Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd
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 100,000 domains on its servers; which are based with the Data Electronics Group and Interxion, both in Dublin.[3]
Type: | Privately Held |
Industry: | Internet, Registrar, Host |
Founded: | 2002 |
Founder(s): | Michele Neylon |
Headquarters: | Barrowside Business Park Sleaty Road, Graigcullen Carlow |
Country: | Ireland |
Employees: | 11-50 |
Website: | blacknight.com |
Blog: | blacknight |
Facebook: | blacknight |
Twitter: | @blacknight |
Key People | |
Michele Neylon, Founder, CEO |
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
Awards
The company's online marketing and use of social media has led to them being nominated for several awards in Ireland.