Newsletter (13 February 2017)

(.AE aeDA)
The Executive Team of the Network Readiness Index (NRI)
Holds Its First Meeting
https://www.tra.gov.ae/en/media-hub/press-releases/2017/2/8
/the-executive-team-of-the-network-readiness-index-nri-holds-
its-first-meeting.aspx
 
(.CC/.TV Verisign)
Verisign Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/internet-technology-news/verisign-press-
releases/articles/index.xhtml?artLink=aHR0cDovL3ZlcmlzaWduLm5ld3Noc
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(.NZ InternetNZ)
Fair broadband prices – Telco Act Review on the right track
https://internetnz.nz/news/fair-broadband-prices-telco-act-review-right-track
 
(Neustar)
Neustar UltraRecursive Brings Efficient Security to Cloud DNS

https://www.neustar.biz/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2017/ultrarecursive

Launch and Use of IDNs (2017 edition)
Survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IDNs2017
Close Date: 16 Feb 2016

Background: EURid (.eu) and UNESCO have been conducting research on Internationalised Domain Names (IDNs) since 2010 and published yearly reports entitled ‘The World Report on IDN deployment’. The reports include assessments of IDN data and status, case studies and a comparative analysis on the factors that may impact (positively or negatively) IDN uptake. This survey helps in provided data toward that study as well as for data intelligence within APTLD.  Data from this survey will be sent to EURid and members will also receive a report on the survey results with comparisons to the study conducted last year.

Why you should get involved in EC Elections
https://blog.apnic.net/2017/02/13/get-involved-ec-elections/
 
SANOG fellowship is a learning and sharing experience
https://blog.apnic.net/2017/02/13/sanog-fellowship-learning-
sharing-experience/
 
APRICOT 2017 program revealed
https://blog.apnic.net/2017/02/09/apricot-2017-program-revealed/
 
Extend your ITIL: The six essential cybersecurity services
https://blog.apnic.net/2017/02/08/extend-itil-six-essential-
cybersecurity-services/
 
European ccTLD registries discuss marketing strategies & trends
https://www.centr.org/news/news/european-cctld-registries-discuss-
marketing-strategies-trends.html
 
Afilias Joins the National Cyber Security Alliance in Global Effort to
Support Data Privacy Day by Signing On as a Champion
https://afilias.info/news/2017/01/27/afilias-joins-national-cyber-
security-alliance
 
THE CYBERSECURITY EXECUTIVE ORDERS: A TALE OF
TWO TRUMPS
http://www.internetgovernance.org/2017/02/12/the-cybersecurity-
executive-orders-a-tale-of-two-trumps/
 
INTERNET GOVERNANCE AND TRUMP’S ASSAULT ON
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
http://www.internetgovernance.org/2017/01/30/internet-governance-
and-trumps-assault-on-international-travel/
 
Domain Name Association Outlines Healthy Practices as Part of
Key Initiative
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20170207_domain_name_
association_outlines_healthy_practices/
 
Next gTLD Round – A Seven Year Itch?
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20170207_next_gtld_round_a_
seven_year_itch/
 
A Field Guide to Internet Governance in 2017
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20170204_a_field_guide_to_
internet_governance_in_2017/
 
FCC Ends Inquires Into “Zero Rating” Programs
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20170203_fcc_ends_inquires_
into_zero_rating_programs/
 
Thick Whois Policy for .COM Goes Live
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20170202_thick_whois_policy_
for_com_goes_live/
 
Michele Neylon Appointed Chair Elect of i2Coalition
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20170104_michele_neylon_
appointed_chair_elect_of_i2coalition/
 
Trump’s Muslim Travel Ban Impacts Global Business and Meetings Held in US, Including ICANN
http://www.domainpulse.com/2017/01/22/high-value-club-domains-luxury-industries-namescon-2017/
 
NGOs Getting Online With Two-Thirds Globally Using .ORG, But Wide Disparity Among Regional TLD Choices

http://www.domainpulse.com/2017/01/31/ngos-getting-online/

Join the webinars on Operating Standards for Reviews
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-08-en
 
ICANN Expands Engagement in the Caribbean in 2016
https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-expands-engagement-in-the-caribbean-in-2016
 
Chairman’s Blog
https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chairman-s-blog-en
 
Join the Webinar on the Draft Report of the Review of the At-Large Community
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-10-en
 
ICANN Free to Proceed with the Delegation of .AFRICA Following Court Decision
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-02-09-en
 
CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 2 Issues Jurisdiction Questionnaire
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-02-09-en
 
ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report – Register for the FY17 Q2 Call on 15 February 1500 UTC
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-09-en
 
Operating Standards for ICANN Reviews: Recent Developments and Next Steps
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-08-en
 
Apply Now for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) Director Positions: Deadline Is 21 March 2017
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-02-07-en
 
ICANN Releases Identifier Systems SSR Activities Report
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-02-07-en
 
Reminder: Nomination Period For ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Targeted for ICANN59 | Nominations Close 20 March 2017
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-07-en
 
At-Large Draft Report for Public Comment: Announcement
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-02-02-en
 
Thick WHOIS Registration Data Directory Services Requirements to Take Effect
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-02-01-en
 
Call for Volunteers for the Third Review of ICANN Accountability and Transparency (ATRT3)

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-31-en

Proposed Charter Amendments of the GNSO Business Constituency
https://www.icann.org/public-comments/bc-charter-amend-2017-01-06-en
 
Release of Country and Territory Names within the .IKANO, .SAXO, .SCOR, .SANDVIK, .WALTER, .SANDVIKCOROMANT, .VISTA, .VISTAPRINT, .BARCLAYS, .BARCLAYCARD and .HERMES TLDs
https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ctn-release-tlds-2017-01-12-en
 
GNSO Initial Report on the IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms Policy Development Process
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-20-en
 
Reference Japanese Label Generation Rules (LGR) for the Second Level
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-01-27-en
 
At-Large Review: Draft Report
https://www.icann.org/public-comments/atlarge-review-draft-report-2017-02-01-en