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{{CompanyInfo|
{{CompanyInfo|
| logo            = PW-LOGO-1.png
| logo            = Eurodns_logo.jpg
| silversponsor = ICANNWiki [[Sponsorship|Silver Sponsor]]
| type            = Private
| type            =  
| industry        = [[Registrar]]
| industry        = [[Registry]]
| founded        = Luxembourg, 2002
| founded        = 2004
| founders        = [[Xavier Buck]]
| founders        =  
| ownership      = [[Datacenter Group]]
| ownership      = [[Directi]]
| headquarters    = EuroDNS SA 2, <br>rue Léon Laval L-3372 <br>Leudelange
| headquarters    =  
| country        = Luxembourg
| country        =  
| businesses      =  
| businesses      =  
| products        =
| products        =  
| employees      =  
| employees      =  
| revenue        =  
| revenue        =  
| email          =
| website        = http://www.eurodns.com
| website        = [http://www.registry.pw/ Registry.pw]
| blog            =  
| blog            =  
| facebook        =  
| facebook        = [https://www.facebook.com/eurodns Profile]
| linkedin        =
| linkedin        =  
| twitter        =  
| twitter        = EuroDNS
| keypeople      = [[Bhavin Turakhia]], CEO Directi Group<br>[[Sandeep Ramchandani]], Director of Strategic Parnterships, Directi
| keypeople      = [[Xavier Buck]], Founder and President of the Board<br>
[[Lutz Berneke]], CEO<br>
[[Macsen Galvin]], COO<br>
[[Daniel Eisenhut]], CSO<br>
[[Anouar Adlani]], CTO<br>
[[Luc Seufer]], Chief Legal Officer
}}
}}
'''.pw - The Professional Web''' is the re-launched [[registry]] for the [[ccTLD#Open ccTLD|Open ccTLD]] for Palau, [[.pw]]. The Professional Web is a subsidiary of [[Directi]], which operates prominent registrars, hosting companies, and development companies, and is also an applicant for 30 [[New gTLD Program|new gTLDs]]. Despite these applications, the launching of the now-open ccTLD represents the Directi group's first active [[registry]] operation. The official launch of the [[TLD]] is [[ICANN 45]] in Toronto.


Major selling points for the extension will be its relatively low-price, and the vast amount of quality domain names available. Further uncertainty over the timeline of [[ICANN]]'s new gTLD program gives the company an opportunity to target entities feeling constricted by the lack of quality domain names in other, more saturated TLDs.
'''EuroDNS''' is an Internet domain [[registrar]] based in Luxembourg, with other branch offices thoughout Europe, the U.S., and Asia. It was founded in 2002 by [[Xavier Buck]], the current CEO of the company.<ref>[http://www.domaininformer.com/interviews/interview/0808InterviewWithXavierBuck.html An Interview with Xavier Buck]. Domain Informer. Published 2008 August 15.</ref>


Directi CEO, [[Bhavin Turakhia]], said in the .pw re-launch press release: "The top generics are running in a depleted state. In over 70% of the cases, consumers are unable to obtain a name of first choice, and must settle for longer, less memorable names. Moreover, for these unattractive names, they will pay more and more each year as incumbent gTLDs continue to raise prices. .pw aims to meet the global demand for shorter, first choice names at a reasonable price."<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/10/08/directi-to-launch-the-pw-the-professional-web-cctld-at-icann-toronto/ Directi to Launch the pw The Professional Web ccTLD at ICANN Toronto], TheDomains.com. Published 2012 October 8.</ref>
EuroDNS is accredited by both [[ICANN]]<ref>[http://tycoontalk.freelancer.com/domain-name-forum/152009-eurodns-com-first-icann-accredited-tel.html EuroDNS.com is the First ICANN -accredited .Tel Registrar]. Tycoon Talk. Published 2008 July 24.</ref> and [[EURid]].<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/eu-idn-registration/ More about .eu IDN's]. EuroDNS.</ref>  According to its official website, EuroDNS has accreditation with more than 70 registries worldwide.<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/AboutUs/view_category/1/Who-We-Are Who We Are]. EuroDNS.</ref>


===Background===
==History==
The .pw ccTLD was delegated to the Pacific island nation of Palau in 1997.<ref>[http://www.iana.org/reports/2003/pw-report-30jun03.html PW Report 30 Jun 03], IANA.org. Published 2003 June 30.</ref> It has been redelegated a number of times, and [[Directi]] obtained exclusive rights over .pw - The Professional Web in 2004 from [[EnCirca]], the [[registrar]] that originally launched the eponymous acronym. Prior plans for the ccTLD were to create a bundled social media and messaging product, though that project did not come to fruition, and so the ccTLD has seen little registration and is consequently now open for wide growth.
* '''2002''' - CEO and founder of [[Datacenter Group|Datacenter Luxembourg]], [[Xavier Buck]], founded EuroDNS as a subsidiary of [[Datacenter Group|Datacenter Luxembourg]].<ref>[http://domain.co.nl/en/co.nl-.nl-faq.html#anc_merkrecht Co.nl & .nl FAQ]. Co.nl.</ref> Founded in the beginning of the [[.eu]] era, EuroDNS started up as a domain registrar supporting Europe, though it eventually expanded into other areas.


===Relaunch===
* '''2006''' - EuroDNS focused on setting up two new registration services: [[asiaDNS]], which specializes in Asian [[CcTLD|ccTLD]]s,<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/eurodns-news/article/asiadns-top-registrar-in-asia-landrush AsiaDNS Top Registrar in .Asia Landrush]. EuroDNS. Published 2008 March 14.</ref> and [[EnumDNS]],<ref>[http://enumdns.com.es/ EnumDNS].</ref> which specializes in [[ENUM]] registration services.
The new operations under [[Directi]] of .pw The Professional Web entails relaunching the [[ccTLD]] as an [[ccTLD#Open ccTLD|Open ccTLD]]. An open ccTLD is one that is available for registration outside of the nation that it designates, in this case Palau. The official relaunch of .pw as an open ccTLD was [[ICANN 45]] in Toronto, which ran the week of October 13, 2012. The Professional Web was an ICANN-meeting sponsor.<ref>[http://toronto45.icann.org/meetings/toronto2012/materials-published-02oct12-en.htm Toronto 2012]. ICANN. Published 2012 October 2.</ref> This will then be followed by a [[gTLD]] style launch, which includes a 68 day [[Sunrise Period]] in early December 2012, and a month-long [[Landrush Period]] in February 2013.


Technical registry functions will be handled by [[CentralNic]], which will support [[DNSSEC]], [[IPv6]], and multiple [[IDN]]s.
* '''2008''' - EuroDNS announced that it was the first [[ICANN]]-accredited registrar to sign up to distribute the new communications-focused [[TelNic|.tel]] [[TLD]].<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/eurodns-news/article/eurodns-first-registrar-to-sign-up-to-tel EuroDNS first Registrar to sign up to .tel]. EuroDNS. Published 2008 July 10.</ref>


While the Directi group includes its own registrars, such as [[LogicBoxes]] and [[ResellerClub]], it is also looking for other registrars to sell .pw.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/10705-directi-to-relaunch-pw-as-an-open-tld Directi to Relaunch PW As an open TLD], DomainIncite.com.</ref>
* '''2010 June''' - EuroDNS and [[Open Source]] email and collaboration software provider, Open-Xchange Webmail, announced an agreement to provide Open-Xchange webmail service to more than 250,000 EuroDNS customers at no additional charge.<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/063010_EuroDNS_to_Provide_Open_Xchange_Webmail_to_More_Than_250000_Customers EuroDNS to Provide Open-Xchange Webmail to More Than 250,000 Customers]. Web Host Industry Review. Published 2010 June 30.</ref>


* '''[[Sunrise Period]]''': December 3, 2012 - February 8, 2013. Any individual or company with a registered trademark filed before or on 1st December, 2012 can apply for the Sunrise period. Duplicate applications will be resolved via auctions.
* '''2010 July''' - EuroDNS announced the opening of the general availability period for [[.co]] domain names.<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/eurodns-news/article/co-general-availability-open .CO General Availability open!]. EuroDNS. Published 2010 July 21.</ref>
* '''[[Landrush Period]]''': February 18, 2013 - March, 18, 2013. Hundreds of generic and premium domains will be released. Parties interesting in developing and utilizing .PW domains are invited to contact the Registry for strategic partnership opportunities. Contended applications will be handled through auction.
 
* '''General Availability''' March 25, 2013. Domains are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
* '''2010 October''' - EuroDNS formed a strategic partnership with Dynamic Network Services Inc. ([[Dyn Inc.]]).<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20101018_dyn_inc_forms_strategic_partnership_with_eurodns/ Dyn Inc. Forms Strategic Partnership with EuroDNS]. CircleID. Published 2010 October 18.</ref>
 
* '''2010 November''' - EuroDNS extended their services further by beginning to provide domain name registration support for Norway. The [[Sunrise Period]] for the new .co.no extension opened in November 2010 and lasted until January 31st, 2011.<ref>[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11_euroDNS_CoNoSunrise/prweb4746044.htm .CO.NO Sunrise Is Now Open at EuroDNS]. PRWeb. Published 2010 November 5.</ref>
 
==Products and Services==
European [[ccTLD]] and .eu domain name registration is the primary service provided by EuroDNS. It also provides generic extensions such as [[.com]], [[.net]], [[.org]], [[.mobi]], [[.info]], [[.biz]], [[.telpro]], [[.jobs]], [[.aero]], [[.name]], [[.coop]], and international domain name registration for Asian countries and US states.
 
EuroDNS offers generic services like domain transfers, forwarding and management, paid and free email packages, free [[DNS]] servers, etc.<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/about-us/2/6/our-services-at-a-glance Our Services at a Glance]. EuroDNS.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links==
* [http://www.eurodns.com EuroDNS]
[[Category: Registrars]]
[[Category:Past Sponsors]]
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Latest revision as of 17:37, 25 February 2022

Type: Private
Industry: Registrar
Founded: Luxembourg, 2002
Founder(s): Xavier Buck
Ownership: Datacenter Group
Headquarters: EuroDNS SA 2,
rue Léon Laval L-3372
Leudelange
Country: Luxembourg
Website: http://www.eurodns.com
Facebook: Profile
Twitter: @EuroDNS
Key People
Xavier Buck, Founder and President of the Board

Lutz Berneke, CEO
Macsen Galvin, COO
Daniel Eisenhut, CSO
Anouar Adlani, CTO
Luc Seufer, Chief Legal Officer

EuroDNS is an Internet domain registrar based in Luxembourg, with other branch offices thoughout Europe, the U.S., and Asia. It was founded in 2002 by Xavier Buck, the current CEO of the company.[1]

EuroDNS is accredited by both ICANN[2] and EURid.[3] According to its official website, EuroDNS has accreditation with more than 70 registries worldwide.[4]

History

  • 2006 - EuroDNS focused on setting up two new registration services: asiaDNS, which specializes in Asian ccTLDs,[6] and EnumDNS,[7] which specializes in ENUM registration services.
  • 2008 - EuroDNS announced that it was the first ICANN-accredited registrar to sign up to distribute the new communications-focused .tel TLD.[8]
  • 2010 June - EuroDNS and Open Source email and collaboration software provider, Open-Xchange Webmail, announced an agreement to provide Open-Xchange webmail service to more than 250,000 EuroDNS customers at no additional charge.[9]
  • 2010 July - EuroDNS announced the opening of the general availability period for .co domain names.[10]
  • 2010 October - EuroDNS formed a strategic partnership with Dynamic Network Services Inc. (Dyn Inc.).[11]
  • 2010 November - EuroDNS extended their services further by beginning to provide domain name registration support for Norway. The Sunrise Period for the new .co.no extension opened in November 2010 and lasted until January 31st, 2011.[12]

Products and Services

European ccTLD and .eu domain name registration is the primary service provided by EuroDNS. It also provides generic extensions such as .com, .net, .org, .mobi, .info, .biz, .telpro, .jobs, .aero, .name, .coop, and international domain name registration for Asian countries and US states.

EuroDNS offers generic services like domain transfers, forwarding and management, paid and free email packages, free DNS servers, etc.[13]

References

  1. ↑ An Interview with Xavier Buck. Domain Informer. Published 2008 August 15.
  2. ↑ EuroDNS.com is the First ICANN -accredited .Tel Registrar. Tycoon Talk. Published 2008 July 24.
  3. ↑ More about .eu IDN's. EuroDNS.
  4. ↑ Who We Are. EuroDNS.
  5. ↑ Co.nl & .nl FAQ. Co.nl.
  6. ↑ AsiaDNS Top Registrar in .Asia Landrush. EuroDNS. Published 2008 March 14.
  7. ↑ EnumDNS.
  8. ↑ EuroDNS first Registrar to sign up to .tel. EuroDNS. Published 2008 July 10.
  9. ↑ EuroDNS to Provide Open-Xchange Webmail to More Than 250,000 Customers. Web Host Industry Review. Published 2010 June 30.
  10. ↑ .CO General Availability open!. EuroDNS. Published 2010 July 21.
  11. ↑ Dyn Inc. Forms Strategic Partnership with EuroDNS. CircleID. Published 2010 October 18.
  12. ↑ .CO.NO Sunrise Is Now Open at EuroDNS. PRWeb. Published 2010 November 5.
  13. ↑ Our Services at a Glance. EuroDNS.

External links

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