tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472333124637253434.comments2010-06-22T09:14:20.433+02:00Jean Guillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03308030118985061941noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472333124637253434.post-82835129792082701562010-03-11T03:12:51.901+01:002010-03-11T03:12:51.901+01:00Jean, <br /><br />It certainly sounds like a lot to start up a Registry but there are a number of unknown variables to be viewed before one could make such an assessment. <br /><br />I&#39;m not sure they are that far away. <br /><br />For example, perhaps they aren&#39;t outsourcing to an established Registry Backend Services Provider and think they can build their own?<br /><br />Probably silly to do so, but they could always try. <br /> <br />(once you&#39;ve put all the new ICANN requirements into it and have a Registry capable of handling the necessary security and technical requirements, plus and appropriate hardware, ICANN application fees etc it would be more than that)<br /><br />Or perhaps they want to put some extensive marketing in place prior to launch in order to maximise their returns at the start of the TLD&#39;s operations. <br /><br />Whilst the numbers are a little interesting, i think the bigger question mark is over the ongoing annual costs?<br /><br />What would 1.37 million Euro be used for?<br /><br />CityTLDs still appear as some of the best opportunities to recoup revenue with the new gTLD program. <br /><br />Those who do this properly should be able to substantially reduce those ongoing costs and let the TLD market itself over time. <br /><br />Regards, <br />Tony Kirsch<br />AusRegistry InternationalTony Kirschhttp://www.ausregistry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472333124637253434.post-80249364553958526842009-10-19T11:38:47.699+02:002009-10-19T11:38:47.699+02:00Looks interesting - looking forward to reading it in English. Please drop a note or post it when available in EnglishCasper Thomsenhttp://thomsentrampedach.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472333124637253434.post-85243769352802071002009-10-18T21:47:28.234+02:002009-10-18T21:47:28.234+02:00hi Jean,<br />so it seems icann is finally going to relinquish part of their control for domain names eg.extensions. Wonder how it is perceived around the world by the potential clients... I am glad to know someone&#39;s out there and try to set wine industry in motion...manuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11900604570483425801noreply@blogger.com