News & Press
Open-Source Reference Implementation of a Domain Name RESTful Whois Server - Responses to RFP Questions
8 June 2012
Respondents are requested to respond to the Request For Proposals by replying to: rws-opensource@icann.org. The period to submit questions about the RFP is now closed. The final response to the RFP is due on 15 June 2012...
New gTLD Batching Announcement
6 June 2012
Given the large number of new generic top-level domain (gTLD) applications, we will divide and evaluate them in batches. The batching system is targeted to open at 00:01 UTC on 8 June 2012, and will close at 23:59 UTC on 28 June 2012. The target date for posting the batching order is 11 July 2012...
Public Comment: ICANN Board Conflicts of Interest Review - Independent Expert Report
5 June 2012
ICANN Board Conflicts of Interest Review - Independent Expert Report
4 June 2012
As part of ICANN's ongoing focus on improving how the ICANN Board addresses conflicts of interest, as well as enhancing ICANN's...
RAA Negotiations - Update
4 June 2012
In advance of the Prague Meeting, ICANN is posting a group of documents on the status of negotiation of amendments to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). While...
Roadmap to Implement SAC 051
4 June 2012
As requested by the ICANN Board, ICANN is publishing the updated Roadmap [PDF, 218 KB] for the coordination of the technical...
Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDs
4 June 2012
New gTLD Program: Updated Applicant Guidebook Available
4 June 2012
ICANN has issued today a new version of the gTLD Applicant Guidebook. The Applicant Guidebook describes the requirements and procedures for submitting applications for...
Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan
4 June 2012
As part of the strategic planning process each year, ICANN...
Interisle Consulting Group's WHOIS Proxy/Privacy Reveal & Relay Feasibility Survey
4 June 2012