ICANN’s Transfer Policy Review Working Group has been hard at work since 2021, as we’ve discussed in our ICANN Policy series. The group’s Initial Report is now out for public comment and Tucows is preparing to submit our input by the September 30th deadline. This post highlights some of the most significant updates being recommended […]
Adding domains to your existing services is a strategic choice that can enhance your offerings and streamline your customers’ experience. Whether you’re a web hosting provider, a digital agency, or an IT solutions company, choosing the right domain integration solution can translate to greater efficiency and business success. In this guide, we’ll outline your options […]
ICANN80 took place in Kigali, Rwanda, with four days of policy meetings and a beautiful conference center. There is an exciting piece of ICANN news to share before we dive into highlights from this series of policy-focused meetings: the search has concluded! Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist has been selected as ICANN Board President and CEO. […]
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ICANN79 was held in beautiful Puerto Rico, where the windowless, extremely air-conditioned conference center provided sometimes-welcome relief from the bright sun, heat, and humidity of San Juan. The sessions covered a broad variety of policy and operational topics, and we’ll look at a few of these below. DNS Abuse Amendments The Amendments to the Registrar […]
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The first Tiered Access post of the year is always interesting because we can look back at the past year as a whole and compare it to previous years. This time, we also have the earliest data about requests submitted to Tucows via ICANN’s new Registration Data Request Service (RDRS). This is the pilot project […]
Hamburg is beautiful this time of year: cold and rainy enough that ICANN78 attendees didn’t mind being cooped up inside for meetings, with clear warm stretches that allowed for a bit of sightseeing. If I’m being completely honest, my personal highlight was visiting the Miniature Wonderland, but I was also glad to take part in […]
ICANN77 brought the community to Washington DC for a four-day policy-focused meeting. While the remote participation services continue to be robust and accessible, in-person participation has a certain special something, and I was grateful for the ability to attend in my physical form. Let’s take a look at some of the policy updates coming out […]
The creator ecosystem is experiencing a period of dramatic change. Creators and influencers are rapidly re-writing the world of branding, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship. For those in the business of helping individuals establish an online presence, this shift presents a major opportunity worth pursuing. The state of the creator economy Remember when Instagram was for sharing […]
