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===OpenRegistry===

===OpenRegistry===

[[OpenRegistry]] seems to be relatively new and intently building its business model around new gTLDs; its founders were behind the launch of [[.eu]].<ref>[http://www.openregistry.com/about-openregistry-0 About, OpenRegistry.com]</ref>

[[OpenRegistry]] is a newly established company with a business model revolving around new gTLDs. Its founders were behind the launch of [[.eu]].<ref>[http://www.openregistry.com/about-openregistry-0 About, OpenRegistry.com]</ref>

===Cloud Registry===

===Cloud Registry===

===GMO Registry===

===GMO Registry===

[[GMO Registry]] has experience in varied aspects of the domain services industry, as it is a part of the larger [[GMO Internet]], which also owns Asia's first ICANN accredited registrar.<ref>[http://www.gmo-registry.com/en/service/ Service, GMORegistry.com]</ref> The company was launched in 2009 by [[GMO Internet]] to specifically work as a new gTLD registry and consultancy services provider. It was the first such business to be launched in Japan. They launched the registry after the [[ICANN Board]] approved a policy process for new gTLDs in June, 2008.<ref>[http://www.gmo.jp/en/news/article/?id=374 Press Release, GMO.jp]</ref>

[[GMO Registry]] has experience in varied aspects of the domain services industry, as it is a part of the larger [[GMO Internet]], which also owns Asia's first ICANN-accredited registrar.<ref>[http://www.gmo-registry.com/en/service/ Service, GMORegistry.com]</ref> The company was launched in 2009 by [[GMO Internet]] to specifically work as a new gTLD registry and consultancy services provider. It was the first such business to be launched in Japan. They launched the registry after the [[ICANN Board]] approved a policy process for new gTLDs in June, 2008.<ref>[http://www.gmo.jp/en/news/article/?id=374 Press Release, GMO.jp]</ref>

===RegistryASP===

===RegistryASP===

[[RegistryASP]] has experience servicing [[ccTLD]]s and [[IDN]]s, and they are offering comprehensive consultancy and registry services packages for new [[gTLD]]s.<ref>[http://www.registryasp.com/registryasp-newgtld.html NewgTld, RegistryASP.com]</ref> It is a subsidiary of [[Qinetics Solutions Berhad]]. Its packages include a number of services they market as free, including no fees for the first year of service.<ref>[http://www.registryasp.com/registryasp-sponsorship.html RegistryASP Sponsorship, registryASP.com]</ref>

[[RegistryASP]] has experience servicing [[ccTLD]]s and [[IDN]]s, and they are offering comprehensive consultancy and registry services packages for new [[gTLD]]s.<ref>[http://www.registryasp.com/registryasp-newgtld.html NewgTld, RegistryASP.com]</ref> It is a subsidiary of [[Qinetics Solutions Berhad]]. Its packages include a number of services they market as free, including no fees for the first year of service.<ref>[http://www.registryasp.com/registryasp-sponsorship.html RegistryASP Sponsorship, registryASP.com]</ref>

===BrandShelter===

===BrandShelter===

===Right of the Dot===

===Right of the Dot===

[[Right of the Dot]] is a consulting firm for new and existing gTLDs, founded by industry executive [[Monte Cahn]] and renowned domainer [[Michael Berkens]]. They are focused on the management of premium domains, the sales and marketing of TLDs, and board advisement.<ref>[http://rightofthedot.com/how-we-help/ Right of the Dot: How We Help]</ref> They assisted with the launch of [[.co]], and are actively involved in the sales and marketing of their most premium single letter domain, i.co.<ref>[http://rightofthedot.com/clients/ Right of the Dot: Clients]</ref>

[[Right of the Dot]] is a consulting firm for new and existing gTLDs, founded by industry executive [[Monte Cahn]] and renowned domainer [[Michael H. Berkens]]. They are focused on the management of premium domains, the sales and marketing of TLDs, and board advisement.<ref>[http://rightofthedot.com/how-we-help/ Right of the Dot: How We Help]</ref> They assisted with the launch of [[.co]], and are actively involved in the sales and marketing of their most premium single letter domain, i.co.<ref>[http://rightofthedot.com/clients/ Right of the Dot: Clients]</ref>

===Architelos===

===Architelos===

===MyTLD===

===MyTLD===

The [[MyTLD]] team is led by [[Constantine Roussos]] and [[Tina Dam]].<ref>[http://mytld.com/ MyTLD.com]</ref> Mr. Roussos has been leading his own new gTLD initiative, [[.music]], for a number of years; he has also founded a number of other Internet initiatives, and been involved in various aspects of ICANN.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/in/constantineroussos LinkedIn.com]</ref> Ms. Dam is a former ICANN director, and has been particularly influential for leading the deployment of [[Internationalized Domain Names]] (IDNs); she is also involved in the [[.music]] initiative.<ref>[https://dot-nxt.com/user/685 Profile, dot-nxt.com]</ref> They offer full consultation services, from launch to management, and stress their extensive and varied work with, and within, ICANN.<ref>[http://mytld.com/why_us.html Why Us, myTLD.com]</ref>

The [[MyTLD]] team is led by [[Constantine Roussos]] and [[Tina Dam]].<ref>[http://mytld.com/ MyTLD.com]</ref> Mr. Roussos has been leading his own new gTLD initiative, [[.music]], for a number of years; he has also founded a number of other Internet initiatives, and been involved in various aspects of ICANN.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/in/constantineroussos LinkedIn.com]</ref> Ms. Dam is a former ICANN Director, and has been particularly influential for leading the deployment of [[Internationalized Domain Names]] (IDNs); she is also involved in the [[.music]] initiative.<ref>[https://dot-nxt.com/user/685 Profile, dot-nxt.com]</ref> They offer full consultation services, from launch to management, and stress their extensive and varied work with and within ICANN.<ref>[http://mytld.com/why_us.html Why Us, myTLD.com]</ref>

===New gTLD Site===

===New gTLD Site===

===NetNames Brand Service===

===NetNames Brand Service===

The [[NetNames]] Brand Service is a consulting operation offered to those considering applying for [[DotBrand]] gTLDs. Their services include assistance with business plants, applications, launch and operation of the TLD, and monitoring possible trademark infringing or otherwise competing applications.<ref>[http://www.gtld.com/netnames-brand-service NetNames Brand Service]</ref>

The [[NetNames]] Brand Service is a consulting operation offered to those considering applying for [[DotBrand]] gTLDs. Their services include assistance with business plans, applications, launch and operation of the TLD, and monitoring possible trademark infringing or otherwise competing applications.<ref>[http://www.gtld.com/netnames-brand-service NetNames Brand Service]</ref>

===eBrand Services===

===eBrand Services===

[[eBrand Services]] offers complete brand portfolio and risk management, and thus, have naturally expanded into new gTLDs.<ref>[http://www.ebrandservices.com/ eBrandServices.com]</ref> They review your entire brand, your strategy behind it, and the effectiveness of current and possible changes. They claim to have tapped outside experts on domanining and ICANN to assist them in assessing the viability of a [[dotBrand]] TLD for a given corporation. They also claim to be able to assist with the entire process, through the final processes of delegation, implementation, and management.<ref>[http://www.ebrandservices.com/solutions/dotbrand.html DotBrand, eBrandServices.com]</ref>

[[eBrand Services]] offers complete brand portfolio and risk management services, which have naturally expanded into new gTLDs.<ref>[http://www.ebrandservices.com/ eBrandServices.com]</ref> They review your entire brand, your strategy behind it, and the effectiveness of current and possible changes. They claim to have tapped outside experts on domanining and ICANN to assist them in assessing the viability of a [[dotBrand]] TLD for a given corporation. They also claim to be able to assist with the entire process, through the final processes of delegation, implementation, and management.<ref>[http://www.ebrandservices.com/solutions/dotbrand.html DotBrand, eBrandServices.com]</ref>

===Brights Consulting===

===Brights Consulting===

[[Brights Consulting]] is a brands management consultation, and they mainly break up their approach between Trademark and Domain related services.<ref>[http://www.brightsconsulting.com/en/ Home, BrightsConsulting.com]</ref> The present both the merits and difficulties of running a new gTLD up-front, and are available to assess a given brand's chances. They claim to have been following gTLD developments within ICANN since 2007, and stress their expertise in [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]].<ref>[http://www.brightsconsulting.com/en/newgtld/ NewgTLD, brightsconsulting.com]</ref>

[[Brights Consulting]] is a brands management consultation company. Their approach is broken up between Trademark- and Domain-related services.<ref>[http://www.brightsconsulting.com/en/ Home, BrightsConsulting.com]</ref> They present both the merits and difficulties of running a new gTLD up-front, and are available to assess a given brand's chances. They claim to have been following gTLD developments within ICANN since 2007, and stress their expertise in [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]].<ref>[http://www.brightsconsulting.com/en/newgtld/ NewgTLD, brightsconsulting.com]</ref>

===gTLD Team===

===gTLD Team===

The creation of the new consortium, [[gTLD Team]], was timed exactly to the approval of the new gTLD program by the [[ICANN Board]] in June, 2011. The consortium was created by [[ITEMS International]], which has offices throughout Europe, in Africa, and a network that extends around the world. They specialize in ICT consulting, and have been involved in domain and ICANN circles for a number of years; they have worked with [[AFNIC]], the [[European Commission]], and have been contracted by ICANN to carry out reviews of its [[ccNSO]] and [[ASO]]. They believe their more broad ICT consultation background, their recent involvement in ICANN, and their creation of a new consortium of experts puts them in a place to consult with any gTLD initiatives.<ref>[http://gtldteam.com/about/ About, gTLDTeam.com]</ref> The 20 some consultants brought together to form the new venture include at least one former [[ICANN Board]] member and other ICANN regulars.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/another-new-gtld-consultancy-launches/ New gTLD consultancy launches, domainincite.com]</ref>

The creation of the new consortium, [[gTLD Team]], was timed exactly to the approval of the new gTLD program by the [[ICANN Board]] in June, 2011. The consortium was created by [[ITEMS International]], which has offices throughout Europe, in Africa, and a network that extends around the world. They specialize in ICT consulting, and have been involved in domain and ICANN circles for a number of years; they have worked with [[AFNIC]], the [[European Commission]], and have been contracted by ICANN to carry out reviews of its [[ccNSO]] and [[ASO]]. Their more broad ICT consultation background, their recent involvement in ICANN, and their creation of a new consortium of experts puts them in a place to consult with any gTLD initiatives.<ref>[http://gtldteam.com/about/ About, gTLDTeam.com]</ref> The 20 some consultants brought together to form the new venture include at least one former [[ICANN Board]] member and other ICANN regulars.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/another-new-gtld-consultancy-launches/ New gTLD consultancy launches, domainincite.com]</ref>

===Sedari===

===Sedari===

===Jean Guillon===

===Jean Guillon===

[[Jean Guillon]] is an individual with prior work experience with [[INDOM]]; he previously consulted their clients with regards to new gTLDs before creating his personal consultation service. He has spent a number of years working at various places within the industry, including work with [[EURid]], [[Register.com]], [[Gandi.net]], and elsewhere. He seems to take a varying approach to each project, depending on the client's level of investment and the actual project. Mr. Guillon is not affiliated with any back-end [[registry]] provider, but is able to use an array of contacts throughout the industry.<ref>[http://www.guillon.com/ Guillon.com]</ref>

[[Jean Guillon]] is an individual with prior work experience with [[INDOM]]; he previously consulted their clients with regards to new gTLDs before creating his personal consultation service. He has spent a number of years working at various places within the industry, including work with [[EURid]], [[Register.com]], [[Gandi.net]], and elsewhere. He takes a varying approach to each project, depending on the client's level of investment and the actual project. Mr. Guillon is not affiliated with any back-end [[registry]] provider, but has an array of contacts throughout the industry.<ref>[http://www.guillon.com/ Guillon.com]</ref>

===CSC===

===CSC===

==DNS Services==

==DNS Services==

===Dyn===

===Dyn Inc.===

[[Dyn]], established in 1998 by a team of young technologists, is a company offering web hosting services and sophisticated web technology solutions. It is an [[IaaS]] and [[DNS]] services manager; they provide two different DNS platforms, one for individuals and small businesses, and the other for larger corporations.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/members/4557/ CircleID]</ref> They claim to be the world's fastest growing provider of managed [[DNS]].<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20100610_dyn_inc_selects_ntt_america_as_infrastructure_partner/ CircleID.com]</ref>

[[Dyn Inc.]], established in 1998 by a team of young technologists, is a company offering web hosting services and sophisticated web technology solutions. It is an [[IaaS]] and [[DNS]] services manager; they provide two different DNS platforms, one for individuals and small businesses, and the other for larger corporations.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/members/4557/ CircleID]</ref> They claim to be the world's fastest growing provider of managed [[DNS]].<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20100610_dyn_inc_selects_ntt_america_as_infrastructure_partner/ CircleID.com]</ref>

 

===UltraDNS===

===UltraDNS===

[[UltraDNS]] is a subsidiary of [[NeuStar]]. UltraDNS offers [[DNS]] and traffic management services. UltraDNS claim their managed [[DNS]] solutions are "capable of processing thousands of queries per second."<ref>[http://www.neustarreferrals.biz/ultradns-r  UltraDNS]</ref> Services offered by UltraDNS are mainly targeted towards companies and businesses rather than individuals, UltraDNS provides "solutions to organizations that rely on [[DNS]] for their critical business processes, applications and services." <ref>[http://ultradns.com/company/overview.html UltraDNS company overview]</ref> Its large clients include Myspace, LinkedIn, and Amazon.com.

[[UltraDNS]] is a subsidiary of [[NeuStar]]. UltraDNS offers [[DNS]] and traffic management services. UltraDNS claim their managed [[DNS]] solutions are "capable of processing thousands of queries per second."<ref>[http://www.neustarreferrals.biz/ultradns-r  UltraDNS]</ref> Services offered by UltraDNS are mainly targeted towards companies and businesses rather than individuals; UltraDNS provides "solutions to organizations that rely on [[DNS]] for their critical business processes, applications and services." <ref>[http://ultradns.com/company/overview.html UltraDNS company overview]</ref> Its large clients include Myspace, LinkedIn, and Amazon.com.

===ironDNS===

===ironDNS===

==Legal==

==Legal==

===Dreyfus and Associés===

===Dreyfus and Associés===

[[Dreyfus and Associés]] was founded by [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]] expert, [[Nathalie Dreyfus]], in 2004.<ref>[http://www.dreyfus.fr/index.php?lg=en_EN&sec=home&rub=&id= dreyfus.fr]</ref><ref>[http://branding-lawfirms.com/speakers/nathalie-dreyfus BrandingLawFirms.com]</ref> While they are based in Paris, France, the firm is active throughout Europe, and internationally as well.<ref>[https://www.trademarkia.com/correspondent-cabinet-dreyfus--associs-1-466090 Trademarkia.com]</ref> They established offices in Strasbourg, Germany in 2009.<ref>[http://www.dreyfus.fr/index.php?lg=en_EN&sec=news Dreyfus News]</ref>

[[Dreyfus and Associés]] was founded by [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]] expert, [[Nathalie Dreyfus]], in 2004.<ref>[http://www.dreyfus.fr/index.php?lg=en_EN&sec=home&rub=&id= dreyfus.fr]</ref><ref>[http://branding-lawfirms.com/speakers/nathalie-dreyfus BrandingLawFirms.com]</ref> While they are based in Paris, France, the firm is active throughout Europe as well as internationally.<ref>[https://www.trademarkia.com/correspondent-cabinet-dreyfus--associs-1-466090 Trademarkia.com]</ref> They established offices in Strasbourg, Germany in 2009.<ref>[http://www.dreyfus.fr/index.php?lg=en_EN&sec=news Dreyfus News]</ref>

 

===Kelley Drye===

===Kelley Drye===

[[Kelley Drye]] is an established law firm representing US and international corporations, they have moved into the new gTLD space, and are educating their many clients and potential clients on the opportunities and dangers for brands in the new program.<ref>[http://www.kelleydrye.com/publications/client_advisories/0630 Client Advisories Blog, KelleyDrye.com]</ref>

[[Kelley Drye]] is an established law firm representing US and international corporations that has moved into the new gTLD space. They are currently educating their many clients and potential clients on the opportunities and dangers for brands in the new program.<ref>[http://www.kelleydrye.com/publications/client_advisories/0630 Client Advisories Blog, KelleyDrye.com]</ref>

==Auction Providers==

==Auction Providers==

Talking with auction providers will give operators an idea of what premium names should be reserved and what they can ask for them.

Talking with auction providers will give operators an idea of what premium names should be reserved and what they can ask for them.

===SnapNames===

===SnapNames===

[[SnapNames]] is an online marketplace for resale of domain names. SnapNames is a 100% subsidiary of [[Oversee.net]], a Los Angeles company that also owns other well-known brands such as [[DomainSponsor.com]], [[Moniker|Moniker.com]] and LowFares.com.<ref>http://oversee.net/</ref>

[[SnapNames]] is an online marketplace for resale of domain names. SnapNames is a 100% subsidiary of [[Oversee.net]], a Los Angeles company that also owns other well-known brands such as [[DomainSponsor.com]], [[Moniker|Moniker.com]] and LowFares.com.<ref>http://oversee.net/</ref>

===Pool.com===

===Pool.com===

[[Pool.com]] introduced the concept of auctioning off domains that came to the market and charging a customer fees only if they actually acquired a domain. This made them very competitive as other sites in the same industry charged a customer whether they won a similar auction or not. Of course, now a lot of sites in the industry have imitated this feature, but the fact is that Pool.com instituted it.<ref>[http://www.dnxpert.com/2007/10/07/poolcom-backorder-service-review/ DnXpert.com - Review]</ref>

[[Pool.com]] introduced the concept of auctioning off domains that came to the market and charging a customer fees only if they actually acquired a domain. This made them very competitive as other sites in the same industry charged a customer whether they won a similar auction or not. Of course, now a lot of sites in the industry have imitated this feature, but the fact is that Pool.com instituted it.<ref>[http://www.dnxpert.com/2007/10/07/poolcom-backorder-service-review/ DnXpert.com - Review]</ref>

===Moniker===

===Moniker===

[[Moniker]] works with [[SnapNames]] to provide domain name auctions and management; both are a part of [[Oversee.net]].<ref>[http://www.moniker.com/aboutus.jsp Moniker About]</ref> [[Oversee.net]] acquired Moniker.com in 2008, and then merged its operations with SnapNames.<ref>[http://www.domainnamenews.com/people/monte-cahn-leaving-oversee-december/8468 Domain Name News]</ref> Moniker is known as the first, and arguably only, provider of Domain Asset Management™, a complete set of business services that provide companies a single-point-of-access to help manage and maximize the value of their domains. These services include: name creation, registration, acquisition, portfolio management, appraisal and escrow services, traffic monetization and after-market sales. Moniker claims the industry's highest customer retention rate and pioneered the industry’s first domain appraisal formula.<ref>[http://www.moniker.com/pressreleases/moniker-pr-2007-05-16.jsp Moniker Press Release]</ref>

[[Moniker]] works with [[SnapNames]] to provide domain name auctions and management; both are a part of [[Oversee.net]].<ref>[http://www.moniker.com/aboutus.jsp Moniker About]</ref> [[Oversee.net]] acquired Moniker.com in 2008, and then merged its operations with SnapNames.<ref>[http://www.domainnamenews.com/people/monte-cahn-leaving-oversee-december/8468 Domain Name News]</ref> Moniker is known as the first, and arguably only, provider of Domain Asset Management™, a complete set of business services that provide companies a single-point-of-access to help manage and maximize the value of their domains. These services include: name creation, registration, acquisition, portfolio management, appraisal and escrow services, traffic monetization and after-market sales. Moniker claims the industry's highest customer retention rate and pioneered the industry’s first domain appraisal formula.<ref>[http://www.moniker.com/pressreleases/moniker-pr-2007-05-16.jsp Moniker Press Release]</ref>

==Other General Resources==

==Other General Resources==

Most of the industry news sources and blogs have been intently following the developments of new gTLDs within ICANN. The following stand out as particularly or exclusively focused on the topic.

Most of the industry news sources and blogs have been intently following the developments of new gTLDs within ICANN. The following stand out as particularly or exclusively focused on the topic.

===.nxt===

===.nxt===

[[.nxt]] is both a conference regarding Internet developments, especially those related to the expansion of the TLD space, and a blog that documents happenings within the same realm. Both are run by [[Kieren McCarthy]]. The resources include a list of announced new gTLD ventures.<ref>[http://dot-nxt.com/new-extensions New Extensions, dot-nxt.com]</ref> Portions of the site require registration.

[[.nxt]] is both a conference regarding Internet developments, especially those related to the expansion of the TLD space, and a blog that documents happenings within the same realm. Both are run by [[Kieren McCarthy]]. The resources include a list of announced new gTLD ventures.<ref>[http://dot-nxt.com/new-extensions New Extensions, dot-nxt.com]</ref> Portions of the site require registration.

===Frakes on a Plane===

===Frakes on a Plane===

[[Jothan Frakes]] is a long-time industry insider, and offers his point of view and expertise via his blog, Frakes on a Plane.<ref>[http://blog.jothan.com/ Blog.Jothan.com]</ref> Mr. Frakes is working for a new gTLD consultation company, [[Sedari]], and he has previous connections to [[Minds + Machines]] and other industry companies.

[[Jothan Frakes]] is a long-time industry insider, and offers his point of view and expertise via his blog, [http://blog.jothan.com/ Frakes on a Plane].<ref>[http://blog.jothan.com/ Frakes on a Plane]</ref> Mr. Frakes is working for a new gTLD consultation company, [[Sedari]], and he has previous connections to [[Minds + Machines]] and other industry companies.

===New gTLD Site===

===New gTLD Site===

[[New gTLD Site]]'s own consultation business seems to be a side note to its free resources, which include a list of announced gTLD ventures, and general information on the entire process and industry.

[[New gTLD Site]]'s consultation business seems to be a side note to its free resources, which include a list of announced gTLD ventures, and general information on the entire process and industry.

===Top Level Domains ALERT===

===Top Level Domains ALERT===