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|registryprovider  = [[Fegistry, LLC]]
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|category = [[:Category:Technology New gTLDs|Technology]]
|category = [[:Category:Technology New gTLDs|Technology]]
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|priority = 1203 - [[Fegistry, LLC]]<br>1252 - [[Donuts]] (June Hollow, LLC)<br>1746 - [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Forum Limited)
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'''.forum''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]].  
'''.forum''' is a new [[gTLD]] delegated to the [[Root Zone]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]] on 01 July 2015. <ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings] Retrieved on 06 July 2015</ref> [[Fegistry, LLC]] is the registry with back-end services provided by [[CentralNic]].


==Applicants==
==Applicants==
The entities that filed for the TLD seeking ICANN's approval for its delegation in the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the internet domain name system and to manage its registry operations include:<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref>


# Donuts (June Hollow, LLC)- This is one of the 307 domain name strings filed by the company. The main objective of the company for the TLD is to "serve the international community by bringing new users online through opportunities for economic growth, increased productivity, the exchange of ideas and information and greater self-expression." Donuts partnered with Demand Media to provide back-end registry infrastructure, [[AusRegistry]] for [[DNS]] and [[DNSSEC]] solutions; [[Equinix]] for abuse mitigation and prevention consultations; [[SuperNap]] for datacenter facilities and infrastructure; and [[Iron Mountain]] Intellectual Property Management, Inc. to provide data escrow services.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/1-1464-71170_FORUM.html Application number: 1-1464-71170 for June Hollow, LLC]</ref>
Fegistry, LLC won the rights to .forum in a private auction by outbidding Donuts and Famous Four Media.
# [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Forum Limited)- This is one of the 61 new gTLDs filed by Famous Four Media. Its objective is to provide consumers a secure and easy to access online forum trough the .forum domain name space. The company partnered with [[Neustar]] to provide back-end registry solutions. <ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/1-1212-56127_FORUM.html Application number: 1-1212-56127 for dot Forum Limited]</ref>
 
# Fegistry, LLC ([[Jay Westerdal]])-  The company aims to provide a dedicated and identifiable online space for entities committed in creating online forum websites. CentralNic has been selected to its provide back-end registry services.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/1-1913-92671_FORUM.html Application number: 1-1913-92671 for Fegistry, LLC]</ref>
# [[Donuts]] (June Hollow, LLC)- This is one of the 307 domain name strings filed by the company. Its main objective is to "serve the international community by bringing new users online through opportunities for economic growth, increased productivity, the exchange of ideas and information and greater self-expression." Donuts partnered with [[Demand Media]] to provide back-end registry infrastructure, [[AusRegistry]] for [[DNS]] and [[DNSSEC]] solutions; [[Equinix]] and [[SuperNap]] for datacenter facilities and infrastructure; and [[Iron Mountain]] to provide data escrow services.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/1-1464-71170_FORUM.html Application number: 1-1464-71170 for June Hollow, LLC]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/760 here].
# [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Forum Limited)- This is one of the 61 new gTLDs filed by Famous Four Media. Its objective is to provide consumers a secure and easy access to online forums through the .forum domain name space. The company partnered with [[Neustar]] to provide back-end registry solutions. <ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/1-1212-56127_FORUM.html Application number: 1-1212-56127 for dot Forum Limited]</ref>
# [[Fegistry, LLC]] ([[Jay Westerdal]])-  The company aims to provide a dedicated and identifiable online space for entities committed in creating online forum websites. [[CentralNic]] has been selected to its provide back-end registry services.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/1-1913-92671_FORUM.html Application number: 1-1913-92671 for Fegistry, LLC]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:29, 6 July 2015

Status: Delegated
Registry Provider: Fegistry, LLC
Type: Generic
Category: Technology

More information:

.forum is a new gTLD delegated to the Root Zone in ICANN's New gTLD Program on 01 July 2015. [1] Fegistry, LLC is the registry with back-end services provided by CentralNic.

Applicants

Fegistry, LLC won the rights to .forum in a private auction by outbidding Donuts and Famous Four Media.

  1. Donuts (June Hollow, LLC)- This is one of the 307 domain name strings filed by the company. Its main objective is to "serve the international community by bringing new users online through opportunities for economic growth, increased productivity, the exchange of ideas and information and greater self-expression." Donuts partnered with Demand Media to provide back-end registry infrastructure, AusRegistry for DNS and DNSSEC solutions; Equinix and SuperNap for datacenter facilities and infrastructure; and Iron Mountain to provide data escrow services.[2] This applicant submitted a Public Interest Commitment, which can be downloaded here.
  2. Famous Four Media (dot Forum Limited)- This is one of the 61 new gTLDs filed by Famous Four Media. Its objective is to provide consumers a secure and easy access to online forums through the .forum domain name space. The company partnered with Neustar to provide back-end registry solutions. [3]
  3. Fegistry, LLC (Jay Westerdal)- The company aims to provide a dedicated and identifiable online space for entities committed in creating online forum websites. CentralNic has been selected to its provide back-end registry services.[4]

References