I just got my new iPad and within a few hours, I was hooked on my new toy. After watching Letterman, I was thankful to learn I was in good company with my new addiction. When someone suggested I sync my tablet with my work email account, I wondered why…
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Application Period for New Generic Top-Level Domains Draws Nearer
Following unprecedented back-and-forth with representatives from various governments, the ICANN board announced its plan to approve the new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) program at a special session to be held on June 20, 2011, at the ICANN meeting in Singapore. The approval of the gTLD program and the associated Guidebook…
New Generic Top-Level Domain Application Process Brings Business Opportunities, Issues
Beginning later this year, ICANN is expected to accept applications for new generic domain suffixes for industries, interests and communities, such as “.bank,” “.movie” or “.music.” In addition to the generic terms, this round also includes the potential for various geographic tags that are not country codes (e.g., “.nyc” or…
UK Government Procurement Shake-Up in the Air
In a speech on economic development in January this year, UK Prime Minister David Cameron addressed the need to develop businesses in sectors that will be key to the UK’s economic future. The government’s plans to foster development include direct changes to government procurement practices to foster contract awards to…