*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** Internet Transition Planners Finalize Text of Accountability Program, Submit for Approval < <https://numbers.eco.de/2016/international/internet-transition-planners-fina lize-text-of-accountability-program-submit-for-approval.html> https://numbers.eco.de/2016/international/internet-transition-planners-final ize-text-of-accountability-program-submit-for-approval.html> CEO Chehade, Senator Cruz, and the IANA Transition End Game by Philip S. Corwin < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160302_ceo_chehade_senator_cruz_and_the_ian a_transition_end_game/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160302_ceo_chehade_senator_cruz_and_the_iana _transition_end_game/> Registrars object to ?unreasonable? .bank demands < <http://domainincite.com/20058-registrars-object-to-unreasonable-bank-demand s> http://domainincite.com/20058-registrars-object-to-unreasonable-bank-demands > Cambridge University Study Finds New gTLDs Could Add 73 Million Domain Registrations < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/03/02/cambridge-university-new-gtlds-73-mil lion-domains/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/03/02/cambridge-university-new-gtlds-73-mill ion-domains/> 'Thousands of popular sites' at risk of Drown hack attacks < <http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35706730> http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35706730> GoDaddy Launches .CN For Customers Worldwide < <http://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/201 6/GoDaddy-Launches-CN-For-Customers-Worldwide/default.aspx> http://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/2016 /GoDaddy-Launches-CN-For-Customers-Worldwide/default.aspx> au: ANZ collaborates with start-up Honcho to help small businesses get started in just one day [ANZ news release] < <http://phx.corporate-ir.net/external.file?t=2&item=o8hHt16027g9XhJTr8+weNRY aV9bFc2rMd0Q/AXw4zsFEuefkXLRIF3+MWpWobbBcHhNmQgj39Z6uujKtU2nIgDoz3a/aiOgZUXo IHTp0CZTQwMSvI+/RqzpbI3wgcBz4ZT986qZ2NPyU9xjjgvBvw==&cb=635923128376776807> http://phx.corporate-ir.net/external.file?t=2&item=o8hHt16027g9XhJTr8+weNRYa V9bFc2rMd0Q/AXw4zsFEuefkXLRIF3+MWpWobbBcHhNmQgj39Z6uujKtU2nIgDoz3a/aiOgZUXoI HTp0CZTQwMSvI+/RqzpbI3wgcBz4ZT986qZ2NPyU9xjjgvBvw==&cb=635923128376776807> au: Dick Smith websites and customer databases up for grabs < <http://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/64968-dick-smith-websites-and-custom er-databases-up-for-grabs/> http://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/64968-dick-smith-websites-and-custome r-databases-up-for-grabs/> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** Internet Transition Planners Finalize Text of Accountability Program, Submit for Approval A proposal for increasing ICANN?s accountability to the global Internet community was transmitted Feb. 23 to the organization?s constituent bodies for approval, after a working group settled on the final text. < <https://numbers.eco.de/2016/international/internet-transition-planners-fina lize-text-of-accountability-program-submit-for-approval.html> https://numbers.eco.de/2016/international/internet-transition-planners-final ize-text-of-accountability-program-submit-for-approval.html> How Much Has ICANN Spent On The IANA Transition? ICANN critics often focus on ICANN?s expenditure. The organisation?s overall budget had been growing for years prior to the new TLD program launch. < <http://www.internetnews.me/2016/03/01/much-icann-spent-iana-transition/> http://www.internetnews.me/2016/03/01/much-icann-spent-iana-transition/> ********************** ICANN ********************** IDN ccTLD Request from Bulgaria Successfully Passes String Evaluation ICANN is pleased to announce the successful evaluation of the proposed IDN ccTLD string for Bulgaria. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-01-en> Why Civil Society Should Care about Internet Governance Issues? Series of Events in Washington Address Question by Joe Catapano Members of civil society in the Washington, D.C. area were treated to a series of events aimed at enhancing capacity building and raising awareness of key Internet governance issues in the first two months of the year. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/why-civil-society-should-care-about-interne t-governance-issues-series-of-events-in-washington-address-question> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/why-civil-society-should-care-about-internet -governance-issues-series-of-events-in-washington-address-question> Launch of Registration Authentication Platform for .MOI TLD Purpose: This Public Comment period aims at gathering community input on the proposed amendment to .MOI Registry Agreement to enable Amazon Registry Services, Inc., the Registry Operator of .MOI TLD, to launch Registration Authentication Platform service for its .MOI TLD. This amendment is intended to implement the request from the registry operator to launch this service, which is submitted through the Registry Services Evaluation Policy process. < <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/moi-registration-auth-2016-03-02-en> https://www.icann.org/public-comments/moi-registration-auth-2016-03-02-en> First Version of Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone Released ICANN is pleased to announce that the first version of Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone (LGR-1) has been released. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-02-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-03-02-en> Celebrating a Major Community-Driven Milestone in Enabling Multilingual TLDs by Sarmad Hussain On 2 March 2016, the first version of Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR-1) became available. LGR-1 supports the Arabic script, and future versions will support additional scripts. This achievement follows the Root Zone LGR proposals that the Arabic and Armenian script communities submitted in November 2015. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/celebrating-a-major-community-driven-milest one-in-enabling-multilingual-top-level-domains> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/celebrating-a-major-community-driven-milesto ne-in-enabling-multilingual-top-level-domains> The Registration Operations Workshop: Join Us in Buenos Aires by David Conrad The next Registration Operations Workshop, the fourth of these events, will take place just before IETF-95 on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the Hilton Hotel in Buenos Aires. The Registration Operations Workshop series is now being co-sponsored by Verisign and ICANN and organized by Viagenie, and we?re looking forward to an engaging set of talks, panel discussions, and conversations with individuals involved with the operation of domain name registrations systems. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-registration-operations-workshop-join-u s-in-buenos-aires> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-registration-operations-workshop-join-us -in-buenos-aires> Nomination Period Extended For ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Targeted for ICANN 56 | Nominations Close 17 March ICANN is pleased to announce that the nomination period for ICANN's Multistakeholder Ethos Award is extended until 17 March 2016. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-29-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-29-en> Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Routers Refresh ICANN is seeking one or more providers to facilitate the sourcing for network equipment for our global network infrastructure. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-02-29-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-02-29-en> CEO Chehade, Senator Cruz, and the IANA Transition End Game by Philip S. Corwin On February 4, 2016, U.S. Senator (and Republican Party Presidential nomination contender) Ted Cruz, joined by Senators James Lankford and Michael Lee, dispatched a letter to ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade stating that "we were surprised and dismayed to learn that you have agreed to co-chair a high-level advisory committee for the World Internet Conference, which is organized by the Chinese government, while you serve as the Chief Executive Officer of ICANN under contract with the United States Government". < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160302_ceo_chehade_senator_cruz_and_the_ian a_transition_end_game/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160302_ceo_chehade_senator_cruz_and_the_iana _transition_end_game/> ICANN Initiatives: MarkMonitor MarkMonitor policy counselor Kiran Malancharuvil reviews ICANN initiatives. < <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RJFgqGHCTA> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RJFgqGHCTA> ********************** ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** Registrars object to ?unreasonable? .bank demands Registrars are upset with fTLD Registry Services for trying to impose new rules on selling .bank domains that they say are ?unreasonable?. < <http://domainincite.com/20058-registrars-object-to-unreasonable-bank-demand s> http://domainincite.com/20058-registrars-object-to-unreasonable-bank-demands > .cymru .wales: 19,000 domain names for Wales One year on from launching the first Welsh domain names, over 19,000 people have joined .cymru and .wales. < <http://www.nominet.uk/cymru-wales-19000-domain-names-for-wales/> http://www.nominet.uk/cymru-wales-19000-domain-names-for-wales/> Yet another Welsh success story by Ieuan Evans, Wales Stakeholder Group Chair In Wales, we?re blessed with two languages. And just as in life, it?s only fitting that both are equally represented on the internet. So among many thousands of Welsh people, I was thrilled at the launch of the .cymru and .wales domains a year ago. < <http://www.nominet.uk/yet-another-welsh-success-story/> http://www.nominet.uk/yet-another-welsh-success-story/> Over 19,000 domain names now end in .cymru and .wales One year on from launching the first Welsh domain names, over 19,000 people have joined .cymru and .wales < <http://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/over-19000-domain-names-now-1 0968517> http://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/over-19000-domain-names-now-10 968517> 19,000 sign up for Welsh domain name in first year Over 19,000 people have joined up for a Welsh domain name in the first year since it .cymru and .wales were launched. < <http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2016-03-02/19-000-sign-up-for-welsh-domain-na me-in-first-year/> http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2016-03-02/19-000-sign-up-for-welsh-domain-nam e-in-first-year/> More than 19,000 people get .wales and .cymru domain names More than 19,000 people have signed up for .cymru and .wales domain names in the 12 months since they were launched. < <http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-35699888> http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-35699888> nl: We have a new house style! We are proud to unveil our new visual identity! From now on, all our communications will feature a new logo, a fresh look and new pay-off. Our new house style reflects who we now are and the ambitions we now have. < <https://www.sidn.nl/a/about-sidn/we-have-a-new-house-style> https://www.sidn.nl/a/about-sidn/we-have-a-new-house-style> nl: Schlock and .aw as Dutch net registry rebrands Admit it, for years you've regarded the Dutch net registrar SIDN as a "fairly conservative organisation", concerned mainly with administering the .nl domain. < <https://www.sidn.nl/a/about-sidn/we-have-a-new-house-style> https://www.sidn.nl/a/about-sidn/we-have-a-new-house-style> Record year for .pl domain The 2015 year was the best period in the history of .pl domain in terms of the daily average number of .pl domain name registrations, according to the NASK?s report on the .pl domain name market for the fourth quarter. < <http://www.nask.pl/newsID/id/1000> http://www.nask.pl/newsID/id/1000> < <http://www.dns.pl/english/registrar/NASK_Q4_2015_REPORT_EN.pdf> http://www.dns.pl/english/registrar/NASK_Q4_2015_REPORT_EN.pdf> report Poland sees record year in domain name registrations The 2015 year was the best period in the history of the .pl domain in terms of the daily average number of .pl name registrations, according to the NASK's report on the domain name market in the fourth quarter. < <http://www.telecompaper.com/news/poland-sees-record-year-in-domain-name-reg istrations--1130511> http://www.telecompaper.com/news/poland-sees-record-year-in-domain-name-regi strations--1130511> Over three-fourths of registered Vietnamese domain names inactive Only 23 percent of the 977,684 Vietnamese language domain names registered are in active use, the Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) announced on March 1. < <http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/science-it/151977/over-three-fourths-of-re gistered-vietnamese-domain-names-inactive.html> http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/science-it/151977/over-three-fourths-of-reg istered-vietnamese-domain-names-inactive.html> ********************** NEW TLDS ********************** Overcrowded Internet domain space is stifling demand, suggesting a future ?not-com? boom New research suggests that a lack of remaining domain names with easy to remember ? and consequently valuable ? word combinations is restricting Internet growth, with an untapped demand of as much as 25% of all current domains being held back. The study?s author contends that the findings show ICANN?s release of new TLDs could prove a wise policy. < <http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/overcrowded-internet-domain-space-is-sti fling-demand-suggesting-a-future-not-com-boom> http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/overcrowded-internet-domain-space-is-stif ling-demand-suggesting-a-future-not-com-boom> < <http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/overcrowded-internet-domain-space-st ifling-demand/> http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/overcrowded-internet-domain-space-sti fling-demand/> Cambridge University Study Finds New gTLDs Could Add 73 Million Domain Registrations The difficulty in obtaining an easy to remember domain name in many TLDs is the reason why "ICANN's release of new TLDs could prove a wise policy", a study from the University of Cambridge has found. < <http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24507> http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24507> < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/03/02/cambridge-university-new-gtlds-73-mil lion-domains/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/03/02/cambridge-university-new-gtlds-73-mill ion-domains/> Activist investor tells dot-word biz to sell off 'garbage' new domains One of the biggest names in the domain name market, Rightside, has been hit with a broadside from an activist investor. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/02/activist_investor_internet_extensio ns/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/02/activist_investor_internet_extension s/> Schilling agrees with activist Rightside investor Uniregistry boss Frank Schilling agrees to a large extent with the fellow Rightside investor who was revealed today to be threatening a boardroom coup at Rightside. < <http://domainincite.com/20066-schilling-agrees-with-activist-rightside-inve stor> http://domainincite.com/20066-schilling-agrees-with-activist-rightside-inves tor> Report Finds Arabic Domain Names Ripe for Growth by Mohammad Zeidan Since ????. (.web in Arabic and pronounced "dot shabaka") launched as the world's first new TLD in 2014, we've faced many hurdles in growing adoption of Arabic domain names. From universal acceptance and general awareness issues to a lack of Registrars with Arabic retail interfaces -- the challenges have been numerous and varied. However, according to a new ICANN-commissioned study released this week - one of the first to investigate the Middle East DNS sector - there is much to celebrate too. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160301_report_finds_arabic_domain_names_rip e_for_growth/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160301_report_finds_arabic_domain_names_ripe _for_growth/> Activist investor slams Rightside over ?garbage? new gTLDs, looking for blood A hedge fund manager known for causing trouble at the companies he invests in has savaged Rightside, saying its focus on new gTLDs at the expense of its registrar business is ruining the company. < <http://domainincite.com/20061-activist-investor-slams-rightside-over-garbag e-new-gtlds-looking-for-blood> http://domainincite.com/20061-activist-investor-slams-rightside-over-garbage -new-gtlds-looking-for-blood> Major Rightside shareholder upset with focus on new TLDs Rightside investor J. Carlo Cannell, who owns 7.32% of outstanding shares through investment funds, has sent a scathing letter to Rightside about its strategy. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/01/major-rightside-shareholder-upset-focu s-new-tlds/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/01/major-rightside-shareholder-upset-focus -new-tlds/> New Minds + Machines CEO Toby Hall ? DNW Podcast #73 Last week Minds + Machines announced that it appointed Toby Hall as its new CEO, taking over for Antony Van Couvering. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/29/toby-hall-podcast/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/29/toby-hall-podcast/> ********************** DNS SECURITY ********************** Drown bug in HTTPS puts 11 million websites at risk A major flaw in the HTTPS protocol has been uncovered researchers that may leave as many as 11 million websites are at risk, as well as any other services that use SSL and TLS encryption. < <http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2449182/drown-bug-in-https-puts-11-million-w ebsites-at-risk> http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2449182/drown-bug-in-https-puts-11-million-we bsites-at-risk> DROWN: 11 million OpenSSL websites vulnerable to HTTPS attack RESEARCHERS HAVE warned that as many as 11 million websites are at risk of a newly uncovered vulnerability affecting HTTPS and other services that rely on SSL and TLS encryption. < <http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2449157/drown-11-million-websites- vulnerable-to-https-attack> http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2449157/drown-11-million-websites-v ulnerable-to-https-attack> 'Thousands of popular sites' at risk of Drown hack attacks Websites have been warned they could be exposed to eavesdroppers, after researchers discovered a new way to disable their encryption protections. < <http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35706730> http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35706730> Increasing the resilience of Europe?s telecommunication infrastructures through Incident Reporting A recent ENISA report analyses how mandatory incident reporting schemes have improved resilience and security in the EU telecoms sector. Experiences from this scheme can also serve as a model for the implementation of the forthcoming NIS Directive in other sectors. < <https://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/increasing-the-resilience- of-europe2019s-telecommunication-infrastructures-through-incident-reporting> https://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/increasing-the-resilience-o f-europe2019s-telecommunication-infrastructures-through-incident-reporting> Study finds about half of Web traffic is encrypted About 49 percent of Internet traffic is encrypted, according to a new study released Monday. < <http://thehill.com/policy/technology/271152-study-finds-about-half-of-web-t raffic-is-encrypted> http://thehill.com/policy/technology/271152-study-finds-about-half-of-web-tr affic-is-encrypted> Review: ?Dark Territory? Illuminates Cybersecurity?s Shadows Fred Kaplan has written a consistently eye-opening history of our government?s efforts to effectively manage our national security in the face of the largely open global communications network established by the World Wide Web. < <http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/01/business/dealbook/book-review-dark-territ ory-illuminates-cybersecuritys-shadows.html> http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/01/business/dealbook/book-review-dark-territo ry-illuminates-cybersecuritys-shadows.html> Utilities Cautioned About Potential for a Cyberattack After Ukraine?s Working remotely, attackers conducted ?extensive reconnaissance? of the Ukraine power system?s networks, stole the credentials of operators and learned how to switch off the breakers, plunging more than 225,000 Ukrainians into darkness. < <http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/01/us/politics/utilities-cautioned-about-pot ential-for-a-cyberattack-after-ukraines.html> http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/01/us/politics/utilities-cautioned-about-pote ntial-for-a-cyberattack-after-ukraines.html> nz: Govt claims cyber security belongs in the boardroom, not the IT department The 2016 Global Economic Crime Survey from PwC underlines that the issue of cyber security belongs in the boardroom, not the IT Department, claims Communications Minister Amy Adams. < <http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/594974/govt-claims-cyber-security-be longs-boardroom-it-department/> http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/594974/govt-claims-cyber-security-bel ongs-boardroom-it-department/> nz: Cyber Security report a timely reminder for boards The 2016 Global Economic Crime Survey from PwC underlines that the issue of cyber security belongs in the boardroom, not the IT Department, says Communications Minister Amy Adams. < <https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/cyber-security-report-timely-reminder-b oards> https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/cyber-security-report-timely-reminder-bo ards> ********************** DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** How to lose a $175,000 domain name in a UDRP A company in the United Kingdom just lost a domain name it paid $175,000 for in a UDRP. It should be viewed as a lesson on what not to do with a domain name that has both a generic/geo value as well as that of a brand. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/01/halifax-udrp/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/01/halifax-udrp/> ********************** REGISTRAR NEWS ********************** GoDaddy Launches .CN For Customers Worldwide GoDaddy ... has brought the total number of domain name extensions it offers to 421 by adding .cn to its lineup. The .cn domain name is the country code for China and represents a growing Internet audience looking to get online. < <http://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/201 6/GoDaddy-Launches-CN-For-Customers-Worldwide/default.aspx> http://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/2016 /GoDaddy-Launches-CN-For-Customers-Worldwide/default.aspx> GoDaddy Continues Global Expansion With Launch In 11 Markets Across Asia GoDaddy Inc. ... today launched in 11 Asian markets, bringing its suite of cloud-based products and expert customer care to millions of small and medium enterprises across the region. < <http://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/201 6/GoDaddy-Continues-Global-Expansion-With-Launch-In-11-Markets-Across-Asia/d efault.aspx> http://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/2016 /GoDaddy-Continues-Global-Expansion-With-Launch-In-11-Markets-Across-Asia/de fault.aspx> 'Leap Day' Survey Identifies America's Wish List Of Most Popular Aspirations To mark 'Leap Day' 2016, when an extra day is added to the calendar, GoDaddy commissioned a survey to identify today's most popular life goals. The findings also revealed the obstacles preventing people from taking a 'leap of faith' toward their aspirations. < <http://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/201 6/Leap-Day-Survey-Identifies-Americas-Wish-List-Of-Most-Popular-Aspirations/ default.aspx> http://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/2016 /Leap-Day-Survey-Identifies-Americas-Wish-List-Of-Most-Popular-Aspirations/d efault.aspx> GoDaddy Extends Global Reach with 11 New Markets in Asia With the launch, GoDaddy?s services are now available in 14 markets across Asia with localized currency and customer support. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/godaddy-extends-global-reach-with-1 1-new-markets-in-asia> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/godaddy-extends-global-reach-with-11 -new-markets-in-asia> GoDaddy gets Whois verification patent The U.S. Patent and Trademark office has granted patent 9,275,040 to GoDaddy for ?Validating user control over contact information in a domain name registration database?. Its inventor is GoDaddy Vice President of Policy James Bladel. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/01/godaddy-whois-verification-patent/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/01/godaddy-whois-verification-patent/> ********************** IPv4/IPv6 ********************** IPv4 Market Outlook by Marc Lindsey When 2015 began, there were several million IPv4 numbers still in the ARIN IPv4 free pool, ARIN was processing 4-5 unique IPv4 transfer transactions per month, and fewer than 5 million numbers had been transferred publicly in the prior 12 months. The end of 2015 told a different story. In late September, the ARIN free pool was depleted. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160229_ipv4_market_outlook/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160229_ipv4_market_outlook/> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** au: ANZ collaborates with start-up Honcho to help small businesses get started in just one day [ANZ news release] ANZ has today announced its collaboration with Honcho by Business Switch, an online platform offering customers the opportunity to set up their small business in one day, along with tools to help their business grow. Using the tool, Business Ready powered by Honcho, customers can register their ABN, business and domain name, set up a simple website, email addresses and ANZ business bank accounts without having to visit multiple websites and suppliers. < <http://phx.corporate-ir.net/external.file?t=2&item=o8hHt16027g9XhJTr8+weNRY aV9bFc2rMd0Q/AXw4zsFEuefkXLRIF3+MWpWobbBcHhNmQgj39Z6uujKtU2nIgDoz3a/aiOgZUXo IHTp0CZTQwMSvI+/RqzpbI3wgcBz4ZT986qZ2NPyU9xjjgvBvw==&cb=635923128376776807> http://phx.corporate-ir.net/external.file?t=2&item=o8hHt16027g9XhJTr8+weNRYa V9bFc2rMd0Q/AXw4zsFEuefkXLRIF3+MWpWobbBcHhNmQgj39Z6uujKtU2nIgDoz3a/aiOgZUXoI HTp0CZTQwMSvI+/RqzpbI3wgcBz4ZT986qZ2NPyU9xjjgvBvw==&cb=635923128376776807> au: Dick Smith websites and customer databases up for grabs The receivers of Dick Smith have commenced a sale campaign for the electronic retail chain?s online divisions and intellectual property, including the chain?s website domains and customer databases. < <http://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/64968-dick-smith-websites-and-custom er-databases-up-for-grabs/> http://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/64968-dick-smith-websites-and-custome r-databases-up-for-grabs/> Undeveloped takes a fresh approach to selling domain names If you aren?t happy with current domain name marketplaces, the simplest thing to do would be just to complain. On the other end of the spectrum, you could build your own competing domain name marketplace. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/29/49287/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/29/49287/> Michael Berkens resigns from Right of the Dot Michael Berkens has resigned as a Director and officer of Right of the Dot, LLC, a consulting firm he co-founded with Monte Cahn. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/02/michael-berkens-resigns-right-dot/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/02/michael-berkens-resigns-right-dot/> ********************** DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** DomainHoldings Reports Year End Surge - Q4 Sales Jump 40% from 3Q - Average Sales Price Nearly Doubles Popular domain brokerage house DomainHoldings has announced their final results for 2015 - a year in which they booked over $21.7 million in sales. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160229.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160229.htm> Radix begins sending expired domain inventory through SnapNames New TLD company Radix has struck a deal with SnapNames to send expired domain name inventory through the auction platform. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/01/radix-begins-sending-expired-domain-in ventory-through-snapnames/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/03/01/radix-begins-sending-expired-domain-inv entory-through-snapnames/> Radix and SnapNames Announce Exclusive Partnership SnapNames, one of the world's largest domain name aftermarket companies, has teamed up with Radix, a major Registry Operator for a variety of memorable TLD extensions, for several exclusive auctions. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160302_radix_and_snapnames_announce_exclusi ve_partnership/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160302_radix_and_snapnames_announce_exclusiv e_partnership/> ------ David Goldstein email: <mailto:david at goldsteinreport.com> david at goldsteinreport.com web: <http://goldsteinreport.com/> http://goldsteinreport.com/ Twitter: <https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport> https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport phone: +61 418 228 605 - mobile; +61 2 9663 3430 - office/home "Every time you use fossil fuels, you're adding to the problem. 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