CENTR have released a video which explains the role of domain name registries in relation to illegal content. It also goes into different types of content. It's worth a watch, as most of the points they highlight are applicable to all domain names: CENTR’s Policy Advisor, Polina Malaja, highlighted that: "Any measures taken at the internet infrastructure level in … [Read more...] about Video: DNS and Illegal Content
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CENTR Releases Global Domain Report
CENTR has published their report covering domain names globally for Q4 2019. The overall picture is positive, with a 3% growth year on year. Within Europe growth rates were also up compared to the previous year, though they're still lower than the global growth rate (1.6% vs 3%). CENTR has also started tracking retail pricing of domain names, as well as special offers … [Read more...] about CENTR Releases Global Domain Report
CENTR Publishes Q1 Report
CENTR has published its Q1 2019 statistics report. The report covers domain statistics in both ccTLDs and gTLDs and the overall results aren't terribly positive. While there is light at the end of the tunnel some of the headline figures make for quite depressing reading: The median domain growth of all TLDs has hit a record low of 3.4% year on yearNew gTLDs have less than … [Read more...] about CENTR Publishes Q1 Report
CENTR Releases Q4 2018 Stats
CENTR has published the 2018 Q4 edition of their global domain statistics. The report, which is available both as a static document as well as an interactive page, is available here. Overall domain name volumes globally continue to grow, but that growth has slowed. In the European ccTLD space there's been a decline in growth trends, though the growth continues for now. … [Read more...] about CENTR Releases Q4 2018 Stats
CENTR Publishes Paper on Online Content
CENTR, which is an association representing mostly European based country code domain name registries, has published a paper on online content, specifically matters related to alleged "illegal" content. The paper, entitled "Domain Name Registries and Online Content", explores how registries, registrars, hosting providers and content interact. It underlines, for example, that … [Read more...] about CENTR Publishes Paper on Online Content
CENTR Hiring a Communications Manager
Do you like domain names? Want to work in Brussels? CENTR is hiring a Communications Manager to be based at their Brussels HQ. The role sounds like it could be an interesting one for the right kind of candidate: Design and implement a communication strategy in line with CENTR’s Strategic Plan Content editing, writing, publication and distribution through … [Read more...] about CENTR Hiring a Communications Manager
CENTR Awards Held in Brussels. EURid Wins Registry of the Year
The 3rd CENTR awards were held last night in Brussels' Bibliothèque Solvay. Each of the finalists had a short video to explain what their project was about. The winners were: Marketing Campaign Excellence Category: .CA Product Marketing team for its brand awareness and lead generation campaign (CIRA) Safe and Sound DNS Category: Barbara Povše (Registry.si) & … [Read more...] about CENTR Awards Held in Brussels. EURid Wins Registry of the Year
CENTR Awards to Include Best Registry as Chosen by Registrars
CENTR, the body which represent of European domain registries, will be holding its annual awards again this year. What's different for 2017 however is that they've added a new category: Registry of the Year And unlike with the other award categories, this one is open for voting to the registrar channel. The question registrars are being asked is: Based on the … [Read more...] about CENTR Awards to Include Best Registry as Chosen by Registrars
CENTR Announces 2015 Awards Shortlist
The 2015 CENTR Awards will be held in October in Brussels. Earlier this week the shortlist of finalists was announced. Here's the list: Marketing category: AustriaLoves.at - "Darlinks" of the nation, NIC.AT (.at) Domain Pirates campaign, IIS (.se) “Without a name it remains a dream” campaign, Registro.it Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) category: • … [Read more...] about CENTR Announces 2015 Awards Shortlist
CENTR Members Pass 70 Million Domains Milestone
CENTR, which is the association for European ccTLDs, has announced that its members, which are all country code top level domain registries, have surpassed the 70 million domains mark. The number of registrations comes from 57 ccTLDs and IDN ccTLDs in 49 countries. They've produced a graphic to illustrate the milestone: More details on the CENTR site. … [Read more...] about CENTR Members Pass 70 Million Domains Milestone