APTLD Newsletter (21 March 2022)

(.AE  TDRA)
TDRA Organizes the “Digital Transformation Innovation Conference”
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2022/tdra-organizes-the-digital-transformation-innovation-conference
 
(.AU  auDA)
Leaders of Tech Q&A: The Hon Paul Fletcher MP on supporting Australians to harness the full potential of the Internet
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/leaders-tech-qa-hon-paul-fletcher-mp-supporting-australians-harness-full-potential-internet
 
.au direct – personalise your online presence
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/au-direct-personalise-your-online-presence
 
Sydney .au member networking event
https://www.auda.org.au/events/sydney-au-member-networking-event
 
auDA webinar – eSafety agenda
https://www.auda.org.au/events/auda-webinar-esafety-agenda
 
(.CC  Verisign)
Routing Without Rumor: Securing the Internet’s Routing System
https://blog.verisign.com/security/routing-security/
 
(.JP  JPRS)
Yuri Takamatsu of JPRS appointed to APTLD board of directors
https://jprs.co.jp/en/press/2022/220314.html
 
(.LK  LK Domain Registry)
BestWeb.lk 2022 Launch
https://blog.domains.lk/2022/03/bestweblk-2022-launch.html
 
A Webinar on BestWeb.lk 2022
https://blog.domains.lk/2022/03/a-webinar-on-bestweblk-2022.html
 
(.NZ  InternetNZ)
Algorithmic audits: an accountants view
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/algorithmic-audits-an-accountants-view/
 
How do we stop misinformation being a superspreader?
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/how-do-we-stop-misinformation-being-a-superspreader/
 
DIGIFALE – an intergenerational approach to improving digital inclusion
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/digifale-an-intergenerational-approach-to-improving-digital-inclusion/
 
(.QA  CRA)
CRA Holds a Public Outreach Event to Mark World Consumers Rights Day
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-holds-a-public-outreach-event-to-mark-world-consumers-rights-day
 
CRA Participates in the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly in Geneva
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-participates-in-the-world-telecommunication-standardization-assembly-in-geneva
 
(.SG  SGNIC)
SGNIC operates SMS Registry
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2022/03/07/sgnic-is-operating-the-singapore-sms-registry
 
SGNIC-Q-22003: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) for the provision of a Tenable.io license renewal up to 31 March 2024
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2022/03/18/sgnic-q-22003-invitation-to-quote-(itq)-for-the-provision-of-a-tenable.io-license-renewal-up-to-31-march-2024
 
SGNIC-T-22001: Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning of a fully operational Registry-Registrar Domain Name Registration system in the cloud with an option for maintenance
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2022/03/10/sgnic-t-22001-invitation-to-tender-(itt)-for-the-supply-delivery-installation-testing-commissioning-of-a-fully-operational-registry-registrar-domain-name-registration-system-in-the-cloud-with-an-option-for-maintenanc
 
(.VU  TRBR)
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON COVID
https://www.trbr.vu/en/public-register/publications/advertisement-and-notices/863-important-notice
 
(.WF  Afnic)
Afnic scores 98/100 on the Gender Equality Index
https://www.afnic.fr/en/observatory-and-resources/news/afnic-scores-98-100-on-the-gender-equality-index/
 
The .fr TLD presents its review, with growth of +6% in 2021
https://www.afnic.fr/en/observatory-and-resources/news/the-fr-tld-presents-its-review-with-growth-of-6-in-2021/
 
(Donuts)
[Entrepreneur.com] How to Choose a Descriptive Domain for Your Business
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/418806
 
Donuts Domain Trend Report: FEBRUARY 2022
https://donuts.news/donuts-domain-trend-report-february-2022
 
(iQ Global AS)
Industry chat with Michele Neylon
https://iq.global/blog/industry-chat-with-michele-neylon
 
(iThreat)
iThreat Announces Executive Appointments
https://ithreat.com/2022/03/16/ithreat-announces-executive-appointments/
 
(Netnod)
Digita welcomes Netnod IX to the Pasila Data Center
https://press.netnod.se/posts/pressreleases/digita-welcomes-netnod-ix-to-the-pasila-data
 
(WhoisXML API)
OSINT Analysis of the World’s Biggest Cybercriminal Infrastructures
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/osint-analysis-of-the-worlds-biggest-cybercriminal-infrastructures
 
Are Cybersquatters Going After the Car Manufacturing Sector?
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/are-cybersquatters-going-after-the-car-manufacturing-sector
 
Digital Spillovers of Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/digital-spillovers-of-the-russia-ukraine-conflict
 
From Fake News Proliferation to Data Theft: Tracing the Red Cross Hack to a Misinformation Network
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/from-fake-news-proliferation-to-data-theft-tracing-the-red-cross-hack-to-a-misinformation-network
 
Under the Hood of the Infraud Organization Cybercriminal Operation
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/under-the-hood-of-the-infraud-organization-cybercriminal-operation
 
(.ME  DoMEn)
Protect Your Business From Cyber Attacks With Seniors IT
https://domain.me/protect-your-business-from-cyber-attacks-with-seniors-it/
 
Biggest Startup Challenges (And How To Overcome Them)
https://domain.me/biggest-startup-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them/
 
Datavillage – Data Management Platform For Consumer Data
https://domain.me/datavillage-data-management-platform-for-consumer-data/
 
Essential Steps To Run And Scale A Successful Startup
https://domain.me/essential-steps-to-run-and-scale-a-successful-startup/
 
(.MX  Registry.MX)
The best apps to manage your business finances
https://www.dominios.mx/the-best-apps-to-manage-your-business-finances/
 
Challenges for new communication technologies
https://www.dominios.mx/challenges-for-new-communication-technologies/
 
(.RU  CC for TLD .RU/.РФ)
112 registrars are accredited in .RU and .РФ domains
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/31854/
 
The results of the annual IDN SURVEY 2021 survey were summed up
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/31853/
 
Multilingual Internet support through the development of IDN domains
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/31838/
 
100th registrar accredited in .RU and .РФ domains!
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/31819/
 
The Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ Domains held its General Meeting of Founders
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/31804/
 
ICANN 73 has started
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/31797/
 
ICANN: “The workings of the Internet are not politicized”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/31812/

Treat your business partners the way you want to be treated – a lesson from The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)      Post
 
No translation needed: Leadership Training by Prof. Yudho Giri Sucahyo      Poster
 
It has been a pleasure to address the hybrid-format Serbian Domain Day 2022 and present on APTLD and major developments in the AP region. A minute of fame with mass media was a nice follow-up :-). Thank you, RNIDS Регистар националног Интернет домена Србије – РНИДС , for an amazing hospitality in Belgrade!     Photos
 
At its meeting on 10 March 2022, the ccNSO Council elected a new leadership team.  Alejandra Reynoso (.GT) was re-elected as Chair of the ccNSO Council and Jordan Carter (.NZ) was re-elected as Vice-Chair. Warmest congrats to both of them!
 
A new video from Gransy: Together with ShortDot Registry 🙂  we have prepared some tips and tricks to help you choose a new domain easily.   Video: https://fb.watch/bEF_C_9XIB/
 
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) celebrates the Hackathon winners.      Photo
 
Smth interesting from Indonesia:   PANDI’s Post
 
It is not about chivalry – rather anout genuine respect: Women’s Day at NIXI     Post

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ICANN Request for Quotation (RFQ): Network Equipment Refresh 2022
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-request-for-quotation-rfq-network-equipment-refresh-2022-15-03-2022-en
 
ICANN Request for Quotation (RFQ): Server Refresh 2022
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-request-for-quotation-rfq-server-refresh-2022-15-03-2022-en
 
ICANN 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Extends Deadline to 18 March
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-2022-nominating-committee-nomcom-extends-deadline-to-18-march-15-03-2022-en
 
ICANN Public Comment Proceeding: Root Zone Update Process Study
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-public-comment-proceeding-root-zone-update-process-study-14-03-2022-en
 
Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Closes 21 March 2022
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/nomination-period-for-the-icann-community-excellence-award-closes-21-march-2022-14-03-2022-en
 
ICANN73 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann73-governmental-advisory-committee-communiqu-now-available-14-03-2022-en
 
NextGen@ICANN Application Deadline for ICANN74 Extended Through 1 April 2022
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/nextgenicann-application-deadline-for-icann74-extended-through-1-april-2022-11-03-2022-en
 
ICANN 2022 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Extends Deadline to 15 March
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-2022-nominating-committee-nomcom-extends-deadline-to-15-march-09-03-2022-en
 
ICANN Expands DNSTICR to Monitor Terms Related to Russia-Ukraine War
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-expands-dnsticr-to-monitor-terms-related-to-russia-ukraine-war-09-03-2022-en
 
(ccNSO)
Call for one Volunteer: Root Server System Governance Working Group (RSS GWG)
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-15mar22-en.htm
 
ccNSO Remembers Dotty Sparks – de Blanc (1939-2022)
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-10mar22-en.htm
 
ccNSO Council Elects Leadership Team
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-10mar22-en.htm
 
ICANN73 concluded: We seek your feedback!
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-10mar22-en.htm
 
ccNSO Council Statement on the neutrality of the ccNSO – 4 March 2022
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/council-statement-04mar22-en.pdf
 
DRAFT Agenda – ccNSO Council Meeting at ICANN73 – 10 March 2022
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/workinggroups/agenda-draft-council-10mar22-en.pdf