Dominio Amigo S.A.S, a .CO accredited domain name registrar, today announce Domainmonster.com as their technical partner for the .CO domain name launch.

Julio Camacho, CEO, Dominio Amigo S.A.S, commented, "Domainmonster was a simple choice for us. In the past two years they have consistently performed at both ccTLD and gTLD launches, securing the very best Internet real estate for their customers". "With a first come first served launch, it's vital we perform with precision and their platform will allow us to do so", continued Camacho.

The .co domain name is due to open its doors to the public on 20th July 2010, with trademark and premium stages prior. It’s available for worldwide registration without any restrictions, adopting industry first brand protection procedures to reduce cyber-squatting.

"We are delighted to be able to offer Dominio Amigo our platform for this launch", commented Matt Mansell, CEO, Domainmonster.com. "Their leading Internet expertise in the Latin America region provides a local partner with trustworthy and proven experience. We’re excited they’ve recognised our launch success and chosen to partner with us on this global launch for .co domains", continued Mansell.

Under the agreement, each party will retail domains on behalf of each other drawing on each other’s accreditations as resellers. Domainmonster.com are already accepting pre-orders for .co domain registration for each launch stage, more information can be found at http://www.domainmonster.com/co/

Data compiled using publicly filed data located at http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/monthly-reports/ for new domain launches in 2008/2009. Based on 1 Year new domains created within first month following Go-Live/Normal Operation start date, across all gTLD domains launched in 2008/9.