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| {{CompanyInfo| | | {{CompanyInfo| |
| | logo = Bayernconnect.JPG | | | logo = Bayernconnect.JPG |
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| | founders = Caspar von Veltheim | | | founders = Caspar von Veltheim |
| | ownership = | | | ownership = |
− | | headquarters = Hohenzollern Strasse 7 <br> | + | | headquarters = Hohenzollern Strasse 7 <br> 80801 Munich |
− | 80801 Munich | |
| | country = Germany | | | country = Germany |
| | businesses = | | | businesses = |
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| | email = | | | email = |
− | | website = www.bayernconnect.com | + | | website = nic.bayern |
− | | blog = [http://www.bayernconnect.com/blog/ Bayern Blog] | + | | blog = [http://nic.bayern/blog/ Bayern Blog] |
− | | facebook = [http://www.facebook.com/BayernConnect BayernConnect] | + | | facebook = http://www.facebook.com/bayerndomain |
| | linkedin = | | | linkedin = |
− | | twitter = Bayern Connect | + | | twitter = bayern_domain |
− | | keypeople = [[Caspar von Veltheim]] and [[Antony Van Couvering]], Managing Directors | + | | keypeople = [[Caspar von Veltheim]], Managing Director |
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− | '''Bayern Connect''' is a company based in Germany appointed by the State Government of Bavaria to apply for the [[.bayern]] (bavaria) [[TLD|top level domain name]] (TLD) with the [[ICANN]]. [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]] (TLDH) has a majority holdings in the company. Bayern Connect was established by [[Caspar von Veltheim]] in 2009. He serves as managing director of the company together with [[Antony Van Couvering]]. TLDH's subsidiary, [[Minds + Machines]], will provide back-end registry solutions to the proposed .bavaria (.bayern) TLD.<ref>[http://htl.li/1gPHZr Minds+Machines Works with .bayern]</ref> <ref>[http://www.bayernconnect.com/blog/ Bavaria accepts the tender for this job, marketing and operation of the new Top-Level Domain]</ref> The .bavaria (.bayern) is classified as a [[GeoTLD]] representing the German state of Bavaria. | + | '''Bayern Connect''' is a company based in Germany appointed by the State Government of Bavaria to apply for the [[.bayern]] (bavaria) [[TLD|top level domain name]] (TLD) with the [[ICANN]]. [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]] (TLDH) has a majority holdings in the company. Bayern Connect was established by [[Caspar von Veltheim]] in 2009. He serves as managing director of the company together with [[Antony Van Couvering]]. TLDH's subsidiary, [[Minds + Machines]], will provide back-end registry solutions to the proposed .bavaria (.bayern) TLD.<ref>[http://htl.li/1gPHZr Minds+Machines Works with .bayern]</ref> <ref>[http://nic.bayern/blog/ Bavaria accepts the tender for this job, marketing and operation of the new Top-Level Domain]</ref> The .bavaria (.bayern) is classified as a [[GeoTLD]] representing the German state of Bavaria. |
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| The company's bid for .bayern gTLD is supported by the Bavarian State government, and leading Bavarian businesses and institutions. Prince Leopold of Bavaria, a strong advocate for the preservation of Bavarian traditions, serves as the company's Senior Adviser, while Dr. [[Andreas Schulz]], an [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]] attorney will advise in the development of policies to protect the intellectual property rights of registrants under the .bayern gTLD.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2009/09/bayern-connect-selects-minds-machines-for-bayern/ Bayern Connect Selects Minds + Machines for .BAYERN]</ref> | | The company's bid for .bayern gTLD is supported by the Bavarian State government, and leading Bavarian businesses and institutions. Prince Leopold of Bavaria, a strong advocate for the preservation of Bavarian traditions, serves as the company's Senior Adviser, while Dr. [[Andreas Schulz]], an [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]] attorney will advise in the development of policies to protect the intellectual property rights of registrants under the .bayern gTLD.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2009/09/bayern-connect-selects-minds-machines-for-bayern/ Bayern Connect Selects Minds + Machines for .BAYERN]</ref> |
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| ==Leadership== | | ==Leadership== |
− | Bayern Connect's leadership include: <ref>[http://www.bayernconnect.com/uber-uns/ About Us]</ref> | + | Bayern Connect's leadership include: <ref>[http://nic.bayern/ueber-uns/ About Us]</ref> |
| * Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Patron | | * Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Patron |
| * Caspar von Veltheim, Managing Director | | * Caspar von Veltheim, Managing Director |
− | * [[Antony Van Couvering]], Managing Director | + | * Thomas Rickert, Legal Representation |
− | * Jacob Pranter, Assistant Manager
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− | *[[ Elaine Pruis]], Technical Director
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− | * [[Peter Dengate Thrush]], Executive Chairman TLDH
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− | * Dr. Andreas Schulz, Partners of the Firm Lawyers KLAKA
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− | * Dr. Ralf Hackbarth, Partners of the Firm Lawyers KLAKA
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| ==ICANN Involvement== | | ==ICANN Involvement== |
− | Since its establishment Bayern Connect has actively participated in the different activities within the ICANN Community. The company attended ICANN meetings such as the [[ICANN 38]] meeting in Brussels and the [[ICANN 36]] meeting in Seoul.<ref>[http://www.bayernconnect.com/blog/ Bayern Connect at ICANN meeting in Brussels]</ref><ref>[http://www.bayernconnect.com/blog/page/3/ Bayern Connect at ICANN Conference in Seoul]</ref> | + | Since its establishment Bayern Connect has actively participated in the different activities within the ICANN Community. The company attended ICANN meetings such as the [[ICANN 38]] meeting in Brussels and the [[ICANN 36]] meeting in Seoul.<ref>[http://nic.bayern/blog/ Bayern Connect at ICANN meeting in Brussels]</ref> |
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| On January 25, 2009, Bayern Connect supported ICANN's Expression of Interest program and submitted the following comments to the [[ICANN Board]]:<ref> | | On January 25, 2009, Bayern Connect supported ICANN's Expression of Interest program and submitted the following comments to the [[ICANN Board]]:<ref> |
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