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'''Nic.at''' functions as a Central Registrar and administrator for every domain that end with [[.at]]. All requests for registration for [[.at]] domains are routed through its office and any such domain can only become active if it is first registered at Nic.at.  

'''Nic.at''' functions as a Central Registrar and administrator for every domain of the [[.at]] [[ccTLD]] for Austria, including .co.at and .or.at. All requests for registration for [[.at]] domains are routed through its office and any such domain can only become active if it is first registered at Nic.at.  

Note however, that the gv.at extension is controlled by the Federal Government, while the ac.at extension falls under the auspices of the University of Vienna.<ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/faq/about_nicat/ Nic.at - FAQ]</ref>

Note however, that the gv.at extension is controlled by the Federal Chancellery of the Republic of Austria, while the ac.at extension falls under the auspices of the University of Vienna.<ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/faq/about_nicat/ Nic.at - FAQ]. Updated 2015 July 27.</ref>

== History ==

== History ==

== Products and Services ==

== Products and Services ==

'''Registration and Administration:''' The company's primary function is both the registry and subsequent administration of all [[.at]] domains.  

'''Registration and Administration of .at Domains:''' nic.at administrates the data of the following domains: [[.at]], [[.co.at]] and [[.or.at]]. nic.at and the [[Internet Foundation Austria]] (IPA) represent the interests of the Austrian internet community in different public bodies, such a [[ICANN]], [[CENTR]], and [[RIPE]]. They are also permanently in touch with relevant organisations, like the Austrian Domain Name Council, the European Commission and technical bodies (e.g. [[IETF]]).

 

'''Registry in a Box - [[gTLD]] Backend Provider:''' Registry-in-a-box offers stable, high performance registry services adapted to individual needs. The solution is made in Austria, successfully in use by several gTLDs, .at as well as other European [[TLD]]s and [[ENUM]] operators and accompanied by consulting, training and operational services.

 

'''RcodeZero - Anycast:''' [[IPcom]]] is a subsidiary of nic.at and offers [[DNS]] anycast services incl. [[DNSSEC]] for TLD operators and registrars alike.<ref>[http://www.rcodezero.at/ RcodeZero], rcodezero.at</ref>

'''Maintenance and Security:''' Nic.at also ensures maintenance of all these domains, as well as their security. The automatic checks of the domains are supplemented by manual checks as well.  

'''Maintenance and Security:''' Nic.at also ensures maintenance of all these domains, as well as their security. The automatic checks of the domains are supplemented by manual checks as well.  

'''Representation:''' The company represents the online Austrian community with bodies such as [[ICANN]], [[CENTR]] and [[RIPE]]. The company also maintains close ties with its parent body, the University of Vienna. <ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/uebernic/ Nic.at – Company Responsibilities, English Version]</ref>

'''Representation:''' The company represents the online Austrian community with bodies such as [[ICANN]], [[CENTR]] and [[RIPE]]. The company also maintains close ties with its parent body, the University of Vienna. <ref>[http://www.nic.at/en/uebernic/ Nic.at – Company Responsibilities, English Version]</ref>

== Recent news ==

== Recent News ==

The company put through a new [[gTLD]] in 2010, as well as updated their website.  

The company put through a new [[gTLD]] in 2010, as well as updated their website.  

* [http://www.nic.at/ Nic.at]

* [http://www.nic.at/ Nic.at]

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