Nominet has announced the results of the 2009 board election for non-executive directors.The three directors elected were:Clive GraceNora NanayakkaraJonathan RobinsonAccording to the announcement only 16.41% of Nominet members voted (455 members) … [Read more...] about Nominet Board Elections Results 2009
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Nominet Introduces Phishing Lock and Other New Features
Nominet maybe attracting some undue attention due to behind the scenes squabbles, governance reviews and proposed policy changes, but the registry is also developing new features and services.Today they announced a number of things that are worthy of attention.The biggest one in many respects is the introduction of a new domain locking mechanism - "phishing lock".This new … [Read more...] about Nominet Introduces Phishing Lock and Other New Features
Nominet Statement On Board Activity
Nominet have, not surprisingly, issued a statement this afternoon regarding recent activity on their board:Statement from the Chairman of Nominet regarding the resignation of Jim Davies as a Non-Executive Director of Nominet We acknowledge the resignation of Jim Davies as a Non-Executive Director of Nominet, published on 20th January 2009. His resignation follows a … [Read more...] about Nominet Statement On Board Activity
Nominet Board Member Resigns
Jim Davies, who was at the centre of a recent debacle involving Nominet, has tendered his resignation from the board. In a letter to Bob Gilbert, which Mr Davies also posted to a members' mailing list this afternoon, Davies cited his continued disagreement with the Board's conduct and that of the organisation's executives as reasons for his resignation. Oddly enough no mention … [Read more...] about Nominet Board Member Resigns
Nominet Expanding Online Services To Include Registrant Transfers
Nominet has been working on developing and improving their "online services" over the past year.The "online services" are available to both registrants and registrars and allow both user types to manage various aspects of their interactions with the UK registry.Next month the registry plans to take the domain transfers / trades online.The announcement may be found on their site … [Read more...] about Nominet Expanding Online Services To Include Registrant Transfers