ICANN Newsletter | Week ending 14 October 2011
News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Announcements This Week
ICANN to Manage Time Zone Database
14 October 2011 | ICANN has taken over operation of an Internet Time Zone Database that is used by a number of major computer systems.
ICANN FY11 Financials – Open, Transparent and CLEAN!
13 October 2011 | For the 12th straight year, ICANN has received an unqualified "clean" opinion from the independent auditors, Moss Adams LLP.
Public Comment: Work Continues to Increase Developing Economies Participation in the New gTLD Program
13 October 2011 | Public comment is requested concerning the Joint Applicant Support Final Report which deals with a very important issue: How can ICANN assist applicants from developing economies increase their participation in the new generic Top-Level Domain (New gTLD) Program?
Public Comment: Framework of Interpretation Working Group – Interim Report
12 October 2011 | The Framework of Interpretation Working Group (FOIWG) is seeking public comment on Interim Report on the first topic it has addressed: obtaining and documenting consent for delegation and re-delegation requests.
ICANN Leader Stresses Benefits of New gTLD Program to Arabic Speakers and Middle East
10 October 2011 | ICANN's New Generic Top-Level Domain Program offers significant opportunities for Middle Eastern organizations to expand their online presence, according to Rod Beckstrom, CEO and President of ICANN.
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23 - 28 October 2011: 42nd International Public ICANN Meeting - Dakar
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