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Address Supporting Organization
The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) is a supporting organization affiliated with ICANN. It was founded in 1999.
The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) is a supporting organization affiliated with ICANN. It was founded in 1999.
Adrian Kinderis
Adrian Kinderis is the founder and CEO of the AusRegistry Group of companies including AusRegistry Pty Ltd, and AusRegistry International Pty Ltd. AusRegistry is the Registry Operato...
Adrian Kinderis is the founder and CEO of the AusRegistry Group of companies including AusRegistry Pty Ltd, and AusRegistry International Pty Ltd. AusRegistry is the Registry Operato...
Alternative DNS root
In addition, several organizations operate alternative DNS roots.
In addition, several organizations operate alternative DNS roots.
Annika Small
Annika Small is a social entrepreneur who explores how digital technologies can be used to address big social challenges.
Annika Small is a social entrepreneur who explores how digital technologies can be used to address big social challenges.
At-Large Advisory Committee
The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is an advisory committee to ICANN, the organization that administers the Internet's Domain Name System and addressing system.
The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is an advisory committee to ICANN, the organization that administers the Internet's Domain Name System and addressing system.
Blogger's Code of Conduct
The Blogger's Code of Conduct is a proposal by Tim O'Reilly for bloggers to enforce civility on their blogs by being civil themselves and moderating comments on their blog.
The Blogger's Code of Conduct is a proposal by Tim O'Reilly for bloggers to enforce civility on their blogs by being civil themselves and moderating comments on their blog.
Canadian Internet Registration Authority
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority is the organization that manages the .CA country code top-level domain, the policies that support Canada’s Internet community and Canada’s involvemen...
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority is the organization that manages the .CA country code top-level domain, the policies that support Canada’s Internet community and Canada’s involvemen...
CERT Coordination Center
The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) was created at the Software Engineering Institute in November 1988 as a result of receiving reports from around the globe, about the Morris worm struck.
The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) was created at the Software Engineering Institute in November 1988 as a result of receiving reports from around the globe, about the Morris worm struck.
Chris Disspain
Chris Disspain is the Chief Executive Officer of .au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) and the Chair of ICANN's country code Names Supporting Organisation (ccNSO).
Chris Disspain is the Chief Executive Officer of .au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) and the Chair of ICANN's country code Names Supporting Organisation (ccNSO).
Council of European National Top Level Domain Registries
The Council of European National Top-Level Domain Registries (CENTR) is an association of Internet country code top-level domain registries.
The Council of European National Top-Level Domain Registries (CENTR) is an association of Internet country code top-level domain registries.
Country Code Names Supporting Organization
The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the policy-development body for a narrow range of global issues...
The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the policy-development body for a narrow range of global issues...
Digital citizen
A digital citizen commonly refers to a person that participates in society using a certain amount of information technology.
A digital citizen commonly refers to a person that participates in society using a certain amount of information technology.
Digital Society Day
India celebrates October 17 as the Digital Society Day.
India celebrates October 17 as the Digital Society Day.
Domain name registry
A domain name registry is a database of all domain names registered in a top-level domain.
A domain name registry is a database of all domain names registered in a top-level domain.
Domain name warehousing
Domain name warehousing is the common practice of registrars obtaining control of domain names with the intent to hold or “warehouse” names for their use and/or profit.
Domain name warehousing is the common practice of registrars obtaining control of domain names with the intent to hold or “warehouse” names for their use and/or profit.
Domain tasting
Domain tasting is the practice of a domain name registrant using the five-day "grace period" (the Add Grace Period or AGP) at the beginning of the registration of an ICANN-regulated second-level...
Domain tasting is the practice of a domain name registrant using the five-day "grace period" (the Add Grace Period or AGP) at the beginning of the registration of an ICANN-regulated second-level...
E-G8 Forum
The E-G8 Forum (or simply the eG8) was an invitation-only summit of leaders in government and industry focusing on the Internet in the context of global public policy.
The E-G8 Forum (or simply the eG8) was an invitation-only summit of leaders in government and industry focusing on the Internet in the context of global public policy.
ECOM-LAC
The Latin America and Caribbean Federation for Internet and Electronic Commerce, eCOMLAC was founded in March 1988 at a meeting held in Río de Janeiro.
The Latin America and Caribbean Federation for Internet and Electronic Commerce, eCOMLAC was founded in March 1988 at a meeting held in Río de Janeiro.
Foretec Seminars
Foretec Seminars was a wholly owned subsidiary of The Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI) that provides technical and logistical support for both CNRI and the Internet Engineeri...
Foretec Seminars was a wholly owned subsidiary of The Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI) that provides technical and logistical support for both CNRI and the Internet Engineeri...
GADS Task Force
The Gateway Algorithms and Data Structures (GADS) Task Force was the precursor to the Internet Engineering Task Force.
The Gateway Algorithms and Data Structures (GADS) Task Force was the precursor to the Internet Engineering Task Force.
GeoTLD
A GeoTLD (geographic TLD) is a generic top-level domain in the Domain Name System of the Internet using the name of or invoking an association with a geographical, geopolitical, ethnic, li...
A GeoTLD (geographic TLD) is a generic top-level domain in the Domain Name System of the Internet using the name of or invoking an association with a geographical, geopolitical, ethnic, li...
History of the Internet
The history of the Internet began with the development of computers in the 1950s.
The history of the Internet began with the development of computers in the 1950s.
ICANN
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN, ) is a nonprofit private organization headquartered in Marina del Rey, California, United States, that was created on Sept...
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN, ) is a nonprofit private organization headquartered in Marina del Rey, California, United States, that was created on Sept...
IE Domain Registry
The IE Domain Registry (IEDR) is the domain name registry for the .ie country code top-level domain.
The IE Domain Registry (IEDR) is the domain name registry for the .ie country code top-level domain.
IETF language tag
IETF language tagIETF language tags are abbreviated language codes; for examples: "en" for English, "pt-BR" for Brazilian Portuguese, or "nan-Hant-TW" for Min Nan Chinese as spoken in Taiwan using ...
IETF language tagIETF language tags are abbreviated language codes; for examples: "en" for English, "pt-BR" for Brazilian Portuguese, or "nan-Hant-TW" for Min Nan Chinese as spoken in Taiwan using ...
Indonesia Internet Exchange
1. Short Background of the Indonesian Internet The Internet in Indonesia, like most countries, was started at university campuses, but unlike the US, without the involvement of the Military.
1. Short Background of the Indonesian Internet The Internet in Indonesia, like most countries, was started at university campuses, but unlike the US, without the involvement of the Military.
Information society
The information society is a society where the creation, distribution, diffusion, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity.
The information society is a society where the creation, distribution, diffusion, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity.
INOC-DBA
INOC-DBA is a closed system, ensuring secure and authenticated communications, and uses a combination of redundant directory services and direct peer-to-peer communications between stations to c...
INOC-DBA is a closed system, ensuring secure and authenticated communications, and uses a combination of redundant directory services and direct peer-to-peer communications between stations to c...
Internet Architecture Board
The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) is the committee charged with oversight of the technical and engineering development of the Internet by the Internet Society (ISOC).
The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) is the committee charged with oversight of the technical and engineering development of the Internet by the Internet Society (ISOC).
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is the entity that oversees global IP address allocation, autonomous system number allocation, root zone management in the Domain Name System, media types...
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is the entity that oversees global IP address allocation, autonomous system number allocation, root zone management in the Domain Name System, media types...
Internet Engineering Steering Group
The Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) is a body composed of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) chair and area directors.
The Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) is a body composed of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) chair and area directors.
Internet Engineering Task Force
The Internet Engineering Task Force develops and promotes Internet standards, cooperating closely with the W3C and ISO/IEC standards bodies and dealing in particular with standards of the TCP/I...
The Internet Engineering Task Force develops and promotes Internet standards, cooperating closely with the W3C and ISO/IEC standards bodies and dealing in particular with standards of the TCP/I...
Internet Engineering Task Force Administrative Oversight Committee
The IETF Administrative Oversight Committee (IAOC) is part of the support organization for the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
The IETF Administrative Oversight Committee (IAOC) is part of the support organization for the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Internet governance
Internet governance is the development and application of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures, and programs that shape the evolution and use of the Internet.
Internet governance is the development and application of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures, and programs that shape the evolution and use of the Internet.
Internet Governance Forum
The Internet Governance Forum is a multi-stakeholder forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance.
The Internet Governance Forum is a multi-stakeholder forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance.
Internet Mail Consortium
The Internet Mail Consortium provides information about all the Internet mail standards and technologies.
The Internet Mail Consortium provides information about all the Internet mail standards and technologies.
Internet Network Operators' Groups
Internet Network Operators' Groups (NOGs) are informal groups which exist to provide forums for Internet network operators to discuss matters of mutual interest, usually through a combination of...
Internet Network Operators' Groups (NOGs) are informal groups which exist to provide forums for Internet network operators to discuss matters of mutual interest, usually through a combination of...
Internet organizations
This is a list of Internet organizations, or organizations that play a key role in the evolution of the Internet by developing recommendations or standards and addressing major issues.
This is a list of Internet organizations, or organizations that play a key role in the evolution of the Internet by developing recommendations or standards and addressing major issues.
Internet police
Internet police is a generic term for police and secret police departments and other organizations in charge of policing Internet in a number of countries.
Internet police is a generic term for police and secret police departments and other organizations in charge of policing Internet in a number of countries.
Internet Research Steering Group
The Internet Research Steering Group (IRSG) manages and advises the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) and so steers the long-term technological development of the Internet.
The Internet Research Steering Group (IRSG) manages and advises the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) and so steers the long-term technological development of the Internet.
Internet Research Task Force
The Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) is a sister group to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
The Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) is a sister group to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Internet Society
The Internet Society or ISOC is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy.
The Internet Society or ISOC is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy.
Internet Society - Bulgaria
Internet Society - Bulgaria is a non-governmental organization (NGO), founded on December 4, 1995, in Sofia by a group of Bulgarian Internet professionals.
Internet Society - Bulgaria is a non-governmental organization (NGO), founded on December 4, 1995, in Sofia by a group of Bulgarian Internet professionals.
Internet Society – Bulgaria
Internet Society - Bulgaria is a non-governmental organization (NGO), founded on December 4, 1995, in Sofia by a group of Bulgarian Internet professionals.
Internet Society - Bulgaria is a non-governmental organization (NGO), founded on December 4, 1995, in Sofia by a group of Bulgarian Internet professionals.
Internet Technical Committee
The Internet Technical Committee (ITC) is a joint committee of the Internet Society (ISOC) and the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc).
The Internet Technical Committee (ITC) is a joint committee of the Internet Society (ISOC) and the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc).
Internet Watch Foundation
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a non-governmental charitable body based in the United Kingdom.
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a non-governmental charitable body based in the United Kingdom.
InternetNZ
InternetNZ (formally "Internet New Zealand Inc." and originally formed as the Internet Society of New Zealand) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting the Internet in ...
InternetNZ (formally "Internet New Zealand Inc." and originally formed as the Internet Society of New Zealand) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting the Internet in ...
InterNIC
The Internet Network Information Center, known as InterNIC, was the Internet governing body primarily responsible for domain name allocations from 1972 until September 18, 1998 when this r...
The Internet Network Information Center, known as InterNIC, was the Internet governing body primarily responsible for domain name allocations from 1972 until September 18, 1998 when this r...
ISOC Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Chapter of the Internet Society is a part of the global Internet Society and is a not-for-profit organization.
The Luxembourg Chapter of the Internet Society is a part of the global Internet Society and is a not-for-profit organization.
ISOC Morocco
The Moroccan chapter of the Internet Society (or MISOC) is a non-governmental association and is part of the global Internet Society.
The Moroccan chapter of the Internet Society (or MISOC) is a non-governmental association and is part of the global Internet Society.
Israel Internet Association
Israel Internet Association is a non-profit organization and .il country code top level domains (ccTLD) registry.
Israel Internet Association is a non-profit organization and .il country code top level domains (ccTLD) registry.
Local Internet registry
A local Internet registry (LIR) is an organization that has been allocated a block of IP addresses by a regional Internet registry (RIR), and that assigns most parts of this block to its o...
A local Internet registry (LIR) is an organization that has been allocated a block of IP addresses by a regional Internet registry (RIR), and that assigns most parts of this block to its o...
Mobile Alliance Against Child Sexual Abuse Content
The Mobile Alliance Against Child Sexual Abuse Content was founded in 2008 by an international group of mobile operators within the GSM Association to work collectively on obstructing the use o...
The Mobile Alliance Against Child Sexual Abuse Content was founded in 2008 by an international group of mobile operators within the GSM Association to work collectively on obstructing the use o...
National Internet registry
A National Internet Registry (or NIR) is an organization under the umbrella of a Regional Internet Registry with the task of coordinating IP address allocations and other Internet resource manag...
A National Internet Registry (or NIR) is an organization under the umbrella of a Regional Internet Registry with the task of coordinating IP address allocations and other Internet resource manag...
Next Steps in Signaling
Next Steps in Signaling (NSIS) was an Internet Engineering Task Force working group focusing on the design of a next generation signaling protocol framework and protocol specifications.
Next Steps in Signaling (NSIS) was an Internet Engineering Task Force working group focusing on the design of a next generation signaling protocol framework and protocol specifications.
Nominet UK
Nominet UK is the .uk domain name registry in the United Kingdom, which was founded by Dr Willie Black and five others on 14 May 1996 when its predecessor, the 'Naming Committee' was unable to d...
Nominet UK is the .uk domain name registry in the United Kingdom, which was founded by Dr Willie Black and five others on 14 May 1996 when its predecessor, the 'Naming Committee' was unable to d...
Pacific Islands ICT Policy and Strategic Plan
The Pacific Islands ICT Policy and Strategic Plan was approved by Pacific Islands Forum leaders in 2000.
The Pacific Islands ICT Policy and Strategic Plan was approved by Pacific Islands Forum leaders in 2000.
PICISOC
The Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society serves the Internet Society’s purposes by serving the interests of the global Internet community through its presence in the Pacific Islands.
The Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society serves the Internet Society’s purposes by serving the interests of the global Internet community through its presence in the Pacific Islands.
PKNIC
PKNIC is the .pk domain name registry in the Pakistan, it was founded by a Pakistani American Ashar Nisar in June 1992.
PKNIC is the .pk domain name registry in the Pakistan, it was founded by a Pakistani American Ashar Nisar in June 1992.
Q-CERT
The Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team was created in December 2006 by CERT/CC and ictQATAR. It is Qatar's coordination center in dealing with internet security problems.
The Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team was created in December 2006 by CERT/CC and ictQATAR. It is Qatar's coordination center in dealing with internet security problems.
Regional Internet registry
A regional Internet registry (RIR) is an organization that manages the allocation and registration of Internet number resources within a particular region of the world.
A regional Internet registry (RIR) is an organization that manages the allocation and registration of Internet number resources within a particular region of the world.
Route server
A route server is a server that was originally made with the intention to be a part of the National Science Foundation funded Routing Arbiter project.
A route server is a server that was originally made with the intention to be a part of the National Science Foundation funded Routing Arbiter project.
Routing Assets Database
Routing Assets Database (RADb, also expanded as Routing Arbiter Database), run by Merit Network, is a lookup database designed to make fundamental information about networks available.
Routing Assets Database (RADb, also expanded as Routing Arbiter Database), run by Merit Network, is a lookup database designed to make fundamental information about networks available.
Save the Internet
Save the Internet is a coalition of individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations led by Free Press working for the preservation of network neutrality.
Save the Internet is a coalition of individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations led by Free Press working for the preservation of network neutrality.
Top-level domain
A top-level domain (TLD) is one of the domains at the highest level in the hierarchical Domain Name System of the Internet.
A top-level domain (TLD) is one of the domains at the highest level in the hierarchical Domain Name System of the Internet.
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy
The Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) is a process established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for the resolution of disputes regardin...
The Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) is a process established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for the resolution of disputes regardin...
United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force
The United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF) was a multi-stakeholder initiative associated with the United Nations which is "intended to lend a truly glob...
The United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force (UN ICT TF) was a multi-stakeholder initiative associated with the United Nations which is "intended to lend a truly glob...
Who Controls the Internet?
Who Controls the Internet? Illusions of a Borderless World is a 2006 book by Jack Goldsmith and Tim Wu that offers an assessment of the struggle to control the Internet.
Who Controls the Internet? Illusions of a Borderless World is a 2006 book by Jack Goldsmith and Tim Wu that offers an assessment of the struggle to control the Internet.
Working Group on Internet Governance
The Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG) was a United Nations multistakeholder Working group initiated after the 2003 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) first phase Summ...
The Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG) was a United Nations multistakeholder Working group initiated after the 2003 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) first phase Summ...
World Information Society Day
World Information Society Day was proclaimed to be on 17 May by a United Nations General Assembly resolution, following the 2005 World Summit on the Information Society in Tunis.
World Information Society Day was proclaimed to be on 17 May by a United Nations General Assembly resolution, following the 2005 World Summit on the Information Society in Tunis.
World Summit on the Information Society
The World Summit on the Information Society was a pair of United Nations-sponsored conferences about information, communication and, in broad terms, the information society that took place in 20...
The World Summit on the Information Society was a pair of United Nations-sponsored conferences about information, communication and, in broad terms, the information society that took place in 20...