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\"CentralNIC\"<\/p>\n

Domain registry platforms, as master databases of all the web, play a key role in Internet infrastructure. CentralNic Group launched its first commercial registry platform in the 90s, back when it was more the province of universities and governments. Its platform now supports over a dozen national country codes and dominates in new top-level domain names. CentralNic\u2019s market share of new top-level domain names rivals that of all its 38 competitors combined. Continuous improvements and future-proofing keep the platform relevant and adaptable. CentralNic works with governments and businesses worldwide, presenting registry platforms as toolsets for developing national digital economies. CentralNic wants everyone to make their mark on the Internet \u2014 register a domain name, launch a webpage, publish information, open an e-commerce store. It views registry platforms as crucial to overcoming the traditional geopolitical limitations on trade, commerce and communication. CentralNic sells one set of online presence tools (domain names, hosting and email) to online retailers and direct customers, and another set of online marketing tools for acquiring customers. CentralNic takes pride in a blemish-free record of uninterrupted service continuity. With offices in 12 countries, it operates multiple backup facilities around the world, with smooth and immediate transitions, to ensure clients can keep using email and websites \u2014 even if some disaster took out CentralNic\u2019s UK headquarters. Over the past 12 years, CEO Ben Crawford has taken CentralNic from 12 to 650 employees and $2m to $410m in revenue. The CFI.co judging panel announces CentralNic Group as the 2022 global award winner for Best Domain Registry Platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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