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ICANN81 recap
ICANN81, hosted in Istanbul, Türkiye, brought us together both in person and virtually for a week of working meetings and presentations. Before we get into the specific policy work updates, we want to highlight two important discussions happening within the ICANN community right now. Perhaps closest to our cow-print hearts, ICANN Registrars and Registries (together, […]
Tiered Access update: RDRS, security and LEA requests, and updated statistics
As usual, as we prepare for ICANN81, here are our updated statistics for our Tiered Access Compliance and Operations (TACO) portal along with some interesting factoids. Rather than going in-depth on one specific topic, we’re providing updates on a few topics discussed in prior posts. Requests from Security Researchers Requests from the security community are […]
How Mono Solutions uses OpenSRS to help digital service providers sell and manage websites at scale
Mono Solutions is an award-winning, European, white-label website-building platform for digital service providers who sell websites to small and mid-sized business (SMB) clients at scale. A global provider, their platform hosts over 100K websites and supports major reseller partners in the European market, including digital agencies, SaaS, telcos, and hosting companies across 30 countries and […]
5 Ways to create recurring revenue for your digital marketing agency
Running a successful digital marketing agency involves more than winning sizable one-off projects. A key strategy for building a stable and growing business is to create recurring revenue streams that ensure consistent cash flow over time. This removes the stress of always hunting for new clients and allows you to plan, make smart investments, scale […]
What NIS2 means for OpenSRS resellers
NIS2 is the updated version of the European Union’s Network and Information Security Directive. It aims to establish “a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union,” partly by providing technical and operational requirements for digital infrastructure and service providers. These include specific requirements for domain registration providers that impact registries, registrars, and resellers. If […]
Transfer Policy changes: what do you think?
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 […]
Top things to consider when offering domains along with your existing services
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 Recap
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. […]
Tiered Access update: law enforcement (foreign and local) and fresh 2024 statistics
As ever, we’re here for you in advance of ICANN80 in Kigali, Rwanda, with some updated TACO stats to get everyone in the mood. Our focus for this post is: where do Law Enforcement disclosure requests actually come from? This question was recently raised in the ICANN Registration Data Request Service Standing Committee by a […]
The power of the .org domain for your mission-driven clients
Finding unique avenues to expand your customer base is essential for growth and success in today’s digital era. The .org domain offers a valuable opportunity to tap into a diverse market of organizations, nonprofits, businesses, social enterprises, and individuals passionate about making a positive impact. A symbol of credibility and integrity, millions have used the […]
