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PRO, the Internet for Profe ssionals, more widely available to registrants who want to use the extension to create or enhance their online identities. To facilitate this, changes have been made to the latest version ma ing pro-domains more accessible, cost effective a nd user friendly. The cumbersome registration process and delayed activation of domain names are no longer an issue: The .PRO data collection process has been revolutionized and registrants are now able register and use their domain names instantly.

To ma e .PRO easier for end users and registrars we have implemented the followi ng upgrades: Immediate activation of newly registered second level.PRO domain names. Registrants no longer have to wait to activate domain names as required suppleme ntal information is now present in the domain name object. The domain name can now become active immediately upon registration. Professional data now directly tied to individual domain names. Registration and activation is now a snap for registrants.

Streamlined professional data collection process The professional data required upon registration to activate a domain name is re duced to only the most relevant information.

The following is a summary of the technical changes to .PRO: Data Collection / Credentialing 1. The professional data required on registration to activate a name is reduced to one field: Profession. This field is required to create 2nd level names, and all 2nd level names will become active immediately upon registration. Addition al information may still be needed from the registrant if their name is selected for random monitoring and sampling.

2. Registrars may choose to internally store professional data for customers in the event they purchase additional .PRO names in the future. Registrar may then allow registrant to order additional .PRO names without needing to request profe ssional information each time, and simply submit the stored data. 3. Please note that the Registrant Contact is considered the holder of the profe ssional credential. The Registrant Contact name and address will be used in the verification process in conjunction with the professional data submitted with t he domain name.