Newsletter November 2024

Welcome to the November edition of our monthly newsletter!

It’s been an action-packed month to kick off the final quarter of 2024 here at Openprovider! 

We get the ball rolling with fantastic domain promotions you don't want to miss - with Black Friday on the horizon, now is the time to stock up with the best deals!

In industry news, meanwhile, geo-political developments have put the future of the .io domain under the spotlight - our latest blog details all you need to know. 

October was Cybersecurity Month, but cybersecurity is, of course, a year-long endeavor. To this end, our latest blog looks at 7 cybersecurity trends resellers need to know for 2025. We also sat down with Prasad Fernando, our Head of Development to talk about how the NIS2 Directive is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in the European Union.

This month we launched our Openprovider x Offlimits collaboration. Offlimits is an organization that strives for a safer online world with a special focus on preventing and combatting online sexual (child) abuse. In our first feature, we look at the threats facing web hosters and the key measures they can take to ensure the websites they manage are safe from infiltration. 

It’s a busy one - now it’s time to grab a coffee and enjoy this month’s newsletter.

Happy reading!

Known for their clean, tech-friendly look and their popularity among companies with a focus on data, development, and innovation, .io domains are firmly established as a valuable asset in the digital landscape. However, recent international treaty talks have sparked questions – and some concern – about the future of this unique TLD. In this article, we dive into the story behind the headlines and discuss what .io domain owners should know. Click here to read the full article.

The domain security landscape is shifting fast, and the businesses you work with are looking to you for smarter, more resilient, and proactive protection. In this article, you find a breakdown of the top seven cybersecurity trends shaping the domain reselling landscape – and how you can get ahead of the curve. Click here to read the full article.

Try it out - free assets to promote .co!

Looking to promote .co domains to your customers? We’ve got you covered with free assets ready to go! On our toolkits page, you’ll find eight downloadable banners designed to make it easy to showcase .co to your customers. Give them a try!

Check the newsfeed in the control panel for an overview of upcoming domain price changes. You can find the newsfeed in the top right corner of the control panel.

The NIS2 Directive has reshaped the cybersecurity landscape in the European Union. If you run a medium- to large-sized business in the EU, it’s important to understand the changes that come with NIS2 to remain compliant and, in turn, keep your business safe. We sat down with Prasad Fernando, our Head of Development, to talk about what the new directive means for European businesses. Click here to read the full article.

Openprovider x Offlimits collaboration

This month we began our collaboration with Offlimits, a Netherlands-based organization that strives for a safer online world with a special focus on preventing and combatting online sexual (child) abuse. For our first feature, we spoke to Madeleine van der Bruggen, Deputy Director of Offlimits, in order to get a clear picture about the current situation around illegal online material and how web hosters can protect their websites against CSAM infiltration. Click here to read the full interview. 

Customer Recognition Program

For our latest Customer Recognition Program feature, we sat down for a fascinating conversation with Tom Cuylaerts of Edge.be, an Openprovider customer for more than 20 years! We talked about the journey from the early days of the internet to becoming a trusted partner in 2024 - you can read the full story by clicking here. 

Openprovider around the world

For our product and sales teams at Openprovider, November has been a whirlwind of meetings and events so far. We have been present at DNS Belgium, Domain Days Dubai, and ICANN81, connecting with registries, customers, and industry partners to exchange ideas and explore new opportunities. Each event has brought fresh insights that will help us keep our services aligned with what matters most to you.