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'''Iron Mountain''' is a world leader in information management services; the company helps more than 156,000 organizations in 32 countries on five continents to store, protect, and manage their information.<ref>[http://www.ironmountain.com/company/about-us.html About Us], IronMountain.com</ref>
'''Iron Mountain''' is a world leader in information management services; the company helps more than 156,000 organizations in 32 countries on five continents to store, protect, and manage their information.<ref>[http://www.ironmountain.com/company/about-us.html About Us], IronMountain.com</ref>
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==Iron Mountain's History with ICANN==
==Iron Mountain's History with ICANN==
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The company is a regular exhibitor and sponsor at [[ICANN Meetings]].
The company is a regular exhibitor and sponsor at [[ICANN Meetings]].
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==Data Escrow and the New gTLDs==
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==Data Escrow and the New gTLDs
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The [[New gTLD Program]] was developed to increase competition and choice in the domain name space. As the New generic Top-Level Domains (new gTLDs) become a reality, ICANN is carefully preparing applicants for their new role as Registry Operators.
The [[New gTLD Program]] was developed to increase competition and choice in the domain name space. As the New generic Top-Level Domains (new gTLDs) become a reality, ICANN is carefully preparing applicants for their new role as Registry Operators.
One of the requirements of operating a new gTLD is to engage an independent entity to act as a data escrow agent. This neutral, trusted third party (such as Iron Mountain) will provision your data escrow services as specified by the Registry Agreement. Data escrow is one of the five critical registry functions and is a requirement for all new gTLDs. It is covered in question #38 of the application, and details are given in Specification 2 of the Registry Agreement. New gTLD applicants need to articulate that a plan is in place to escrow gTLD data.
One of the requirements of operating a new gTLD is to engage an independent entity to act as a data escrow agent. This neutral, trusted third party (such as Iron Mountain) will provision your data escrow services as specified by the Registry Agreement. Data escrow is one of the five critical registry functions and is a requirement for all new gTLDs. It is covered in question #38 of the application, and details are given in Specification 2 of the Registry Agreement. New gTLD applicants need to articulate that a plan is in place to escrow gTLD data.
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Iron Mountain has developed the Information Guide “Data Escrow for the New gTLDs: Safeguarding Your Future.” Download it for more information.
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Iron Mountain has developed the Information Guide “Data Escrow for the New gTLDs: Safeguarding Your Future.” Download it for more information.
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==Iron Mountain Business Scope and History==
==Iron Mountain Business Scope and History==
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Iron Mountain safely stores some of the world's most valuable historical artifacts, cultural treasures, business documents and medical records. To properly protect and render this information, Iron Mountain employs almost 17,000 professionals and boasts an infrastructure that includes more than 1,000 facilities and 3,600 vehicles.
Iron Mountain safely stores some of the world's most valuable historical artifacts, cultural treasures, business documents and medical records. To properly protect and render this information, Iron Mountain employs almost 17,000 professionals and boasts an infrastructure that includes more than 1,000 facilities and 3,600 vehicles.
Publicly traded under NYSE symbol “IRM,” Iron Mountain is an S&P 500 company and a member of the Fortune 1000 (currently ranked: 712).<ref>[http://www.ironmountain.com/company/about-us.html About Us], IronMountain.com</ref>
Publicly traded under NYSE symbol “IRM,” Iron Mountain is an S&P 500 company and a member of the Fortune 1000 (currently ranked: 712).<ref>[http://www.ironmountain.com/company/about-us.html About Us], IronMountain.com</ref>
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==Iron Mountain and ICANN==
==Iron Mountain and ICANN==
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* Iron Mountain has the most experience of any escrow agent and has been committed to the business since the first required escrow (.info) in 2001
* Iron Mountain has the most experience of any escrow agent and has been committed to the business since the first required escrow (.info) in 2001
* Iron Mountain has partnered with several Registry Service Providers to be their preferred escrow agent, including: [[Afilias]], [[Central Registry Solutions]] (CRS), [[MelbourneIT]], [[Qinetics]] (Registry ASP), [[Register.IT]], and [[UrbanBrain]] (Interlink).<ref>[http://www.ironmountain.com/Services/Technology-Escrow-Services/Strategic-Alliances.aspx Iron Mountain Strategic Alliances], IronMountain.com.</ref>
* Iron Mountain has partnered with several Registry Service Providers to be their preferred escrow agent, including: [[Afilias]], [[Central Registry Solutions]] (CRS), [[MelbourneIT]], [[Qinetics]] (Registry ASP), [[Register.IT]], and [[UrbanBrain]] (Interlink).<ref>[http://www.ironmountain.com/Services/Technology-Escrow-Services/Strategic-Alliances.aspx Iron Mountain Strategic Alliances], IronMountain.com.</ref>
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===Registry Data Escrow===
===Registry Data Escrow===
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Registry data escrow is one of the essential stakeholder protection mechanisms for gTLDs. The purpose of registry data escrow is to help safeguard registrar and registrant interests in the event of a registry’s business or technical failure. Registry data escrow ensures that the data associated with registered domain names is never at risk of being lost or inaccessible. Registry data escrow is a specialized data protection service designed to meet the compliance and “best practice” needs of domain name registrants worldwide. This service ensures that up-to-date copies of domain name ownership and contact details are held in escrow by a trusted, neutral third party (such as Iron Mountain), and that this information can be accessed and released only under pre-defined and controlled conditions. Iron Mountain’s Registry Data Escrow service is fully automated and has been enhanced at the request of ICANN and the registry community and per the specifications of the program to ensure customer ease-of-use.
Registry data escrow is one of the essential stakeholder protection mechanisms for gTLDs. The purpose of registry data escrow is to help safeguard registrar and registrant interests in the event of a registry’s business or technical failure. Registry data escrow ensures that the data associated with registered domain names is never at risk of being lost or inaccessible. Registry data escrow is a specialized data protection service designed to meet the compliance and “best practice” needs of domain name registrants worldwide. This service ensures that up-to-date copies of domain name ownership and contact details are held in escrow by a trusted, neutral third party (such as Iron Mountain), and that this information can be accessed and released only under pre-defined and controlled conditions. Iron Mountain’s Registry Data Escrow service is fully automated and has been enhanced at the request of ICANN and the registry community and per the specifications of the program to ensure customer ease-of-use.
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As discussed above, new gTLDs are also required to protect their registry data with data escrow. ICANN has approved Iron Mountain as a provider of data escrow services to new gTLD registry operators.
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As discussed above, new gTLDs are also required to protect their registry data with data escrow. ICANN has approved Iron Mountain as a provider of data escrow services to new gTLD registry operators.
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Review "Frequently Asked Questions about Registry Data Escrow."
Review "Frequently Asked Questions about Registry Data Escrow."
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Learn how to "Protect the Data Associated with your gTLD."
Learn how to "Protect the Data Associated with your gTLD."
===Registrar Data Escrow===
===Registrar Data Escrow===
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ICANN began implementation of its Registrar Data Escrow program in 2007. This program is designed to help ensure the stability and security of the Internet's domain name system through escrow of critical gTLD registration data, ensuring that the information associated with registered domain names is never at risk.
ICANN began implementation of its Registrar Data Escrow program in 2007. This program is designed to help ensure the stability and security of the Internet's domain name system through escrow of critical gTLD registration data, ensuring that the information associated with registered domain names is never at risk.
In accordance with the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), this data can be used by ICANN to allow continuity of registrar operations in the event a registrar's RAA is terminated or expires without renewal. Iron Mountain was selected by ICANN as its designated escrow agent for the Registrar Data Escrow program through a competitive RFP bidding process.
In accordance with the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), this data can be used by ICANN to allow continuity of registrar operations in the event a registrar's RAA is terminated or expires without renewal. Iron Mountain was selected by ICANN as its designated escrow agent for the Registrar Data Escrow program through a competitive RFP bidding process.
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Through their participation in the Registry Data Escrow program, registrars can assure their customers that their domain name registration information is safe, and will be accessible by ICANN in the unlikely event that the registrar's operations are disrupted. As Iron Mountain is ICANN's selected escow agent, there is no additional cost to registrars who escrow their registration data with the company. Registrars who elect to use a third-party provider must do so at their own expense.
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Through their participation in the Registry Data Escrow program, registrars can assure their customers that their domain name registration information is safe, and will be accessible by ICANN in the unlikely event that the registrar's operations are disrupted. As Iron Mountain is ICANN's selected escow agent, there is no additional cost to registrars who escrow their registration data with the company. Registrars who elect to use a third-party provider must do so at their own expense.
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===
Data Escrow
and the new gTLDs===
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Read more about Registrar
Data Escrow
Compliance: Safeguarding
Domains
Large and Small
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As the new generic Top-Level
Domains
(gTLDs) become a reality, ICANN is carefully preparing applicants for their new role as Registry Operators
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One of the requirements of operating a new gTLD is to engage an independent entity to act as a data escrow agent. This neutral, trusted third party (such as Iron Mountain) will provision your data escrow services as specified by the Registry Agreement. Data escrow is one of the five critical registry functions and is a requirement for all new gTLDs. It is covered in question #38 of the application, and details are given in Specification 2 of the Registry Agreement. New gTLD applicants need to articulate that a plan is in place to escrow gTLD data.
==Awards & Recognition==
==Awards & Recognition==
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In September 2011,
Iron Mountain was ranked on #
47
on
Information Week
's list of the top 250 most Innovative Business Technology Organizations for
2011
.
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[
http://www.informationweek.com/1309 Information Week 250 of 2011
]
. Information Week. Published 2011.</ref>
Iron Mountain
and Information Week credited their cutting-edge, performance-enhancing studies and developments related to their fleet
of
nearly 3,000 cargo vans used to deliver and pick up their clients' documents and materials
.
<ref>
[
http://www.ironmountain.com/driving-innovation/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=hero&utm_campaign=driving-innovation Driving Innovation:
Iron Mountain
's Transportation Performance Reporting Project
]
, IronMountain.com. Published 2011 September 24.</ref>
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* Iron Mountain was ranked on #
88
on
InformationWeek
's list of the top 250 most Innovative Business Technology Organizations for
2013
.[
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] Iron Mountain
was recognized for a customer service project with the goal
of
improving customers’ experience at every touch point
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Iron Mountain
was cited as one of the nation’s most secure companies in Security Magazine’s “Security 500” rankings in 2012. [11
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==References==
==References==