In the digital age, the Internet has become a fundamental pillar of our society, driving the advancement of technology, the economy, and culture on a global scale. But have you ever wondered how this vast universe of information is protected? The answer lies in a fascinating security protocol: the 7 master keys of the Internet. This system, which seems to come out of a science fiction novel, plays a crucial role in protecting the Internet’s infrastructure. Continue reading
Category: Domains (Page 1 of 2)
In the vast digital world, the name of your company or personal brand is not just a label, but a unique identity that sets you apart from others. History has shown us emblematic cases where personalities and companies had to face legal disputes to recover domain names that resonated with their brands. From Madonna to Sting, numerous celebrities have battled for the ownership of domains bearing their names, highlighting the critical need to protect oneself in cyberspace. Continue reading
The Latin American Cooperation of Advanced Networks (RedCLARA) stands as a fundamental pillar for the development of science, education, and innovation in the region since its establishment in 2004. This non-profit organization, with its links to global advanced networks, has created a vibrant academic network that connects the region with the rest of the world. Continue reading
The history of the .gt domain name
At the beginning of the 1990s, in an era where telephony, telegrams, and faxes were the main forms of communication, a desire for efficiency and economy led engineer Luis R. Furlán, director of the Center for Applied Informatics Studies (CEIA) at the University of Valle of Guatemala (UVG), to explore new horizons. His motivation was clear: seamless and economical communication was essential for research. Continue reading
In the context of LACTLD‘s Technical, Legal, and Commercial Workshop and the celebration of its 25th anniversary, a significant step towards digital integration and transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean has been taken. LACTLD has officially launched the Unified Domain Search Engine, an innovative tool that allows users to easily and uniformly check the availability of domain name registration in the region’s ccTLDs (country codes top-level domains). Continue reading
In today’s digital world, domain names are like welcome signs to your websites and online businesses. Until recently, we were used to traditional domain extensions like .com, .org, and .net. However, in recent years, there has been an exciting expansion in the variety of domain extensions available. This has opened up new possibilities for creating more relevant and distinctive domain names. Continue reading
The name of your domain is a key element when making a website because it can influence the positioning of your website in search engine results, which is known as SEO. Keep reading to learn more! Continue reading
Guatemala participates in the technical-commercial workshop of LACTLD
Most countries have a ccTLD (country code top-level domain). Since there is no direct competition between these organizations, they have worked together to set up groups like LACTLD. This is the regional organization that brings together the ccTLDs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Its main objective is to coordinate joint policies, as well as development strategies for domain names. In pursuit of this, it organizes technical, legal, political, and commercial workshops to work with various topics of interest. Continue reading
Internet governance is a set of principles, norms, rules, decision-making processes, and activities. At the 2005 Information Society Summit in Tunis, the following definition was agreed upon: “It is the development and application by governments, the private sector, and civil society, in their respective roles, of principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures, and common programs that shape the evolution and use of the Internet.” Continue reading
All businesses, large or small, international or local, can benefit from having a website, and the process is not complicated or expensive. Unlike a few years ago, you don’t have to program. Thanks to different content managers, you have the possibility of designing your page in a few hours, or less, by selecting and dragging elements. Continue reading
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