{"id":44912,"date":"2017-03-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stg.cira.ca\/news\/nz-turns-cira-expansive-new-global-dns-solution\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T10:54:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:54:46","slug":"nz-turns-cira-expansive-new-global-dns-solution","status":"publish","type":"cira_news","link":"https:\/\/stg.cira.ca\/en\/resources\/news\/cybersecurity\/nz-turns-cira-expansive-new-global-dns-solution\/","title":{"rendered":".nz turns to CIRA for expansive new global DNS solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>COPENHAGEN, Denmark \u2013 March 13, 2017 \u2013 <\/em><\/strong>Today at the <a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.icann.org\/en\/copenhagen58\">Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers<\/a> (ICANN) meetings in Copenhagen, <a href=\"https:\/\/nzrs.net.nz\/home\">NZRS<\/a>, operator of&nbsp;the registry for .nz domain names, announced a partnership with the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) to deliver Anycast DNS services for the .nz domain.<\/p>\n<h2>Key facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nzrs.net.nz\/index\">.nz<\/a> is a world class top level domain consisting of 670,000 registrations which sets demanding standards for technology providers, particularly in the areas of interconnectivity, data analytics and security.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/node\/606\">CIRA&#8217;s D-Zone Anycast DNS<\/a> augments .nz&#8217;s DNS infrastructure with a global network of nodes and peering to over 2,300 networks. As part of this deal, CIRA and NZRS will also be working together to build a new Pacific node for CIRA&#8217;s Anycast cloud.<\/li>\n<li>To help enable data-driven decision making at .nz, CIRA&#8217;s solution provides both advanced query monitoring and reporting, as well as access to data files and trends for research and development purposes.<\/li>\n<li>CIRA&#8217;s solution was built with the needs of the .CA domain at its heart, making it a perfect fit for TLD operators. CIRA is a leading Canadian DNS provider and has developed several partnerships with other global TLDs to deliver Anycast DNS services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Executive quotes<\/h2>\n<p>In selecting DNS hosting providers, NZRS looks for providers with deep DNS expertise who are committed to building a world class network and can provide a global reach for the .nz TLD. In CIRA we see an organisation that not only amply demonstrated this but also shares our vision of building a better Internet.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Jay Daley, CEO at NZRS Ltd<\/p>\n<p>CIRA is committed to helping to build global Internet infrastructures that meet the needs of an increasingly complex and vibrant digital world. Without a robust DNS solution the Internet literally cannot function and TLD operators like .nz take that responsibility seriously. Our D-Zone Anycast DNS solution is a simple way to rapidly add protection and performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Dave Chiswell, VP of product development at CIRA<\/p>\n<h2>About the Canadian Internet Registration Authority<\/h2>\n<p>The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) manages the .CA top-level domain on behalf of all Canadians. CIRA also develops technologies and services that help support its goal of building a better online Canada. The CIRA team operates one of the fastest-growing country code top-level domains (ccTLD), a high-performance global DNS network, and one of the world&#8217;s most advanced back-end registry solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>About NZRS Ltd<\/h2>\n<p>NZRS Ltd. manages the .nz top-level domain on behalf of New Zealand.&nbsp; NZRS is a part of the InternetNZ group of companies that promotes the potential of the Internet in New Zealand. In addition to the operation of world-leading registry services, NZRS undertakes cutting edge applied research to build a better understanding of Internet usage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COPENHAGEN, Denmark \u2013 March 13, 2017 \u2013 Today at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) meetings in Copenhagen, NZRS, operator of&nbsp;the registry for .nz domain names, announced a partnership with the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) to deliver Anycast DNS services for the .nz domain. 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