UK Domain Registry

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Nominet provides registry services for the .UK domain and DNS infrastructure that underpin critical internet services.

Target Customer

Large brands, government and public sector bodies, registrars, and organizations needing domain registry and DNS services (e.g., BBC, Microsoft, NHS, other government digital infrastructure).

Key Differentiator

Official UK national domain registry with public-benefit status, running .UK and, since 2023, the .gov.uk registry; extensive DNS expertise underpinning government and public services; supports open-source DNS through the NOMINET DNS FUND; demonstrated engagement with major global brands and sustainability initiatives.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need a trusted, officially recognized registry and DNS backbone to support national and public-facing internet services (e.g., NHS, government signposting).
2Requirement to manage and operate top-level domains for large brands and government, ensuring reliability, security, and scale.
3Desire for a registry/provider with governance, policy support, and long-term ecosystem funding (e.g., open-source DNS projects) to maintain internet infrastructure.

Key Features

1Registry Services: manages top-level domains for major brands (BBC and Microsoft) as a trusted Registry Service Provider (RSP).
2DNS Services: DNS expertise underpinning critical internet infrastructure used by government services, including the NHS.
3Domain account management via Nominet Online Services platform for centralized domain management.
4Registries for UK regions and related domains: .gov.uk registry, and regional registries like .cymru and .wales.
5NOMINET DNS FUND: funding program to support open-source DNS projects and internet infrastructure resilience.

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1CEO
2CFO and Executive Director
3Senior Independent Director
4Non-Executive Director
5Chair, Nominations Committee
6Chair, Audit and Risk Committee
7Chair, Remuneration Committee

Client Results

1Supports the DNS and registry infrastructure used by government services, including the NHS.
2Acts as the official registry for .UK and hosts registry services for major brands (e.g., BBC, Microsoft).
3Provides a platform (Nominet Online Services) for centralized domain account management.

Competitive Advantages

1Official, trusted UK national domain registry with public-benefit status.
2Experience handling high-profile registries (e.g., BBC, Microsoft) and government DNS needs.
3Dedicated DNS Fund to support open-source DNS projects, promoting internet resilience.
4Sustainability initiatives and clear governance (net-zero goals, carbon reduction plan, and verified emissions data).

Key Benefits

1Reliable, official registry and DNS for .UK and related domains.

2Trust from major brands and government for critical internet infrastructure.

3Support for the digital economy and public services through secure, resilient DNS.

4Open-source DNS funding through the DNS Fund to strengthen internet infrastructure.

5Sustainability and governance commitments aligned with national objectives.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Official registry for .UK domains, offering registry services, DNS infrastructure, and centralized domain management through Nominet Online Services; also manages related registries such as .gov.uk, .cymru, and .wales.

Target Market

Organizations needing domain registration and DNS services, including government bodies, public sector entities, and large brands requiring reliable internet infrastructure.

Unique Value Proposition

Official national registry with public-benefit status, combining robust registry and DNS capabilities for national infrastructure, trusted by major brands and government, plus a dedicated open-source DNS funding program and sustainable operations.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content; references to online services platform and DNS/DNS Fund imply standard web-based and DNS technologies.

Pricing Model

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