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Subject: [cctld-discuss] VeriSign Will Temporarily Suspend Web Navigation
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VeriSign Site Finder Service Update
VeriSign Will Temporarily Suspend Web Navigation Service in Order to
Continue To Work With Internet Community Towards a Long-Term Implementation
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct 3, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN javascript:_NewsTicker('VRSN')), the
leading provider of critical infrastructure services for the Internet
and telecommunications networks, today announced that it will
temporarily suspend its Site Finder, a new service to improve Web
navigation for Internet users.
"Without so much as a hearing, ICANN today formally asked us to shut
down the Site Finder service. We will accede to the request while we
explore all of our options," said Russell Lewis, executive vice
president of VeriSign's Naming and Directory Services Group. "During the
more than two weeks that Site Finder has been operational, there is no
data to indicate that the core operation of the Domain Name System or
stability of the Internet has been adversely affected. ICANN is using
anecdotal and isolated issues to attempt to regulate non-registry
services, but in the interests of further working with the technical
community we will temporarily suspend Site Finder."
Launched September 15, Site Finder provides useful tools for Internet
users who mistype a domain name or attempt to connect to a web site that
doesn't exist. Instead of receiving a cryptic error message, users
receive a Web page that offers a search box, a "Did You Mean?" listing
of similar domain names, and a listing of popular categories related to
the search request. Through Thursday, Oct. 2, Site Finder has been used
more than 40 million times by Internet users to get where they want to
go online.
"The service has been well received by millions of Internet users who
appreciate getting navigation tools as opposed to the 'dead end' of an
error message," added Lewis.
VeriSign announced on September 23 that it has established a Technical
Review Panel comprised of Internet community leaders to help gather and
analyze feedback about Site Finder. That panel will assist VeriSign in
the long-term implementation of Site Finder.
"The next several weeks will be a test as to whether innovation will
occur within the Internet infrastructure. The fact is that while the
Internet has been used for innovative purposes over the last decade, the
core infrastructure has suffered from a lack of innovation," said Lewis.
"VeriSign will argue vigorously for innovation because it not only
improves the Internet user experience but has implications for the
vitality of the DNS system and economic competitiveness and job growth."
About VeriSign
VeriSign, Inc. delivers critical infrastructure services that make the
Internet and telecommunications networks more intelligent, reliable and
secure. Every day VeriSign helps thousands of businesses and millions of
consumers connect, communicate, and transact with confidence. Additional
news and information about the company is available at www.verisign.com.
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