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| industry        = Internet  
| industry        = Internet  
| founded        = 2011
| founded        = 2011
| founders        = Jan Storehaug <br> Rolf Larsen
| founders        = [[Jan Sollid Storehaug]] <br> [[Ian Chr. Christiansen]] <br> [[Michael B. Halvorsen]] <br> [[Rolf Larsen]]<br>
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| headquarters    = Oslo  
| headquarters    = Oslo  
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| website        = [http://cloudnames.com/about cloudnames.com]
| website        = [http://cloudnames.com/about cloudnames.com]
| blog            = [http://cloudnames.com/blog cloudnames Blog]
| blog            = [http://blog.cloudnames.com cloudnames Blog]
| facebook        =  
| facebook        =  
| linkedin        = [http://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudnames cloudnames]
| linkedin        = [http://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudnames cloudnames]
| twitter        =   
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| keypeople      = [[Rolf Larsen]], CEO
| keypeople      = [[Jan Sollid Storehaug]], CEO [[Ian Chr. Christiansen]], CTO


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'''CloudNames''' was founded by domain industry veterans dedicated to providing consultancy and management services for parties interested in operating their own [[TLD|top level domain names]] (TLDs). The company was established in 2011 and its headquarters is located in Oslo, Norway. [[Rolf Larsen]] serves as CEO.<ref>[http://cloudnames.com/about About CloudNames]</ref>
'''Cloudnames''' was founded by domain industry veterans dedicated to providing consultancy and management services for parties interested in operating their own [[TLD|top level domain names]] (TLDs). The company was established in 2011 and its headquarters is located in Oslo, Norway. [[Jan Sollid Storehaug]] serves as CEO.<ref>[http://cloudnames.com/about About CloudNames]</ref>


It is a new gTLD applicant.
It is a new gTLD applicant.
==New gTLD Applications==
==New gTLD Applications==
On May 31, 2012, CloudNames confirmed its application for the [[.cloud]] and [[.global]] generic top level domain names (gTLDs) with [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. According to Larsen, the proposed strings are competitive and good alternatives to [[.com]]. Larsen said, ''"Both .cloud and .global have their clear advantages. A .cloud domain will allow businesses and individuals to have their own cloud on the Internet. Likewise, a .global domain will allow businesses to secure a position on an international level."'' [[Afilias]] has been selected by the CloudNames to provide back-end registry solutions for both TLDs. <ref>[http://thetldhub.com/download/Press-Release_CloudNames-To-Apply-For-New-Top-Level-Domains.pdf]</ref>
On May 31, 2012, Cloudnames confirmed its application for the [[.cloud]] and [[.global]] generic top level domain names (gTLDs) with [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. In 2013 the company split to two companies, Dot GLOBAL - the registry and Cloudnames the registrar. A .global domain will allow businesses to secure a position on an international level."'' [[Afilias]] has been selected by the Dot GLOBAL to provide back-end registry solutions for both TLDs. <ref>[http://thetldhub.com/download/Press-Release_CloudNames-To-Apply-For-New-Top-Level-Domains.pdf]</ref>


[[.cloud]] has been applied for by 7 applicants, including CloudNames, while [[.global]] has been applied for by only one another applicant.


==Services==
==Services==
The company's services include:<ref>[http://cloudnames.com/services Our Services and what We Offer]</ref>
The company's services include:<ref>[http://cloudnames.com Our Services and what We Offer]</ref>
* '''CloudNames .brand Setup'''- The company offers to prepare the entire ICANN application for .brand TLDs, and monitor its progress.
* '''Cloudnames .webhosting'''- The company offers simple, powerful web hosting in the cloud om Amazon platform.
* '''CloudNames .brand Full Service'''- CloudNames will manage the pre-delegation, testing and launching, on-going operation, escrow and reporting to comply with ICANN requirements. The company will also help the client in discussing the Registry Agreement with ICANN and will manage second level domain names and will also provide usage statistics and reports.
* '''Cloudnames .brand Setup'''- The company offers to prepare the entire ICANN application for .brand TLDs, and monitor its progress.
* '''Cloudnames .brand Full Service'''- CloudNames will manage the pre-delegation, testing and launching, on-going operation, escrow and reporting to comply with ICANN requirements. The company will also help the client in discussing the Registry Agreement with ICANN and will manage second level domain names and will also provide usage statistics and reports.


===Service Package===
===Service Package===
* '''CloudNames Reserve TLD'''- Under this service package CloudNames will reserve the potential TLD string which can be used by the client in the future.
* '''Cloudnames Reserve TLD'''- Under this service package CloudNames will reserve the potential TLD string which can be used by the client in the future.
* '''CloudNames Micro TLD'''- This package enables clients to create and manage 25 second level domain names excluding the domains required by ICANN using CloudNames web portal.
* '''Cloudnames Micro TLD'''- This package enables clients to create and manage 25 second level domain names excluding the domains required by ICANN using CloudNames web portal.
* '''CloudNames Standard TLD'''- The client is able to create and manage and unlimited number of second level domain names under this package though the CloudNames web portal.
* '''Cloudnames Standard TLD'''- The client is able to create and manage and unlimited number of second level domain names under this package though the Cloudnames web portal.


The price for the company's service packages are available [http://cloudnames.com/pricing '''here''']
The price for the company's service packages are available [http://order.cloudnames.com '''here''']


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:58, 10 March 2021

Type: Privately held
Industry: Internet
Founded: 2011
Founder(s): Jan Sollid Storehaug
Ian Chr. Christiansen
Michael B. Halvorsen
Rolf Larsen
Headquarters: Oslo
Country: Norway
Website: cloudnames.com
Blog: cloudnames Blog
LinkedIn: cloudnames
Key People
Jan Sollid Storehaug, CEO Ian Chr. Christiansen, CTO

Cloudnames was founded by domain industry veterans dedicated to providing consultancy and management services for parties interested in operating their own top level domain names (TLDs). The company was established in 2011 and its headquarters is located in Oslo, Norway. Jan Sollid Storehaug serves as CEO.[1]

It is a new gTLD applicant.

New gTLD Applications[edit | edit source]

On May 31, 2012, Cloudnames confirmed its application for the .cloud and .global generic top level domain names (gTLDs) with ICANN's New gTLD Program. In 2013 the company split to two companies, Dot GLOBAL - the registry and Cloudnames the registrar. A .global domain will allow businesses to secure a position on an international level." Afilias has been selected by the Dot GLOBAL to provide back-end registry solutions for both TLDs. [2]


Services[edit | edit source]

The company's services include:[3]

  • Cloudnames .webhosting- The company offers simple, powerful web hosting in the cloud om Amazon platform.
  • Cloudnames .brand Setup- The company offers to prepare the entire ICANN application for .brand TLDs, and monitor its progress.
  • Cloudnames .brand Full Service- CloudNames will manage the pre-delegation, testing and launching, on-going operation, escrow and reporting to comply with ICANN requirements. The company will also help the client in discussing the Registry Agreement with ICANN and will manage second level domain names and will also provide usage statistics and reports.

Service Package[edit | edit source]

  • Cloudnames Reserve TLD- Under this service package CloudNames will reserve the potential TLD string which can be used by the client in the future.
  • Cloudnames Micro TLD- This package enables clients to create and manage 25 second level domain names excluding the domains required by ICANN using CloudNames web portal.
  • Cloudnames Standard TLD- The client is able to create and manage and unlimited number of second level domain names under this package though the Cloudnames web portal.

The price for the company's service packages are available here

References[edit | edit source]