New TLD’s
Myths and RealityMYTH # 1
Running a TLD Registry requires
very unique and sophisticated technology.
Reality:
Many web-hosting companies
have automated upload to and automated maintenance of DNS servers. The technology
is mature and not complex at all. “Off the shelf” software products like Portal,
Rodopi etc. do support automated DNS support and maintenance. Due to the caching
technologies, the root DNS servers are not that busy at all and a failure, although
not desirable, is not devastating to the Internet. The number of records is impressive
for the database, but each record is relatively short and well below the edge of
the current database and storage technologies.
MYTH # 2
Applicants who partner
with the incumbent .com Registry - Network Solution (NSI) should be considered, since
NSI has proven track record and everything else is too risky.
Reality:
Smaller
technology companies can manage TLD Registry operations as well. NSI was a small
company as well when they started with the Registry/Registrar operations. See Myth
#1 as well.
MYTH #3
Only large applicants with financial stability and many million
dollars to spend should be considered.
Reality:
Smaller companies deserve equal
attention. TLD project may get “lost” in a large corporation. The projected revenues
can be of vital importance to a smaller company, whereby large corporations with
billions in revenues may not pay enough attention to TLD Registry operation. Also
the TLD Registry operations are not capital intensive. Furthermore, cash flow is
strong and A/R is low. This will help a smaller company to finance the Registry operations
from the ongoing revenues.
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