IoT 101: A Brief Overview of the Domain Name System
The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to work seamlessly once everything is set up and configured properly. But what makes IoT applications function so smooth is a stable, strong Internet connection. The Internet is a relatively easy-to-use technology for many of us, but it wouldn’t be so user-friendly without the Domain Name System (DNS). The […]
USA Giving Away Governing Control of the Internet
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is an American-controlled non-profit entity that manages the names and addresses of websites. Since 1998, ICANN has been the sole holder of a contract to administer and manage domain names. It is led by a consortium of technology experts, academics, advocates, government and private industry representatives, […]