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| {{CompanyInfo| | | {{CompanyInfo| |
− | | logo = Logonicat.png | + | | logo = Logonicat.png |
− | | type = Private Limited Company | + | | type = Private Limited Company |
− | | industry = Domain Registry | + | | industry = Registry |
− | | founded = 1998 | + | | founded = 1998 |
− | | headquarters = Jakob-Haringer-Straße 8/V,<br/> | + | | founders = |
− | 5020 Salzburg, Austria | + | | ownership = |
− | | employees = 45 employees &<br/>subcontractor University of Vienna | + | | headquarters = Jakob-Haringer-Straße 8/V,<br/>5020 Salzburg, Austria |
− | | keypeople = [[Richard Wein]] (CEO) | + | | country = |
− | | businesses = Domain Registration,<br/>Maintenance and Security | + | | businesses = |
− | | website = [http://www.nic.at/ Nic.at] | + | | products = |
| + | | employees = 45 |
| + | | revenue = |
| + | | website = [http://www.nic.at/ Nic.at] |
| + | | blog = |
| + | | facebook = |
| + | | linkedin = |
| + | | twitter = |
| + | | keypeople = [[Richard Wein]], (CEO) |
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− | '''Nic.at''' functions as a Central Registrar and administrator for every domain that end with [[.at]]. All requests for registration for [[.at]] domains are routed through its office and any such domain can only become active if it is first registered at Nic.at. | + | '''Nic.at''' functions as a Central Registrar and administrator for every domain of the [[.at]] [[ccTLD]] for Austria, including .co.at and .or.at. All requests for registration for [[.at]] domains are routed through its office and any such domain can only become active if it is first registered at Nic.at. |
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− | Note however, that the gv.at extension is controlled by the Federal Government, while the ac.at extension falls under the auspices of the University of Vienna.<ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/faq/about_nicat/ Nic.at - FAQ]</ref> | + | Note however, that the gv.at extension is controlled by the Federal Chancellery of the Republic of Austria, while the ac.at extension falls under the auspices of the University of Vienna.<ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/faq/about_nicat/ Nic.at - FAQ]. Updated 2015 July 27.</ref> |
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| == History == | | == History == |
− | The .at domains were administered since 1988 through the University of Vienna. However, as the Internet spread, the number of registrations vastly increased, making it necessary to have a business oriented company handle these registrations rather than a public authority. | + | The [[.at]] domains have been administered since 1988 through the University of Vienna. However, as the internet spread, the number of registrations vastly increased, making it necessary to have a business oriented company handle these registrations rather than a public authority. |
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| With this in mind, the present company was established in 1998. In the year 2000 a limited liability company was founded. | | With this in mind, the present company was established in 1998. In the year 2000 a limited liability company was founded. |
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− | The domain name council, which governs the organization, is made up of a wide spectrum of interest groups, with the goal of creating policies that are fair to everyone. <ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/uebernic/company_details_imprint/history/ Nic.at – historical Data]</ref> | + | The domain name council, which governs the organization, is made up of a wide spectrum of interest groups, with the goal of creating policies that are fair to everyone.<ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/uebernic/company_details_imprint/history/ Nic.at – historical Data]</ref> |
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| == Business == | | == Business == |
− | The company obviously earns its revenue largely through the sale of .at registrations and offers two avenues of purchase: either through direct registration or through registrar. | + | The company obviously earns its revenue largely through the sale of [[.a]]t registrations and offers two avenues of purchase: either through direct registration or through a registrar. |
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− | The company insists that a direct contract be agreed to and maintained between Nic.at and the individual domain owner. <ref>[https://www.centr.org/main/5551-CTR/version/default/part/AttachmentData/data/Market3%20-%20Wein%20-%20CENTR_Marketing_sbg1.pdf Centr.org – Marketing Data]</ref> | + | The company insists that a direct contract be agreed to and maintained between Nic.at and the individual domain owner.<ref>[https://www.centr.org/main/5551-CTR/version/default/part/AttachmentData/data/Market3%20-%20Wein%20-%20CENTR_Marketing_sbg1.pdf Centr.org – Marketing Data]</ref> |
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| == Products and Services == | | == Products and Services == |
− | '''Registration and Administration:''' The company's primary function is both the registry and subsequent administration of all .at domains. | + | '''Registration and Administration of .at Domains:''' nic.at administrates the data of the following domains: [[.at]], [[.co.at]] and [[.or.at]]. nic.at and the [[Internet Foundation Austria]] (IPA) represent the interests of the Austrian internet community in different public bodies, such a [[ICANN]], [[CENTR]], and [[RIPE]]. They are also permanently in touch with relevant organisations, like the Austrian Domain Name Council, the European Commission and technical bodies (e.g. [[IETF]]). |
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| + | '''Registry in a Box - [[gTLD]] Backend Provider:''' Registry-in-a-box offers stable, high performance registry services adapted to individual needs. The solution is made in Austria, successfully in use by several gTLDs, .at as well as other European [[TLD]]s and [[ENUM]] operators and accompanied by consulting, training and operational services. |
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| + | '''RcodeZero - Anycast:''' [[IPcom]]] is a subsidiary of nic.at and offers [[DNS]] anycast services incl. [[DNSSEC]] for TLD operators and registrars alike.<ref>[http://www.rcodezero.at/ RcodeZero], rcodezero.at</ref> |
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| '''Maintenance and Security:''' Nic.at also ensures maintenance of all these domains, as well as their security. The automatic checks of the domains are supplemented by manual checks as well. | | '''Maintenance and Security:''' Nic.at also ensures maintenance of all these domains, as well as their security. The automatic checks of the domains are supplemented by manual checks as well. |
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− | '''Customer Service:''' Nic.at offers customer service, as well as [[Whois]] service for .at domains. | + | '''Customer Service:''' Nic.at offers customer service, as well as [[Whois]] service for [[.at]] domains. |
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| '''News Service:''' The company also regularly publishes domain related news. | | '''News Service:''' The company also regularly publishes domain related news. |
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| '''Representation:''' The company represents the online Austrian community with bodies such as [[ICANN]], [[CENTR]] and [[RIPE]]. The company also maintains close ties with its parent body, the University of Vienna. <ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/uebernic/ Nic.at – Company Responsibilities, English Version]</ref> | | '''Representation:''' The company represents the online Austrian community with bodies such as [[ICANN]], [[CENTR]] and [[RIPE]]. The company also maintains close ties with its parent body, the University of Vienna. <ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/uebernic/ Nic.at – Company Responsibilities, English Version]</ref> |
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− | == Recent news == | + | == Recent News == |
− | The company put through a new gTLD in 2010, as well as updated their website. | + | The company put through a new [[gTLD]] in 2010, as well as updated their website. |
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− | The Nic.at team also worked on the development of contingency plans, as well as a [[DNSSEC]] testbed. <ref>[https://www.centr.org/main/5551-CTR/version/default/part/AttachmentData/data/Market3%20-%20Wein%20-%20CENTR_Marketing_sbg1.pdf Centr.org – Marketing Data]</ref> | + | The Nic.at team also worked on the development of contingency plans, as well as a [[DNSSEC]] testbed.<ref>[https://www.centr.org/main/5551-CTR/version/default/part/AttachmentData/data/Market3%20-%20Wein%20-%20CENTR_Marketing_sbg1.pdf Centr.org – Marketing Data]</ref> |
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| == References == | | == References == |
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| * [http://www.nic.at/ Nic.at] | | * [http://www.nic.at/ Nic.at] |
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− | [[Category: Companies]] | + | [[Category:Registrars]] |
− | [[Category: Registries]] | + | [[Category:CcTLD Registry]] |