IE Internet.com, the Irish Web hosting and technology solutions company, has been awarded membership of the UK domain name registry, Nominet. Membership will allow the company to register UK domain names for companies based in Ireland and abroad.

IE Internet director Mr Pheilim Mr O'Connell said: "Registering a .co.uk domain name will ensure brand protection for Irish companies with trading links in the UK, while increasing their credibility in that market."

The company plans to open an office in Britain office later this year.