NASK awards for the best companies operating in the .pl domain market

Jun 5, 2024, 10:00:00 AM

No one serves end customers as well as Partners do. The Partner Program created by NASK is working well and it will stay that way – said Radosław Nielek, Director of NASK, while opening this year's .pl domain registry meeting with Partners, which took place on May 27, 2024, in Jachranka.

In his speech, Director Nielek emphasized the importance of the security of the .pl domain in the face of the increasing number of attacks and greater threats to network users. He informed about a package of NASK actions aimed at ensuring a secure digital environment as part of the "secure .pl domain" project.

Changes are an inevitable process, as we face new areas of legal regulation related, among others, to NIS 2, which will cover both the .pl domain registry and NASK Partners. We are open to dialogue so that the new rules of cooperation are satisfactory for everyone – said Radosław Nielek. Additionally, the director presented awards annually given to NASK Partners.

Awards for Leaders in the .pl Domain Market in 2023

Award Categories:

• Percentage share in the service of .pl domain names in 2023
• Percentage share in .pl domain name registrations in 2023
• Percentage share in the service of .pl domain names secured with DNSSEC in 2023
• Renewal volume – year-on-year growth (2023 vs 2022)
• Registration volume – year-on-year growth (2023 vs 2022)

First places in individual categories:

• Percentage share in the service of .pl domain names in 2023 - OVH SAS, France
• Percentage share in .pl domain name registrations in 2023 - Aftermarket.pl Limited, Cyprus
• Percentage share in the service of .pl domain names secured with DNSSEC in 2023 - nazwa.pl sp. z o.o., Poland
• Renewal volume – year-on-year growth (2023 vs 2022) - PERSKIMEDIA Szymon Perski, Poland
• Registration volume – year-on-year growth (2023 vs 2022) - Hosting Concepts B.V., Netherlands

Second places in individual categories:

• Percentage share in the service of .pl domain names in 2023 - Aftermarket.pl Limited, Cyprus
• Percentage share in .pl domain name registrations in 2023 - Home.pl S.A., Poland
• Percentage share in the service of .pl domain names secured with DNSSEC in 2023 - Aftermarket.pl Limited, Cyprus
• Renewal volume – year-on-year growth (2023 vs 2022) - LH.pl Sp. z o.o., Poland
• Registration volume – year-on-year growth (2023 vs 2022) - LH.pl Sp. z o.o., Poland

Third places in individual categories:

• Percentage share in the service of .pl domain names in 2023 - Home.pl S.A., Poland
• Percentage share in .pl domain name registrations in 2023 - OVH SAS, France
• Percentage share in the service of .pl domain names secured with DNSSEC in 2023 - OVH SAS, France
• Renewal volume – year-on-year growth (2023 vs 2022) - Metaregistrar B.V., Netherlands
• Registration volume – year-on-year growth (2023 vs 2022) - OVH SAS, France

>We like to analyze data, but we also focus on plans because a time of change is ahead of us. The internet is changing, the world is changing. Each of us operates in a digital world, and our task as a Registry is to ensure that the market develops even better and that the environment in which the .pl domain operates is as safe as possible – added Katarzyna Chałubińska-Jentkiewicz.

The first day of the conference with NASK partners also saw the premiere of the special issue of the magazine "dot.pl", which included a summary of the past year in the .pl domain name market and the first-ever survey titled "The Internet Through the Eyes of DNS Industry Experts." During the conference, Katarzyna Chałubińska-Jentkiewicz also announced the launch of the magazine's website, available at journaldot.pl.

Comments from NASK Partners

The conference was extremely fruitful. We are very pleased that, along with other entrepreneurs, we have the opportunity to actively participate in the creation of new legal regulations, which allows for better adaptation of the rules to the actual needs of the market. The event's agenda was well thought out, including both expert presentations and interactive discussions. We sincerely thank you for the invitation and the awards received. – Konrad Szymański, Domain Product Manager, Web Presence at Home.pl S.A.

SThe meeting for NASK Partners in Jachranka primarily allowed us to update information about the legal changes that will soon come into effect and significantly impact our operations in the registration and maintenance of .pl domains. We also learned about the Registry's future plans, proposals for new services, and changes that await us. Thanks to the high activity of the Partners, we can expect that these changes will be introduced in consultation and agreement with us. The meeting also allowed us to establish new valuable business contacts and develop existing relationships. – Agnieszka and Daniel Dryzek, DD sp. z o. o. ddregistrar.pl

On behalf of the entire OVHcloud team, we sincerely thank NASK for the invitation and for organizing the workshops. The wonderful location and perfect organization contributed to the success of this event, and our company was among the awarded Partners – for which we are very grateful! We eagerly look forward to future meetings with the .pl domain Registry. – Małgorzata Kielar, Registry Liaison Manager w OVHcloud

Thank you for the invitation to another NASK conference. As usual, the pleasant atmosphere facilitated the exchange of information and the strengthening of collegial relationships within our industry. The discussion of topics in law, technology, and registry policy will allow us to prepare thoughtfully and with appropriate anticipation for the upcoming changes. At the same time, the conference format is such that we feel like we are co-creating the Polish domain registry. Our entire team is pleased to have its efforts recognized. On behalf of the AfterMarket.pl team, I warmly thank you for the awards received in three categories. - Michał Pleban, AfterMarket.pl

The conference organized by NASK on May 27, 2024, at the Hotel Warszawianka was a significant event for the domain and hosting industry. A key discussion topic was the implementation of the NIS2 directive, which aims to, among other things, increase the security of internet domains and limit unlawful activities such as phishing. During the conference, an outline of the requirements that each registrar will need to meet under the new legal conditions was presented. Discussions also covered new billing models and updates to domain pricing. During the event, NASK also presented the performance results of individual registrars - we are pleased that LH.pl was recognized twice by being awarded second place in the categories of registration volume growth and renewal volume growth. – Marek Panek, CEO LH.pl

This year's NASK conference once again demonstrated the significant role that proper protection of internet domains plays in cybersecurity. The changes that await registries in connection with the NIS2 directive should certainly be seen as a step in the right direction. In this context, we are very pleased that nazwa.pl's efforts regarding the protection of internet domains have been recognized. The award for first place in the category "Percentage share in the service of .pl domain names secured with DNSSEC" is a motivation for us to continue working towards increasing online security. Introducing safeguards well in advance, before they become a market standard, is our hallmark and a distinctive feature of nazwa.pl. We eagerly anticipate future, equally important, and inspiring events. – nazwa.pl