Core Systems Maintenance

We will shortly be performing scheduled maintenance in the form of a major database infrastructure update on our core systems. This work will improve the stability and reliability of the Console, facilitate the future growth of our business, and is in line with our ongoing brand and platform integration activities. To minimise the impact to your business we have scheduled this critical maintenance during what is typically the period of least activity.

What does this mean for me?

During the maintenance window of 7pm Friday 15 July to 7am Saturday 16 July, you will be unable to access your Console account to process new orders, upgrades or renewals of existing products. WebmailOX will also be unavailable for Cloud-hosted customers, although please note that the email service itself will remain fully functional throughout.

We expect normal business operation to resume by 8am Saturday 16 July. We will have multiple senior engineers and administrators across multiple locations working throughout the maintenance window and monitoring progress closely to ensure any unforeseen complications are dealt with promptly.

If you have any questions or require more information please contact us.

New domain name scam

Please be aware that there is a new domain name scam being undertaken by a company called Domain Registry of America (DROA).

This one is slightly different in that they send you an invoice first then a few days later try and transfer the domain to themselves.

This is a blatant scam committed by a company you should not want your domain to be managed by. If you get one of these, give us a call on (08) 8219 9925.

.CN domain registrations no longer available

Domain TakeAway wishes to advise that the CNNIC (China) domain registry has announced a hold on all .CN registrations from overseas registrars.

As a result of this suspension, the ability to register .CN domains has been disabled and any pending registrations suspended.

If you have .CN domains, though, don't panic. All .CN domain services will continue to operate, including renewals. However, orders for new .CN domains will fail and we will also not be able to accept inbound transfers of .cn domain names.

At the moment, there is no timetable for the resumption of new registrations. We will keep you posted as new information becomes available.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

.TEL Domains Now Available

There's a new way to communicate!

TEL is a new, global domain, similar to .com, that puts businesses on the map.

.tel domains

What's the benefit of a .TEL domain?

• .TEL allows you to publish your contact information and keywords under your domain name
• Clickable data so your customers can communicate with you instantly from any internet device, via phone, fax, or email
• Store your contact information, content or navigation links, geolocation and keywords under your .tel domain.
• No need for a website - if all you want to publish is some basic information, simply register mycompany.TEL!

When can I register .TEL domains?

• Landrush Period - Don't let your domain get away! Pre-register NOW until 23 March 2009.
• General Availability - all remaining .TEL domains will be open for registration from March 24.

To find out more about .tel domains, visit our website, or call us on 08 8219 9925 - and don't forget to register your own!

.au Policy Changes: .au domain names can now be sold!

.auDA, the .au policy regulator, has recently announced changes to the .au legal ownership transfer policy. As of 1 June 2008, registrants will be able to offer their .au domain name licence for transfer to any other eligible entity for any reason. This means that registrants will now be able to sell their .au domain name licence. To prevent registrants from registering domains purely for resale, .auDA has stipulated that a licence transfer is prohibited within the first six months of registration.

.ASIA Landrush - apply now!

Submit your application and secure your brand presence in Asia now! Secure .ASIA domains for only $99 - the lowest price you'll find! Hurry, applications for .ASIA landrush close 5pm Monday, 10 March 2008!

For more information contact Domain TakeAway on (08) 8219 9925 or by emailing [email protected]

Registration for .asia domains starts tomorrow

Targeting the specific audience of the Asia Pacific region, the launch of .ASIA domains will open up fantastic opportunities for businesses based in Australia.

Domain TakeAway is now accepting registrations for the first .ASIA Sunrise phase.

To apply for a .asia domain name, please contact us by phone on 08 8219 9925, at this sunrise stage applications for .asia domain names cannot be completed online.

Hurry, the first Sunrise phase opens on 9 October 2007. Submit your application and secure your brand presence in Asia NOW!

If you have any questions regarding your registration, please call Domain Takeaway on 08 8219 9925.