Difference between revisions of "Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd"
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==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 Announcements]</ref> [[ICANN]] explains its decision and the procedures undertaken [http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-15jan10-en.htm here] | 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] | ||
| + | ==Awards== | ||
| + | The company's online marketing and use of social media has led to them being nominated for several awards in Ireland. | ||
| + | *'''2012''' Social Media Awards - Best Blog of a Business <ref>[http://sociable.co/social-media/winners-of-the-2012-social-media-awards-announced/]</ref> | ||
| + | *'''2011''' Social Media Awards - Best Business Twitter Account – Marketing and Sales <ref>[http://socialmediaawards.com/2011/05/2011-bord-gais-energy-social-media-awards-winners/]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 19 August 2012
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| 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
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| 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 100,000 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
Awards
The company's online marketing and use of social media has led to them being nominated for several awards in Ireland.
- 2012 Social Media Awards - Best Blog of a Business [6]
- 2011 Social Media Awards - Best Business Twitter Account – Marketing and Sales [7]