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===Criticisms from ARI Registry Services===

===Criticisms from ARI Registry Services===

[[Adrian Kinderis]], CEO of ARI Registry Services criticized digital archery, describing it as a feeble solution to a problem. He said, ''"Batching is a solution to a problem that I’m not sure exists any more. ICANN has a large number of single applicants going for a large number of domains, and that has to create some operational efficiencies."'' He said that he is in talks with some of the big registries and they are waiting for ARI Registry's move and they will join the bandwagon to stop the digital archery. The [[Intellectual Property Constituency]] is also against the digital archery.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/9239-revolt-brewing-over-digital-archery Revolt brewing over digital archery]</ref>

[[Adrian Kinderis]], CEO of ARI Registry Services criticized digital archery, describing it as a feeble solution to a problem. He said, "Batching is a solution to a problem that I’m not sure exists any more. ICANN has a large number of single applicants going for a large number of domains, and that has to create some operational efficiencies." He said that he is in talks with some of the big registries and they are waiting for ARI Registry's move and they will join the bandwagon to stop the digital archery. The [[Intellectual Property Constituency]] is also against the digital archery.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/9239-revolt-brewing-over-digital-archery Revolt brewing over digital archery]</ref>

===Melbourne IT Requests for Delay===

===Melbourne IT Requests for Delay===

[[Theo Hnarakis]], CEO of Melbourne IT, also asked ICANN to delay the implementation of the digital archery to give time for the community to review the published applications of new gTLDs and the implications of the batching method. In a letter sent to ICANN, Hnarakis enumerated some implications such as the possibility of putting the most contentious strings in the first batch, as the gap of the processing time between the first batch and the last batch might take 2 years or more and the possibility for brand owners to be forced to create second level registrations until their own TLD becomes operational. He encouraged ICANN to accept suggestions from the community to improve the batching process.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/docs/melbourne-it-on-archery.pdf Melbourne IT Letter to ICANN Regarding Digital Archery Batching Process]</ref> In an interview with [[DomainIncite|Domain Incite]], Hnarakis said, ''"There seems to be a broad sentiment that this isn’t the best method, but people don’t want to rock the boat because they don’t want to see any further delay. I don’t care if there’s any further delay, I just want to make sure… it’s done in a way that’s fair for all parties, brand holders particularly and that ICANN comes out of it with some credibility."'' <ref>[http://domainincite.com/9151-melbourne-it-ceo-calls-for-digital-archery-delay Melbourne IT CEO calls for digital archery delay]</ref>

[[Theo Hnarakis]], CEO of Melbourne IT, also asked ICANN to delay the implementation of the digital archery to give time for the community to review the published applications of new gTLDs and the implications of the batching method. In a letter sent to ICANN, Hnarakis enumerated some implications such as the possibility of putting the most contentious strings in the first batch, as the gap of the processing time between the first batch and the last batch might take 2 years or more and the possibility for brand owners to be forced to create second level registrations until their own TLD becomes operational. He encouraged ICANN to accept suggestions from the community to improve the batching process.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/docs/melbourne-it-on-archery.pdf Melbourne IT Letter to ICANN Regarding Digital Archery Batching Process]</ref> In an interview with [[DomainIncite|Domain Incite]], Hnarakis said, "There seems to be a broad sentiment that this isn’t the best method, but people don’t want to rock the boat because they don’t want to see any further delay. I don’t care if there’s any further delay, I just want to make sure… it’s done in a way that’s fair for all parties, brand holders particularly and that ICANN comes out of it with some credibility."<ref>[http://domainincite.com/9151-melbourne-it-ceo-calls-for-digital-archery-delay Melbourne IT CEO calls for digital archery delay]</ref>

===NetNames Opposition===

===NetNames Opposition===

==Digital Archery Service Providers==

==Digital Archery Service Providers==

The following companies offer digital archery assistance services:  

The following companies offer digital archery assistance services:  

* [[Pool.com]]

* [[Pool.com]]'s Digital Archery Engine, the fee will be $25,000 if the company is able to secure a spot in the first batch, $10,000 for spot in the second batch, and no fee if the spot secured for a client falls into batch 3 or lower.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/8501-pool-com-offers-25k-gtld-digital-archery-service Pool.com offers $25k gTLD digital archery service]</ref><ref>[http://www.pool.com/gtld/digitalarchery.aspx Pool.com Digital Archery Engine Pricing]</ref>

* [[Digital Archery Experts]]'s Batch One Bullseye offering, the company is accepting clients on a first come, first served basis and will only charge if a spot in batch one is secured.<ref>[http://www.digitalarcheryexperts.com/services.htm Digital Archery Experts Batch One Bullseye Offer]</ref> The company partnered with [[Sedari]], a gTLD business management firm, to offer the Batch One Bullseye digital archery service to the company's clients.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20120604_sedari_partners_digital_archery_experts_deliver_batch_one_bullseye/ Sedari Partners With Digital Archery Experts to Deliver a Batch One Bullseye]</ref>

* [[Key-Systems]] is offering its digital archery service to new gTLD applicants for €15,000 ($18,800) through its wholly-owned subsidiary [[KSRegistry]]. According to [[Alexander Siffrin]], CEO of the company, his team was able "hit the specified time exactly in the testing system – matching even the millisecond." The company will only charge for applications that make it into the first batch of ICANN's initial evaluation process.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/9363-key-systems-has-31-gtld-clients-offers-digital-archery-services Key-Systems has 31 gTLD clients, offers digital archery services]</ref><ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/11/key-systems-launches-their-own-digital-archery-service/ Key- Systems Launches Their Own Digital Archery Service]</ref>

* [[Knipp Medien und Kommunikation GmbH]]'s First Come, First Served service is available for a $7,500 "early bird" promotion fee for new gTLD applicants who sign up on or before June 20, 2012. The regular service fee after June 20 is $12,500. Applicants will only pay for the service fee if they get a slot in the first batch of ICANN's initial evaluation process.<ref>

 

 

Under [[Pool.com]]'s Digital Archery Engine, the fee will be $25,000 if the company is able to secure a spot in the first batch, $10,000 for spot in the second batch, and no fee if the spot secured for a client falls into batch 3 or lower.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/8501-pool-com-offers-25k-gtld-digital-archery-service Pool.com offers $25k gTLD digital archery service]</ref><ref>[http://www.pool.com/gtld/digitalarchery.aspx Pool.com Digital Archery Engine Pricing]</ref>

 

On the other hand, under [[Digital Archery Experts]]'s Batch One Bullseye offering, the company is accepting clients on a first come, first served basis and will only charge if a spot in batch one is secured.<ref>[http://www.digitalarcheryexperts.com/services.htm Digital Archery Experts Batch One Bullseye Offer]</ref> The company partnered with [[Sedari]], a gTLD business management firm, to offer the Batch One Bullseye digital archery service to the company's clients.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20120604_sedari_partners_digital_archery_experts_deliver_batch_one_bullseye/ Sedari Partners With Digital Archery Experts to Deliver a Batch One Bullseye]</ref>

 

[[Key-Systems]] is offering its digital archery service to new gTLD applicants for €15,000 ($18,800) through its wholly-owned subsidiary [[KSRegistry]]. According to [[Alexander Siffrin]], CEO of the company, his team was able "hit the specified time exactly in the testing system – matching even the millisecond." The company will only charge for applications that make it into the first batch of ICANN's initial evaluation process.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/9363-key-systems-has-31-gtld-clients-offers-digital-archery-services Key-Systems has 31 gTLD clients, offers digital archery services]</ref><ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/11/key-systems-launches-their-own-digital-archery-service/ Key- Systems Launches Their Own Digital Archery Service]</ref>

 

[[Knipp Medien und Kommunikation GmbH]]'s First Come, First Served service is available for a $7,500 "early bird" promotion fee for new gTLD applicants who sign up on or before June 20, 2012. The regular service fee after June 20 is $12,500. Applicants will only pay for the service fee if they get a slot in the first batch of ICANN's initial evaluation process.<ref>

[http://domainincite.com/9372-fourth-digital-archery-service-launches Fourth digital archery service launches]</ref> <ref>[http://www.firstcomefirstbatch.com/home.faces#slide-register First Come First Batch]</ref>

[http://domainincite.com/9372-fourth-digital-archery-service-launches Fourth digital archery service launches]</ref> <ref>[http://www.firstcomefirstbatch.com/home.faces#slide-register First Come First Batch]</ref>