John Demco
CIRA To Host 2012 Canadian Internet Forum – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has announced that the 2012 Canadian Internet Forum in-person event will take place on Monday, February 27 in Ottawa. There is no cost for participation, and registrations are now being accepted.
New gTLD Application Process Passes One-Week Mark – ICANN reports that its application system for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) is functioning smoothly. There is a two-stage application process: the deadline to register in the TLD Application System is March 29, and the deadline for registrants to submit gTLD applications is April 12. As of January 19, there are 25 successful registrants. Each registrant can apply for up to 50 new gTLDs. In early May, ICANN will publish a list of applicants and applications.
Report Released on the Contribution of .AU to Australia’s Economy – A report has been published finding that “the .au domain has created more than 4300 full-time jobs and contributed $475 million to the Australian economy last year.” The report [pdf] was commissioned by auDA, the Australian domain name administrator, and by AusRegistry, the .au registry operator.
Picks To Click
- The 2012 .CA Impact Awards has opened for entries. Applications are being accepted until March 23.
- Afilias has acquired the .pro registry from Hostway Corporation. Afilias now supports 17 top-level domains.
- ICANN has published the framework for its FY 2013 budget.
- Candidates for the ICANN CEO position should submit their applications by February 17.
Timeline
- Mon, Feb 27: Canadian Internet Forum in Ottawa
- Sun, Mar 11 – Fri, Mar 16: ICANN meetings in San Jose, Costa Rica
- Fri, Mar 23: last day for 2012 .CA Impact Awards entries
- Thu, Apr 12: last day for new gTLD applications