Discover Nominet
Who are we?
We want to create a world which is more connected, inclusive and secure. For over 20 years, we have been operating at the heart of the internet infrastructure as proud guardians of the .UK domain name registry. Our understanding of the Domain Name System (DNS) underpins a sophisticated cyber-security capability used by the UK government and global enterprises to secure their networks. Our commercial success funds an ambitious programme to improve the lives of 1 million young people through technology.
Our Work
We are a world-leading domain name registry. We run .UK - part of the UK's critical national infrastructure - and over 75 top level domains, including .bbc, .wales and .london.
Our experience in running and protecting one of the largest internet registries has enabled us to harness our expertise in DNS to develop world-leading protective DNS solutions. Through our acquisition of CyGlass, we offer Network Defence as a Service (NDaaS) solutions to enterprises.
Technology has the power to transform lives by creating opportunities and providing support where it’s needed most. Our public benefit activity tackles some of the most important digital issues facing young people in the UK today, and since 2008 we’ve donated over ￡49m to tech for good initiatives.
We proudly partner and support
Our Board
Our Board members are drawn from a wide range of industries, including internet, media, technology, cyber-security and the public sector.
Our Awards
2020
Third Sector Business Charity Awards
Nominet and Samaritans 'Digital Transformation Partnership' | Winner of the Charity Partnership Telecoms & Technology
2019
The Lord Mayor's Dragon Awards
Nominet Digital Neighbourhood | Winners of the Award for Leadership in Digital Skills.
2018
The UK Contact Centre Forum Awards
Winners of Support Team of the Year for our Quality & Training Team | Highly Commended Runner-up for Support Person of the Year.
2018
Best Companies Ltd
2 Star
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Helping our environment
Here at Nominet we are striving to be as environmentally responsible as possible, committed to reducing our impact on the environment and reducing carbon emissions. We continue to do this through a range of methods, from scrutinising energy consumption and usage patterns with the aim of reduction, encouraging, and promoting sustainable travel, recycling food waste, paper, plastics, and all electrical goods.
Nominet's Forest Carbon Investment
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We have made an investment into a Forest Carbon woodland project at Arnott’s Loan, in East Lothian.?Since 2018 we have planted 7087 trees, offsetting 1762 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The project is the creation of new Oak (75%) woodland which will connect two areas of existing mature native (SSSI) Oak woodlands. In addition there are 15% Silver Birch and 10% woody shrubs.
Getting Involved
- We have a great cycling scheme, with a bike store, wash facilities and more
- We provide priority parking for those who car share (When appropriate)
- We provide a green commuting planning tool to all our staff
- We provide electric car charging facilities
For more details on our environmental strategy please click here.?
Our history
2020
Nominet acquires US-based cyber security company CyGlass to complement its cyber portfolio.
2020
Nominet launches ￡4m registry programme to develop the next generation of customer-facing systems.
2019
Nominet begins developing and applying cyber security tools, technologies and expertise for the Endeavour CAV project that is exploring autonomous ride-sharing.
2019
Nominet continues to protect the UK government. By the end of 2018 our PDNS service was protecting an estimated 1.4 million employees across the UK public sector.
2019
Nominet Cyber Security division launches in US.
2019
Nominet launches WAVE DB Explore to support wireless ISPs deployment of TV whitespace.
2019
Nominet launches Nominet Cyber Security division and NTX platform.
2018
Nominet launches a public benefit programme to improve a million lives. Nominet Trust becomes the Social Tech Trust.
2018
Dynamic Spectrum technology approved for use in the USA. In the UK, it is part of 5G ‘Rural First’ initiative.
2017
Nominet provide secure data exchange for autonomous vehicles.
2016
Our DNS resolver service protects the UK Government's IT network.
2015
Nominet introduces a new approach to DNS and network analytics.
2014
A new era in UK domain names: the launch of .UK.
2008
The Nominet Trust, the charitable arm of Nominet, created.
2001
We launched our award-winning dispute resolution service (DRS).
1996
Nominet was born and took over management of the UK domain registry.