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==Start-Up== | ==Start-Up== | ||
The Organisation was created in 2006 through a [[Sponsored TLD]] Registry Agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/agreements/asia/asia-agreement-11oct10.htm ICANN]</ref> | |||
The [[Sunrise]], [[Landrush]], and Pioneer Domains Program went historically smooth for [[.asia]]. It conceived of the Pioneer Domains Program as an alternative to the general first-come-first-serve policy usually put in place through the [[Sunrise]] and [[Landrush]] periods. Its departure from this model marks the first time an application for a domain name was approved on the quality of the application itself.<ref>[http://pioneer.domains.asia/press/2007-07-11-DotAsia-PR.html Pionner Domains]</ref> Vint Cerf was quoted as saying : "The Pioneer Domains Program will be a useful benchmark for other new [[TLD]] operators to take into account".<ref>[http://pioneer.domains.asia/press/2007-07-11-DotAsia-PR.html Pionner Domains]</ref>. | The [[Sunrise]], [[Landrush]], and Pioneer Domains Program went historically smooth for [[.asia]]. It conceived of the Pioneer Domains Program as an alternative to the general first-come-first-serve policy usually put in place through the [[Sunrise]] and [[Landrush]] periods. Its departure from this model marks the first time an application for a domain name was approved on the quality of the application itself.<ref>[http://pioneer.domains.asia/press/2007-07-11-DotAsia-PR.html Pionner Domains]</ref> Vint Cerf was quoted as saying : "The Pioneer Domains Program will be a useful benchmark for other new [[TLD]] operators to take into account".<ref>[http://pioneer.domains.asia/press/2007-07-11-DotAsia-PR.html Pionner Domains]</ref>. | ||
Revision as of 16:54, 27 January 2011
| Type: | Non-Profit |
| Industry: | Registry Operator |
| Founded: | 2006 |
| Headquarters: | Hong Kong |
| Website: | DotAsia.org |
| Key People | |
| Edmon Chung, CEO Ping Wong, Senior Business Development Manager | |
The DotAsia Organisation is the sponsor and registry operator for the .asia sTLD; which is the first TLD to be headquartered in Asia.[1]
Mission[edit | edit source]
The self-described mission of the DotAsia Organisation is:
- To sponsor, establish and operate a regional Internet namespace with global recognition and regional significance, dedicated to the needs of the Pan-Asia and Asia Pacific Internet community;
- To contribute proceeds in socio-technological advancement initiatives relevant to the Pan-Asia and Asia Pacific Internet community and;
- To operate a viable not-for-profit initiative that is a technically advanced, world-class TLD registry for the Pan-Asia and Asia Pacific community.[2]
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Board of Directors is made up of 11 individuals; 8 seats are given to sponsor members- which come from the community of Asian ccTLDoperators, 2 seats go to co-sponsor members -which are representatives of other organizations involved in Asian internet affairs, and 1 seat is for the board-appointed CEO.[3]
It is open to membership to all interested and applicable parties.
Start-Up[edit | edit source]
The Organisation was created in 2006 through a Sponsored TLD Registry Agreement.[4]
The Sunrise, Landrush, and Pioneer Domains Program went historically smooth for .asia. It conceived of the Pioneer Domains Program as an alternative to the general first-come-first-serve policy usually put in place through the Sunrise and Landrush periods. Its departure from this model marks the first time an application for a domain name was approved on the quality of the application itself.[5] Vint Cerf was quoted as saying : "The Pioneer Domains Program will be a useful benchmark for other new TLD operators to take into account".[6].
The Sunrise period began in October, 2007. The Landrush last from February to March, 2008. There were zero disputes received throughout the entire start-up process.[7]