NodeZro today announced a strategic collaboration with it.com Domains, combining enterprise-grade domain visibility with proven registry operations to help major brands navigate the upcoming 2026 ICANN new gTLD application round.
From Visibility to Ownership
For the first time since 2012, organizations will have the opportunity to apply for and operate their own top-level domains in ICANN's 2026 new gTLD round. This represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for enterprises to establish permanent digital sovereignty over their brand namespace.
But moving from visibility to ownership requires more than intent—it requires comprehensive intelligence about your existing domain ecosystem, deep understanding of registry operations, and confidence in strategic decision-making.
"We help enterprises see and secure every part of their digital landscape. We make it easy to understand your risk while taking control of your digital supply chain, identity and cyber assets. Working with it.com Domains means we can now help those same clients move from visibility to ownership — from understanding their namespace to operating it with confidence."
— Luis Novella, CEO, NodeZro
Why This Collaboration Matters
NodeZro's platform provides enterprises with complete visibility into their domain portfolios—not just what they own, but how those domains are used, who controls them, and where vulnerabilities exist. Our AI-powered agents continuously scan the internet's infrastructure, surfacing forgotten domains, shadow IT, and third-party dependencies that traditional asset management tools miss entirely.
Applying for a brand TLD is a major strategic decision. Organizations need to understand their current domain footprint before committing resources to operate their own top-level domain. That's where our collaboration with it.com Domains becomes critical.
"Applying for a brand TLD is a major strategic decision for any large organization. NodeZro provides an unmatched level of visibility into how a brand's domain space is actually being used — across second, third, and fourth levels. When combined with our experience as a registry services provider, this gives enterprise clients the complete picture they need to make smart, well-supported decisions related to a new brand TLD."
— Joe Alagna, Chief Strategy Officer, it.com Domains
What We're Building Together
This collaboration combines NodeZro's zero-integration discovery platform with it.com Domains' proven registry operations experience. Together, we're creating an end-to-end solution that helps enterprises:
- Map their complete domain ecosystem — including unknown and forgotten assets across all TLDs
- Understand usage patterns and dependencies — how domains are actually being used across the organization
- Evaluate the strategic value of operating a brand TLD — with data-driven insights, not guesswork
- Navigate the ICANN application process — with experienced registry operators by their side
The Opportunity Ahead
The 2026 ICANN new gTLD round represents a strategic inflection point for enterprise digital infrastructure. Organizations that successfully apply will gain permanent control over their brand namespace—enabling unified identity management, enhanced security posture, and simplified governance across their digital estate.
But this opportunity comes with complexity. The application process requires technical expertise, operational readiness, and comprehensive understanding of your existing domain landscape. That's exactly what NodeZro and it.com Domains are built to deliver.
Get Started
If your organization is considering applying for a brand TLD in the 2026 round, we're here to help. Our collaboration brings together the visibility, expertise, and operational capabilities needed to make informed decisions and execute with confidence.
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Learn how NodeZro and it.com Domains can help your organization prepare for the 2026 ICANN new gTLD application round.