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The company is a member of the [[IIA]], [[ISPAI]], [[INEX]], [[RIPE]], [[AFNIC]] and [[Nominet]]; and is also Hosting Solutions competent as a Microsoft Certified Partner.<ref>[http://www.blacknight.com/about-us.html Blacknight About]</ref> | The company is a member of the [[IIA]], [[ISPAI]], [[INEX]], [[RIPE]], [[AFNIC]] and [[Nominet]]; and is also Hosting Solutions competent as a Microsoft Certified Partner.<ref>[http://www.blacknight.com/about-us.html Blacknight About]</ref> | ||
==ICANN== | ==ICANN== | ||
In January, 2010, [[ICANN]] authorized the transfer of a bulk transfer of [[Hosting365 Inc.]]’s [[gTLD]] domains to Blacknight. This action was undertaken due to a compliance issue that resulted in [[ICANN]]'s de-accreditation of registrar [[Hosting365 Inc.]]<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-15jan10-en.htm ICANN | In January, 2010, [[ICANN]] authorized the transfer of a bulk transfer of [[Hosting365 Inc.]]’s [[gTLD]] domains to Blacknight. This action was undertaken due to a compliance issue that resulted in [[ICANN]]'s de-accreditation of registrar [[Hosting365 Inc.]]<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-15jan10-en.htm ICANN Announcements]</ref> [[ICANN]] explains its decision and the procedures undertaken [http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-15jan10-en.htm here] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Type: | Privately Held |
| Industry: | Internet, Registrar, Host |
| Founded: | 2002 |
| Founder(s): | Michele Neylon |
| Headquarters: | Barrowside Business Park Sleaty Road, Graigcullen |
| Employees: | 11-50 employees |
| Website: | blacknight.com |
| Key People | |
| Michele Neylon, Founder CEO | |
Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd. is a 100% Irish owned company which serves the hosting and co-location needs of business, both large and small;[1] it is also the country's largest registrar and the only one that is accredited by ICANN.[2] Blacknight hosts over 20,000 domains on its servers; which are based with the Data Electronics Group and Interxion, both in Dublin.[3]
The company is a member of the IIA, ISPAI, INEX, RIPE, AFNIC and Nominet; and is also Hosting Solutions competent as a Microsoft Certified Partner.[4]
ICANN
In January, 2010, ICANN authorized the transfer of a bulk transfer of Hosting365 Inc.’s gTLD domains to Blacknight. This action was undertaken due to a compliance issue that resulted in ICANN's de-accreditation of registrar Hosting365 Inc.[5] ICANN explains its decision and the procedures undertaken here