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Afilias

Director, Corporate Communications
Philadelphia, PA

Afilias is a global provider of internet infrastructure services, operating domain name registries and providing DNS, mobile device intelligence, and security solutions to organizations worldwide.

Key Results & Achievements

Managed the largest internet domain migration in history (.AU ccTLD) - achieved Guinness World Record for largest TLD migration in a single transition with zero downtime

Secured tier-1 media coverage in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Reuters, Bloomberg, and major technology publications

Led crisis communications during Puerto Rico power outage - demonstrated infrastructure resilience with .PR domains remaining operational

Positioned DeviceAtlas as mobile intelligence leader through data-driven media strategy and research reports

Managed global PR for 20+ TLD launches including .BET, .PET, .LLC, .PROMO, .ARCHI, .BIO, and .SKI

Coordinated international announcements across English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese markets

Built relationships with ICANN community and positioned executives as thought leaders in internet governance

Press Releases

Join.law announces expanded web services product offering to help law firms accelerate into the digital age
09/25/2020

Join.law expands its web services platform to help law firms modernize their digital presence with comprehensive tools for website development, SEO optimization, and online client engagement in the legal industry.

Afilias Joins Global Encryption Coalition to Promote Internet Security
08/18/2020

Afilias becomes a member of the Global Encryption Coalition, joining industry leaders in advocating for strong encryption standards and promoting internet security and privacy protection worldwide.

New MailYourBallot.vote site supports Vote-by-Mail amid COVID concerns
05/04/2020

Afilias launches MailYourBallot.vote to support safe voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing voters with resources and information about mail-in ballot procedures across the United States.

ILOVE.PR - Prime Domains Released for the PR Industry
04/27/2020

Afilias releases premium .PR domain names specifically designed for public relations professionals and agencies, offering memorable web addresses that align with industry branding and marketing needs.

ILOVE.PR - Lanzamiento de dominios de primer nivel para la industria de las relaciones públicas
04/27/2020

Afilias anuncia el lanzamiento de dominios .PR premium específicamente diseñados para profesionales y agencias de relaciones públicas en mercados hispanohablantes.

Blacknight Chooses Afilias for Managed DNS with Anycast
04/20/2020

Irish domain registrar Blacknight selects Afilias for managed DNS services with Anycast technology, enhancing performance, reliability, and global reach for their customers.

Afilias endorses Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) Final Report at Paris Peace Forum
11/12/2019

Afilias publicly endorses the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace final report at the Paris Peace Forum, supporting international norms for responsible state behavior in cyberspace.

.PR Internet Domain turns 30!
08/15/2019

The .PR country code top-level domain celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of serving Puerto Rico's internet community with reliable domain registration services.

¡El dominio de Internet .PR cumple 30 años!
08/15/2019

El dominio de código de país .PR celebra su 30 aniversario, marcando tres décadas de servicio a la comunidad de internet de Puerto Rico.

Afilias To Acquire .GLOBAL Top Level Domain
06/24/2019

Afilias announces the acquisition of the .GLOBAL top-level domain, expanding its portfolio of premium TLDs and strengthening its position in the global domain registry market.

Afilias Appoints Keith Lubsen as Chief Business Officer
03/08/2019

Afilias names Keith Lubsen as Chief Business Officer to lead business development, sales, and strategic partnerships as the company continues to expand its global registry operations.

Afilias Appoints Ram Mohan as Chief Operating Officer
03/06/2019

Afilias promotes Ram Mohan to Chief Operating Officer, recognizing his leadership in technology operations and his role in managing the company's global infrastructure and registry services.

Afilias Launches DeviceAssure to Close Security Gaps from Counterfeit Mobile Devices
02/24/2019

Afilias introduces DeviceAssure, a security solution that identifies counterfeit mobile devices and helps organizations close security gaps created by unauthorized hardware in enterprise networks.

20 Afilias Top Level Domains Now Licensed for Sale in China
02/13/2019

Afilias receives regulatory approval to offer 20 top-level domains for sale in China, significantly expanding market access and opportunities for businesses in the world's largest internet market.

Afilias Joins Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace
01/15/2019

Afilias becomes a member of the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace, joining international experts in developing norms and policies to promote a stable and secure global internet.

Afilias Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title: Largest Migration of an Internet Top-Level Domain in a Single Transition
09/18/2018

Afilias achieves Guinness World Record for the largest migration of an internet top-level domain in a single transition with the .AU migration, demonstrating technical excellence and zero-downtime execution.

Afilias Moves to the US
08/30/2018

Afilias relocates its headquarters to the United States, strengthening its position in the North American market while maintaining global operations and continuing to serve international customers.

Latest DeviceAtlas Report Shows Further Shifts in OS Landscape as Google & Apple Bet on Emerging Markets
08/30/2018

DeviceAtlas releases new mobile intelligence report revealing operating system market shifts as Google and Apple expand their focus on emerging markets to capture growing mobile user bases.

New .LLC Domain Landrush Period Begins July 9
07/09/2018

Afilias launches the landrush period for the new .LLC top-level domain, offering limited liability companies a branded web address that clearly identifies their business structure.

.au Completes Historic Transition to Afilias
06/30/2018

The .AU country code domain successfully completes its historic transition to Afilias registry services, marking the largest domain migration ever executed with zero downtime for Australian internet users.

dotPR addresses remain operational despite Puerto Rico islandwide power outage
04/18/2018

Afilias demonstrates infrastructure resilience as .PR domain services remain fully operational during Puerto Rico's islandwide power outage, ensuring continuous internet access for critical services.

Afilias to support ICANN Community Response to the EU's GDPR
04/05/2018

Afilias commits to supporting the ICANN community's response to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, working to balance privacy requirements with WHOIS data access needs.

Huawei Now #3 Most Trafficked, Challenging Apple and Samsung
01/19/2018

DeviceAtlas mobile intelligence data reveals Huawei has become the third most trafficked mobile device manufacturer globally, challenging the dominance of Apple and Samsung in web traffic.

Afilias selected to Provide Registry Services for .PR ccTLD
01/08/2018

Afilias is selected to provide registry services for Puerto Rico's .PR country code top-level domain, bringing enhanced infrastructure, security, and reliability to the island's internet presence.

Afilias Selected to Provide Registry Services for .AU ccTLD
12/19/2017

Afilias wins the contract to provide registry services for Australia's .AU country code domain, one of the world's largest ccTLDs, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion.

European Patent Office Grants DeviceAtlas Patent for Core Device Detection Algorithm
09/14/2017

The European Patent Office grants DeviceAtlas a patent for its core device detection algorithm, recognizing the innovation in mobile device intelligence and web optimization technology.

Latest DeviceAtlas Stats Reveal Top Movers in Chipset Market
08/31/2017

DeviceAtlas releases new mobile intelligence data revealing significant shifts in the mobile chipset market, identifying emerging manufacturers and changing competitive dynamics in processor technology.

Major Media Websites Lose Audience Due to Slow Load Times on Mobile
05/22/2017

DeviceAtlas research shows major media websites are losing significant mobile audience due to slow page load times, highlighting the critical importance of mobile performance optimization.

アフィリアスの5つのトップレベルドメインが中国での販売を認可される
04/10/2017

Afiliasの5つのトップレベルドメインが中国市場での販売を認可され、アジア太平洋地域での存在感を拡大します。

CORRECTING and REPLACING 5 Afilias Top Level Domains Now Licensed for Sale in China
04/06/2017

Corrected announcement: Afilias receives regulatory approval for five top-level domains to be licensed for sale in China, expanding market opportunities in Asia.

注意-更正并替换 : 五个艾斐域(Afilias)的顶级域名现已获准在华销售
04/06/2017

艾斐域的五个顶级域名获得中国监管部门批准,可在中国市场销售,为中国企业提供更多域名选择。

五個艾斐域頂層網域名稱現獲准在中國出售
04/05/2017

艾斐域的五個頂層網域名稱獲得中國監管批准,可在中國市場銷售,擴大了亞洲市場服務範圍。

DeviceAtlas Wins 2017 IHS Markit Innovation Award
03/02/2017

DeviceAtlas receives the 2017 IHS Markit Innovation Award, recognizing excellence in mobile device intelligence and the company's contribution to advancing web and mobile technology optimization.

DeviceAtlas' deep device intelligence now addresses native app environment
02/21/2017

DeviceAtlas expands its device intelligence capabilities to support native mobile app environments, providing developers with comprehensive device detection beyond web browsers.

Afilias Joins The National Cyber Security Alliance in Global Effort to Support Data Privacy Day by Signing On as a Champion
01/27/2017

Afilias joins the National Cyber Security Alliance as a Data Privacy Day Champion, supporting global efforts to raise awareness about online privacy and data protection best practices.

New Report Shows 720x1280 Is Now the Most Used Smartphone Screen Resolution
11/16/2016

DeviceAtlas research reveals 720x1280 has become the most common smartphone screen resolution globally, providing critical insights for mobile app and web developers optimizing user experiences.

Afilias Chairman Jonathan Robinson Wins ICANN's 2016 Leadership Award at ICANN 57
11/04/2016

Afilias Chairman Jonathan Robinson receives ICANN's 2016 Leadership Award at ICANN 57, recognizing his outstanding contributions to internet governance and the domain name industry.

DeviceAtlas Device Detection Powers Rocket Fuel's Programmatic Ad Delivery
10/26/2016

Rocket Fuel integrates DeviceAtlas device detection technology to enhance programmatic advertising delivery, improving ad targeting and user experience across mobile devices.

Airpush Chooses DeviceAtlas to Provide Device Awareness to Mobile Ad Network
08/15/2016

Mobile advertising network Airpush selects DeviceAtlas for device detection and awareness capabilities, enabling more precise ad targeting and improved campaign performance.

Apple Devices Lose Browsing Market Share
08/10/2016

DeviceAtlas data shows Apple devices losing mobile browsing market share to Android competitors, reflecting shifting dynamics in the global smartphone market.

Afilias Acquires Premium TLDs .ARCHI, .BIO and .SKI
08/08/2016

Afilias acquires three premium top-level domains - .ARCHI, .BIO, and .SKI - expanding its portfolio of industry-specific domain extensions for architecture, biology, and skiing communities.

Bots and Crawlers May Represent up to 50% of Web Traffic
05/12/2016

DeviceAtlas research reveals that bots and web crawlers may account for up to 50 percent of all web traffic, highlighting the importance of accurate traffic analysis and bot detection.

Afilias Relaunches .GREEN Domain
04/22/2016

Afilias relaunches the .GREEN top-level domain, providing environmentally-focused organizations and businesses with a dedicated web address that reflects their commitment to sustainability.

New .PROMO Domain Sunrise Period Begins Today
04/14/2016

Afilias launches the sunrise period for the new .PROMO top-level domain, offering trademark holders priority registration for promotional and marketing-focused web addresses.

New .BET Domain Sales Reach Top 3% of All New TLDs!
03/08/2016

The new .BET domain achieves remarkable success with sales reaching the top 3 percent of all new top-level domains, demonstrating strong demand in the gaming and betting industry.

CleverPet Moves Brand to .PET Top Level Domain
03/07/2016

CleverPet becomes an early adopter of the .PET top-level domain, moving its brand to a pet-focused web address that better aligns with its smart pet gaming console business.

New .BET Domain Now Available to the Public
03/03/2016

Afilias opens general availability for the .BET top-level domain, allowing gaming, betting, and entertainment businesses to register branded web addresses in this specialized namespace.

Sales of New .PET Domain in Top 10% of New TLDs!
02/29/2016

The .PET domain achieves strong early adoption with sales ranking in the top 10 percent of all new top-level domains, reflecting high demand from pet industry businesses and enthusiasts.

Pet Lovers Unite - New .PET Domain Available to the Public
02/23/2016

Afilias launches general availability for the .PET top-level domain, inviting pet lovers, businesses, and organizations to register memorable web addresses in the pet-focused namespace.

New .BET Domain Landrush Period begins February 8
02/08/2016

Afilias begins the landrush period for the .BET top-level domain, offering early registration opportunities for gaming and betting industry businesses before general availability.

DeviceAtlas Brings Device Awareness To HAProxy
02/01/2016

DeviceAtlas integrates with HAProxy load balancer, bringing advanced device detection capabilities to help optimize content delivery and routing based on device characteristics.

New .PET Domain Sunrise Period begins January 19
01/19/2016

Afilias launches the sunrise period for the .PET top-level domain, providing trademark holders in the pet industry with priority registration before general availability.

New .BET Domain Sunrise Period Begins Today
01/05/2016

Afilias begins the sunrise period for the .BET top-level domain, allowing trademark holders in gaming and betting industries to secure their branded domain names.

.PRO Domains Now Available to All
11/16/2015

Afilias opens .PRO domain registration to the general public, removing previous professional credential requirements and making the domain available to all registrants worldwide.

.PRO域名现面向所有人开放
11/15/2015

Afilias宣布.PRO域名向所有公众开放注册,取消之前的专业资格限制,使全球用户都可以注册。

Computerworld Names Afilias' Ram Mohan a Premier 100 Technology Leader
11/09/2015

Computerworld recognizes Afilias executive Ram Mohan as a Premier 100 Technology Leader, honoring his contributions to technology innovation and leadership in the domain name industry.