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eNom & WHMCS Announce New TLD Integration for Version 5.2.3 Software

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eNom & WHMCS Announce New TLD Integration for Version 5.2.3 Software

New Version Allows Customer Access to eNom TLD Program

KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– eNom, Inc., the world’s largest ICANN accredited wholesale registrar, and WHMCS, a billing and support solutions company, today announced the inclusion of eNom’s new TLD program in the recently launched WHMCS Version 5.2.3 software. This update will allow WHMCS users the unique opportunity to participate in all aspects of the initial phases of the new TLD launch, including the Sunrise and Landrush periods.

“We are an advocate and true believer in the introduction of new TLDs, as it will change how the world uses the Web,” said Aaron Phillips, vice president of business development for WHMCS. “Our partnership with eNom demonstrates our commitment to be at the forefront of this new digital endeavor.”

Today’s announcement is the result of a long collaboration between eNom and WHMCS in raising the visibility of new TLDs to the sizeable number of customers using both companies’ solutions. In November 2012, the companies announced a New-TLD–WHMCS add-on available to all WHMCS customers already on the eNom platform. With the release of 5.2.3, all WHMCS customers are now able to simply integrate and oversee the entire new TLD process – from supporting the trademark windows to granting access to new domain extensions the exact minute they go live.

“No matter who you are, as long as you’re a WHMCS customer you can very easily participate in this historic event,” said Chris Sheridan, vice president of business development for eNom. “We have made significant technology enhancements to ensure that our resellers have access to participating in what we believe will be a very lucrative opportunity for them with the launch of new domain extensions. No other registrar has executed a comparable initiative, establishing eNom as an essential partner for organizations interested in the innovative gTLD market.”

eNom is building tools and services to help its partners take advantage of the availability of new TLDs. eNom is rolling out new modules to help customers take orders for the Sunrise, Landrush and General Availability periods of TLD launches occurring in the months ahead. These modules are powered by the robust and comprehensive eNom technology platform, which supports over 15M domain names and 8,800 resellers. The first module available is the new gTLD Watchlist, which captures expressions of interest from customers to drive leads and revenue associated with new domain name extensions.

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NameJet and Afternic Selected to Launch New Top Level Domain .BUILD

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NameJet and Afternic Selected to Launch New Top Level Domain .BUILD


Together will serve Auctions and Premium Sales of new TLD

KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Plan Bee LLC, the applicant for the new top level domain .BUILD, has selected NameJet, the leading domain name auction platform, and Afternic, the world’s largest premium domain marketplace, to operate its sunrise and landrush auctions, and to offer premium name distribution for the .BUILD top level domain (TLD).

Working together, NameJet and Afternic will provide .BUILD with a complete solution for the technical and marketing services needed to manage the .BUILD launch that the registry anticipates it will bring to market in Q4 of 2013. NameJet’s proven platform, by which millions of names are auctioned, is well-poised to successfully bring new TLDs to market. By combining NameJet’s auction platform with the unmatched reach of Afternic’s distribution network that includes 18 of the top 25 registrars in the world, the result is a powerful end-to-end launch solution for new TLDs like .BUILD.

In addition to the uncontested application for .BUILD, the principals of Plan Bee LLC have separately applied to operate the registry for two other TLDs: .CONSTRUCTION and .EXPERT.

“.BUILD has positioned itself very well with its three complementary applications,” said Matt Overman, NameJet General Manager. “I love how passionate they are about the vertical, and I look forward to using our partnership’s strength to help drive early growth in the auction and premium domain sales market.”

“The combined expertise and technology of NameJet and Afternic resulted in the perfect fit for us,” said George Minardos, founder of Plan Bee LLC. “They share our long term vision for the growth of .BUILD while also offering best-in-class premium domain and auction solutions for our launch.”

This is the third registry that NameJet and Afternic have signed contracts with since announcing their joint partnership that provides auction, distribution and sales services to support registries with their new TLD launches.

“We are thrilled to be working with NameJet on launching this new TLD,“ said Bob Mountain, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Account Services at Afternic. “It is rewarding to be recognized for our strength in the premium domain market and we are excited to build on …read more
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NameJet and Afternic Chosen as Platforms to Bring .MENU to Market

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NameJet and Afternic Chosen as Platforms to Bring .MENU to Market


Together will serve Auctions and Premium Sales of new TLD

KIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WhatBox? LLC, the applicant for the new top level domain .MENU, has selected NameJet, the leading domain name auction platform, and Afternic, the world’s largest premium domain marketplace, to operate the sunrise and landrush auctions, and offer premium name distribution for the .MENU top level domain (TLD). The company is targeting restaurants and food enthusiasts in its efforts to contribute to the evolving online culinary experience.

Working together, NameJet and Afternic provide .MENU a complete solution for the technical and marketing services needed to manage the .MENU launch. Due to a favorable result at the ICANN TLD draw, .MENU and NameJet are prepared to open the sunrise period immediately following the completion of the ICANN evaluation process. Sunrise auctions, the landrush period and premium name sales will begin shortly thereafter. NameJet’s proven platform, by which millions of names are made available and sold, is poised to help bring new TLDs to market. Last month, DMD announced its intent to spin off its domain services business, and NameJet is one component of its end-to-end solution, in addition to registration, registry and monetization services.

“NameJet is thrilled to be partnering with WhatBox? to operate auctions for .MENU, which we hope will be the first new English language TLD launched,” said Matt Overman, NameJet General Manager. “I look forward to utilizing our leading auction expertise to help promote the launch of .MENU and future TLDs that we expect to be rolled out this year.”

“NameJet and Afternic teamed up to offer the perfect solution for attaining both initial success during the launch phase and sustained adoption of .MENU,” said Erik Ludwick, co-founder of WhatBox? LLC. “We are excited to begin working with them on .MENU and look forward to expanding the relationship to other TLDs in the future.”

“We are excited to have been selected by WhatBox? to help create demand and to provide a distribution network for these new and exciting domain opportunities,“ said Bob Mountain, senior vice president of Business Development & Account Services at Afternic. “The partnership with NameJet and WhatBox allows us to continue our mission of bringing high quality, premium domain …read more
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