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Stamping out domain tasting

Mon, 12 May 2008 06:59:58 -0400

The sharp increase in speculation over domain names is causing a backlash. As every CIO knows, a company's domain name is a treasure, but havoc can be caused by typo-squatters--those who create and register websites with misspelled variations of company names.

Millions of names also are routinely tied up in a constant churn of registering and returning names before fees are charged--a practice known as "domain tasting" that is used to test out advertising and marketing possibilities.

Now the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the organization based in California that manages domain names--is considering steps to stop the practice. The board of ICANN will vote in Paris next month on a proposal to severely limit the number of domain names that can be returned without a fee, but the organization is facing resistance from domain name registrars who are against ending the grace period.

To read more on the domain name chase:
- see this cio-today.com article

For more tech stories from the FierceCIO network:
> Space shuttle hard drive data recovered. Article
> Dell takes aim at MacBook air. Article
> HTC announces Touch Diamond. Article

The future of IT: Here today?

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:01:39 -0500

When asked what the future holds, several top business leaders discussed some forward-thinking IT trends that could change the way that technology is used in business. The CEO of Mozilla, for example, predicts that as the Web integrates audio and visual elements, the Internet will become fully multimedia-enabled, expanding its possibilities. Globalization will finally penetrate down to the small and medium-sized (SMB) market, with technology virtualizing their location and camouflaging their size, predicts the CEO of UPS. And the president of News Corp. says that 2007 will be the year when mobile technology truly takes off.

Read more about what will be hot this year:
- read the article at Fortune

ALSO NOTED: U.S. in the lead when it comes to spam; Uncertified IT workers continue to see a rise in pay; and much more...

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:01:33 -0500

> U.S. in the lead when it comes to spam. Article

> Uncertified IT workers continue to see a rise in pay. Article

> HP's outsourced support quality is drawing complaints. Article

> IBM surveillance technology opens lots of security possibilities. Article

> Office 2007 goes gold, new tools paraded. Report

> LCD display shortage in 2007? Report

> Wikipedia used to distribute malicious code. Report

And Finally... What's holding back moblogging? Article

Editor's Corner

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:01:40 -0500

If you're a regular reader, you know that wireless is a topic that is increasingly cropping up in the enterprise. That's why I'd like to invite you to a must-attend event. Our parent company, FierceMarkets, is hosting WiMAX Strategies 2006 at GLOBALCOMM in Chicago on June 7-8. I encourage you to join us for an in-depth look at WiMAX--the technology that some say is poised to transform the broadband and wireless market. If you're interested in learning more about the possibilities of fixed and mobile WiMAX, you won't want to miss this opportunity to gain a better understanding of WiMAX and meet the key players in this arena. Register today and take advantage or our $200 super-early-bird discount. - Judy

Editor's Corner

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:01:40 -0500

If you're like many CIOs I communicate with, you're probably concerned about the impact and possibilities of fixed and mobile WiMAX. Well, I have good news for you... FierceMarkets, our parent company, is hosting a conference called WiMAX Strategies in conjunction with GLOBALCOMM 2006. The event will take place in Chicago on June 7-8. Check out the agenda and register today at www.wimaxstrategies2006.com. Act now to take advantage of our early bird registration rates. - Judy