On February 1, 2020, the United Kingdom officially withdrew from the European Union, with a transition period that will extend until at least December 31, 2020. One of the consequences of Brexit is that many UK-based, .EU domain owners will no longer meet the .EU eligibility requirements. Yesterday, EURid, the .EU registry, announced an updated timeline for revoking the domains of ineligible registrants.
Ascio Blog
A Great Domain for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs? Try .ME
Today, personal websites function as a calling card that can help your customers showcase an online portfolio, house their resume or blog, and find creative ways to establish their personal brand.
.ME is a great option for entrepreneurs, hobbyists and other professionals, and as more and more of these potential customers hop online, adding .ME to your lineup is a no-brainer.
New APIv3 Launch
We are excited to announce that Ascio will release the new APIv3 version on May 12, 2020. The team works continually to improve our API based on your feedback, and the newest version is a leaner API that offers greater compatibility and performance.
Our partners can now use one simplified API for Domains, SSL, TMCH, DPML and Domain Monitoring. Plus, we’ve added new features that will allow for easier integration to our partner application and third-party tools. The results? You’ll save on time and developer resources.
Avoiding COVID-19 Cyberattacks with Security Best-Practices
Most of us that work in Tech are familiar with security best-practices, but for many people, including your customers, being thrust into working remotely and conducting more daily activity online can bring with it security risks. Now is a great time to support your customers with tips on how to stay secure online and avoid COVID-related cyberattacks.
.ORG Resources & Webinar
Missed our .ORG Webinar? We've got you covered. Below you'll find a recording of the live presentation as well as links to the downloadable .ORG Toolkit and Webinar PDF.
Response to COVID-19
The health and safety of our Customers, Partners, and Employees are of the highest priority to the entire Ascio family. With the heightened concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus (aka Coronavirus) and the unpredictable nature of the virus, we have taken precautionary steps to reduce the spread of the illness across our offices globally.
ICANN66 Recap
Montreal in November is not as bad as it sounds; the weather is crisp and clear, the snow isn’t too deep yet, and it doesn’t get dark until a reasonable time in the evening. It’s still not my top choice for a travel destination at this time of year, but the ICANN conference definitely made it all worthwhile. For those who couldn’t make it out to Montreal, here are the highlights.
How best to handle DNS abuse
Tucows’ commitment to combatting DNS Abuse
When we were acquired by Tucows back in March, we knew that the Ascio business would benefit from their strong presence in the ICANN and Internet communities. Here’s an example of how.
Abuse is a significant problem on the Internet today and, as a provider of Internet infrastructure services, we must constantly consider what role we should play in combatting this issue. All registrars have an obligation to actively investigate and respond to reports of abuse, but each has been alone in developing their approach—until now.
The Startup League ‘great brands deserve great marketing’
The Startup League has partnered with renowned startup enablers from across the globe to provide their incubated startups exclusive & special access to benefits that will help them elevate their startups to the next level. Their partners are offered attractive sponsorships, are promoted at leading tech events and are also given special mentions in our press releases on leading startup portals.
.ART – the new top-level domain making waves in the art world
.ART is the new top-level domain created for the world’s creative community. From museums to galleries, artists to designers, and photographers to creative agencies – they now have a dedicated online destination. .ART is a way for individuals and institutions within the arts and culture sector to identify themselves as part of that sector, in an immediate and recognizable way. It is the new “digital dress code” for all members of the artistic community.