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===AusRegistry===
===AusRegistry===
[[AusRegistry]] offers both consultancy and registry services.<ref>[http://www.ausregistry.com/companyprofile.php Company Profile, AusRegistry.com]</ref> One of the first public gTLD applicants, GJB Partners, announced that they would be contracting with AusRegistry for the back-end of their proposed [[.jewelers]] domain.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/ausregistry-wins-jewelers-deal/ AusRegistry Wins Jewelers Deal, DomainIncite.com]</ref>
[[AusRegistry]] offers both consultancy and registry services.<ref>[http://www.ausregistry.com/companyprofile.php Company Profile, AusRegistry.com]</ref> One of the first public gTLD applicants, GJB Partners, announced that they would be contracting with AusRegistry for the back-end of their proposed [[.jewelers]] domain.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/ausregistry-wins-jewelers-deal/ AusRegistry Wins Jewelers Deal, DomainIncite.com]</ref>
===Minds + Machines===
[[Minds + Machines]] offers [[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>
===CentralNic===
===CentralNic===