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===Minds + Machines===
===Minds + Machines===
[[Minds + Machines]] offers full service assistance with new gTLD applications. They offer [[Espresso]] registry services, which are based on [[CoCCA]] software, for the management of the registry; your TLD's Espresso installation can either be hosted with Minds + Machines, or can be set up locally so that you may have total control. Espresso is used by many major registrars and 30 ccTLD registrars.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/services/registry-services/ Minds + Machines: Registry Services]</ref> They charge a flat rate fee of $100k per year for their services, following a $25k contract fee and another $75k fee at the start of the new gTLD application period.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/home/pricing/ Minds + Machines: Pricing]</ref> They offer their services at a discounted price, of up to 50% off, for disadvantaged applicants, such as those from developing nations or non-profit organizations.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/home/disadvantaged-applicants/ Minds + Machines: Disadvantaged Applicants]</ref> A step ladder pricing was recently announced for those wanting to apply for [[Brand gTLDs]], allowing applicants to secure their brand at a lower price, with the price of management increasing as usage of the TLD increases.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20110921_minds_machines_introduces_new_gtld_program_for_brands/ CircleID: Minds + Machines Introduces New gTLD Program for Brands]</ref>
[[Minds + Machines]] offers full service assistance with new gTLD applications. They offer [[Espresso]] registry services, which are based on [[CoCCA]] software, for the management of the registry; your TLD's Espresso installation can either be hosted with Minds + Machines, or can be set up locally so that you may have total control. Espresso is used by many major registrars and 30 ccTLD registrars.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/services/registry-services/ Minds + Machines: Registry Services]</ref> They charge a flat rate fee of $100k per year for their services, following a $25k contract fee and another $75k fee at the start of the new gTLD application period.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/home/pricing/ Minds + Machines: Pricing]</ref> They offer their services at a discounted price, of up to 50% off, for disadvantaged applicants, such as those from developing nations or non-profit organizations.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/home/disadvantaged-applicants/ Minds + Machines: Disadvantaged Applicants]</ref> A step ladder pricing was recently announced for those wanting to apply for [[Brand gTLDs]], allowing applicants to secure their brand at a lower price, with the price of management increasing as usage of the TLD increases.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20110921_minds_machines_introduces_new_gtld_program_for_brands/ CircleID: Minds + Machines Introduces New gTLD Program for Brands]</ref>
===Right of the Dot===
Right of the Dot is a new gTLD consulting firm focused on the management of premium domains, and the sales and marketing of such.<ref>[http://rightofthedot.com/how-we-help/ Right of the Dot: How We Help]</ref> They assisted with the launch of [[.co]], and are actively involved in the sales and marketing of their most premium single letter domain, i.co.<ref>[http://rightofthedot.com/clients/ Right of the Dot: Clients]</ref> Right of the Dot is currently in a cooperative agreement with Architelos, in which Architelos refers clients seeking premium domain name consulting services to Right of the Dot, and Right of the Dot refers Architelos clients looking for new TLD feasibility, financial modeling and TLD application services, as well as a managed solution for running the front office functions of a TLD registry, to Architelos.<ref>[http://architelos.com/2011/08/11/right-of-the-dot-and-architelos-join-forces-to-offer-comprehensive-marketing-valuation-and-management-services-for-new-tld-applications/ Architelos.com: Right of the Dot and Architelos Join Forces to Offer Comprehensive Marketing, Valuation and Management Services for New TLD Applications]</ref>
==Right of the Dot==
==Right of the Dot==