.pro Internet Registry Open to German Professionals
More Professionals, Consumers to Benefit from Enhanced Security, Validated Identities
CHICAGO, September 29, 2004 - The newest space on the Internet, the .PRO top-level domain (TLD), will expand on October 11 to serve qualified German professionals. In addition to Germany, RegistryPro will offer the security and identity-verification benefits of the new domain to doctors, lawyers and public accountants in the United States, Canada and the UK.
Currently, .PRO domain names are only available to licensed MDs, lawyers and CPAs in the United States, Canada and the UK, whose credentials are verified before receiving a .PRO domain. Customers who communicate online with these professionals can be assured security and confidentiality, as the .PRO domain includes security safeguards for protecting confidential client and patient information.
".pro offers qualified professionals both a distinctive and secure Internet presence for their Web sites, email traffic and confidential transactions," said Michael DelCiello, general manager, RegistryPro. "This new domain helps professionals and their organizations market their services and makes it easier for their clients to identify validated service providers and communicate sensitive information without worry."
Beginning October 11, eligible registrants in Germany will now be able to sign up for distinctive domain names such as johnsmith.law.pro for lawyers, johnsmith.med.pro for doctors and johnsmith.cpa.pro for public accountants. A professional organization that is unable to secure its first naming choice under another TLD may now secure its identity under .PRO due to the limitation of eligible applicants.
"We are opening registration outside the United States because the benefits associated with .PRO domain names transcend political boundaries," added DelCiello. "RegistryPro expects to continue expanding the geographic availability of the .PRO domain."
RegistryPro has established .PRO domain registration procedures with more than 10 Internet registrars. Prospective registrants may visit www.registrypro.pro for links to participating registrars and for more information on registering .PRO domain names.
About .PRO, The Internet for Professionals
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, RegistryPro is the ICANN-designated operator of the .PRO TLD.
Since launching in 2004, .PRO has become an important tool for businesses, organizations and individuals in building trusted relationships throughout the world. In many languages, "pro" is synonymous with dedication, skill, and vision – the .PRO name allows people to capture that distinctive character. Whether developing a brand, refining an identity, or promoting a specialty, .PRO offers every business and professional the opportunity to enhance their image by adding a powerful, easy-to-identify name to their online presence and web-based products.