APTLD Newsletter (1 November 2021)

(.AU  auDA)
auDA’s 2020-21 Annual Report –significant .au growth supporting Australia’s digital economy and society
https://www.auda.org.au/statement/audas-2020-21-annual-report-significant-au-growth-supporting-australias-digital-economy
 
Leaders of tech Q&A: Rachael Falk on boosting Australia’s cyber security capacity and capability
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/leaders-tech-qa-rachael-falk-boosting-australias-cyber-security-capacity-and-capability
 
Introducing auDA’s new Compliance Posture and Compliance Plan
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/introducing-audas-new-compliance-posture-and-compliance-plan
 
Webinar – Scams and identity theft – the digital pandemic
https://www.auda.org.au/events/webinar-scams-and-identity-theft-digital-pandemic
 
Webinar – Key insights from auDA research on the digital lives of Australians (Final Date TBC)
https://www.auda.org.au/events/webinar-key-insights-auda-research-digital-lives-australians-final-date-tbc
 
(.CC/.TV  Verisign)
Verisign Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/internet-technology-news/verisign-
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(.IN  NIXI)
Amended INDRP Policy & Rules of Procedure are uploaded on (26 October 2021) .IN Registry’s website and the same could be accessed at https://www.registry.in/policies/dispute-resolution
 
(.KH  TRC)
Telecommunications uncovered​ upon special audit an illegal laying of fiber-optic
https://www.trc.gov.kh/en/21102021-2091/
 
(.LK  LK Domain Registry)
Bestweb.lk 2021 Feed-back session
https://blog.domains.lk/2021/10/bestweblk-2021-feed-back-session.html
 
(.NZ  InternetNZ)
New Māori Design Group to help InternetNZ create better outcomes for Māori
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/new-maori-design-group-to-help-internetnz-create-better-outcomes-for-maori/
 
(.SA  SaudiNIC)
Communications and Information Technology Commission Reaffirms Deadline for Transferring Saudi Domain Names
https://nic.sa/en/news/last-reminder-transferring-domain
 
(.SB  Our Telekom)
Our Telekom Continues to Expand 3G and 4G Network
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/news/latest-news/our-telekom-continues-to-expand-3g-and-4g-network/
 
(.SG  SGNIC)
SGNIC-Q-21013: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) For Imperva Database Activity Monitoring (Dam) License Renewal And Local Support.
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2021/10/19/sgnic-q-21013-invitation-to-quote-(itq)-for-imperva-database-activity-monitoring-(dam)-license-renewal-and-local-support
 
(.UZ  UZINFOCOM)
72nd ICANN Meeting
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1487
 
(.VU  TRBR)
Broadcasting and Media Advisor
https://www.trbr.vu/en/opportunities/recruitment/850-broadcasting-and-media-advisor
 
(.WF  AFNIC)
Afnic Guide to ADR Trends 2021
https://www.afnic.fr/en/observatory-and-resources/news/afnic-guide-to-adr-trends-2021/
 
(Donuts)
We are pleased to announce that Ethos Capital has closed the acquisition of the controlling interest in Donuts from Abry Partners. We are excited about our shared future together
https://donuts.news/
 
New TrueName® “.live” Registrations Skyrocket
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-truename–live-registrations-skyrocket-301407172.html
 
Minority-Owned Businesses Gain an Edge with TrueName® Descriptive Domains
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/minority-owned-businesses-gain-an-edge-with-truename-descriptive-domains-301401808.html
 
(GoDaddy Registry)
Podcast Ep.5 – How to manage IP and brand protection challenges with your TLD portfolio
https://registry.godaddy/blog/podcast-episode-5-blog
 
(iThreat)
IBM Sued by Chinese Partner for Customer Data Theft – Insider Signal Newsletter September ’21 Issue
https://ithreat.com/2021/10/25/ibm-sued-by-chinese-partner-for-customer-data-theft-insider-signal-newsletter-september-21-issue-2/
 
Judge Tosses Out Hundreds of Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Ohio State University – Insider Signal Newsletter September ’21 Issue
https://ithreat.com/2021/10/20/judge-tosses-out-hundreds-of-sexual-abuse-lawsuits-against-ohio-state-university-insider-signal-newsletter-september-21-issue-2/
 
Insider Signal – 2021.10
https://www.insidersignal.news/p/2021-10-8
 
(.ME  DoMEn)
Meet Claire: A Spanish Teacher Turned Software Engineer
https://domain.me/meet-claire-a-spanish-teacher-turned-software-engineer/
 
The Rise of the Gig Economy: Freelancer vs. an Employee
https://domain.me/the-rise-of-the-gig-economy-freelancer-vs-an-employee/
 
Anne Louise: A UX/Product And Fashion Designer
https://domain.me/anne-louise-a-ux-product-and-fashion-designer/
 
(.MX  Registry .MX)
Keys to improve Instagram engagement
https://www.dominios.mx/keys-to-improve-instagram-engagement/
 
Steps to make a 100% effective sale
https://www.dominios.mx/steps-to-make-a-100-effective-sale/
 
(.RU  CC for TLD .RU/.РФ)
DOT Journalism 2021 submission deadline extended until November 10
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/29740/
 
Alternativa registrar launched
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/29736/
 
Applications being accepted for the IP&IT LAW 2022 contest
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/29738/
 
Europe’s national registries share their innovations
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/29683/
 
Explore the Internet & Govern It! project presented in St. Petersburg
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/29656/
 
“We plan to further improve the backup system for domain registration”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/29657/
 
Europe’s national registries on current trends in domain marketing
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/29493/
 
Russian experts should be more active on specialized international platforms
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/29500/
 
Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ presents its projects at CENTR workshops
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/29426/

Asia Pacific has got two candidates to the ccNSO Council – for the second time in a row, while other regions – only one. Anil Jain of NIXI and Jordan Carter of InternetNZ had a tough time the other day and responded to the community’s questions. Good luck with the election  to both of them!      Photo
 
EyHost joins hands with APTLD as associated member
https://www.tbsnews.net/tech/eyhost-joins-hands-aptld-associated-member-321307
 
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ICANN and PTI Publish Audited Financial Statements for FY21
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-and-pti-publish-audited-financial-statements-for-fy21-25-10-2021-en
 
Satish Babu Honored with 2021 Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/satish-babu-honored-with-2021-dr-tarek-kamel-award-for-capacity-building-25-10-2021-en
 
Deadline for NextGen@ICANN73 Applications Extended
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/deadline-for-nextgenicann73-applications-extended-22-10-2021-en
 
Proposed Revisions to the ICANN Documentary Information Disclosure Policy
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/proposed-revisions-to-the-icann-documentary-information-disclosure-policy-21-10-2021-en
 
Informational Session on DNS Abuse: Panel Discussion with the ICANN Board
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/informational-session-on-dns-abuse-panel-discussion-with-the-icann-board-18-10-2021-en
 
(ccNSO)
We seek your feedback regarding ICANN72: what went well? What can be improved?
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-28oct21-en.htm
 
DRAFT Agenda – ccNSO Council Meeting at ICANN72 – 28 October 2021
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/agenda-draft-council-28oct21-en.pdf
 
September Council Minutes
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/minutes-council-16sep21-en.pdf
 
Tech Day at ICANN72 Agenda
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/meetings/icann72/agenda-tech-day-25oct21-en.pdf
 
ccNSO Council Elections: Candidate List
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20oct21-en.htm