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Godaddy Secures Neustar's Domain Registration Operation

Godaddy purchases Neustar Inc's Registry Business, a move that includes the acquisition of their backend registry technology and domain security systems, which facilitate online connections and transactions for individuals and brands.

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Domain registrar GoDaddy purchases Neustar's registry operations
Domain registrar GoDaddy purchases Neustar's registry operations

Godaddy Secures Neustar's Domain Registration Operation

GoDaddy Acquires Neustar's Registry Business: A New Chapter in Domain Industry

In a move that strengthens its commitment to the domain industry, GoDaddy has officially acquired Neustar's Registry business on the 31st of August 2021. This acquisition was announced on GoDaddy's official website and through a press release.

Background and Details

  • Closed Transaction: The transaction was completed by GoDaddy from Golden Gate Capital, the previous owner of Neustar.
  • Structure: GoDaddy acquired Neustar's Registry business, not other areas of the company (for example, Network Solutions).
  • Integration: Following the acquisition, GoDaddy began integrating the Registry business and now operates popular Top-Level Domains (TLDs) such as .CO, .US, .BIZ, and .NYC.

Key Highlights

  • Nicolai Bezsonoff, currently Senior Vice President and General Manager of Neustar's Registry business, will lead GoDaddy Registry.
  • GoDaddy has a history of using consumer insight to drive innovation in the domain industry, a tradition that will continue with this acquisition.
  • This collaboration will bring benefits to both consumers and the industry.
  • Nikhil Arora, Vice President and Managing Director of GoDaddy India, commented that the acquisition further GoDaddy's commitment to investing in the infrastructure of the internet.
  • The acquisition provides enhanced scalability for future growth for GoDaddy.
  • GoDaddy is committed to creating more choice and value for consumers in the domain industry.
  • GoDaddy's Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Low Ah Kee, stated that the acquisition will help accelerate their commitment to helping entrepreneurs bring their ideas online.
  • The Neustar Registry business's partnership with GoDaddy spans two decades.
  • GoDaddy will maintain independence between the GoDaddy registry and registrar businesses according to a governance model.
  • GoDaddy has a history of partnering and collaborating with both registrars and registries for more than 20 years to foster a healthy and competitive domains market.
  • GoDaddy is focused on delivering great end-user experiences punctuated by speed, security, and availability.
  • GoDaddy has a strong history of collaboration with NIXI to support the growth of the .IN domain name. They are committed to helping it grow in the future.
  • Mr. Bezsonoff expressed excitement about joining GoDaddy and sharing similar values, a culture of innovation, and a vision for online success.
  • The Neustar Registry business includes a backend registry technology platform and domain security systems.
  • GoDaddy Registry includes the Managed Registry Services business that provides end-to-end registry management for over 130 brand TLDs and 70 generic TLDs.
  • The Neustar Registry business manages an extensive portfolio of top-level domains, including .biz, .co, .in, .nyc, and .us, and supports over 215 TLDs and approximately 12 million domains.
  • The new service will be named GoDaddy Registry.

Sources

  • GoDaddy Press Release: The acquisition was announced in a press release by GoDaddy on the 31st of August 2021 (for example, on the official GoDaddy blog).
  • ICANN Updates: The ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) confirmed the registration changes and transfers of the respective TLDs to GoDaddy Registry in the third quarter of 2021.

In Summary: The exact date of the acquisition of Neustar's Registry Business by GoDaddy is the 31st of August 2021.

If you require further details about the integration phase, specific TLDs, or the legal structure, please let me know!

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