EDITOR'S NOTE

Good morning,

ICANN's release of generic TLDs next year is back under the spotlight with a branding agency claiming most companies will buy them primarily for 'defensive reasons' rather than to launch marketing initiatives in those geographies.

The agency runs a 'brandjacking' index, which earlier this year allegedly found that 30 of the most popular brands experienced a weekly average of 'over 400,000 instances of cybersquatting targeting their brand'.

The fear is that opening up new TLDs in a depressed market will just lead to more domain name squatting, and also a more 'fractured' Internet. Let us know what you think.

-- Ry Crozier

TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Ian Williams | December 17, 2008

The introduction of generic top-level domains (TLDs) could wreak havoc across the internet if not implemented carefully and with suitable regulations in place to help minimise the risk of abuse.

By Daniel Robinson | December 17, 2008

A new home networking standard promises to link devices over power lines, co-axial cables and telephone wiring at speeds high enough to deliver high-definition video to any room in the house.

By Phil Muncaster | December 17, 2008

The current financial climate is likely to have a profound impact on the content management industry next year, prompting consolidation and placing buyers in a stronger position to negotiate deals, according to CMS Watch.

By Dale Vile | December 17, 2008

Business continuity is more than just planning for disasters - ­ everyday issues need to be addressed too, writes Dale Vile.

By Daniel Robinson | December 17, 2008

LogMeIn has released a version of its remote access tool that enables iPhone and iPod Touch users to remotely control Windows PCs and Mac OS systems.

By Phil Muncaster | December 17, 2008

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has launched a new version of its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standard, making it easier to understand and test by firms wishing to comply.

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