II.4.2 References (RFP D13.4.2)

JVTeam’s solid trade credit references are a reflection of the high regard in which its parent companies, Melbourne IT and NeuStar are held and directly attributable to their commitment of integrity. JVTeam brings a solid history of trade, credit, and client references gleaned through its parent companies NeuStar and Melbourne IT.

In order to introduce a new TLD successfully and at the same time ensure the stability and integrity of the Internet, ICANN needs to select a vendor with adequate financial backing and a proven track record, supported by significant trade and credit references.

Vendors without extensive experience developing and running large-scale operations may not have the significant trade and credit references needed to successfully meet ICANN’s requirements. Other vendors may have all the necessary trade and credit references but will lack the neutral third-party component necessary to foster competition due to their use of proprietary technology that is not based on open standards. JVTeam has both.

Clearly ICANN recognizes that the selected vendor must have strong financial backing to ensure the successful and stable introduction of the new TLD. JVTeam brings an internationally diversified and financially stable history from its founding companies, NeuStar and Melbourne IT.

JVTeam has the financial resources and operating capabilities to ensure the stability of the Internet and at the same time ensure that services are provided in a neutral, evenhanded manner.

TRADE REFERENCES
NeuStar	Melbourne IT
Stratus Capital P.O. Box 247 Louisville, CO 80027	Ericsson Australia Pty Ltd Level 37/360 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Evolving Systems Inc. Department 271 Denver, CO 80291-0271	Global Center Inc. 141 Caspian Court Sunnyvale CA 94089
CREDIT REFERENCES
NeuStar	Melbourne IT
Fifth Third Leasing Company 38 Fountain Square Plaza, MD 10905A Cincinnati, OH 45263	Micro-Tech Computer Group 343 Victoria Street West Melbourne Victoria 3003 Australia
First Union National Bank, VA 1993 1970 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22102	Qantas Airways Limited Private Bag 747 Mascot New South Wales 2020 Australia

CLIENT REFERENCES
NeuStar	Melbourne IT
Sprint	Intuit, Inc.
GTE	Verio Inc. 8005 S.Chester St., Suite 200 Englewood, CO 80112
U S WEST (Quest)	Affinity Internet Inc. 101 Continental Blvd., 3rd Floor, El Segundo CA 90245

II.4.3 Annual Report

In the following pages, JVTeam presents financial reporting for its parent companies: Melbourne IT and NeuStar, Inc. We have provided an annual report from Melbourne IT and un-audited financial reporting for NeuStar, Inc. As NeuStar, Inc. was restructured into a freestanding, independent company in December 1999, we are not able to produce an annual report at this time. NeuStar is currently preparing audited financial statements for 1999 and the first half of 2000. NeuStar will provide this additional information to ICANN within 30 days of this submission.

II.4.5 Proof of Insurance (RFP Section D13.4.5)

Prior to the execution of definitive agreements pursuant to which it will provide registry services, the JVTeam will have in place liability insurance in the amount and coverage appropriate for the activities it is undertaking pursuant to such agreements.