Consulting
From application to registration of your first domain, there are several stages to go through, each with different requirements. Thanks to our many years of experience in operating top-level domains (TLDs), we can support you or even take over the entire process for you. At all times, we pay the utmost attention to the accuracy, availability and security of the registry system, which is a core element in the operation of a TLD.
Operations
Each Top-Level-Domain is managed by a central registry. Currently, domainworx Service & Management GmbH manages the registries punkt.wien GmbH (.wien) and dotKoeln GmbH (.koeln/.cologne). As a quality-oriented full-service provider, we assume responsibility for the administration and operation of the TLDs. This includes working with the technical service provider RyCE, monitoring of the various processes and communicating with the registrars.
Expertise
With our experience from the 2012 application round, we are happy to provide you with sound advice on the path to your Top-Level- Ddomain. As a member of relevant stakeholder groups such as the geoTLD Group (geotld.group) and the Registry Stakeholder Group (RySG), we are always up to date with the latest TLD requirements and innovations.
ICANN Application
ICANN has defined specific criteria for the allocation of TLDs, including technical, operational and financial aspects. We ensure that you comply with specific application deadlines and procedures, and that all information is submitted accurately and completely. With thorough preparation, a clear concept and sound financial and technical planning, we lay the foundations for a successful delegation of your TLD.
Strategy Development
Developing a strategy for the launch of a new Top-Level-Domain (TLD) requires careful planning and consideration. Each organisation may have different reasons for applying for a top-level domain - it may be a marketing tool, a branding support or an element of identity for the inhabitants of a region or city. We can help you decide which strategy is best for your organisation. The more thought you put into your strategy, the more successful your TLD will be.
Registry System
The registry service provider RyCE is your technical partner when it comes to realizing your own TLD. With a highly available data center based in Vienna/Austria and a powerful, reliable registry system including AnyCast name service and necessary additional services such as RDAP, Escrow, CZDS, etc., RyCE offers you the ideal conditions. Whether it is a trademark or a geoTLD: thanks to the flexibly configurable system, any type of top-level domain can be operated with RyCE. Currently .WIEN, .KOELN, .COLOGNE and .TIROL rely on the company.
Our References
.WIEN started as world´s first geo- and community Top-Level-Domain and so since July 2014 local domain names can be registered by companies, organizations and individuals.
Since 2014 the Top-Level-Domains .KOELN and .COLOGNE are online. This makes Cologne one of the few cities in Germany to have its own addresses on the Internet.
Since 2014 .TIROL is available to all who want to show their connection to Tyrol. It enables companies to show their affiliation with the region to cultural institutions, associations, media, artists and individuals.