[AfrICANN-discuss] Weekly web review : IANA transition, IETF 92, UNCTAD Expert meeting, Net neutrality, Domain name...

Fri Mar 27 15:38:52 UTC 2015

Hi all

For
 your documentation; below a weekly web review containing some articles 
and informations relating to main subjects and events of this ending week : IANA transition, IETF 92, UNCTAD Expert meeting, Net neutrality, Internet of Things, Domain name. etc

INTERNET GOVERNANCE

Challenges to multilateralism
http://es-blog.uneca.org/ES-Blog/es-blog/challenges-multilateralism

When cybersecurity meets geopolitics
http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2015/3/24/technology/when-cybersecurity-meets-geopolitics

Utopias of Paradox: Humanity’s Technological Futures
http://dissidentvoice.org/2015/03/utopias-of-paradox-humanitys-technological-futures/

Internet Governance Survey: What You Told Us
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150323_internet_governance_survey_what_you_told_us/

Who Will Govern the Internet?
http://buildingpeaceforum.com/2015/03/who-will-govern-the-internet/#.VRLT-bjrQiQ.facebook

Interview: Oliver StuenkelWhy the BRICS will remain an important force in world affairs in 2015 and beyond.

http://thediplomat.com/2015/03/interview-oliver-stuenkel/

ICANN

ICANN Announces 2015 Hardware Security Module Replacement Project for the Root Key Signing Key
http://www.ag-ip-news.com/news.aspx?id=37528&lang=en

Caught on camera: ICANN CEO slams team probing who will hold internet's keys of power
They don't know what they're talking about, says Fadi
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/03/24/icann_ceo_iana_transition/

IANA TRANSITION

CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs Statement | Istanbul, 25 March 2015
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-03-25-en

Time To Reform ICANN For Real Accountability
http://dailycaller.com/2015/03/24/time-to-reform-icann-for-real-accountability/

Seeing the Big Picture: A Reflection One Year into the IANA Stewardship Transition
https://www.icann.org/news/blog/seeing-the-big-picture-a-reflection-one-year-into-the-iana-stewardship-transition

IETF 92

IETF 92 - Dallas, TX, USA March 22 - 27, 2015
http://www.ietf.org/meeting/92/

IETF Newcomers Session Provides A Tutorial About The Standards Process
http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/tech-matters/2015/03/video-ietf-newcomers-session-provides-tutorial-about-standards-process

Rough Guide to IETF 92: Trust, Identity, and Privacy
http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/tech-matters/2015/03/rough-guide-ietf-92-trust-identity-and-privacy

Rough Guide to IETF 92: Strengthening the Internet
http://www.internetsociety.org/blog/tech-matters/2015/03/rough-guide-ietf-92-strengthening-internet

IETF Begins Standardization Process For Next-Generation 'NETVC' Video Codec (Daala)
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ietf-standardizes-netvc-daala-codec,28821.html

Consumers Union Pushes for End to Robocalls
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Consumers-Union-Pushes-for-End-to-Robocalls-297727451.html

INTERNET ARCHITECTURE BOARD

Dyn’s Andrew Sullivan Named Chair Of The Internet Architecture Board 
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/03/prweb12606941.htm

UNITED NATIONS COMMERCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT 

Governments Urged To Create Enabling Atmosphere For E-Commerce
http://www.spyghana.com/governments-urged-to-create-enabling-atmosphere-for-e-commerce/

Expert Meeting on Cyberlaws and Regulations for Enhancing E-commerce, Including Case Studies and Lessons Learned
http://unctad.org/en/Pages/MeetingDetails.aspx?meetingid=644#.VRPP-cD0_oI.twitter

WITSA Signs Milestone Agreement with Key U.N. Body
http://witsa.org/witsa-wp-site/press-releases/witsa-signs-milestone-agreement-with-key-u-n-body/

UNCTAD : INFORMATION ECONOMY REPORT 2015
http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ier2015_en.pdf

WSIS+10

The UNESCO contribution to WSIS +10 review process
http://www.publicpolicy.telefonica.com/blogs/blog/2015/03/20/the-unesco-contribution-to-wsis-10-review-process/

NET NEUTRALITY

The Final Frontier of Net Neutrality
http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2015/03/satellite_based_internet_is_the_next_frontier_in_net_neutrality.html

Having Lost on Net Neutrality, Republicans Offer a Deal
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/03/surrender-now-in-our-moment-of-triumph-i-think-you-overestimate-their-chances/388357/

Internet Providers Sue to Kill Net Neutrality
http://www.nationaljournal.com/tech/internet-providers-sue-to-kill-net-neutrality-20150323

INTERNET OF THINGS

'Internet of Things' Carries Privacy Risks

http://www.voanews.com/content/internet-of-things-carries-privacy-risks/2691036.html

Internet Of Things Companies Disrupt Politics As Usual In Washington, D.C.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2015/03/24/internet-of-things-companies-disrupt-politics-as-usual-in-washington-d-c/

EU must look to 'internet of things, big data and the cloud'
https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/articles/opinion/eu-must-look-internet-things-big-data-and-cloud

DOMAIN NAME

Forbes says compatibility issues could be bigger threat to new gtlds than lack of awareness
http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2015/dailyposts/20150324.htm

Will the New Dotgay Evaluation Recognize the Existence of the LGBTQ Community?
http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2015/03/23/icann_s_dotgay_do_over_will_the_new_eiu_review_recognize_the_existence_of.html

Harvard reserves harvard.porn domain to protect its name
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/03/25/harvard-moves-protect-its-name-reserving-harvard-porn-domain/Ee7P8m1zS9dDMGg69FakXL/story.html

Governments go on a kill-crazy rampage with new two-letter domain veto
http://domainincite.com/18236-governments-go-on-a-kill-crazy-rampage-with-new-two-letter-domain-veto

First figures in and it doesn't look good for new internet dot-words
Domain name industry holds breath as renewal cycle comes around
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/03/24/first_figures_in_and_it_doesnt_look_good_for_new_internet_extensions/

CYBERSECURITY

Cybersecurity in the Age of Terror and Foreign Adversary Aggression
http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-terror-and-foreign-adversary-aggression/

AFRICAN INTERNET NEWS

Body tasks African govts on Internet right, freedom
http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/03/body-tasks-african-govts-on-internet-right-freedom/

Battle for African Internet users stirs freedom fears
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/24/us-africa-internet-idUSKBN0MK10F20150324

Mobile internet traffic across Africa increases in 2015
http://www.whatech.com/mobile-apps/news/49032-mobile-internet-traffic-across-africa-increases-in-2015

Why Rwanda can provide the cheapest internet in Africa
http://www.ventures-africa.com/2015/03/why-rwanda-can-provide-the-cheapest-internet-in-africa/

Web Hosting and Domain Names : The Moroccan ICANN Accredited Registrar Genious Communications to Conquer Africa and MENA Region.
Read
 more at 
http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2015/03/23/web-hosting-and-domain-names-moroccan-icann-accredited-registrar-genious-communications-c#RPqy8f30vpcMloBi.99

Internet growth opening up Africa to security threatshttp://www.itwebafrica.com/security/515-kenya/234384-internet-growth-opening-up-africa-to-security-threats

The Mobile Money Ecosystem
http://www.pymnts.com/in-depth/2015/the-mobile-money-ecosystem/#.VRSBIXuYvtU

Assessing Africa’s tech boom
http://www.ventures-africa.com/2015/03/assessing-africas-tech-boom/

Understanding West Africa’s Infrastructure Potential 
http://www.mondaq.com/x/383686/Inward+Foreign+Investment/Understanding+West+Africas+Infrastructure+Potential

African Technology and Data Pioneers Gather to Spark Open Data Revolution
http://allafrica.com/stories/201503270002.html

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