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| logo            = PW-LOGO-1.png
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| goldsponsor = ICANNWiki [[Sponsorship|Gold Sponsor]]
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| type            = Private
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| industry        = [[Registrar]]
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| industry        = [[Registry]]
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| founded        = Luxembourg, 2002
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| founded        = 2004
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| founders        = [[Xavier Buck]]
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| ownership      = [[Datacenter Group]]
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| ownership      = [[Directi]]
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| headquarters    = EuroDNS SA 2, <br>rue Léon Laval L-3372 <br>Leudelange
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| country        = Luxembourg
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| website        = http://www.eurodns.com
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| website        = [http://www.registry.pw/ Registry.pw]
 
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| twitter        = EuroDNS
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| keypeople      = [[Xavier Buck]], Founder and President of the Board<br>
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| keypeople      = [[Bhavin Turakhia]], CEO Directi Group<br>[[Sandeep Ramchandani]], Director of Strategic Parnterships, Directi
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[[Lutz Berneke]], CEO<br>
 
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[[Macsen Galvin]], COO<br>
 
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[[Daniel Eisenhut]], CSO<br>
 
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[[Anouar Adlani]], CTO<br>
 
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[[Luc Seufer]], Chief Legal Officer
 
 
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'''.pw - The Professional Web''' is the re-launched [[registry]] for the [[ccTLD#Open ccTLD|Open ccTLD]] for Palau, [[.pw]]. The Professional Web is a subsidiary of [[Directi]], which operates prominent registrars, hosting companies, and development companies, and is also an applicant for 30 [[New gTLD Program|new gTLDs]]. Despite these applications, the launching of the now-open ccTLD represents the Directi group's first active [[registry]] operation. The official launch of the [[TLD]] is [[ICANN 45]] in Toronto.
  
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'''EuroDNS''' is an Internet domain [[registrar]] based in Luxembourg, with other branch offices thoughout Europe, the U.S., and Asia. It was founded in 2002 by [[Xavier Buck]], the current CEO of the company.<ref>[http://www.domaininformer.com/interviews/interview/0808InterviewWithXavierBuck.html An Interview with Xavier Buck]. Domain Informer. Published 2008 August 15.</ref>
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Major selling points for the extension will be its relatively low-price, and the vast amount of quality domain names available. Further uncertainty over the timeline of [[ICANN]]'s new gTLD program gives the company an opportunity to target entities feeling constricted by the lack of quality domain names in other, more saturated TLDs.
  
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EuroDNS is accredited by both [[ICANN]]<ref>[http://tycoontalk.freelancer.com/domain-name-forum/152009-eurodns-com-first-icann-accredited-tel.html EuroDNS.com is the First ICANN -accredited .Tel Registrar]. Tycoon Talk. Published 2008 July 24.</ref> and [[EURid]].<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/eu-idn-registration/ More about .eu IDN's]. EuroDNS.</ref>  According to its official website, EuroDNS has accreditation with more than 70 registries worldwide.<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/AboutUs/view_category/1/Who-We-Are Who We Are]. EuroDNS.</ref>
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Directi CEO, [[Bhavin Turakhia]], said in the .pw re-launch press release: "The top generics are running in a depleted state. In over 70% of the cases, consumers are unable to obtain a name of first choice, and must settle for longer, less memorable names. Moreover, for these unattractive names, they will pay more and more each year as incumbent gTLDs continue to raise prices. .pw aims to meet the global demand for shorter, first choice names at a reasonable price."<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/10/08/directi-to-launch-the-pw-the-professional-web-cctld-at-icann-toronto/ Directi to Launch the pw The Professional Web ccTLD at ICANN Toronto], TheDomains.com. Published 2012 October 8.</ref>
  
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==History==
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===Background===
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* 2002 - CEO and founder of [[Datacenter Group|Datacenter Luxembourg]], [[Xavier Buck]], founded EuroDNS as a subsidiary of [[Datacenter Group|Datacenter Luxembourg]].<ref>[http://domain.co.nl/en/co.nl-.nl-faq.html#anc_merkrecht Co.nl & .nl FAQ]. Co.nl.</ref> Founded in the beginning of the [[.eu]] era, EuroDNS started up as a domain registrar supporting Europe, though it eventually expanded into other areas.
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The .pw ccTLD was delegated to the Pacific island nation of Palau in 1997.<ref>[http://www.iana.org/reports/2003/pw-report-30jun03.html PW Report 30 Jun 03], IANA.org. Published 2003 June 30.</ref> It has been redelegated a number of times, and [[Directi]] obtained exclusive rights over .pw - The Professional Web in 2004 from [[EnCirca]], the [[registrar]] that originally launched the eponymous acronym. Prior plans for the ccTLD were to create a bundled social media and messaging product, though that project did not come to fruition, and so the ccTLD has seen little registration and is consequently now open for wide growth.
  
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* 2006 - EuroDNS focused on setting up two new registration services: [[asiaDNS]], which specializes in Asian [[CcTLD|ccTLD]]s,<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/eurodns-news/article/asiadns-top-registrar-in-asia-landrush AsiaDNS Top Registrar in .Asia Landrush]. EuroDNS. Published 2008 March 14.</ref> and [[EnumDNS]],<ref>[http://enumdns.com.es/ EnumDNS].</ref> which specializes in [[ENUM]] registration services.
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===Relaunch===
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The new operations under [[Directi]] of .pw The Professional Web entails relaunching the [[ccTLD]] as an [[ccTLD#Open ccTLD|Open ccTLD]]. An open ccTLD is one that is available for registration outside of the nation that it designates, in this case Palau. The official relaunch of .pw as an open ccTLD was [[ICANN 45]] in Toronto, which ran the week of October 13, 2012. The Professional Web was an ICANN-meeting sponsor.<ref>[http://toronto45.icann.org/meetings/toronto2012/materials-published-02oct12-en.htm Toronto 2012]. ICANN. Published 2012 October 2.</ref> This will then be followed by a [[gTLD]] style launch, which includes a 68 day [[Sunrise Period]] in early December 2012, and a month-long [[Landrush Period]] in February 2013.
  
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* 2008 - EuroDNS announced that it was the first [[ICANN]]-accredited registrar to sign up to distribute the new communications-focused [[TelNic|.tel]] [[TLD]].<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/eurodns-news/article/eurodns-first-registrar-to-sign-up-to-tel EuroDNS first Registrar to sign up to .tel]. EuroDNS. Published 2008 July 10.</ref>
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Technical registry functions will be handled by [[CentralNic]], which will support [[DNSSEC]], [[IPv6]], and multiple [[IDN]]s.
  
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* June 2010 - EuroDNS and [[Open Source]] email and collaboration software provider, Open-Xchange Webmail, announced an agreement to provide Open-Xchange webmail service to more than 250,000 EuroDNS customers at no additional charge.<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/063010_EuroDNS_to_Provide_Open_Xchange_Webmail_to_More_Than_250000_Customers EuroDNS to Provide Open-Xchange Webmail to More Than 250,000 Customers]. Web Host Industry Review. Published 2010 June 30.</ref>
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While the Directi group includes its own registrars, such as [[LogicBoxes]] and [[ResellerClub]], it is also looking for other registrars to sell .pw.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/10705-directi-to-relaunch-pw-as-an-open-tld Directi to Relaunch PW As an open TLD], DomainIncite.com.</ref>
  
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* July 2010 - EuroDNS announced the opening of the general availability period for [[.co]] domain names.<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/eurodns-news/article/co-general-availability-open .CO General Availability open!]. EuroDNS. Published 2010 July 21.</ref>
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* '''[[Sunrise Period]]''': December 3, 2012 - February 8, 2013. Any individual or company with a registered trademark filed before or on 1st December, 2012 can apply for the Sunrise period. Duplicate applications will be resolved via auctions.
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* '''[[Landrush Period]]''': February 18, 2013 - March, 18, 2013. Hundreds of generic and premium domains will be released. Parties interesting in developing and utilizing .PW domains are invited to contact the Registry for strategic partnership opportunities. Contended applications will be handled through auction.
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* October 2010 - EuroDNS formed a strategic partnership with Dynamic Network Services Inc. ([[Dyn Inc.]]).<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20101018_dyn_inc_forms_strategic_partnership_with_eurodns/ Dyn Inc. Forms Strategic Partnership with EuroDNS]. CircleID. Published 2010 October 18.</ref>
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* '''General Availability''' March 25, 2013. Domains are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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* November 2010 - EuroDNS extended their services further by beginning to provide domain name registration support for Norway. The [[Sunrise Period]] for the new .co.no extension opened in November 2010 and lasted until January 31st, 2011.<ref>[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11_euroDNS_CoNoSunrise/prweb4746044.htm .CO.NO Sunrise Is Now Open at EuroDNS]. PRWeb. Published 2010 November 5.</ref>
 
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==Products and Services==
 
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European [[ccTLD]] and .eu domain name registration is the primary service provided by EuroDNS. It also provides generic extensions such as [[.com]], [[.net]], [[.org]], [[.mobi]], [[.info]], [[.biz]], [[.telpro]], [[.jobs]], [[.aero]], [[.name]], [[.coop]], and international domain name registration for Asian countries and US states.
 
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EuroDNS offers generic services like domain transfers, forwarding and management, paid and free email packages, free [[DNS]] servers, etc.<ref>[http://www.eurodns.com/about-us/2/6/our-services-at-a-glance Our Services at a Glance]. EuroDNS.</ref>
 
  
 
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* [http://www.eurodns.com EuroDNS]
 
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Revision as of 23:40, 20 November 2012

PW-LOGO-1.png
ICANNWiki Silver Sponsor
Industry: Registry
Founded: 2004
Ownership: Directi
Website: Registry.pw
Key People
Bhavin Turakhia, CEO Directi Group
Sandeep Ramchandani, Director of Strategic Parnterships, Directi

.pw - The Professional Web is the re-launched registry for the Open ccTLD for Palau, .pw. The Professional Web is a subsidiary of Directi, which operates prominent registrars, hosting companies, and development companies, and is also an applicant for 30 new gTLDs. Despite these applications, the launching of the now-open ccTLD represents the Directi group's first active registry operation. The official launch of the TLD is ICANN 45 in Toronto.

Major selling points for the extension will be its relatively low-price, and the vast amount of quality domain names available. Further uncertainty over the timeline of ICANN's new gTLD program gives the company an opportunity to target entities feeling constricted by the lack of quality domain names in other, more saturated TLDs.

Directi CEO, Bhavin Turakhia, said in the .pw re-launch press release: "The top generics are running in a depleted state. In over 70% of the cases, consumers are unable to obtain a name of first choice, and must settle for longer, less memorable names. Moreover, for these unattractive names, they will pay more and more each year as incumbent gTLDs continue to raise prices. .pw aims to meet the global demand for shorter, first choice names at a reasonable price."[1]

Background

The .pw ccTLD was delegated to the Pacific island nation of Palau in 1997.[2] It has been redelegated a number of times, and Directi obtained exclusive rights over .pw - The Professional Web in 2004 from EnCirca, the registrar that originally launched the eponymous acronym. Prior plans for the ccTLD were to create a bundled social media and messaging product, though that project did not come to fruition, and so the ccTLD has seen little registration and is consequently now open for wide growth.

Relaunch

The new operations under Directi of .pw The Professional Web entails relaunching the ccTLD as an Open ccTLD. An open ccTLD is one that is available for registration outside of the nation that it designates, in this case Palau. The official relaunch of .pw as an open ccTLD was ICANN 45 in Toronto, which ran the week of October 13, 2012. The Professional Web was an ICANN-meeting sponsor.[3] This will then be followed by a gTLD style launch, which includes a 68 day Sunrise Period in early December 2012, and a month-long Landrush Period in February 2013.

Technical registry functions will be handled by CentralNic, which will support DNSSEC, IPv6, and multiple IDNs.

While the Directi group includes its own registrars, such as LogicBoxes and ResellerClub, it is also looking for other registrars to sell .pw.[4]

  • Sunrise Period: December 3, 2012 - February 8, 2013. Any individual or company with a registered trademark filed before or on 1st December, 2012 can apply for the Sunrise period. Duplicate applications will be resolved via auctions.
  • Landrush Period: February 18, 2013 - March, 18, 2013. Hundreds of generic and premium domains will be released. Parties interesting in developing and utilizing .PW domains are invited to contact the Registry for strategic partnership opportunities. Contended applications will be handled through auction.
  • General Availability March 25, 2013. Domains are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

References

  1. ↑ Directi to Launch the pw The Professional Web ccTLD at ICANN Toronto, TheDomains.com. Published 2012 October 8.
  2. ↑ PW Report 30 Jun 03, IANA.org. Published 2003 June 30.
  3. ↑ Toronto 2012. ICANN. Published 2012 October 2.
  4. ↑ Directi to Relaunch PW As an open TLD, DomainIncite.com.
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