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Presentation to ICANN

Unity Registry is a for-profit organization with 20 years of experience serving the non-commercial sector. We are a joint venture between Poptel and AusRegistry, and we are the registry for seven 2LDs in the .au.ccTLD. We have successfully launched the sponsored gTLD .coop and are committed to providing stable and competitive services for non-profits. Our mission is to connect, inform, and empower the non-profit community.

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Presentation to ICANN

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  1. Presentation to ICANN Bucharest June 2002

  2. A Global Partnership Poptel and AusRegistry • Joint venture of geographically diverse & complementary partners • Registry for seven 2LDs in the .au ccTLD with experience of transition • Successful launch of .coop, sponsored gTLD • For profit organisation with 20 years experience serving the non commercial sector • Mission: “Connect – Inform – Empower”

  3. Serving almost 300,000 .au registered domains Including .org.au – the non-commercial sector

  4. .Orgs & Poptel

  5. .Orgs & Poptel Sustainable Development Human Rights Faith Groups Trade Associations Consumers Organisations Trade Unions Campaigning Groups Civil Society The World of .ORGS GLOBALLY

  6. New Sponsored gTLD Operator

  7. Smooth Transition • Have experience transitioning multiple existing registries • Propose pro-active role for VeriSign and have committed to pay any required fees • Non disruptive transition with redundant parallel systems to ensure success • Progressive full migration to Thick Registry using EPPv.6 software

  8. Stable Operation • Multiple redundant systems and data centres with proven software • We believe for profit organisation plus User Coop provides best assurance of long term stability and market success • We are not requesting and do not require the VeriSign endowment

  9. Enhance Competition • A new competitive gTLD registry operator with clear focus • Registrars will be treated equitably and we will not compete with them • 24/7 registrar support from two sides of the globe • Start with lower prices and reduce prices further as the registry grows

  10. Differentiation of .Org .org space defines non-profits on-line • Clearly define positive reasons to register a .org • A new directory to help categorise and locate The space for corporations to make their case • For corporate social responsibility The space for the public to make a difference • For giving, involvement, information 20 years experience working with non-profits

  11. The Brand Proposition: If .com = Financial Gain .org = Social Gain

  12. Accountability • A user co-operative to encourage and channel involvement in policy and development of new services • Stakeholder accountability using international standards • Commitment to devote 10% net profit before tax to develop new services influenced by user input • Our plan does not divert registrant fees to specific “good works” – we serve all the registrants

  13. World Health Organisation ICFTU – trade unions UNAids OneWorld International Oxfam Christian Aid UNED Forum Berkman Center World Forum on Community Networking Ethical Consumer Global Community Networking Partnership Huridocs Open Democracy ISOC (Australia) … and many others What .orgs think Orgs backing Unity Registry

  14. What they Say “we wish to endorse Unity Registry’s proposal … it is clear that they and their partners have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in the running of the .coop and .au domain names” Peter Armstrong Director,One World International “We particularly welcome Unity Registry’s plans to develop a brand image for .org which encourages citizens to view the .org space as a place where they can … make a difference. We believe that the innovative approach … which encourages registrants to join a new global user cooperative … will bring a new dynamism and energy to internet developments globally.” Claire Shearman European Assoc. for Community Networking “auDA believes that AusRegistry have built a world’s best practice registry … all areas of auDa’s tech spec have been complied with, or in many cases, exceeded, especially in security, stability & data integrity. Chris Disspain CEO, AuDA ISOC-AU considers that the [Unity Registry] proposal should be given careful consideration by ICANN for two reasons: increased diversity in the operations of DNS services AusRegistry has agreed to establish a useful process for governance of the .org domain Tony Hill President ISOC Australia “Unity’s plans for the Registry go together well with the values and ethos of non-governmental human rights organizations. In particular, we are very happy … with their plans to involve .org users in the way they set up a new .org cooperative.” Manuel Guzman Executive Director, Human Rights Info & Doc Systems “Unity’s partners have an exemplary record for technical competence and for meeting gTLD obligations on a timely basis.” Diane Cabell Berkman Center, Harvard Law School “The plans that Unity have put forward for the registry are very much in tune with the values and spirit of the not for profit sector Andrew Hatton, Senior Internet Project manager, Oxfam

  15. What they Say “auDA believes that AusRegistry have built a world’s best practice registry … all areas of auDa’s tech spec have been complied with, or in many cases, exceeded, especially in security, stability & data integrity. Chris Disspain CEO, AuDA

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