Domain Name Industry Consulting

Successful Domain Name Registries require much more than just great technology and every Top Level Domain has its own unique requirements.

TLD Vision™ ARI Registry Services' three phase proprietary consulting methodology encompasses all aspects of planning, building and managing world-class Domain Name Registry Systems and all associated services, including DNS. Our consulting methodology includes three distinct phases of work:

• TLD Insight™ - Discovery, Requirements Gathering and Objective Setting
• TLD Architect™ - Situation Analysis, Project Scope, Specification and Design
• TLD Build and Deploy™ - Process and Policy Development, Implementation and Go Live

Throughout the TLD Vision™ process, ARI can assist clients through the following areas of work:

ICANN application assistance

• New gTLD Program, including development of Business Plans
• IDN ccTLD Fast Track Program

Registry Solutions and Deployment

• Thorough evaluation of current environment
• Unbiased assessment of appropriate Registry Model
• Implementation plans including migration from legacy systems

Registry Technical Operations

• Internal structure analysis
• Staff technical capabilities assessments
• Identification of skills shortages and assistance with recruitment
• Comprehensive training for Registry systems

Marketing Strategies

• Assessment of marketplace and target customer base
• Development of TLD initiatives
• Execution of TLD marketing campaigns
• Design and implementation of education and awareness programs

Operational Advice

• Recommended industry structure
• TLD management structure
• Staffing requirements and structure
• Staff training and development
• Stakeholder structure

Administrative Advice

• Registrar and Reseller arrangements
• Communication requirements
• Accounting and finance
• Reporting mechanisms

Namespace Policy Development

• Evaluation of requirements
• General Policies with suggested content

Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM)

• Policy development, execution and management
  • Sunrise Period
  • Landrush Period
  • IP Claims
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Auctions

Whether you are a new gTLD applicant, a ccTLD Registry manager or a Regulatory agency, and regardless of whether you are only in the early planning stages or are long-established, ARI has the skills and experience to help you achieve your objectives.