Dot .Canon to arrive soon at consumer level.
During TRAFFIC 2012 in Ft. Lauderdale, we were able to seek out those involved in the gTLD rollout process, and its advisers.
Although we decided to keep the source of this information private, it is 100% true.
Why would brands such as Canon seek out the registration of gTLDs – in this case, dot .Canon?
A lot of reporting states the following: “Canon will make full use of the new domain name to increase the convenience and effectiveness of its online communications.”
Our source explained it even further: Canon will give its millions of users, the opportunity to own domains under the dot .Canon realm, where they can upload and share photos “in the cloud.”
While the details have not been fully shared yet, this is one step forward. Now, if only ICANN made a decision on the 1,930 pending gTLD applications!
Incidentally, the name “Canon” comes from the Greek “κανών” or “kanon” – which means rule, measuring unit, paradigm, or example.
