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Network Solutions Bolsters Government Relations and Corporate Communications

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Network Solutions Inc., a leading provider of internet technology services, has strengthened its government relations and corporate communications team with the additions of Christopher Roosa and Brian O'Shaughnessy. Roosa, a seasoned professional with nine years of experience on the Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives, has joined as director of Internet Affairs. O'Shaughnessy, a veteran of the Internet Alliance and Edelman Public Relations, has taken on the role of senior manager, corporate communications. These appointments aim to address the growing demands of internet policy and media.

Key Takeaways:

  • Christopher Roosa, the new director of Internet Affairs, brings 9 years of experience on the Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Roosa was instrumental in starting the first House hearings on Internet Domain Name Governance in 1997, providing valuable insight into internet policy.
  • Brian O'Shaughnessy, senior manager, corporate communications, has a background in public policy with the Internet Alliance and Edelman Public Relations.
  • O'Shaughnessy has a deep understanding of the evolving internet landscape and the critical role of the private sector in establishing DNS governance.
  • Network Solutions has entered into agreements with a multitude of companies, including American Express, Verio Inc., and Yahoo!, to provide value-added solutions to small businesses.
  • The company's Premier program has agreements with over 70 domestic and 90 international companies to register web addresses.

Statistics:

  • 9 years: Christopher Roosa's tenure on the Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives.
  • 1997: The year Roosa initiated the first House hearings on Internet Domain Name Governance.
  • 70+ domestic and 90 international companies: The number of companies involved in Network Solutions' Premier program.
  • Over 1 million web addresses: Network Solutions registers the majority of under its agreements with internet companies around the globe.

Sources:

  • "Network Solutions Bolsters Government Relations and Corporate Communications Team" (U.S. Newswire, March 18)
  • Network Solutions Inc.'s official website (http://www.networksolutions.com)

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