Net turns truly Indian as .bharat goes online from 2010
N Shivapriya
The Economic Times
(Online)
November 11, 2009
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/infotech/internet/Net-turns-truly-Indian-as-bharat-goes-online-from-2010/articleshow/5221291.cms
Summary: A view on what the expansion of domains into non-Roman characters means to the people of India.
No Rush to Adopt Domain Names Written in Chinese in China
Owen Fletcher
PC World
(Online)
November 10, 2009
http://www.pcworld.com/article/181802/no_rush_to_adopt_domain_names_written_in_chinese_in_china.html
Summary: A view on what the expansion of domains into non-Roman characters means to the people of China.
Seoul to set up new body for internet address policies
Choi He-suk
The Korea Herald
(Online)
November 8, 2009
http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/html_dir/2009/11/09/200911090052.asp
Summary: Reporting on a new government body to oversee matters concerning the management of internet addresses and other related resources in Korea.
Not So Imminent: Domain Names in Chinese
Loretta Chao
Wall Street Journal
(Online)
November 2, 2009
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2009/11/02/not-so-imminent-domain-names-in-chinese/
Summary: A look at how the expansion of domain names to include non-Roman
characters will affect the Chinese population.
Move Over Dot Com, Bonjour International URLs
NPR
(Online)
November 2, 2009
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120024190
Summary: Rod Beckstrom joins host Michele Norris on NPR’s Morning Edition
to discuss ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) to
include non-Roman characters, and the future of this expansion.
Pact Widens Web's World Appeal
Christian Oliver, Joseph Menn and Kathrin Hille
Financial Times
(Online and print version)
November 1, 2009
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f1abdca4-c5bd-11de-9b3b-00144feab49a.html
Summary: Reporting on ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain Names
(IDNs) to include non-Roman characters in languages such as Hebrew, Japanese
and Arabic.
Media Literacy 101: Losing Our Ability to Listen to the World
(in English)
Susan Moeller
Huffington Post
(Online)
October 30, 2009
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-moeller/media-literacy-101-losing_b_340715.html
Summary: Reporting on ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain Names
(IDNs) to include non-Roman characters in languages such as Hebrew, Japanese
and Arabic.
ICANN Goes Global With International Domain Names
Sean Michael Kerner
InternetNews.com
(Online)
October 30, 2009
http://www.internetnews.com/infra/article.php/3846401
Summary: Kerner interviews ICANN’s Tina Dam about what happens as domain
names move beyond the Latin alphabet.
ICANN considers pre-applications for generic TLDs
By Rosalie Marshall
V3.co.uk
(Online)
October 30, 2009
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2252295/icann-considers-pre-application
Summary: Registrars are eagerly anticipating the rollout of new gTLDs
and have suggested a pre-application process.
Non-Latin scripts coming to web addresses
CBC News
(Online)
October 30, 2009
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/10/30/tech-internet-international-domain-names.html
Summary: Reporting on ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain
Names (IDNs) to include non-Roman characters in languages such as Hebrew,
Japanese and Arabic.
Internet addresses set for shake-up
BBC News
(Online/Broadcast)
October 27, 2009
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/business/2009/10/091027_icann_internet.shtml
Summary: Reporting on ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain
Names (IDNs) to include non-Roman characters in languages such as Hebrew,
Japanese and Arabic.
WebAlphabet Set to Change
By Evan Ramstad and Jaeyeon Woo
Wall Street Journal
(Online)
October 27, 2009
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125664117322309953.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLTopStories
Summary: Reporting on ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain
Names (IDNs) to include non-Roman characters in languages such as Hebrew,
Japanese and Arabic.
ICANN to move toward Internationalized Domain Names
By Rebecca Wanjiku
ComputerWorld
(Online)
October 27, 2009
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9139989/ICANN_to_move_toward_Internationalized_Domain_Names?taxonomyId=70
Summary: Reporting on ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain
Names (IDNs) to include non-Roman characters in languages such as Hebrew,
Japanese and Arabic.
Internet shakeup looms with multilingual addresses
By Jun Kwanwoo
AFP
(Online)
October 26, 2009
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gQuM7JjBPl9WSVUBwvVyAsll1nkQ
Summary: Reporting on ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain
Names (IDNs) to include non-Roman characters in languages such as Hebrew,
Japanese and Arabic.
Internet body to approve Arabic and Chinese in Web addresses
By Doug Stanglin
USA Today
(Online)
October 26, 2009
http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/10/internet-body-to-approve-arabic-and-chinese-script-in-web-addresses.html
Summary: Reporting on ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain
Names (IDNs) to include non-Roman characters in languages such as Hebrew,
Japanese and Arabic.
ICANN Focuses On Domain Expansions
By Andrew Noyes
National Journal
(Online)
October 26, 2009
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/10/icann-focuses-on-domain-expans.php
Summary: Reporting on ICANN’s approval of Internationalized Domain
Names (IDNs) to include non-Roman characters in languages such as Hebrew,
Japanese and Arabic.
Rival Groups Seek ‘.Gay’ Internet Suffix
By Jennifer Lee
New York Times
(Online)
October 23, 2009
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/23/rival-groups-seek-gay-internet-suffix/
Summary: Two rival groups are planning on applying for the new top-level
domain “dotGay.”
Rod Beckstrom's First 100 Days at ICANN
By Michael D. Palage
CircleID
(Online)
October 13, 2009
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20091013_rod_beckstroms_first_100_days_at_icann/
Summary: A look into the first 100 days in office of ICANN’s newly
appointed CEO, Rod Beckstrom.
ICANN: Master of the universe
By Paul Venezia
InfoWorld
(Online)
October 5, 2009
http://www.infoworld.com/d/adventures-in-it/icann-master-universe-335
Summary: A look back at why ICANN began considering the expansion of
top-level domains.
The U.S. Abandons the Internet
By Jeremy Rabkin and Jeffery Eisenach
Wall Street Journal
October 2, 2009
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704471504574446942665685208.html
Summary: Balancing a need to protect the Internet with the need for
global inclusion, Jeremy examines the new role the U.S. will play in regulating
the Internet after the expiration of the Joint Project Agreement.
Your questions answered: Icann chief Rod
By Bobbie Johnson
The Guardian
October 2, 2009
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2009/oct/02/rod-beckstrom-questions
U.S. Government Finally Lets ICANN Go
By Eileen Yu
BusineeWeek
October 2, 2009
http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2009/gb2009102_460955.htm
Top of the Ticket: U.S. gives up Internet oversight role via
ICANN
Los Angeles Times
(Online)
October 1, 2009
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/10/us-icann-internet.html
Internet governance goes global as U.S. loosens grip on ICANN
Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-internet1-2009oct01,0,132206.story
October 1, 2009
US loosens its control over the internet
The Sydney Morning Herald
(Online)
October 1, 2009
http://news.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/us-loosens-its-control-over-the-internet-20091001-gcww.html
US eases grip on internet oversight group
By Joseph Menn
Financial Times
(Online)
October 1, 2009
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2acf4b40-ae23-11de-87e7-00144feabdc0.html
U.S. Signs Pact With Domain-Name Body
The Washington Post
(A12)
October 1, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/30/AR2009093004801.html
The Upside of Unbinding ICANN From U.S. Oversight
By Tony Bradley
PC World
(Online)
October 1, 2009
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/172954/the_upside_of_unbinding_icann_from_us_oversight.html
US to share Internet review amid worldwide growth
Associated Press
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090930/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_internet_names
September 30, 2009
The Commerce Department Opens the Internet Floodgate
PBS Nightly Business Report
(Online)
September 30, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nbr/site/onair/transcripts/nbr_transcripts_090930/
ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom on Expanding Domain Names and the Global
Nature of the Internet
Nightly Business Report on PBS
http://www.pbs.org/nbr/blog/2009/09/icann_ceo_rod_beckstrom_on_exp.html
September 30, 2009
More autonomy, international oversight for ICANN
AFP
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h5F9quEu35trhlSx_4zHYylf-OEQ
September 30, 2009
US relaxes grip on the internet
By Jonathan Fildes
BBC News
(Online)
September 30, 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8283310.stm
U.S. Gov't, ICANN Extend Relationship
By Andrew Noyes
Congress Daily
(Online)
September 30, 2009
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/09/us-govt-icann-extend-relations.php (Subscription
Required)
US relinquishes control of the internet
Guardian
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/sep/30/icann-agreement-us
September 30, 2009
ICANN Begins Moving Away from U.S. Control
By Chloe Albanesius
PC Magazine
(Online)
September 30, 2009
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2353570,00.asp
U.S. Loosens Control Over ICANN
By Fawn Johnson
Wall Street Journal
(Online)
September 30, 2009
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125432179022552705.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Web-Management Deal Pares U.S. Influence, Europe Says
By Todd Shields
Bloomberg
(Online)
September 30, 2009
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601204&sid=aI9uBu05eHjY
Politicians gain control of the internet
By Ian Grant
ComputerWeekly.com
(Online)
September 30, 2009
http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/09/30/237936/politicians-gain-control-of-the-internet.htm
US government signs pact with Internet domain body
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/americasRegulatoryNews/idUSN3022833620090930
September 30, 2009
US Gov't, ICANN Extend Relationship
National Journal
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/09/us-govt-icann-extend-relations.php
September 30, 2009
Companies Vie for Control of ‘Dot-Eco’
By Jim Witkin
New York Times
(Online)
September 29, 2009
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/29/comapnies-vie-for-control-of-dot-eco/
Summary: A look at a few top-level domains that may draw competition
amongst brand owners, such as .eco or .nyc.
US 'to loosen' grip on internet
BBC News
(Online)
September 28, 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8275679.stm
Summary: A prediction as to what would come after the expiration of
the Joint Project Agreement between ICANN and the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
Changes loom for internet's key holder
The Sydney Morning Herald
(Online)
September 28, 2009
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/changes-loom-for-internets-key-holder-20090928-g86h.html
Summary: A prediction as to what would come after the expiration of
the Joint Project Agreement between ICANN and the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
Dot-Whatsthatnow? Domains to Expand Way Beyond '.com.'
By Richard Sammon
The Washington Post
(Online)
September 27, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/26/AR2009092600128.html
Summary: A look at what the addition of new domain names will mean to
big business.
Republican lawmakers want answers from ICANN
CongressDaily
(Online)
By Andrew Noyes
September 16, 2009
http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090916_9990.php?oref=topnews
Summary: Two House Judiciary Committee top Republicans write to ICANN
seeking answers to concerns over the proposed introduction of new top-level
domains.
The Web's Regulatory Racket
Forbes
(Online)
By Bret Swanson
September 17, 2009
http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/16/internet-politics-regulation-innovation-opinions-contributors-joint-project-agreement.html
Summary: Bret Swanson, president of the technology research and strategy
firm Entropy Economics LLC, examines the government’s role in a
delicate balance between allowing the Internet to grow freely and protecting
it from malicious conduct.
Domain-name wars: Rise of the cybersquatters
Computerworld
(Print/Online) Cover story
By Robert L. Mitchell
September 7, 2009
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/341528/Domain_Wars
Summary: A detailed look at online brand protection, cybersquatting
and the future of domain names.
How much to stop domain tasters? ICANN thinks $0.20
CIO
(Online)
By Jeremy Kirk
August 31, 2009
http://www.cio.com/article/177900/How_Much_to_Stop_Domain_Tasters_ICANN_Thinks_0.20?page=2&taxonomyId=1413
Summary: Kirk examines an ICANN proposal that could make it a lot easier
for people to buy the domain name they want for their Web site.
Key milestones in the development of Internet
Associated Press
(Online)
September 1, 2009
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gCMRowsL-d-sQnPaVYiFmVBJUd2AD9ADBCR81
Summary: A brief timeline of key developments for the Internet, including
the formation of ICANN in 1998.
Wolfgang Puck sued over Internet move
New York Times
(Online)
By Nick Fox
September 3, 2009
http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/wolfgang-puck-sued-over-internet-move/
Summary: Nick Fox reports on news that investors in Wolfgang Puck’s
quest for the .food gTLD have sued him and his wife, Gelila.
The coming dot-eco boom: battling for the green domain
CBC News
(Online)
August 26, 2009
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/08/24/f-dot-eco-domain.html
Summary: California-based Dot Eco LLC and Vancouver company Big Room
are gearing up for a battle to control the dot-eco domain registry.
China Forecasts Spread of Chinese Domain Names
IDG News
(Online)
By Owen Fletcher
August 26, 2009
http://www.pcworld.com/article/170823/china_forecasts_spread_of_chinese_domain_names.html
Summary: China has pushed ahead with deploying Internet domain names
written in Chinese as it urges action to standardize their use globally.
Q&A: ICANN Chief Operating Officer Doug Brent
V3.co.uk
(Online)
By Phil Muncaster
August 18, 2009
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/analysis/2247975/q-icann-coo-doug-brent
Summary: Doug Brent shares his view on gTLDS and ICANN's relationship
with the U.S. government in a Q&A with Muncaster.
Welcome to dot.Sydney
The Age
(Online)
By David Wilson
August 18, 2009
http://www.theage.com.au/small-business/smallbiz-marketing/welcome-to-dotsydney-20090818-eoro.html
Summary: Wilson examines what dotSydney would mean for business owners
and consumers alike, citing industry experts’ countering views.
Rivals Bid to Snatch Green Domain
BBC News
(Online)
By Jonathan Fildes
August 8, 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8189586.stm
Summary: Fildes outlines the battle for the.eco gTLD between California
group Dot Eco, backed by Al Gore, and a Canadian environmental group known
as Big Room.
ICANN Says New Policy Has Killed 'Domain Tasting'
IDG News Service
(Online)
By Jeremy Kirk
August 13, 2009
http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=137519C5-1A64-6A71-CE67AD3A6941A8E5
Summary: Kirk provides explanation as to why ICANN recently declared
victory over “domain tasting,” an abusive trend in registering domain
names.
How To Value Your Networks
Forbes
(Online)
By Taylor Buley
July 31, 2009
http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/31/facebook-bill-gates-technology-security-defcon.html
Summary: Buley discusses Rod Beckstrom’s speech on “adding value
to your network” at Defcon. He summarizes “Beckstrom’s Law” as an
economic model for both Internet and social networks .
House Dems Suggest Path For ICANN
National Journal
(Online)
By Andrew Noyes
August 4, 2009
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/08/house-dems-suggest-path-for-ic.php
Summary: The article discusses the long-standing relationship between
ICANN and the Department of Commerce and outlines some of the recommendations
being made by legislators to update this relationship.
ICANN, the US, and the Panda in the Room
Computerworld UK
(Online)
By Glyn Moody
August 6, 2009
http://www.computerworlduk.com/community/blogs/index.cfm?entryid=2425&blogid=14
Summary: Moody outlines the latest movement between the Department of
Commerce and ICANN. The article also predicts the future role the U.S.
will hold in Internet management.
Identity and Privacy at Risk on New Internet
ComputerWeekly
(Online)
By Ian Grant
August 7, 2009
http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/08/07/237232/identity-and-privacy-at-risk-on-new-internet.htm
Summary: Synthesis of different plans to protect online privacy and
identity presented at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, from the
Department of Defense’s six-step plan to improve the elasticity
of the Internet to ICANN’s starfish model, which opposes efforts
to centralize control of the Internet.
What’s Chinese for .limitedgovernment?
Wall Street Journal
(Print – Page A13)
July 27, 2009
By L. Gordon Crovitz
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052970203609204574312194225241368.html (Subscription
Required)
Summary: A byline article by L. Gordon Crovitz, former publisher of
The Wall Street Journal and author of the weekly Wall Street Journal column,
“Information Age,” which examines the role of government (U.S. and foreign)
in the Internet and the expansion of gTLDs to include IDNs.
ICANN CEO reveals how to calculate the value
of a network
ComputerWeekly
(Online)
July 30, 2009
By Ian Grant
http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/07/30/237118/icann-ceo-reveals-how-to-calculate-the-value-of-a-network.htm
Summary:Rod Beckstrom proposed a new economic model
for valuing computer networks and the internet at the Black Hat USA 2009
conference. He explained that a network's value was the net value added
to each user's transactions, summed for all users.
DNS security, net neutrality up for debate at IETF meeting
Network World
(Online)
July 22, 2009
By Carolyn Duffy Marsan
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/072209-ietf-dns-net-neutrality.html
Summary: DNS security will top the agenda at the forthcoming meeting
of the standards body, Internet Engineering Taskforce (IETF). A panel
discussion about securing the DNS will be held on Tuesday, July 28, including
speakers from ICANN, the Internet Architecture Board, the Internet Society,
and VeriSign.
Global internet population to hit 2.2 billion
by 2013
Computing
(Online)
July 21, 2009
By Dave Bailey
http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2246433/analyst-online-user-increase
Summary: The number of online users is set to grow 45 percent to 2.2
billion users in 2013, according to Forrester Research. In a report titled,
“Global Online Population Forecast, 2008 To 2013,” Forrester says the
engine of growth for this increase is Asia, especially since 43 percent
of the world’s population will live in the region by 2013.
ICANN to discuss new top level domains issues in Hong Kong
Computerworld Hong Kong - IDG News Service
(Online)
July 20, 2009
http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=996AB8C8-1A64-6A71-CE4BC2FBFAEB2889
Summary: Story details how ICANN plans to conduct a consultation session
on issues related to new gTLDs – such as .sport and .food – at an event
in Hong Kong.
Internet Domain Names
Financial Times
(Online)
July 17, 2009
Lex Column
http://tinyurl.com/kwbfha (Subscription
required)
Summary: Not enough beach front property? Just build more beach. A
look at the implications of changes to the Internet related to top-level
domains.
The Web's Big Dot Change
Forbes
(Online)
July 16, 2009
By Laurie Burkitt
http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/16/icann-web-address-leadership-cmo-network-dotbrand.html
Summary: Burkitt reports on the evolution of the Internet from “dot-com”
to “dot-brand” and explores both the opportunities and the concerns with
expanding the number of gTLDs.
Dot Organisation
Financial Times
(Online)
July 15, 2009
By Maija Palmer and Richard Waters
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30a0bf26-71a2-11de-a821-00144feabdc0.html (Subscription
required)
Summary: Palmer discusses the upcoming changes ICANN is handling with
the Internet naming system. Well-known companies have concerns of non-commercial
groups taking their trademark names, and ICANN is trying to alleviate
these tensions.
Internet Regulator Mulls Cybersquatting Block
Associated Press
(Online)
July 15, 2009
By Anick Jesdanun
http://www.toptechnews.com/news/ICANN-Mulls-Cybersquatting-Block/story.xhtml?story_id=03300316SU0I
Summary: Many companies, mostly big-name trademark holders, are expressing
concern with the development of customized internet domains.
The Best Internet Addresses Will Cost a Cool
.Million
New York Times Bits blog (An edited version also ran in the International
Herald Tribune)
(Online)
July 14, 2009
By Saul Hansell
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/14/the-best-internet-addresses-will-cost-a-cool-million/?apage=1
Summary: While domain name expansion is underway, Hansell examines
what the costs will mean for businesses.
Brokering Peace Between Brand Owners and Domainers
New York Times
(Bits blog Online)
July 14, 2009
By Saul Hansell
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/14/brokering-peace-between-brand-owners-and-domainers/
Summary: Concern over preserving intellectual property rights is rising
as ICANN moves on with expanding domains. Hansell describes proposals
currently being created to help manage these disputes and the issues surrounding
them.
New Chief Defends U.S. Base for Agency That Manages Web
International Herald Tribune (Also ran in the New York
Times online)
(Online)
July 13, 2009
By Eric Pfanner
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/13/technology/internet/13iht-icann13.html
Summary: With the creation of global unity on the Internet, Pfanner
balances the benefits of new gTLDs with some companies’ concerns
that the creation of new domains will make brand names and trademarks
more vulnerable to theft.
Do We Need .More .Top .Level .Domains?
New York Times
(Bits blog Online)
July 13, 2009
By Saul Hansell
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/13/do-we-need-more-top-level-domains/
Summary: Hansell debates the need for more top level domains, with proposals
such as .nyc and .eco.
Get Your Internet Domains Now
Forbes
(Online)
July 9, 2009
By Javier Espinoza
http://www.forbes.com/2009/07/09/internet-domain-sales-markets-equity-onlineHOLD.html
Summary: Although there is some skepticism, the expansion of domain
names could benefit companies. Espinoza examines these possibilities along
with concern from companies on the cost point of operating new domains.
Hack Attack
Fox News National Broadcast TV
July 8, 2009
On the Record with Greta van Susteren
http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video08.html?maven_referralObject=6673602&maven_referralPlaylistId=&sRevUrl=http://www.foxnews.com/ontherecord/
Summary: Beckstrom provides expertise and insight into the cyber attacks
on the U.S. government and private Web sites.
Cyber Attacks Raise Concerns over Digital Security
The News Hour National Broadcast TV
July 8, 2009
Jim Lehrer
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/stnmodule.html?mod=0&pkg=8072009&seg=3
Summary: Beckstrom provides expertise and insight into the cyber attacks
on the U.S. government and private Web sites.
ICANN: Club Med for Geeks?
Wall Street Journal
(Online)
July 6, 2009
By Marisa Taylor
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/07/06/icann-club-med-for-geeks/
Summary: Taylor examines ICANN’s travel budget through the eyes
of varying stakeholders in both agreement and disagreement with its necessity.
Rod Beckstrom to Head Domain-Name Agency
San Francisco Chronicle
(Online)
July 5, 2009
By Tom Abate
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/07/04/BUEE18HAT6.DTL
Summary: A look into ICANN’s role in relation to the evolution
of the Internet. Abate interviews Beckstrom following his appointment
and gets some insight into his role in facilitating the expansion of Internet
domains.
Web IDs Agency Picks New Chief
Financial Times
(Online)
June 27, 2009
By Joseph Menn
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b25f33e2-6326-11de-b803-00144feabdc0.html (Subscription
required)
Summary: A shortened and slightly edited version of his article that
ran the previous day. See original article below.
Ex-DHS Cyber Chief Tapped as President of
ICANN
Washington Post
(Online)
June 26, 2009
By Brian Krebs
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/06/ex-dhs_cyber_chief_tapped_as_p.html?wprss=securityfix
Summary: Krebs interviews Rod Beckstrom about his appointment as the
new CEO of ICANN the day the board voted him into office. The article
is in a Q&A format following a review of what he calls, “some of the
most complex and contentious proposed changes to the Internet's addressing
system in the organization's entire 11-year history.”
ICANN Hires Former Cybersecurity Chief as New CEO
AP
(Online)
June 26, 2009
By Anick Jesdanun
http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/key-internet-oversight-agency-hires-former-us-cybersecurity-chief-rod-beckstrom-as-new-ceo/
Summary: Jesdanun interviews Rod Beckstrom regarding his appointment
as the new CEO of ICANN the day the board voted him into office. He discusses
Beckstrom’s experience as well as some of the issues ICANN is currently
tackling.
Ex-cyber Security Czar to Head Icann
Financial Times
(Online)
June 26, 2009
By Joseph Menn
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/abc0466c-61ef-11de-9e03-00144feabdc0.html (Subscription
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Summary: Joseph Menn interviews Rod Beckstrom on his appointment as
the new CEO of ICANN the day the board voted him into office. He included
information about Beckstrom’s background as well as viewpoints from
various stakeholders.