DNS Belgium

DNS Belgium manages all .be, .brussels and .vlaanderen domain names with a focus on security, trust and sustainability.

Overview

DNS Belgium is a Belgian organization that manages the registry operations for .be, .brussels and .vlaanderen domain names. The company operates beyond infrastructure to enable individuals, businesses and organisations to use the internet with confidence in a safe and reliable digital society.

Media & appearances

  • VirtualYouTube
    Virtual S02#26 - Kristof Tuyteleers: Digitale soevereiniteit in een wereld van Big TechNon-profit managing .be, .vlaanderen and .brussels domains; decided to migrate off AWS to a European cloud alternative and is running proofs of concept with candidate providers. Non-profit managing the .be, .vlaanderen and .brussels domain zones; decided to migrate away from AWS to a European cloud provider after a 10-year annual risk assessment process. Additional recording: Virtual.

Stated facts & numbers

  • DNS Belgium has used AWS services for over 10 years and made a final decision last year to migrate to a European alternative.Virtual 2026-03-260:17:03
  • DNS Belgium ran a public tender for a European cloud provider, received many proposals, and is now in a proof-of-concept phase with several parties.Virtual 2026-03-260:18:35
  • DNS Belgium has used AWS services for over 10 years and conducted at least annual risk assessments of that dependence.Virtual 2026-03-260:16:56
  • DNS Belgium made the final decision last year to leave AWS and seek a fully European alternative, and is now running proof-of-concepts with several parties after a tender.Virtual 2026-03-260:17:57

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