Largest VPN Organization to Merge with the Domain Name Association

Largest VPN Organization to Merge with the Domain Name Association

The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) and the Domain Name Association (DNA) have announced their intention to merge and the combined association will form the largest Internet infrastructure advocacy group in North America. I2Coalition is a group of Internet infrastructure providers and global technology companies that support the growth of the Internet, while DNA is a non-profit global trade association that represents the interests of the domain name industry. . The i2Coalition is also the creator of the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI), an industry-leading, member-led consortium of VPN business leaders working to improve digital consumer security by building understanding, strengthening trust, and mitigating risks for VPN users. The combined association will operate under the i2Coaltion name while maintaining i2Coaltion's existing organizational and management structure. Two of DNA's members will join its board of directors and a DNA-branded task force will also be created to continue advancing the association's mission.

i2Coalition and DNA Fusion

Through the merger, DNA's mission will be strengthened by the i2Coalition working groups and related initiatives. The strategic alliance between the two organizations will take effect on July 28 and the combined association will be the most comprehensive representation of the Internet industry in North America. In addition, the merger will provide access to an expanded set of resources and economies of scale that will allow the collective to launch larger and larger campaigns to help ensure that politics does not hinder growth, awareness of, and access to the Internet and its resources. I2Coalition co-founder Christian Dawson gave an overview of the merger in a press release, saying: “The merging of our organizations supports the mission of DNA and i2Coalition, combining our dedication to each other with industry best practices and policies. of the Internet to foster continued growth. Together we represent over 100 organization members and their online business interests. At the heart of this merger is our commitment to the mission of DNA, and the priorities of both organizations remain stronger than ever. We look forward to moving forward with the expanded capabilities and amplified voice that this new collaboration offers.