Newsletter (15 February 2016)

(.cc/.tv Verisign)
Verisign Q4 and Full Year 2015 Financial Results
http://www.verisign.com/assets/Q4-2015_Earnings_Release_Final.pdf
 
(.cn CNNIC)
China Domain Name Industry Conference 2016 Wrapped uphttp://www1.cnnic.cn/AU/MediaC/rdxw/2015n/201602/t20160201_53344.htm
 
Top 10 Trending Keywords in .Com & .Net Registrations in January
http://blogs.verisign.com/blog/entry/top_10_trending_keywords_in11
 
How to Choose a Cyber Threat Intelligence Provider
http://blogs.verisign.com/blog/entry/how_to_choose_a_cyber
 
(AFNIC)
Afnic joins Arcep in its assignment to determine the state of deployment of IPv6

https://www.afnic.fr/en/about-afnic/news/general-news/9646/show/afnic-joins-arcep-in-its-assignment-to-determine-the-state-of-deployment-of-ipv6-2.html

Title: 2016 annual Stat Survey
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/statsurvey2016
Access: APTLD ccTLD members
Background: The survey is an important baseline study which captures key data on a range of metrics and is expected to produce valuable results on the following:
    √ Registration growth and renewal trends
    √ Customer (registrant) base dynamics and trends
    √ General exposure to new gTLD competition in registrar channels.
    √ Wholesale and retail pricing and expected pricing changes
    √ Registry finances, organisational diversification,

       marketing/communication budgets

Event Wrap: SANOG 27 and APNIC Regional Meeting, Nepal
https://blog.apnic.net/2016/02/03/event-wrap-sanog-27-nepal/
 
APNIC Blog wins Excellence Award
https://blog.apnic.net/2016/02/03/apnic-blog-wins-excellence-award/
 
Routing workshop in Indonesia – register now
https://blog.apnic.net/2016/02/05/indonesia-routing-
workshop-march-2016/
 
Countdown to APRICOT 2016
https://blog.apnic.net/2016/02/05/countdown-to-apricot-2016/
 
Policy changes make it easier to meet IPv4 and ASN request criteria
https://blog.apnic.net/2016/02/10/policy-changes-make-
easier-meet-ipv4-asn-request-criteria/
 
Online voting for 2016 APNIC EC election now open
https://blog.apnic.net/2016/02/11/proxy-appointment-online-
voting-for-2016-apnic-ec-election-now-open/
 
Cybersecurity at APRICOT 2016
https://blog.apnic.net/2016/02/15/cybersecurity-apricot-2016/
 
NZSeries: Internet helping NZ retain and attract talent
https://blog.apnic.net/2016/02/15/nzseries-internet-helping-
new-zealand-to-retain-and-attract-talent/
 
IXPs level up in emerging Asia-Pacific
http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/asia-pacific-
bureau/2016/02/ixps-level-emerging-asia-pacific
 
Connecting the unconnected: Experience from the First Phase
of our W4C Project in Pakistan
http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/asia-pacific-
bureau/2016/02/connecting-unconnected-experience-first-
phase-our-w4c-project
 
Access in India and the Digital India promise
http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/asia-pacific-
bureau/2016/02/access-india-and-digital-india-promise
 
More than 300 ICT projects nominated for 2016 WSIS Prizes
http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/press_releases/2016/CM02.a
spx#.VsGA3tBTSPc
 
India’s Net Neutrality Win: Lessons for Developing Countries
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160212_india_net_neutrality
_win_lessons_for_developing_countries/
 
Pulling the Trump Card on Cloud and SDN
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160203_pulling_the_trump_c
ard_on_cloud_and_sdn/
 
How to Choose a Cyber Threat Intelligence Provider
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160204_how_to_choose_a_c
yber_threat_intelligence_provider/
 
Nominet Invites Comments On Draft Revised .UK Dispute Resolution Service Policy
http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/14/nominet-uk-dispute-resolution-service-policy/
 
Final RPM Report Follows ICA Comment and Sets Stage for UDRP Review by Philip Corwin, Internet Commerce Association

http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/07/final-rpm-report-follows-ica-comment-and-sets-stage-for-udrp-review-by-philip-corwin-internet-commerce-association/

The Korean Community Forms Generation Panel for Developing the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-01-en
 
GNSO Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Policy Development Process Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-05-en
 
Pre-ICANN 55 Policy Update Webinar
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-08-en
 
Experienced Technology Leader Named as ICANN President and CEO
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-02-08-en
 
Reminder: Nomination Period Open For ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Targeted for ICANN 56 | Nominations Close 12 March 2016
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-09-en
 
Fellowship and NextGen@ICANN Application Rounds for ICANN56
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-10-en
 
What to Expect at ICANN55: A Guide for Business Stakeholders
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-02-10-en
 
Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs
https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-ccwg-accountability-co-chairs
 
BGC’s Comments on Recent Reconsideration Request
https://www.icann.org/news/blog/bgc-s-comments-on-recent-reconsideration-request
 
WHOIS 2015 Annual Report Highlights Recent Accomplishments

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/whois-2015-annual-report-highlights-recent-accomplishments

GNSO Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Issues Policy Development Process Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration
https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ppsai-recommendations-2016-02-05-en
 
Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) Operational Profile for gTLD Registries and Registrars
https://www.icann.org/public-comments/rdap-profile-2015-12-03-en
 
Proposed implementation of GNSO Policy Development Process Recommendations on Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D
https://www.icann.org/public-comments/irtp-d-implementation-2015-11-10-en
 
Final Report Recommendations of the Geographic Regions Review Working Group
https://www.icann.org/public-comments/geo-regions-2015-12-23-en