Core Insights - Tucows Inc. has been awarded a contract to provide back-end registry services to Radix, enhancing its position in the domain services industry [1][4] - The partnership will involve Tucows managing Radix's portfolio of 11 top-level domains (TLDs), which includes 10 new generic TLDs and one country-code TLD [2][6] - The migration of Radix domains is expected to add approximately 10 million domains under management (DUMs) to Tucows Registry, bringing the total to nearly 17 million globally [3] Company Overview - Tucows operates in the internet services sector, providing domain services and infrastructure, and manages around 24 million domain names through a global reseller network [7][8] - Tucows Registry has over 20 years of experience in internet infrastructure and is recognized for its scalable registry services [8] - Radix is the world's largest portfolio registry with over 10 million DUMs and operates 10 TLDs, including popular extensions like .online and .store [9][10] Strategic Implications - The partnership positions Tucows as a preferred platform for top-tier registry operators and sets the stage for future growth in the domain name ecosystem, especially with the upcoming new gTLDs expected in 2026 [3][6] - Radix's innovative and data-driven strategies have contributed to its strong market presence and renewal rates, which will complement Tucows' infrastructure capabilities [5][6]