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| founders        = [[ISPA Belgium]] <br> [[Agoria]] <br> [[Beltug]]
 
| founders        = [[ISPA Belgium]] <br> [[Agoria]] <br> [[Beltug]]
 
| ownership      =  
 
| ownership      =  
| headquarters    =  
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| headquarters    = Ubicenter - Philipssite 5 bus 13<br />
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3000 Leuven
 
| country        = Belgium
 
| country        = Belgium
 
| businesses      =  
 
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| website        = [http://www.dnsbelgium.be www.dnsbelgium.be]
 
| website        = [http://www.dnsbelgium.be www.dnsbelgium.be]
 
| blog            =
 
| blog            =
| facebook        =  
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| facebook        = [https://www.facebook.com/DNSBelgium/ DNS Belgium]
| linkedin        =  
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| linkedin        = [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dns-belgium/ dns-belgium]
| twitter        =  
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| twitter        = dnsbelgium
 
| keypeople      = [[Philip Du Bois]], General Manager
 
| keypeople      = [[Philip Du Bois]], General Manager
  
 
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'''DNS Belgium''' is the organization that manages the registration of Belgium's [[.be]] ccTLD.<ref name="mission">[https://www.dnsbelgium.be/en/about-us Mission, DNS Belgium]</ref> They are also applicants for the [[.brussels]] and [[.vlaanderen]] [[gTLD]]s, which they announced in March 2012 after receiving 10 years of contracts from both the Flemish and Brussels governments to manage the operations of the proposed [[gTLD]] strings.<ref>[http://www.dns.be/en//dnsbe_operator_vlaanderen DNS.be operator .vlaanderen]</ref><ref>[http://www.dns.be/en//brussels_operated_by_dnsbe_as_well .brussels operated by DNS.be as well]</ref> All three extensions have their own separate websites, and they have already received their initial evaluations for .brussels and .vlaanderen.<ref>[http://www.dnsbelgium.be www.dnsbelgium.be]</ref><ref>[http://www.dnsvlaanderen.be www.dnsvlaanderen.be]</ref><ref>[http://www.dnsbrussels.be www.dnsbrussels.be]</ref>
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'''DNS Belgium''' (formerly DNS.be), is the not-for-profit organization that manages the registration of Belgium's .be [[ccTLD]].<ref name="mission">[https://www.dnsbelgium.be/en/about-us Mission, DNS Belgium]</ref> They are also registry for the [[.brussels]] and [[.vlaanderen]] [[gTLD]]s, which they announced in March 2012 after receiving 10 years of contracts from both the Flemish and Brussels governments to manage the operations of the proposed [[gTLD]] strings. On September 2014 the process of launching both .vlaanderen and .brussels started, leading to general availability from 20th of January 2015.<ref>[http://www.dnsbelgium.be www.dnsbelgium.be]</ref>
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DNS Belgium facilitates cooperation between the nation's [[ISP]]s, dictates technical and regulatory details for registration.<ref name="mission"></ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
From 1989 to 1994, registration of .be domain names was originally performed by Pierre Verbaeten of the of the Computer Science department at the Catholic University of Leuven. During that time, there were only 129 domain names registered by Prof. Verbaeten; he then requested that registration responsibility be transferred to DNS Belgium, which was formed on February 2, 1999 by [[ISPA]], [[Beltug]] and [[Agoria]].
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From 1989 to 1994, registration of .be domain names was originally performed by Pierre Verbaeten of the of the Computer Science department at the Catholic University of Leuven. During that time, there were only 129 domain names registered by Prof. Verbaeten; he then requested that registration responsibility be transferred to DNS Belgium, which was formed on February 2, 1999 by [[ISPA Belgium]], [[Beltug]] and [[Agoria]].<ref name="centr">[https://centr.org/member/dns-belgium DNS Belgium], CENTR.org. Updated 2015 July 29.</ref>
  
DNS Belgium assumed the responsibility on January 1, 2000.<ref>[https://www.dnsbelgium.be/en/history History of DNS.be]</ref> In 2006, DNS Belgium confirmed its  commitment and cooperation with [[ICANN]] to ensure the security, stability and interoperability of the [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS).<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/be-icann-letters-21dec06-en.pdf  ICANN Letter to DNS.be]</ref>
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DNS Belgium assumed the responsibility on January 1, 2000, under the request of Verbaeten.<ref>[https://www.dnsbelgium.be/en/history History of DNS.be]</ref><ref name="centr"></ref> In 2006, DNS Belgium confirmed its  commitment and cooperation with [[ICANN]] to ensure the security, stability and interoperability of the [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS).<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/be-icann-letters-21dec06-en.pdf  ICANN Letter to DNS.be]</ref>
  
DNS Belgium facilitates cooperation between the nation's [[ISP]]s, dictates technical and regulatory details for registration.<ref name="mission"></ref>
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Throughout 2011 and 2012, DNS Belgium led a marketing campaign to try and convince Belgian professionals that having a website on a .be address is important.<ref>[http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/01/22/dns-be-information-campaign-to-continue/ DNS be Information Campaign to Continue, DomainPulse.com]</ref> In 2013, DNS Belgium executed a marketing campaign containing direct mail, radio and online bannering to promote the launch of IDN to the [[.be]] domain.
  
Throughout 2011 and 2012, DNS Belgium has led a marketing campaign to try and convince Belgian professionals that having a website on a .be address is important.<ref>[http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/01/22/dns-be-information-campaign-to-continue/ DNS be Information Campaign to Continue, DomainPulse.com]</ref> In 2013, DNS Belgium executed a marketing campaign containing direct mail, radio and online bannering to promote the launch of IDN to the [[.be]] domain.
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On 2013, the company changed their name from DNS.be to DNS Belgium.
  
 
==Company Organization==
 
==Company Organization==
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==Responsibilities==
 
==Responsibilities==
 
As  the registry operator for the .be ccTLD, DNS Belgium is responsible for the following:<ref name="mission"></ref>
 
As  the registry operator for the .be ccTLD, DNS Belgium is responsible for the following:<ref name="mission"></ref>
* Develop the registration rules & regulations, policies and procedures for the .be ccTLD
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* Developing the registration rules & regulations, policies and procedures for the .be ccTLD
* Organize the quality assurance for domain name registration in Belgium
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* Organizing the quality assurance for domain name registration in Belgium
* Maintain all the required technical aspects related to the domain name registration
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* Maintaining all the required technical aspects related to the domain name registration
* Establish agreements with domain name registrars
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* Establishing agreements with domain name registrars
* Coordinate the domain registration at a national level
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* Coordinating the domain registration at a national level
* Represent the .be ccTLD within international regulatory bodies and working groups
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* Representing the .be ccTLD within international regulatory bodies and working groups
* Implement the latest technology available for the domain name industry
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* Implementing the latest technology available for the domain name industry
* Promote standardization and cooperation among [[ISP|Internet Service Providers]] (ISPs)
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* Promoting standardization and cooperation among [[ISP|Internet Service Providers]] (ISPs)
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
{{reflist}}
 
{{reflist}}
 
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[[Category:ccTLD Registry]]
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[[Category:ccNSO Member]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 23:35, 24 July 2024

DNS Belgium 2013.JPG
Type: Non-profit Organization
Industry: Domain Industry
Founded: 1999
Founder(s): ISPA Belgium
Agoria
Beltug
Headquarters: Ubicenter - Philipssite 5 bus 13

3000 Leuven

Country: Belgium
Website: www.dnsbelgium.be
Facebook: DNS Belgium
LinkedIn: dns-belgium
Twitter: TwitterIcon.png@dnsbelgium
Key People
Philip Du Bois, General Manager

DNS Belgium (formerly DNS.be), is the not-for-profit organization that manages the registration of Belgium's .be ccTLD.[1] They are also registry for the .brussels and .vlaanderen gTLDs, which they announced in March 2012 after receiving 10 years of contracts from both the Flemish and Brussels governments to manage the operations of the proposed gTLD strings. On September 2014 the process of launching both .vlaanderen and .brussels started, leading to general availability from 20th of January 2015.[2]

DNS Belgium facilitates cooperation between the nation's ISPs, dictates technical and regulatory details for registration.[1]

History[编辑 | 编辑源代码]

From 1989 to 1994, registration of .be domain names was originally performed by Pierre Verbaeten of the of the Computer Science department at the Catholic University of Leuven. During that time, there were only 129 domain names registered by Prof. Verbaeten; he then requested that registration responsibility be transferred to DNS Belgium, which was formed on February 2, 1999 by ISPA Belgium, Beltug and Agoria.[3]

DNS Belgium assumed the responsibility on January 1, 2000, under the request of Verbaeten.[4][3] In 2006, DNS Belgium confirmed its commitment and cooperation with ICANN to ensure the security, stability and interoperability of the Domain Name System (DNS).[5]

Throughout 2011 and 2012, DNS Belgium led a marketing campaign to try and convince Belgian professionals that having a website on a .be address is important.[6] In 2013, DNS Belgium executed a marketing campaign containing direct mail, radio and online bannering to promote the launch of IDN to the .be domain.

On 2013, the company changed their name from DNS.be to DNS Belgium.

Company Organization[编辑 | 编辑源代码]

DNS Belgium is organized with a Board of Directors and a Strategic Committee., the Board is the major controlling entity and is made up of three members. The Strategic Committee is formed of representatives of the three founding organizations, effective members, and advisory members. Currently, there are 9 members in this committee.

In February, 2012, Peter Vergote, Legal & Corporate Affairs Manager at DNS Belgium, was elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of CENTR, which is the umbrella organization for European ccTLD registries. He will serve through 2013.[7]

Responsibilities[编辑 | 编辑源代码]

As the registry operator for the .be ccTLD, DNS Belgium is responsible for the following:[1]

  • Developing the registration rules & regulations, policies and procedures for the .be ccTLD
  • Organizing the quality assurance for domain name registration in Belgium
  • Maintaining all the required technical aspects related to the domain name registration
  • Establishing agreements with domain name registrars
  • Coordinating the domain registration at a national level
  • Representing the .be ccTLD within international regulatory bodies and working groups
  • Implementing the latest technology available for the domain name industry
  • Promoting standardization and cooperation among Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

References[编辑 | 编辑源代码]