Afilias
Afilias
Director, Corporate Communications
Location: Horsham, PA
Summary
Afilias provides global internet infrastructure - domain name registries, DNS, mobile device intelligence, and security solutions 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
Testimonials
Alan Wallace is a terrific writer, storyteller, and top-drawer publicist. As a long time journalist, I've worked with many, many PR people over the years in various capacities. Alan was among the finest. So, fine, in fact, that I ended up hiring him at aNewDomain Media for a long stint. He is quite brilliant and did an extraordinary job with the early planning of BreakingModern, the content marketing site aNewDomain did for HTC. Hire him! Call me or contact me at gina@ginasmith.com with any questions! Sincerely - Gina Smith
Press Releases
Official announcements and communications distributed through major news wire services, documenting Afilias's product launches, partnerships, security advisories, and company milestones.
94 historical records
Afilias Joins Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace
January 15, 2019
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias, the world's second largest domain name registry, has joined the Management Board of the...
Afilias Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title: Largest Migration of an Internet Top-Level Domain in a Single Transition
September 19, 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 Afilias Inc. becomes a US multinational
August 31, 2018
“We’ve long had a strong US presence,” said CEO Hal Lubsen. “More of the company’s shares are now owned by Americans, and our executive group is increasingly becoming American. However,” he added, “no...
Latest DeviceAtlas Report Shows Further Shifts in OS Landscape as Google & Apple Bet on Emerging Markets
August 30, 2018
DUBLIN, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DeviceAtlas® has released its latest report exploring statistics for mobile device usage around the globe. The l...
Afilias Moves to the US
August 30, 2018
Afilias Inc. becomes a US multinational
New .LLC Domain Landrush Period Begins July 9
July 9, 2018
General Availability Begins July 23rd
New .LLC Domain Landrush Period Begins July 9 General Availability Begins July 23rd
July 9, 2018
DUBLIN, IRELAND - July 09, 2018 - Afilias, a leading domain registry operator, announces that landrush for the new “dot LLC” or .LLC top level domain begins today. With the introduction of .LLC, Limit...
Afilias Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title: Largest Migration of an Internet Top-Level Domain in a Single Transition
July 1, 2018
NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias Australia Pty Ltd announced today that it has set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Largest migrat...
.au Completes Historic Transition to Afilias
July 1, 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.
.au Completes Historic Transition to Afilias
June 30, 2018
MELBOURNE, Australia, June 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- auDA (.au Domain Administration Ltd) and Afilias Australia today announced the successful and hist...
dotPR addresses remain operational despite Puerto Rico islandwide power outage
April 19, 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.
dotPR addresses remain operational despite Puerto Rico islandwide power outage
April 18, 2018
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico and DUBLIN, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gauss Research Laboratories, the .PR ccTLD manager, is pleased to announce that addre...
Afilias to support ICANN Community Response to the EU's GDPR
April 5, 2018
DUBLIN, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias today announced that it is temporarily suspending plans to limit the display of WHOIS data to comply wit...
Huawei Now #3 Most Trafficked, Challenging Apple and Samsung
January 19, 2018
DUBLIN, Jan 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/-- DeviceAtlas has released its latest report containing statistics for device usage of the top smartphone and tablet models from around the world. The report reveals that Huawei devices have moved into third place in...
Afilias selected to Provide Registry Services for .PR ccTLD
January 9, 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 .PR ccTLD
January 8, 2018
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico and DUBLIN, Jan. 8 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gauss Research Laboratories, the .PR ccTLD manager, is pleased to announce that it has s...
Afilias Selected to Provide Registry Services for .AU ccTLD
December 20, 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.
Afilias Selected to Provide Registry Services for .AU ccTLD
December 19, 2017
DUBLIN, Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias announced today that Afilias Australia Pvt. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary located in Melbourne, has bee...
European Patent Office Grants DeviceAtlas Patent for Core Device Detection Algorithm
September 15, 2017
COLOGNE, Germany and DUBLIN, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Afilias Technologies today announced at DMEXCO that it has been granted a third patent related to its device detection algorithm used in its DeviceAtlas product. DeviceAtlas is widely adopte...
European Patent Office Grants DeviceAtlas Patent for Core Device Detection Algorithm
September 14, 2017
Industry-defining third patent for DeviceAtlas used in web and online advertising space
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