info/wtng-reg.html World Telephoning Numbering Guide ]</ref>

*In 1996, NeuStar, then the Communications Industry Services (CIS), operating unit within Lockheed Martin, won its original contract to provide local [[number portability]] services to select regions throughout North America. <ref>[http://mobilenextbigthing.biz/2010/07/22/neustars-roots-as-a-clearinghouse-perfect-for-2d-barcodes/ Mobile Next Big Thing.biz ]</ref> In 1997, it won the contract to become the official North American Numbering Plan ([[NANP]]) administrator. <ref>[http://www.wtng.info/wtng-reg.html World Telephoning Numbering Guide ]</ref>

In 1998, Neustar trialed number pooling at the state-wide level.<ref>[http://www.neustar.biz NeuStar ]</ref>

*In 1998, Neustar trialed number pooling at the state-wide level.<ref>[http://www.neustar.biz NeuStar ]</ref>

In 1999, NeuStar and Australiia based [[MelbourneIT]] combinely formed NeuLevel,  new joint venture to .biz Internet domain name services under [[ICANN]] bid. <ref>[http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=23329 PRnewsWire ]</ref> The since dissolved joint was awarded the contract to administer the name registry for the .BIZ Internet domain. Today, Neustar is the sole registry operator for .BIZ.

*In 1999, NeuStar and Australiia based [[MelbourneIT]] combinely formed NeuLevel,  new joint venture to .biz Internet domain name services under [[ICANN]] bid. <ref>[http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=23329 PRnewsWire ]</ref> The since dissolved joint was awarded the contract to administer the name registry for the .BIZ Internet domain. Today, Neustar is the sole registry operator for .BIZ.

In 2003, NeuStar Acquired Assets Of [[NightFire Software]], a standards-based service management solutions for the communications industry. <ref>[http://www.tmcnet.com/enews/2003/090303b.htm TMCNet ]</ref>  

*In 2003, NeuStar Acquired Assets Of [[NightFire Software]], a standards-based service management solutions for the communications industry. <ref>[http://www.tmcnet.com/enews/2003/090303b.htm TMCNet ]</ref>  

NeuStar announced the first major number portability initiative outside the United States as number portability was launched in Taiwan in October,2005.<ref>[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=189420&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=796410&highlight= corporate-ir.net ]</ref>  

*NeuStar announced the first major number portability initiative outside the United States as number portability was launched in Taiwan in October,2005.<ref>[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=189420&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=796410&highlight= corporate-ir.net ]</ref>  

In 2005, NeuStar became a public company on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the ticker symbol "NSR". <ref>[http://connectedplanetonline.com/finance/news/neustar_ipo_offering_011706/ Connected Planet ]</ref>.

*In 2005, NeuStar became a public company on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the ticker symbol "NSR". <ref>[http://connectedplanetonline.com/finance/news/neustar_ipo_offering_011706/ Connected Planet ]</ref>.

NeuStar acquired [[Foretec Seminar]] which will later be known as Neustar Secretariat Services in 2005. <ref>[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=189420&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=796410&highlight= corporate-ir.net ]</ref> NeuStar also Acquired [[Fiducianet]], provides law enforcement compliance and fraud management services to carriers, in the same year and thus became the single largest provider of services involving subpoenas, court orders and law enforcement agency requests under electronic surveillance laws including CALEA, the USA Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act of 2002. <ref>[http://www.von.com/news/2005/02/neustar-acquires-fiducianet.aspx Von.com ]</ref>

*NeuStar acquired [[Foretec Seminar]] which will later be known as Neustar Secretariat Services in 2005. <ref>[http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=189420&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=796410&highlight= corporate-ir.net ]</ref> NeuStar also Acquired [[Fiducianet]], provides law enforcement compliance and fraud management services to carriers, in the same year and thus became the single largest provider of services involving subpoenas, court orders and law enforcement agency requests under electronic surveillance laws including CALEA, the USA Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act of 2002. <ref>[http://www.von.com/news/2005/02/neustar-acquires-fiducianet.aspx Von.com ]</ref>

In April 2006, NeuStar bought UltraDNS, a global and local DNS solution for about $61.8 million in cash. <ref>[http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=92939 Light Reading.com ]</ref> In November 2006, NeuStar acquired Uk based [[IM]] service provider [[Followap]] for $139 M.<ref>[http://pulse2.com/2006/11/30/neustar-has-acquired-uk-based-mobile-im-service-provider-followap-inc-for-139-mill/ Pulse 2.com ]</ref>.  

*In April 2006, NeuStar bought UltraDNS, a global and local DNS solution for about $61.8 million in cash. <ref>[http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=92939 Light Reading.com ]</ref> In November 2006, NeuStar acquired Uk based [[IM]] service provider [[Followap]] for $139 M.<ref>[http://pulse2.com/2006/11/30/neustar-has-acquired-uk-based-mobile-im-service-provider-followap-inc-for-139-mill/ Pulse 2.com ]</ref>.  

In September 2007, NeuStar and [[ClearTech]],a telecommunication service provider company, jointly won contract for number portability in Brazil.<ref>[http://hosted-voip.tmcnet.com/feature/articles/11458-neustar-cleartech-w-contract-number-portability-brazil.htm TMCnet.com]</ref>  

*In September 2007, NeuStar and [[ClearTech]],a telecommunication service provider company, jointly won contract for number portability in Brazil.<ref>[http://hosted-voip.tmcnet.com/feature/articles/11458-neustar-cleartech-w-contract-number-portability-brazil.htm TMCnet.com]</ref>  

In September 2008, NueStar and [[GSM Association]] (GSMA) signed an agreement to offer Root Domain Name System (DNS) services to more than 680 global GSM mobile operators. <ref>[http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=154778 PRNewsWire]</ref>  

*In September 2008, NueStar and [[GSM Association]] (GSMA) signed an agreement to offer Root Domain Name System (DNS) services to more than 680 global GSM mobile operators. <ref>[http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=154778 PRNewsWire]</ref>  

In January 2008, NeuStar bought [[WebMetrics]] , a San Diego based company to provide SaaS and website testing and monitoring services, for  $12.5 million. <ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/81179_neustar_buys_webmetrics/ CircleID ]</ref>  

*In January 2008, NeuStar bought [[WebMetrics]] , a San Diego based company to provide SaaS and website testing and monitoring services, for  $12.5 million. <ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/81179_neustar_buys_webmetrics/ CircleID ]</ref>  

NeuStar announced amendment of its telephone number portability contracts in Januray 2009. <ref>[http://www.redorbit.com/news/entertainment/1630289/neustar_announces_amendment_of_its_telephone_number_portability_contracts/ Red Orbit ]</ref>  

*NeuStar announced amendment of its telephone number portability contracts in Januray 2009. <ref>[http://www.redorbit.com/news/entertainment/1630289/neustar_announces_amendment_of_its_telephone_number_portability_contracts/ Red Orbit ]</ref>  

==Products and Services==

==Products and Services==