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.IE passes the 150,000 Registration Mark

There are now ,more than 150,000 active irish domain names,according to statistics on the IEDR,the .IE domain registry. The landmark was reached this Friday,when a presentation was made to the 150,000th registrant,Clyde Negosanu www.localcomputerrepair.ie by the Chair of the IIA, Ms Maeve Kneafsey.
IEDR celebrated Friday,both reaching the  150,000th registration mark and that the .ie extensions was ranked as the second safest country code domain name in the world.
Moreover,IEDR Reveiled a new resource,www.why.ie Friday . "The website contains registration information and advice for .ie registrars and registrants, particularly SMEs on topics such as search engine optimisation, web design, e-commerce and online security. Its launch follows a period of engagement with IEDR’s registrar community, who generate over 98% of registration growth and whose ongoing feedback will enable IEDR to develop and enhance the new website in future."
“We’re delighted to have passed the 150,000th mark for .ie domain registrations. It’s testament to the .ie namespace’s reputation as one of the most trusted and secure in the world that businesses in Ireland want to make .ie a feature of their brand and online identity. I would like to thank and congratulate our registrars, who have been the driving force in growing .ie registrations and helping us achieve this milestone.”,said David Curtin, Chief Executive of IE Domain Registry.


 
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