Scottish government reinforces its bid for a .scot internet domain
The Scottish Government has sought fresh backing for the creation of an internet domain for Scotland, according to BBC Scotland News.
Not-for-profit Company Dot Scot Registry (DSR) was set up two years ago to push for the establishment of .scot, and the UK government, which has responsibility for internet governance, has been asked to support the bid.
BBC News Scotland reports: “The new effort to have .scot created follows an announcement that applications for new top level domains (TLDs) will be sought in 2012.”
It is understood that the International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) will accept submissions over three months from January 12.
BBC Scotland quotes Alex Neil, Scottish cabinet secretary for infrastructure and capital investment, as saying the Scottish government had been supporting DSR's work.
"I am sure the UK government with its responsibility for internet governance will want to support us.
"Across the board support would undoubtedly strengthen our hand and build momentum behind the bid."
He added: "DotScot will be a wonderful asset for establishing a distinctive online identity for many organisations and people who have been described as the worldwide family of Scots and want to demonstrate that identity online."