Weekly Launch Guide July 17, 2017

SPOTLIGHT:

Following the string of unprecedented high-profile DDoS attacks last year, the first quarter of 2017 has been quieter in comparison. A 23% decrease in the number of attacks was detected January through March, but the average peak attack size increased by 26%, compared to the numbers posted in Q4 2016. Learn more here: https://www.cscdigitalbrand.services/blog/ddos-attacks-the-bane-of-the-digital-brand/

Launches within 30 days (bold indicates where dates fall within time frame)

Extension Start Date Order Entry Deadline First-come First-served (FCFS) Registry
 Sunrise 
 .boston 1-Aug-2017 29-Aug-2017 Yes Amazon Registry Services Inc.
 Landrush
 .africa (Landrush Phase 5) 3-Jul-2017 27-Jul-2017 Yes ZA Central Registry
 Limited
 .health 20-Jul-2017 28-Nov-2017 Yes DotHealth, LLC
 General Availability
 .stockholm 18-Jul-2017 N/A Yes Stockholms Kommun Registry
.xn--fct429k (.家電 consumer electronics) 30-Jul-2017 N/A Yes Amazon Registry Services Inc.
.xn--cck2b3b (.ストア store) 30-Jul-2017 N/A Yes Amazon Registry Services Inc.
.xn--1ck2e1b (.セール sale) 30-Jul-2017 N/A Yes Amazon Registry Services Inc.
.xn--jvr189m (.食品 food) 30-Jul-2017 N/A Yes Amazon Registry Services Inc.
.xn--gckr3f0f (.クラウド cloud) 30-Jul-2017 N/A Yes Amazon Registry Services Inc.
.xn--rovu88b (.書籍 book) 30-Jul-2017 N/A Yes Amazon Registry Services Inc. 
 .africa 1-Aug-2017 N/A Yes ZA Central Registry
 Premium/Reserved Release
 .london 18-Jul-2017 N/A Yes Dot London Domains Limited

The information provided is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.