ISPA News 28/02/06
Headlines
ISPA Supports Internet World
Business for the digital age
Dipping A “Tow” In Council’s Water
Adam Tow joins ISPA Council this month
The Benefits of Membership
IPTV World Forum 2006
Data Retention And The ISP Industry
ISPA Legal Forum to address directive
A Great Eight
Eight new members join ISPA this month
Awards Headlines
And The Winners Are………
The 8th Annual UK Internet Industry Awards
Stronger Is Better
How companies can manage strong authentication intelligently
Protecting Your Customers Is Now Child’s Play
Netintelligence gives broadband users a range of filters to meet their internet security requirements
The Independent Virtual Network Operator - iVNO
A flexible approach to fully managed IP solutions
ISPA Supports Internet World
Business for the digital age
ISPA is proud to announce its support of Internet World 2006 – the UK’s largest B2B Internet event. Now in its 14th year, Internet World the UK's largest Business to Business event for professionals responsible for their company's online presence. The show attracts more visitors and more exhibitors than any other Internet focused Business to Business event in the UK.
Internet World 2006 will focus on how to best capitalise on the market opportunities associated with growth in Internet industry. The event will illustrate ways you can improve your business’s performance and demonstrate the latest technologies of the industry.
Also included in Internet World 2006 is a keynote programme made up of leading etail, retail and online trading companies including dabs.com, msn, flybe, lastminute, firebox, ebookers and more.
Attending Internet World is a must for all those excited to begin preparations for The 2007 ISPAs - The 9th Annual Internet Industry Awards. ISPA will launch The 2007 ISPAs at Internet World 2006 with a briefing seminar for all potential entrants.
For more information please visit the Internet World website.
Dipping A “Tow” In Council’s Water
Adam Tow joins ISPA Council this month
ISPA would like to formally welcome Adam Tow, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Video Networks, the operator of Homechoice, to the ISPA Council. Adam has been co-opted onto the ISPA Council this month by the current Council members
Adam joined Video Networks in December 2000 and is responsible for the company’s legal and regulatory affairs. In recent years, he has successfully lobbied Government to ensure the exclusion of video-on-demand services from the Communications Act's regulatory regime. Adam has also worked with industry bodies on the establishment of the Telecoms Adjudicator (responsible for overseeing the unbundling of the local loop) and on digital switch-over issues.
For more information on the activities of ISPA Council please visit ISPA’s website.
The Benefits of Membership
IPTV World Forum 2006
ISPA is excited to announce a brand new deal available exclusively to ISPA Members. ISPA Members are now able to receive an exclusive discount on admission to The IPTV World Forum 2006.
Taking place on 6th, 7th, and 8th March in London, the IPTV World Forum will provide the perfect and timely opportunity to meet and network with the key players across the industry. This event is aimed directly at the industries supporting the markets growth; telcos, broadcasters, content providers, device manufacturers, technology providers, software providers, system integrators and broadband providers.
The conference will feature over 20 worldwide telcos & ISPs discussing IPTV service deployment issues.
For more information on this and other deals available exclusively to ISPA Members, please visit the benefits of membership area of the ISPA website.
Data Retention And The ISP Industry
ISPA Legal Forum to address directive
ISPA’s next legal forum, taking place on Thursday 9th March in London, will focus on the Data Retention Directive.
Hosted by Cameron McKenna and Chaired by Clive Gringas, Partner Olswang, attendees will hear from speakers such as:
- John Armstrong, Partner, Cameron McKenna
- Simon Watkin, the policy lead on Data Retention at the Home Office
If you’d like to find out more, share your experience and also gain some new insight on the Data Retention Directive, the ISPA Legal Forum is just what you’ve been waiting for.
The presentations and q & a session will be followed by the opportunity to network and discuss informally, and meet fellow members of ISPA over a drink.
To register for a place at the Legal Forum please email the ISPA Secretariat here.
A Great Eight
Eight new members join ISPA this month
ISPA is excited to announce that a whopping eight new members have joined the ranks of ISPA membership this month.
Joining ISPA this month is Air-band, providers of high speed wireless Internet access. Like other forms of Broadband, AIR-BAND is an 'always on' internet connection, unlike other forms of Broadband, AIR-BAND can be a synchronous data service, which makes it ideal for hosting, VPN or lease line replacement.
Lipex has also signed up to enjoy the benefits of ISPA Membership this month. Started in October of 2001, Lipex is one of the fastest growing Internet Exchange Points (IXP) or Peering Points in Europe. Lipex is quickly gaining an excellent reputation for being reliable, open, friendly, and easy to use.
Another of ISPA’s new members is Telabria. Established in 2003, Telabria is an award-winning regional network operator and wireless product developer based in the United Kingdom. Telabria is building the UK's largest next-generation wireless regional network that leverages WiMAX-class technology to deliver data, voice and video to enterprise, business, and residential customers.
Seriously Internet also joined ISPA this month. Seriously Internet started off as a idea to provide high speed broadband access, combined with high service levels, very competitive pricing and customer focusing, and they haven’t looked back since.
Talk-101 is Warrington's longest standing independent Internet Service Provider. They have been servicing the needs of businesses since 1995, providing a wide range of Internet products and services. Talk-101 places great emphasis on technical support and personal service which is monitored strictly to ensure that all issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.
Joining as a corporate member this month is Ab Initio. Ab Initio has created a new class of software for building, powering, and managing mission critical information processing systems.
Also set to enjoy all the benefits of ISPA Membership starting this month is SidNet. SidNet aims to become the leading alternative telecom operator in the Europe market for Voice and Internet services. SidNet assists its clients define new opportunities, improve their competitive positions in the market, lower their costs and most significantly increase their sales and revenues.
Link-Connect has also joined ISPA this month. Since 1996, Link-Connect has delivered scalable and bespoke communications solutions to a variety of industry sectors - constantly researching emerging technologies and introducing innovative, cost effective services to meet growing demands from a range of clients.
For more information on how ISPA Membership can benefit your organisation, please visit the benefits of membership area of the ISPA website.