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> From: ISOC Newsletter <newsletter at isoc.org>
> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:08:39 +0200
> Subject: [ISOC] ISOC Member Newsletter - Vol 8 Number 6 - June 2009
(snipped for brevity .. full version on ISOC website)
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ISOC Member Newsletter
Volume 8 Number 6 - June 2009
Full online version http://isoc.org/wp/newsletter/?m=200906
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Internet Society Helps Lead New Global Identity Initiative
The Internet Society has joined with nearly 45 organizations from the
global identity and Internet communities to launch the Kantara
Initiative, a new organization formed to solve the harmonization and
interoperability challenges that currently exist among identity-
enabled enterprise, Web 2.0 and Web-based applications and services.
J. Trent Adams, outreach specialist, trust & identity, Internet
Society, has been elected chair of the Kantara Initiative Leadership
Council.
The Internet Society's Trust and Identity initiative recognises that
in order to be trusted, the Internet must provide channels for secure,
reliable, private, communication between entities, which can be
clearly authenticated in a mutually understood manner. The mechanisms
that provide this level of assurance must support both the end-to-end
nature of Internet architecture and reasonable means for entities to
manage and protect their own identity details.
A public webcast on Wednesday, June, 24 at 8:00 am US PT (14:00 UTC)
provided an overview of Kantara Initiative including a review of
goals, structure and opportunities for all members of the global
identity community to participate in the organization.
More information on the Internet Society's Trust and Identity
initiative can be found at:
http://www.isoc.org/isoc/mission/initiative/trust.shtml
More information about the Kantara Initiative is available at:
http://www.kantarainitiative.org
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New Organizational Members Contributed by Drew Dvorshak and Donna McCague
Organizational Membership is pleased to welcome eleven new members to
ISOC, which joined from January to May. Our new members include
organizations and companies from several business sectors and many
areas of the world in keeping with ISOC's global community.
Organizational members have the opportunity to be represented on the
ISOC Advisory Council (AC), which provides advice and recommendations
to the ISOC President and Board of Trustees, on any matters of concern
or interest to the Advisory Council at large or its individual
organization members.
The AC meets on a frequent basis, with the next meeting scheduled
during IETF 75 in Stockholm. More details to follow.
New Organizational Members
ARISPA
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Arab Regional ISPs and DSPs Association (ARISPA) is an Arab non-
governmental, non-profit organization, set up by a group of Arab
companies operating in the Internet and communications sector. Their
primary aim is to create a professional community, interested in
developing this sector and seeking to realize the interests of these
companies. They are driven by the public interests of their countries
and the desire to contribute to promoting an advanced Arab industry in
the IT and communications sector that can make the Arab World a major
player and key exporter of the output of this industry in the world.
Their vision is to act as a leading conglomerate, at the Arab World
level in the Internet and communication sector to enhance the role of
the business sector. They contribute towards the creation and
development of a competitive and advanced Arab IT industry culture
that can play a vital role in the region's as well as international
Internet and Communication industry.
http://www.arispa.org/
CANARIE - Canada
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CANARIE Inc., based in Ottawa, is Canada's advanced network
organization. It facilitates the development and use of its network as
well as the advanced products, applications, and services that run on
it. The CANARIE Network serves universities, colleges, schools,
government labs, research institutes, hospitals, and other
organizations in a wide variety of fields in both the public and
private sectors. By promoting and participating in strategic
collaborations among key sectors, and by partnering with peer networks
and organizations around the world, CANARIE Inc. stimulates and
supports research, innovation and growth, bringing economic, social,
and cultural benefits to Canadians. The national organization was
created in 1993 by the private sector and academia under the
leadership of the Government of Canada.
http://www.canarie.ca/
CIRA - Canada
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The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is a not for
profit Canadian corporation that is responsible for operating the dot-
ca Internet country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) as a key public
resource for all Canadians in an innovative, open, and efficient
manner. CIRA may carry out other Internet related activities for the
Canadian community in a similar manner. CIRA was incorporated in
December 1998 and became the official dot-ca registry on December 1,
2000. As the administrator of the authoritative Domain Name System
(DNS) servers for the dot-ca domain, CIRA has a critical role in
maintaining the integrity and security of the DNS network
infrastructure in Canada.
http://www.cira.ca/
CERNET - China
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CERNET is China's first and largest national academic Internet
backbone, and currently the second largest network backbone in China.
CERNET is supported by the Chinese government and directly managed by
the Ministry of Education. Its network infrastructure mainly serves
universities, institutes, colleges, and schools all over the China.
The end users are professors, researchers, and students. CERNET was
established in 1994. It provides services for Chinese universities,
institutes, schools and other non-profit organizations in China,
including network connection, edu.cn domain name and IP address
assignment, and educational and research resources and super computing
services. Since 1995, CERNET organizes member meetings annually, and
also organized several large international conferences and workshops
to promote its knowledge and share experiences and ideas.
http://www.cernet.edu.cn/
DinaHosting
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DinaHosting was established in 2002 as a domain and hosting company
investing in people and technology with the purpose of helping people,
companies, and public organizations to materialize their ideas and
projects, to compete and thrive. It is the largest independent company
in the domain and hosting business in Spain. DinaHosting provides
comprehensive Internet services oriented to hosting and ensuring
effective presence on the Web: they provide a range of hosting and
domain registration services, oriented to those users who demand
flexible and secure features. In addition, DinaHosting develops their
own technology and strives to improve it every time, making sure they
are able to provide for the day-to-day needs of their clients'
activities.
http://www.dinahosting.com/
Huawei
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Huawei is a leader in providng next generation telecommunications
networks and now serves 36 of the top 50 operators with over one
billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing
innovative and customized products, services, and solutions to create
long-term value and growth potential for its customers. Huawei's
products and solutions encompass wireless products including (LTE/HSPA/
WCDMA/EDGE/GPRS/GSM, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO/CDMA2000 1X, TD-SCDMA and
WiMAX), core network products (IMS, Mobile Softswitch, NGN), network
products (FTTx, xDSL, Optical, Routers, LAN Switch), applications and
software (IN, mobile data service, BOSS), as well as terminals (UMTS/
CDMA). Major products are designed based on Huawei's ASIC chipset and
utilize shared platforms to provide quality and cost-effective products.
http://www.huawei.com/
IKM Internet Kaufmarkt GmbH
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IKM is one of the leading providers of business directories on the
Internet. For example, there are available business directories in
Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Austria, and Switzerland, all
compliant with the W3C standards.
http://www.cylex.de/
Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA)
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Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), formerly Lesotho
Telecommunications Authority (LTA), is a statutory body established in
June 2000, with a mandate of regulating the communications sector in
Lesotho. This mandate entails issuing licenses to operators; promoting
fair competition; approving tariffs; managing the radio frequency
spectrum; empowering and protecting consumers; type approving terminal
equipment; and other related matters.
http://www.lca.org.ls/
PokerListings.com
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PokerListings.com is the world's most comprehensive Web site about
online poker, with in-depth analysis of online poker rooms, details on
strategy, bonuses, promotions, tournaments, free rolls and the largest
online poker directory with over 1,000 links. PokerListings.com lists
and presents over 1,000 Web sites about poker, with an analysis from
editors. Their clients can make an informed and detailed comparison of
online poker rooms based on a number of key features.
http://www.pokerlistings.com/
Skyarch Networks
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Skyarch was established in 2001. Its core business includes IT
consulting, managed hosting service, system integration, and computer
hardware/software sales. Skyarch's main office is located in Tokyo. It
holds ISO/IEC27001 Certification. Skyarch's Managed Hosting platform
runs small to large web hosting environments on Linux or Windows
operating systems. Their hosting service includes: 24×7x365, full
suite of managed services available, zero-downtime network and pre-
emptive Microsoft Security Patching. System Integration is run by
skilled staffs with abundant network-related knowledge and know-how
and system integration by engineers, trained for leading edge
technology.
http://www.skyarch.net/
Verizon
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Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) is a provider of communications
services. The Company has two primary reportable segments: Domestic
Wireless and Wireline. Domestic Wireless's products and services
include wireless voice, data services and other value-added services
and equipment sales across the United States. Wireline's
communications services include voice, Internet access, broadband
video and data, next generation Internet protocol (IP) network
services, network access, long distance and other services. It
provides these services to consumers, carriers, businesses and
government customers both in the United States and internationally in
150 countries. In August 2008, Verizon announced that Verizon
Wireless, a joint venture of the Company and Vodafone Group Plc, had
completed its purchase of Rural Cellular Corporation, doing business
as Unicel. In January 2009, Verizon Wireless completed its acquisition
of Alltel Corporation from Atlantis Holdings LLC.
http://www.verizon.com/
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