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    Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC

    Overview

    .cam is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced under ICANN's New gTLD Program. The name has technical roots in "CAM" as an abbreviation for computer-aided manufacturing and computer-aided machines, and it is also commonly used as a memorable heuristic for "camera." The registry presence is nic.cam; CentralNic is listed as the registry operator and contact information includes Andrei Dumitriu (andy@nic.cam) and info@nic.cam.

    History

    • .cam was applied for during ICANN's New gTLD Program. Initial applicants included:
      • Demand Media (United TLD Holdco Ltd.)
      • Famous Four Media (dot Agency Limited)
      • AC Webconnecting Holding B.V.
    • Verisign filed string confusion objections arguing users might confuse .cam with .com. In two of three objections the panel dismissed Verisign's claims; Verisign prevailed against Demand Media, which later appealed and ultimately prevailed in that appeal.
    • After an auction process AC Webconnecting Holding B.V. became the sole applicant and managed the TLD.
    • On February 9, 2021, AC Webconnecting Holding B.V. assigned the legal entity operating the .cam gTLD to CAM Connecting SarL.
    • Registry and administration details available at nic.cam; CentralNic is listed as the registry provider.

    Usage and Audience

    • Technical and industrial uses:
      • Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems and CNC/machining tooling toolpaths
      • Companies focused on industrial automation, robotics, and machine control
      • Educational and research institutions in computer-aided design and manufacturing
    • Media and visual uses (camera heuristic):
      • Photography and videography businesses
      • Webcams and live-streaming services
      • Visual media applications and related technology vendors
    • Examples of target users include technology firms, manufacturing vendors, research groups, and creative/media professionals who value the CAM or camera association.

    SEO and Brand Impact

    • The .cam string benefits from two distinct semantic associations:
      • A technical meaning tied to computer-aided manufacturing and computer-aided machines, useful for industrial and engineering branding.
      • A simple, memorable heuristic for "camera," making it attractive to photography, webcam, and visual-media sites.
    • These associations can help with brand positioning by signaling either a technical/manufacturing focus or a camera/media focus, depending on how the domain is used.

    Notable Cases or Examples

    • Pioneers and example sites mentioned on registry materials include:
      • poly.cam — LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry and gaussian-splatting
      • cine.cam — aerial filming company specialized in close-range action shots
      • opendata.cam — open-source computer vision framework
      • go.cam — open-source project for online age-verification
      • clay.cam — real-time computer-aided monitoring and aggregation of online information
      • my.cam — social platform for webpage creation and social media aggregation
    • Partner or notable deployments:
      • davos.cam — Davos Klosters Resort webcams
      • construction.cam — used by DEVISUBOX to display jobsite supervision projects
      • light.cam — used by Light Labs Inc. to showcase multi-lens camera technology

    Operator

    CAM Connecting SARL

    Whois

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domain:       CAM

organisation: CAM Connecting SARL
address:      32 Rue de Remparts
address:      Monaco 98109
address:      Monaco

contact:      administrative
name:         CTO
organisation: CAM Connecting SARL
address:      32 Rue de Remparts
address:      Monaco 98109
address:      Monaco
phone:        +37799907255
e-mail:       info@nic.cam

contact:      technical
name:         CTO
organisation: CentralNic
address:      Saddlers House, 4th Floor
address:      44 Gutter Lane
address:      London EC2V 6BR
address:      United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
phone:        +44 20 33 88 0600
fax-no:       +44 20 33 88 0601
e-mail:       tld.ops@centralnic.com

nserver:      A.NIC.CAM 194.169.218.77 2001:67c:13cc:0:0:0:1:77
nserver:      B.NIC.CAM 185.24.64.77 2a04:2b00:13cc:0:0:0:1:77
nserver:      C.NIC.CAM 212.18.248.77 2a04:2b00:13ee:0:0:0:0:77
nserver:      D.NIC.CAM 212.18.249.77 2a04:2b00:13ff:0:0:0:0:77
ds-rdata:     5089 8 2 a17021ada565f6b13749741dc51a25b0f524bae6b753343155cfe8426cd29462
ds-rdata:     63412 8 2 574852572a5d0fa1b6c9d1b008851e74a34298e5dcbb0979c347753eec1a23d4

whois:        whois.nic.cam

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: https://nic.cam/

created:      2016-06-09
changed:      2024-04-30
source:       IANA

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