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StartLab.HK: The First Startup Bootcamp for Tertiary Students StartLab Hong Kong is the first bootcamp target specifically at tertiary students and graduates (within 2 years) with the supports by 6 universities in Hong Kong. It is also the first bootcamp with the 5-day format in Hong Kong and at the scale to gather all the supports locally and overseas, with over 40 organizations and institutions. It is going to be held from 1st to 8th June 2013 co-organized by Internet Society Hong Kong, Cyberport and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. StartLab Hong Kong is the first open and neutral platform in Hong Kong to gather all the suport, locally and overseas, from different organizations, institutions and startup communities. It aims at fostering startups and its ecosystem in Hong Kong. We are the first 5-day startup bootcamp for tertiary students & graduates in Hong Kong. We target students and graduates within two years, who study design and engineering or computer science or with related knowledge, want to start their own businesses, are willing to experience and practise entrepreneurship with the application of Internet technologies, and learn quickly from and share with the community. The original idea is from StartX of Standford University (http://startx.stanford.edu/). The bootcamp is a short and intensive 5-day program for around 50 participants. There will be up to 20 lectures on entrepreneurship, technology, design, business and marketing. They will also learn the experiences of well-known and successful ICT entrepreneurs through mentorship, which will help them to build their products and launch their first startups! We have a demo day on the last day (8 Jun) to invite incubators, investors, entrepreneurs and the general public to see the results. Please join us at the Opening and Demo Day on 1 & 8 Jun!

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Seminar Date 1 June 2013 (Sat) Time 2pm – 4:30pm Venue TU201, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Language English – Ceremony; Cantonese – Keynote Seminar REGISTER: Click Here

Honorable Guests Joey Lam Deputy Government Chief Information Officer (Policy and Community), OGCIO, The Government of the HKSAR Charles Mok Legislative Councillor (IT), Hong Kong SAR   Co-organizers Herman Lam Chief Executive Officer,Cyberport SC Leung Chairman, Internet Society Hong Kong Allen Yeung Vice President,Business Development & Technology Support, Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation   Startup Experience Sharing – Keynote Speakers (Conducted in Cantonese)  WONG Wai-kay, Ricky Co-founder and Chairman, Hong Kong Television Network Limited In 1992, Mr. Wong set up City Telecom and be the first to provide alternative IDD service with call-back technology in Hong Kong. In 1999, he set up Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN), providing 100Mbps to 1Gbps broadband, telephony, IP-TV services on its fibre network. In 2010, he was voted amongst the top 100 most influential people in the industry in the world, hosted by The Global Telecoms Business Magazine. He is also the winner of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 China Awards, Telecom category. Stepping into the third decade, Mr. Wong leads the Group to march towards a new battlefield: Free TN & Multimedia business. The Group is building its 500,000 sq. ft. TV & Multimedia Production Centre at Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate as well as producing high quality drama, variety & infotainment programs in full gear.     Erwin Huang CEO, WebOrganic HUANG Erwin is a serial entrepreneur and a leader in social enterprise the eLearning field. He has extensive experience running from startups to public companies and social enterprise. Erwin is the founding CEO of Weborganic. Its mission is to delivering Hope, through providing Low cost PC’s, Networks to poor families. Mr. Huang has been a pioneer of Social Entrepreneurship since the 90’s. He is a founder for the SCHSA, commonly known as Safety Bell for Seniors to serve the senior community. Erwin is also an experienced entrepreneur; building multiple IT, Mobile and Internet companies in Hong Kong, Tokyo, London and the Silicon Valley. He holds two US patents in Digital Communication technologies. Panel Discussion and Q&A session will be held at the end.

 

 
和朋友討論上年底電訊國際大事：「聯合國的國際電訊聯盟（ITU）在國際電訊世界會議（WCIT），通過新修訂的國際電訊條例（ITR），建議擴展至互聯網的管治… …」說了好幾分鐘，十個朋友十個都不明，回贈一句：「與我何干？」

我續說，因此Google發動了全球簽名運動，鼓勵全球使用互聯網的人表態支持捍衛自由開放的互聯網。終於有幾個朋友有聽過這聯署，但仍不明所以。究竟是甚麼回事？甚麼令Google出手？為甚麼與你息息相關？

首先，事情不是三言兩語可以解釋及容易消化，而且涉及國際層面，令很多香港人誤以為是很遙遠的事。故事開始是20年前互聯網只是個嬰孩，到現在發展已漸趨成熟，全球使用互聯網人數已突破二十億。

互聯網的管治（Internet Governance），行之已久並非由一個中央管理，都是以多持份者的模式進行（Multi-stakeholder approach），由下而上，由很多很多不同角色的人，包括民間團體、私人、學術及研究機構、政府及國際組織等，甚至每一個網民都可以參與制定互聯網的政策及標準。所有過程都是公開進行、自由參與的，並不是一小撮人話事。

ITR原本只規範國與國之間的電訊標準及收費，在上年底討論 修訂時，俄羅斯、中國、阿拉伯和非洲等國家提出擴展規管範圍至包括互聯網，企圖改變現在互聯網多持份者的管治模式，由政府主導互聯網的管治，而且ITU採用閉門會議，大大降低透明度。

在會議前夕，多個互聯網組織包括互聯網協會、人權組織和網絡供應商群起反對ITU規管互聯網的建議。Google發起全球聯署，由互聯網之父Vint Cerf帶領，在短時間內將複雜的事情簡單訊息化：「自由開放的世界有賴自由開放的網絡。

各國政府不應該閉門決定互聯網的未來。全球數以十億計使用互聯網的人，都有權表達自己的訴求。」現在全球超過300萬人已簽署支持，將危機訊號帶到全球！全球的反對聲音成功阻止一些更「辣」的修訂建議，可惜不能阻止這些國家將來卷土重來。

今日我人在北京，除了不能上Facebook、Twitter、主場新聞、Yahoo香港、Youtube外，Gmail超慢，不停斷線。朋友說，在北京你要接受這種「斷手搏腳」的互聯網。感恩？在ICANN這盛大的國際會議場地內，網絡無阻。可悲？會議過了，時限到了，離開會場，又回到「城牆」內了。

中國簽署了新修訂的ITR，於2015年生效，香港政府會否陸續推出相應的新互聯網政策？加緊對互聯網的管治？我們將來仍可否享有現有的網絡自由？我們將於4月16日舉行首個本地公開論壇探討。



  文：香港互聯網協會秘書長，Ping Wong

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Become an “IPv6 Forum Certified Engineer” now! IPv6 Forum Certified Course (Gold Level) in Hong Kong

This IPv6 Forum Certified Course (Gold Level) is recognized and certified by IPv6 Forum. This is the first such course in Hong Kong jointly hosted by Internet Society Hong Kong and IPv6 Now. The program will feature content of real-world IPv6 concepts and deployment techniques. The program will also incorporate extensive hands-on lab exercises for practical deployment.   After successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of “IPv6 Forum Certified Engineer”. Only a few seats left! Don’t miss the chance! IPv6 Forum Certified Course – Gold Level Evening course Date 23, 28, 30 May and 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 Jun, 2013 Time 7:00pm – 10:00pm Language Cantonese 廣東話 Venue Hong Kong Island/ Kowloon Course Fee 8 evening course – HKD18,000 (ISOC HK members/ Cyberport tenants discounted price: HKD15,000) ONLY a few seats left, First come first served! Trainer: SANG YOUNG Head of IPv6 Training Team, Internet Society Hong Kong Mr. Young has been active in the area of Information Technology for over 18 years and has an abundance of experience handling many projects relating to IP Addresses and specifically IPv6. He is the second person in Hong Kong to achieve the IPv6 Certification (Level Sage) of Hurricane Electric and has obtained many other certifications over the years. CWNA, ISO/IEC 2000 Auditor Certificate, ITIL v3 Foundation, IPv6 Certification-Level Sage (Hurricane Electric), FCNSP/FCNSA, CIFI, Astaro Certified Engineer, CHFI, CEH, CISA, CISSP Click here to register now! WHO SHOULD JOIN? + Network/ System Engineers, IT/ Product/ Operation Managers, System Administrators + Those who would like to obtain IPv6 qualification COURSE DESCRIPTION The IPv6 Forum Certified Course – Gold Level includes: + IPv6 Address Representation + IPv6 Address Architecture + IPv6 Packet Format + Multicast + Autoconfiguration + DHCPv6 + Domain Name System + Routing IPv6 and Mobile IPv6 + Trialling IPv6 in a IPv4 Only Network + Looking at the IPv6 Internet + Transition Techniques + Telecommunications Carrier Deployment + IPv6 Applications and Deployment + IPv6 Quality-of-Service Capabilities + Security, Privacy and Authentication + IPv6 Network Management + Class Review For enquiries, please email sec@isoc.hk To be an ISOC-HK Member, Enroll Here HOSTS Internet Society Hong Kong IPv6 Now

  香港，2013年4月5日 ––香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司（HKIRC）、香港互聯網協會(ISOC HK)、天下網絡有限公司、NTT Communications及 TraxComm共同簽署諒解備忘錄 (Memorandum of Understanding, MoU) 組成「goIPv6」聯盟，並計劃於本年七月推出免費的IPv6網絡隧道服務「goIPv6」。該服務亦獲得數碼港及Juniper Networks的鼎力支持。由於IPv4地址不敷應用，服務將進一步推動業界及網絡用戶過渡IPv6（互聯網規約版本六），迎接未來互聯網的發展和機遇。

隨著IPv4地址短缺及新興網絡市場的蓬勃發展，企業面臨前所未有的挑戰。IPv6提供極大量網絡地址，因此在更換設備時，可棄置舊有IP地址，而毋須將IP地址重新編配。IPv6有助提升網絡服務質素，增加網絡效能表現及提供流動支援。服務更有助刺激企業推動創新的解決方案，如引入嶄新的電子網絡醫療服務、高速視像會議及優質VoIP網絡通話及林林總總的網上娛樂等，令市民生活更加便捷，長遠促進香港經濟發展。

然而，要在現有基礎設施上同時支援IPv4及IPv6，須具備相關設備、作業系統、應用程式、軟件及保安政策等；同時IPv6過渡亦會牽涉額外開支或會對日常運作造成影響。因此，各聯盟成員運用專業技術和知識，積極推行IPv6網絡隧道服務以加強IPv4及IPv6網絡互通，協助簡化網絡營運商及企業由IPv4到IPv6的過渡。

透過「goIPv6」平台，用戶只需輸入簡單資料如IPv4地址及聯絡方式等，便可開設IPv6網絡隧道服務。服務將分階段推行，目前聯盟將會邀請不同目標客群作「goIPv6」服務測試，以優化操作平台，同時令本港互聯網社群對IPv6有更深入的了解。

聯盟夥伴及贊助機構在「goIPv6」項目中各自擔當重要角色，HKIRC負責項目策劃、設立操作平台及運作，及提供客戶支援服務等；NTT Communications 提供國際IPv4/IPv6互聯網連接；TraxComm提供設備寄存及本地連接；天下網絡提供技術支援；ISOCHK則攜手推廣服務至本地社群。另外，數碼港積極鼓勵業界的參與；Juniper Networks提供服務的核心設備。

如欲了解更多「goIPv6」項目詳情，請登入: https://www.hkirc.hk/goipv6/index_zh.html

引述 

HKIRC行政總裁謝達安先生

「雖然IPv4地址在區域內已不敷應用，但本港採用IPv6的步伐相當緩慢。HKIRC深明部署及推行 IPv6 的重要性，以確保本地互聯網可持續發展。我們十分榮幸今次與富經驗的公司和知名的機構組成『goIPv6』聯盟，讓網絡營運商、企業及互聯網用戶率先體驗IPv6，為未來過渡至IPv6作好準備。同時，我們亦期望『goIPv6』能進一步促進各界利用 IPv6開創網絡商機，並透過IPv6促進香港互聯網社群持續和長遠發展。」

香港互聯網協會主席梁兆昌先生

「香港互聯網協會一直與政府及業界緊密合作，積極推動IPv6部署及帶領本地社會進入互聯網的新一代。我們已成功為本地推動IPv6的發展奠下了穩固的基礎，令網絡得以持續發展。香港互聯網協會很高興成為『goIPv6』聯盟的一分子，推出首年免費的 IPv6 網絡隧道服務，希望透過各方的共同努力，繼續推動IPv6的發展及使用。」

天下網絡業務經理麥泰然先生

「作為『goIPv6』項目推動盟友，天下網絡除了在網絡保安及無線網絡上發揮專長外，亦希望能憑多年與香港中小企的合作經驗，透過是次項目協助中小企業加深對IPv6的認知，從而令中小企在接納新科技時，絕不落後於大型企業。」

NTT Com Asia Limited環球網絡業務部執行副總裁吳仕彬先生

「作為發展IPv6的先驅者，並操作全球其中一系列最大的Tier-1 IPv6骨幹網絡，NTT Communications很樂意成為『goIPv6』的聯盟夥伴，積極協助本港各界由IPv4過渡至IPv6，並提供高度可靠的國際IPv4/IPv6互聯網連接，讓互聯網用戶進行測試。隨著IPv4網絡地址即將全面耗盡，本港各界，特別是以網絡商業活動為主的企業，應盡快籌劃過渡至IPv6，以確保其業務可繼續於互聯網順利運作。」

TraxComm 總經理劉貴顯先生

「互聯網從IPv4 過渡到IPv6 已是大勢所趨。但在這過渡期間，仍需一些有關資源的投放及業界的協作推動TraxComm 很樂意參與『goIPv6』來促進IPv4/IPv6的過渡。」



聯盟夥伴代表出席簽署諒解備忘錄儀式。左起：ISOC HK秘書長王嘉屏小姐；New Sky Internet Ltd業務經理麥泰然先生；HKIRC行政總裁謝達安先生；NTT Com Asia Limited環球網絡業務部執行副總裁吳仕彬先生及TraxComm Limited總經理劉貴顯先生。

關於香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司

香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司（HKIRC）為香港特別行政區政府指定的非牟利、非法定擔保有限公司，專責從事香港地區頂級域名（即 .hk ）的行政工作。HKIRC所提供的域名登記類別包括英文的 .com.hk、.org.hk、.net.hk、.edu.hk、.gov.hk、.hk，及中文的 .公司.香港、.組織.香港、.網絡.香港、.教育.香港、.政府.香港、.個人.香港、.香港，和將會在香港推出其他相關域名的服務。

 
隨著 IPv4 地址短缺，目前 IPv4 地址已經達至飽和，為針對 IPv4 地址不敷應用問題，互聯網公司不斷不動 IPv6 地址以應付未來互聯網的發展，其中香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司（ HKIRC ）、香港互聯網協會 (ISOC HK) 、天下網絡有限公司、 NTT Communications 及 TraxComm 於上週五簽署諒解備忘錄，組成「 goIPv6 」聯盟，並同時計劃於七月推出免費的 IPv6 網絡隧道服務「 goIPv6 」。

  隨著互聯網應用廣泛，現時的 IPv4 地址在區域內已不敷應用，透過 IPv6 可提供大量網絡地址，在更換設備時可棄置舊有 IP 地址毋須將 IP 地址重新編配，助提升網絡服務質素，增加網絡效能表現及提供流動支援，之外更有助刺激企業推動創新的解決方案，如引入嶄新的電子網絡醫療服務、高速視像會議及優質 VoIP 網絡通話及林林總總的網上娛樂等，令市民生活更加便捷，長遠促進香港經濟發展。

  但據聯盟表示，在目前現有基礎設施上，同時支援 IPv4 及 IPv6 須要在設備、作業系統、應用程式、軟件及保安政策等作出兼容，過渡亦會牽涉額外開支或會對日常運作造成影響，因此「 goIPv6 」聯盟推出免費的「 goIPv6 」平台，加強 IPv4 及 IPv6 網絡互通，協助簡化網絡營運商及企業由 IPv4 到 IPv6 的過渡。

  據了解，透過「 goIPv6 」平台，用戶只需輸入如 IPv4 地址及聯絡方式等簡單資料，便可開設 IPv6 網絡隧道服務，聯盟將會邀請不同目標客群作「 goIPv6 」服務測試，以優化操作平台， 整個「 goIPv6 」項目由 HKIRC 負責項目策劃、設立操作平台運作及提供客戶支援服務等； NTT Communications 提供國際 IPv4/IPv6 互聯網連接； TraxComm 提供設備寄存及本地連接；天下網絡提供技術支援； ISOCHK 則攜手推廣服務至本地社群。另外，數碼港積極鼓勵業界的參與； Juniper Networks 提供服務的核心設備。

如欲了解更多「 goIPv6 」項目詳情，請登入 :https://www.hkirc.hk/goipv6/index_zh.html

文: Jack Choi / 新聞中心

不少年青人於矽谷實現創業夢。(資料圖片)

我曾與一位來自美國矽谷從事技術開發的朋友閒談，他提到矽谷對科技及商科人員的重視程度，就以手勢示意。說到前者，他將手放在頭上；說到後者，他將手放在腳下，表示矽谷對科技人及商科人重視程度兩者的分別。我十分認同地說：「和香港的情況一樣，不過那是十多年前的事了。今天？情況剛剛反轉過來！」

香港畢業後的學生大多數只想到兩條出路：繼續升學或到大公司打工（iBank當然最好）；但在矽谷還有第三條路：創業或加入創業團隊。那位矽谷朋友說：「在矽谷的IT人，大多有一個共同理念，就是要創造一件可以改變世界的產品（Something that can change the world) 。創業(Startup)是很平常及值得鼓舞的事。他們是矽谷的火車頭，視野廣闊 (They think big)。」

但在香港，想創業困難重重，首先要得到父母支持，能取得「不反對通知書」已是天大喜訊。跟朋友說要創業，彷彿你是異類，跟著你就要回答「十萬個為甚麼」問題。為甚麼香港與矽谷在這方面竟有天淵之別？

StartLab香港創業實習班

美國史丹佛大學的StartX是一個為期三個月的創業實習班，除了為創業者提供不同培訓外，更提供多方面及一條龍的資源及協助，如免費法律咨詢、雲端計算服務、軟件、資金資助計劃及物色投資者，實習班還有無限量的咖啡供應！StartX最重要是由成功創業家為新企業作個人導師，形成一個「舊人幫新人」的社群及生態環境，成功塑造頂級新生代的企業家。過往兩年，StartX已成功協助其85﹪創業公司取得共超過一億美元的資金。

香港沒有StartX，但現在已有StartLab (www.startlab.hk)，意念來自StartX。StartLab是一個香港版的小型StartX，由一群本地創業家發起成立。他們在創業的過程中走了很多冤枉崎嶇路，因此希望透過各方面的力量幫助下一代的創業者。這是香港第一次能結集最多的機構、學院及創業群體，合力塑造正面的創業生態環境。香港第一次舉辦為期五日的創業實習班，第一次針對本地或剛畢業兩年的大學生，並且第一次鼓勵新創企業/創意企業應用互聯網技術的優勢。

StartLab為期五日，除了不同的培訓外，如企業計劃及風險管理、技術及設計、市場推廣等，本地成功創業家將會為學員作個人導師，指導及協助學員親手建立自己的產品，甚至開立自己的公司。在最後一日，學員更可在成功創業者、創業培育計劃主管、投資者及公眾人士面前展示他們的創業計劃及初步製成品！

StartLab不是盲目鼓勵創業，而是希望學員知道人生有第三條路可以選擇：創業或加入創業團隊。一生人花一星期時間，讓自己知道及了解多一個選擇， 讓自己眼界放大一點，不是很值得嗎？最後，如果參加實習班的學員真的想創業，請放心，我們會支持你，和你一起上路！

更多資料：

StartLab：www.startlab.hk StartX：startx.stanford.edu  

文：香港互聯網協會秘書長，Ping Wong

請到主場新聞看原文: http://thehousenews.com/technology/it%E6%98%AF%E6%94%BE%E5%9C%A8%E9%A0%AD%E4%B8%8A%E7%9A%84/

 For Immediate Release

 

The first industry consortium formed to launch “goIPv6” service

Hong Kong’s first free IPv6 service facilitates Internet’s development

 

Hong Kong, 5 April 2013 –– A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been jointly signed by Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC), Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC HK), New Sky Internet Ltd, NTT Communications and TraxComm to form the goIPv6 Consortium. With the strong support from Cyberport and Juniper, the Consortium plans to launch “goIPv6” service in July to provide free IPv6 tunnelling service. The service aims to encourage the industry and network users to migrate to IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) as IPv4 addresses are running out, and be well prepared for Internet development and opportunities in the future.

  With the shortage of IPv4 addresses and the rapid growth of emerging Internet markets, enterprises are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. IPv6 provides so many more addresses that they can be disposed rather than reassigned when a device is no longer in use. As a result, this can enhance quality of network service, improve network performance and support mobility. IPv6 can also stimulate innovations in enterprise solutions such as e-health network solutions, high-speed video conferencing, quality voice-over-IP (VoIP) and a wide array of online entertainment. All these bring convenience to people’s daily lives and help foster economic growth and development of Hong Kong in the long term.

  To support the coexistence of IPv4 and IPv6, there are specific requirements for the infrastructure in terms of equipment, operating system, applications, software and security policy. The migration to IPv6 will also lead to additional costs and, to a certain extent, affect daily operations. With its expertise and knowledge, the Consortium will proactively promote IPv6 tunnelling service as a way to provide interconnectivity of IPv4 and IPv6 networks. This will streamline the process of IPv6 migration for enterprises and Internet Service Providers.

  The “goIPv6” platform allows users to easily set up their “IPv6 tunnels” by providing basic information such as IPv4 address and contact details. The “goIPv6” program will be launched in phases. At the moment, the Consortium will invite different target groups to run pilot tests of the “goIPv6” service to enhance the platform, while deepening the understanding of IPv6 by the local Internet community.

  Members of the Consortium and sponsoring organisations play an important role in the “goIPv6” project. HKIRC is responsible for the project planning, development and operation of “goIPv6” platform and customer support. NTT Communications provides dual stack IPv4/IPv6 international Internet Connectivity. TraxComm provides hosting facility and local connectivity. New Sky Internet Ltd provides technical support, ISOC HK collaborates on community promotion, and Cyberport encourages and facilitates industry participation. Juniper Networks offers the core equipment to support the service.

  For more information on the “goIPv6” service, please visit http://www.hkirc.hk/goipv6/en/goipv6.html

  Quotes:

  Jonathan Shea, CEO of HKIRC

“The adoption of IPv6 has been slow in Hong Kong, even though there are no more new IPv4 addresses allocated at the regional level. HKIRC realises the importance of IPv6 deployment in ensuring the sustainability of the local Internet, and is honoured to have the opportunity of working together with renowned and experienced organisations and companies to form the ‘goIPv6’ Consortium. The project aims to enable Internet Service Providers, enterprises and Internet users to gain first-hand experience of IPv6 and become more comfortable with the migration to IPv6. At the same time, we expect ‘goIPv6’ to help promote the benefits of IPv6 and the new business opportunities that may arise for the local Internet industry, and support the sustainable growth and long-term development of the Hong Kong Internet community.”

  SC Leung, Chairman of ISOC HK

“ISOC HK has been working closely with the Government and various industry stakeholders in promoting IPv6 deployment and has leading the society to the next generation of the Internet. We have established a solid foundation for community-wide adoption of IPv6 in order to keep the Internet growing. ISOC HK is pleased to be part of the ‘goIPv6’ alliance initiative to provide a one-year free IPv6 tunneling service. We hope with the joint effort, the promotion of IPv6 deployment will be continued.”

  Dellon Mak, Business Manager of New Sky Internet Ltd

“As an alliance of the ‘goIPv6’ project, New Sky will not only exert expertise on network security and wireless solution, but also apply its rich experience of cooperating with Hong Kong SMEs. In this way, New Sky hopes that business entities will deepen the knowledge of IPv6. Particularly, it helps SMEs to keep pace with the most updated technology, not falling behind with large enterprise.”

  Patrick Ng, Executive Vice President, Global Network Business Division, NTT Com Asia Ltd

“As a leading IPv6 pioneer operating one of the largest Tier-1 IPv6 backbones in the world, NTT Communications is delighted to join the ‘goIPv6’ Consortium to promote IPv6 transition in Hong Kong and provide stable and reliable dual stack IPv4/IPv6 international Internet connectivity for trial. It is clear that the world is running out of IPv4 addresses. Without any further delay, enterprises, especially those dedicated to online business, really need to start planning for their IPv6 transition to ensure their business continues to operate smoothly in the future.”

  Kenneth Lau, Chief Officer, TraxComm Ltd

“The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 should be the road ahead to future Internet. The collaborations and commitments from industrial players are inevitable for a smooth transition. TraxComm is glad to participate in ‘goIPv6’ and join with the consortium members in promoting the IPv4/v6 transition.”

  goIPv6 Consortium

   

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  About HKIRC Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC) is a non-profit-distributing, non-statutory company limited by guarantee designated by the Government of the HKSAR to undertake the administration of Internet domain names under the .hk and .香港 country code top level domain. HKIRC provides registration services for English domain names ending with .com.hk, .org.hk, .net.hk, .edu.hk, .gov.hk, .idv.hk, .hk and Chinese domain names ending with .公司.香港, .組織.香港, .網絡.香港, .教育.香港, .政府.香港, .個人.香港, .香港, and other domains to be introduced from time to time in Hong Kong.

  Media Contacts:

HKIRC

Dorothy Chow

Tel: + 852 2319 3883 Fax: + 852 2319 2626 Email: marketing@hkirc.hk

LEWIS PR

Annie Ho / Belle Pei

Tel: + 852 3944 5016 / 3944 5013 Fax: + 852 3944 5001 Email: annie.ho@lewispr.com / belle.pei@lewispr.com

    即時發布

 

首個業界聯盟攜手推出「goIPv6」

香港首個免費IPv6服務 促進互聯網發展

  香港，2013年4月5日 ––香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司（HKIRC）、香港互聯網協會(ISOC HK)、天下網絡有限公司、NTT Communications及 TraxComm共同簽署諒解備忘錄 (Memorandum of Understanding, MoU) 組成「goIPv6」聯盟，並計劃於本年七月推出免費的IPv6網絡隧道服務「goIPv6」。該服務亦獲得數碼港及Juniper Networks的鼎力支持。由於IPv4地址不敷應用，服務將進一步推動業界及網絡用戶過渡IPv6（互聯網規約版本六），迎接未來互聯網的發展和機遇。

  隨著IPv4地址短缺及新興網絡市場的蓬勃發展，企業面臨前所未有的挑戰。IPv6提供極大量網絡地址，因此在更換設備時，可棄置舊有IP地址，而毋須將IP地址重新編配。IPv6有助提升網絡服務質素，增加網絡效能表現及提供流動支援。服務更有助刺激企業推動創新的解決方案，如引入嶄新的電子網絡醫療服務、高速視像會議及優質VoIP網絡通話及林林總總的網上娛樂等，令市民生活更加便捷，長遠促進香港經濟發展。

  然而，要在現有基礎設施上同時支援IPv4及IPv6，須具備相關設備、作業系統、應用程式、軟件及保安政策等；同時IPv6過渡亦會牽涉額外開支或會對日常運作造成影響。因此，各聯盟成員運用專業技術和知識，積極推行IPv6網絡隧道服務以加強IPv4及IPv6網絡互通，協助簡化網絡營運商及企業由IPv4到IPv6的過渡。

  透過「goIPv6」平台，用戶只需輸入簡單資料如IPv4地址及聯絡方式等，便可開設IPv6網絡隧道服務。服務將分階段推行，目前聯盟將會邀請不同目標客群作「goIPv6」服務測試，以優化操作平台，同時令本港互聯網社群對IPv6有更深入的了解。

  聯盟夥伴及贊助機構在「goIPv6」項目中各自擔當重要角色，HKIRC負責項目策劃、設立操作平台及運作，及提供客戶支援服務等；NTT Communications 提供國際IPv4/IPv6互聯網連接；TraxComm提供設備寄存及本地連接；天下網絡提供技術支援；ISOCHK則攜手推廣服務至本地社群。另外，數碼港積極鼓勵業界的參與；Juniper Networks提供服務的核心設備。

  如欲了解更多「goIPv6」項目詳情，請登入: http://www.hkirc.hk/goipv6/tc/goipv6.html

  引述

  HKIRC行政總裁謝達安先生

「雖然IPv4地址在區域內已不敷應用，但本港採用IPv6的步伐相當緩慢。HKIRC深明部署及推行 IPv6 的重要性，以確保本地互聯網可持續發展。我們十分榮幸今次與富經驗的公司和知名的機構組成『goIPv6』聯盟，讓網絡營運商、企業及互聯網用戶率先體驗IPv6，為未來過渡至IPv6作好準備。同時，我們亦期望『goIPv6』能進一步促進各界利用 IPv6開創網絡商機，並透過IPv6促進香港互聯網社群持續和長遠發展。」

  香港互聯網協會主席梁兆昌先生

「香港互聯網協會一直與政府及業界緊密合作，積極推動IPv6部署及帶領本地社會進入互聯網的新一代。我們已成功為本地推動IPv6的發展奠下了穩固的基礎，令網絡得以持續發展。香港互聯網協會很高興成為『goIPv6』聯盟的一分子，推出首年免費的 IPv6 網絡隧道服務，希望透過各方的共同努力，繼續推動IPv6的發展及使用。」

  天下網絡業務經理麥泰然先生

「作為『goIPv6』項目推動盟友，天下網絡除了在網絡保安及無線網絡上發揮專長外，亦希望能憑多年與香港中小企的合作經驗，透過是次項目協助中小企業加深對IPv6的認知，從而令中小企在接納新科技時，絕不落後於大型企業。」

  NTT Com Asia Limited環球網絡業務部執行副總裁吳仕彬先生

「作為發展IPv6的先驅者，並操作全球其中一系列最大的Tier-1 IPv6骨幹網絡，NTT Communications很樂意成為『goIPv6』 的聯盟夥伴，積極協助本港各界由IPv4過渡至IPv6，並提供高度可靠的國際IPv4/IPv6互聯網連接，讓互聯網用戶進行測試。隨著IPv4網絡地址即將全面耗盡，本港各界，特別是以網絡商業活動為主的企業，應盡快籌劃過渡至IPv6，以確保其業務可繼續於互聯網順利運作。」

  TraxComm 總經理劉貴顯先生

「互聯網從IPv4 過渡到IPv6 已是大勢所趨。但在這過渡期間，仍需一些有關資源的投放及業界的協作推動TraxComm 很樂意參與『goIPv6』來促進IPv4/IPv6的過渡。」

  「goIPv6」聯盟夥伴

   

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  關於香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司

香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司（HKIRC）為香港特別行政區政府指定的非牟利、非法定擔保有限公司，專責從事香港地區頂級域名（即 .hk ）的行政工作。HKIRC所提供的域名登記類別包括英文的 .com.hk、.org.hk、.net.hk、.edu.hk、.gov.hk、.hk，及中文的 .公司.香港、.組織.香港、.網絡.香港、.教育.香港、.政府.香港、.個人.香港、.香港，和將會在香港推出其他相關域名的服務。

  傳媒查詢：

香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司

Dorothy Chow 電話：+ 852 2319 3883 傳真：+ 852 2319 2626 電子郵件：marketing@hkirc.hk

LEWIS PR

Annie Ho / Belle Pei

電話：+ 852 3944 5016 / 3944 5013 傳真：+ 852 3944 5001 電子郵件：annie.ho@lewispr.com / belle.pei@lewispr.com

 

 

HOW DOES INTERNET FREEDOM MATTER TO YOU? - Internet Governance and Freedom beyond WCIT

Cyber Security, Privacy and Internet Freedom are cornerstones of the life of the Internet. In Dec 2012, the ITU facilitated the The World Conference on International Telecommunications 2012 (WCIT-12). WCIT-12 was to review and update the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITR) whose last update happened over 20 years ago, when the Internet was still in its infancy.The amended version of the Regulations finally was only signed by 89 of the 152 countries.   The new ITR has been challenged and characterized as a threat to the free and open Internet, which allows more government control and monitoring over the Internet, or even shutting down the Internet, when there is a belief that it may interfere in the internal affairs of other states or that information of a sensitive nature might be shared. It is all about Internet governance and freedom. How does this matter to you? How will it impact the balance of cyber security, privacy and Internet freedom?Please join and discuss with us.   Date   16 April 2013 (Tue) Time   6.30pm – 9pm Venue   S227, HKCEC, Wanchai Language   English Click this link to REGISTER   Speakers   Markus Kummer Vice President, Public Policy, Internet Society – he was the Executive Coordinator of the Secretariat supporting the United Nations’ Internet Governance Forum.   Keith Davidson Board of Trustees, Internet Society Former Chair and then Vice Chair APTLD Board of Directors at APTLD Presentation Slides: 2. Keith_A Tricky WCIT   Panel Moderator Hon. Charles Mok Legislative Councillor (IT), HKSAR     Panelists Pindar Wong Internet pioneer in Hong Kong   SC Leung Chairperson, ISOC HK Information Security Professional   Joshua Wong  Convener of Scholarism Youth

   

 

HIGHLIGHT

StartLab Hong Kong (Deadline: 15 Apr) StartLab Hong Kong: The First Startup Bootcamp for Tertiary Students & Graduates in Hong Kong! (1 – 8 Jun 2013) Hosted by ISOC HK, Cyberport and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and supported by nearly 20 institutions and organisations. StartLab Hong Kong is the first open and neutral platform to gather all the support, locally and overseas, which aims at fostering startups and its ecosystem in Hong Kong. We target students who want to start their own businesses, are willing to experience and practise entrepreneurship with the application of Internet technologies, and learn quickly from and share with the community. Please apply before 15 Apr!   Read more by clicking this link How does Internet Freedom matter to you? (16 Apr @ HKCEE) In Dec 2012, the ITU facilitated the The World Conference on International Telecommunications 2012 (WCIT-12). WCIT-12 was to review and update the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITR) whose last update happened over 20 years ago.   The new ITR has been challenged and characterized as a threat to the free and open Internet, which allows more government control and monitoring over the Internet, or even shutting down the Internet. Why does it matter to you? How will it impact the balance of cyber security, privacy and Internet freedom?     Read more by clicking this link

Upcoming Events

Shaping the Internet – History and Futures The course, “Shaping the Internet – History and Futures”, will be delivered by the Internet Society through its own e-Learning platform.  The NGL programme is designed to advance the careers of individuals who have the potential to become local, regional, and international leaders within the Internet technology, policy, and governance communities.  Read more by clicking this link

Past Events

Protecting Security & Privacy on the Cloud (21 Mar @ Cyberport)   Organized by ISOC HK and Cyberport, a successful seminar took place on 21 Mar.  Speakers from Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, Google, CSA HK & Macau Chapter, ISOC HK shared great ideas, plans and experience on “Protecting Security & Privacy on the Cloud”.  Nearly 200  participants came and support this event!    Read more by clicking this link Meeting with Hon. Charles Mok, Legislative Councilor (IT) & Guided Tour in the New LegCo Complex (12 Jan @ LegCo Complex) To get our voice heard and put into actions, we have been communicating and cooperating with the government and the legislator. A meeting with Hon. Charles Mok, Legislative Councilor (IT) who is also the Founding Chair of ISOC HK was arranged for direct communication. The visit and meeting was well attended by nearly 40 members. Charles gave his updates in LegCo work and exchanged ideas with our members.     Read more by clicking this link

Media Coverage

IPv6 Now Project: Hong Kong Ready for the Next Step towards IPv6 Authority’s initiative successful in elevating public awareness [Hong Kong - 31 January, 2013] The Internet Society Hong Kong announced today the success of the HKSAR Government-initiated “IPv6 In Action” campaign. Two benchmarking surveys conducted before and after the campaign revealed: Elevated awareness levels of IPv4 and IPv6 among the public and SMEs Internet users (IPv4: 71 per cent to 88 per cent, IPv6: 57.5 per cent to 86 per cent); More people are aware about the depletion of IPv4 address space (68 per cent to 81 per cent); More people understand that IPv6 is not directly compatible with IPv4 and action needs to be taken in order to enable IPv6 in their usual Internet environment (40 per cent to 57 per cent);…. Read more by clicking here

Supported Events

“iCity Opening Ceremony and Experience Sharing” (14 Apr @ HKCEC)iCity is a series of events with a core mission to encourage secondary school students in Hong Kong to consider taking more Information & Communications Technologies (ICT) related courses and to pursue ICT related studies and careers.The iCity Opening Ceremony and Experience Sharing will kick-off a series of events that will take place throughout 2013. Mr. Fadi Chehadé, President & CEO of ICANN and winners from 2012′s APICTA/WITSA/WSA-Mobile‘s will share their experience with us. Read more by clicking here Internet of Things Symposium (17 Apr @ HKSTP) Internet of Things (IoT) is enshrined in China’s “National Twelfth Five-year Plan” as an important technology for development and application. This symposium explores room for collaboration on IoT. Read more by clicking here Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF) 2013 (17 Apr @ Cyberport) Cyberport’s Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2013 features world-class speakers in digital entertainment industry. With the theme of “Pushing the Limits of Digital Entertainment with Cutting-Edge Technology”, the Forum is dedicated to showcase the work of digital entertainment leaders from around the world and to discuss trends that will continue to redesign and reshape our future digital media entertainment experience. Read more by clicking this link   ISACA China HK Chapter Annual Conference – IT Governance in the Age of Mobility and Volatility (18 Apr @ Regal Hong Kong Hotel, Causeway Bay) The ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter is pleased to announce our Annual Conference on 18 April 2013 with the theme ‘IT Governance in the Age of Mobility and Volatility’. Renowned local and international experts will share their experience and insights with IT executives, project management personnel, security and IT auditing professionals. Read more by clicking here Global IPv6 & Next Generation Internet Summit 2013 (12 Apr @  Beijing) It is hosted by global IPv6 forum and BII will be held from 11th to 12th April (Beijing Time). The theme of this summit is Accelerate New Generation Information Infrastructure Construction; Promote Information Network Technology Widespread Use. We will invite the organizations of national policies and local leading governments and experts from CNGI to be present and host the opening ceremony, which is about the present condition and future trends of the next generation of IPV6 internet in China and they will interpret further about the latest policies and main missions of the next generation of IPV6 Internet in China. Read more by clicking here.

祝 新年好，身體好，香港好，互聯網好！

Happy Chinese New Year of the Snake
Let’s stand together for a better Hong Kong and a free and open Internet!

香港互聯網協會
Internet Society Hong Kong
The Internet is for Everyone!

Joint ICT Spring Dinner

To welcome the Year of the Snake, the Joint ICT Spring Dinner, jointly organized by Hong Kong Information Technology Federation (HKITF), Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) and Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA) and supported by friendly associations, will be held on 21 February 2013 (Thursday).

Details of the dinner are as follows:
Date : 21 February 2013 (Thursday)
Time: 6:45pm Registration; 7:30pm Dinner
Venue: Palace Restaurant, 13/F, Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay
Guest of Honor: Miss Susie Ho Shuk-yee, JP, Permanent Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development (Communications & Technology), CEDB
Special Guest: Honorable Charles Mok, Legislative Councilor (IT)
Fee:
Member: $780
Non-Member: $980
Corporate Table for Member: $8,888
Corporate Table for Non-Member: $10,800
Registration: http://goo.gl/ykYsY

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UX Hong Kong 2013 is now open!

An event dedicated to bring all product and service design disciplines together, from research, marketing, design, technology and the business to name a few, who are interested and passionate about designing great experiences for people and business for a better world for all.

Register and enjoy our early early bird price - http://www.uxhongkong.com/#register

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eLearning Consortium 電子學習聯盟

Education 2.9 Conference: “Next Step in e-Learning Revolution”
『電子學習多面睇： 探討如何迎接電子學習時代的來臨』

日期： 2013年2月23日（星期六）
時間： 09:30 至16:00 （早上九時開始接受登記）
（備有午餐及免費接駁巴士服務）
地點： 香港數碼港道100號   數碼港3座E區3樓會議廳
語言： 粵語為主 (部份講者或會以英文講授)
對象： 校監、校長、教師、師訓學生、教育專業人士、電子學習內容及服務供應商或有興趣人士
費用： 全免

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The frontier guiding you to seize the opportunities of tomorrow by connecting the unconnected

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Media Alert [Hong Kong - 31 January, 2013] The Internet Society Hong Kong announced today the success of the HKSAR Government-initiated “IPv6 In Action” campaign. Two benchmarking surveys conducted before and after the campaign revealed:

• Elevated awareness levels of IPv4 and IPv6 among the public and SMEs Internet users (IPv4: 71 per cent to 88 per cent, IPv6: 57.5 per cent to 86 per cent);
• More people are aware about the depletion of IPv4 address space (68 per cent to 81 per cent);
• More people understand that IPv6 is not directly compatible with IPv4 and action needs to be taken in order to enable IPv6 in their usual Internet environment (40 per cent to 57 per cent);
• More home users and organisations have taken action to implement IPv6 (home users: 43 per cent to 53 per cent, organisations 57 per cent to 68 per cent); and
• Over 80 per cent of respondents who have participated in the “IPv6 In Action” campaign found the activities useful to help them prepare for the transition to IPv6

The Internet Society Hong Kong is now urging all sectors to take advantage of the effectiveness of this public-wide campaign and continue efforts in sustaining Hong Kong’s role as the regional ICT hub with leading Internet technology on par with the global standard.

Mr Daniel Lai, BBS, JP, Government Chief Information Officer, said, “With the great result rendered by the ‘IPv6 In Action’ campaign, Hong Kong is able to maintain its forefront position in the global ICT industry. It is a great achievement in supporting the deployment of IPv6. We believe that the majority of Internet users in Hong Kong are now ready to embrace the wide-spread deployment of the new Internet standard. We look forward to local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to complete the local Internet service’s comprehensiveness by offering residential IPv6 connection to address the demand in the market before it is too late.”

Mr Charles Mok, Founding Chairman of the Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC HK) and Head of the “IPv6 In Action” Project, said, “We are proud to support the Government’s push in IPv6 deployment and in leading the society to the next generation of the Internet. We have established a solid foundation for community-wide adoption of IPv6 in order to keep the Internet growing. ISOC HK will keep working with the Government and various industry stakeholders to encourage the use of IPv6 through education, certification and training programmes. We are ready to educate local users how to select the best IPv6 service based on their individual needs when local ISPs start to offer native IPv6 service for home users.”

Two sets of benchmarking surveys were conducted in the first and last quarter of 2012 by City University of Hong Kong (CityU), commissioned by ISOC HK, to find out the awareness and knowledge levels of IP address among Hong Kong’s general public and SMEs. In between the surveys, ISOC HK organised the “IPv6 In Action”, a campaign sponsored by the HKSAR Government to promote and educate Internet users in Hong Kong on why and how to transit to IPv6. The two surveys with over 400 respondents on average were conducted online through an independent survey portal powered by CityU. Dr Daniel Tse of the Department of Information Systems, City University of Hong Kong, points out, “Raising the awareness and urging for planning are merely the first steps, more work is necessary in order to guide the public and SMEs to a complete IPv6 environment. It is crucial for the government, NGOs, education and commercial sectors to work closely to make sure that Hong Kong’s maintain its competitiveness as a regional ICT hub.”

“IPv6 In Action” is a promotional campaign organised by ISOC HK in accordance to the HKSAR Office of the Government Chief Information Officer’s initiative, to promote the awareness of IPv6 services in Hong Kong, in particular the general public and SMEs. The year-long campaign was composed of a trilingual thematic website (www.ipv6now.hk), a bilingual consumer guide titled “All about IPv6”, a series of seminars targeting SMEs, teachers and students, three radio dramas, and media interviews and articles on mass-circulated newspapers, and magazines and online websites. The campaign culminated with the World IPv6 Launch on 6 June 2012, where global technology giants with daily website traffic of over 1 billion and major ISPs, home networking equipment manufacturers and Internet content service providers came together to permanently enable IPv6 for their product and services, while locally ISOC HK partnered with Cyberport to host a conference attracted over 270 participants. The campaign also received support from various technology industry associations.

The HKSAR Government is also active in leading the city to the next generation of the Internet. One of its recent actions was the enhancement of free public Wi-Fi service, GovWiFi, which supports IPv6 to enable users to access more websites supporting this new Internet communications standard, to about 400 premises all over Hong Kong.

What is IPv6?

2011 was a key year for the internet, because the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) address space at the global level were exhausted at the beginning of the year. Unless action is taken, Internet users will face with the risk of increased costs and limited functionality when it acquires new Internet services. The only long-term solution is to deploy Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), which offers over trillions of times more IP addresses than IPv4.

More Information: http://www.ipv6now.hk/en/WhatisIPv6.php

About the Internet Society Hong Kong

Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC HK) is the local chapter organization of the Internet Society (ISOC), which is an international, professional, not-for-profit membership society with more than 100 organizations and more than tens of thousands individual members in over 90 chapters around the world, providing leadership in all issues confronting the current and future Internet. ISOC HK was formed in 2005 by local veteran Internet professionals with the mission to improve the practice of Internet governance and online civil society in Hong Kong. Consistent with the ISOC statement of purpose, ISOC HK believes in “maintaining and extending the development and availability of the Internet and its associated technologies and applications – both as an end in itself, and as a means of enabling organizations, professions, and individuals locally and worldwide to more effectively collaborate, cooperate, and innovate in their respective fields and interests.”

For more detailed information of Internet Society Hong Kong, please visit www.isoc.hk.

傳媒資訊 ［香港－2013 年 1 月 31 日］香港互聯網協會今天宣佈由香港特區政府帶動的「啟動IPv6計劃」已取得成功。兩個分別於計劃前後進行的基準統計顯示：

• 在家居及中小企互聯網用家的IPv4及IPv6認知度有所提升（IPv4：71%升至88%；IPv6：57.5%升至86%）；
• 更多人注意到IPv4地址已耗盡的情況（68%升至81%）;
• 更多人了解到IPv6與IPv4並不是直接互相兼容，用戶必須採取行動以令其原來的互聯網裝置及網絡支援IPv6（40%升至57%）；
• 更多家居用戶及公司已採取啟用IPv6行動（家居用戶：43%升至53%；企業用戶：57%升至68%）；及
• 超過八成曾參於「啟動IPv6計劃」之活動的受訪者認為本計劃有助他們為過渡至IPv6作出準備

香港互聯網協會現呼籲全港所有行業應利用今次全港性宣傳活動之成效，繼續保持本港作為區內資訊及通訊科技樞紐的優勢，並確保本港互聯網技術與全球標準一致。

政府資訊科技總監辦公室總監賴錫璋先生指出：「憑藉『啟動IPv6計劃」』的成功，香港得以維持它在全球資訊及通訊科技業界先驅的地位。這是香港政府作為支持IPv6發展的一大成果。我們相信本地大部份互聯網用戶現已為全面部署最新互聯網規約而準備就緒。我們期望本地互聯網服務供應商能夠即時回應本地需求，提供家用IPv6網絡連接服務，為本地的互聯網服務更殝完善。」

香港互聯網協會創會主席兼「啟動IPv6計劃」項目主管莫乃光先生表示：「能夠為政府推動IPv6部署及帶領本地社會進入互聯網的下一年代而出一分力，我們感到非常鼓舞。我們已成功為本地推動IPv6發展奠下了穩固的基礎，令網絡得以持續發展。香港互聯網協會將繼續透過教育、證書及培訓課程，與政府及各界有關人士推動IPv6的發展及使用。我們已準備好教育市民如何選擇最切合他們需要的IPv6服務，互聯網服務供應商可隨時開始為家居用戶提供本地IPv6連接。」

在2012年第一季及第四季，香港互聯網協會委託香港城市大學（城大）進行了兩項基準調查，以研究香港大眾市民及中小企對IP地址的認知水平。在兩項調查之間，香港互聯網協會舉辦了由香港特區政府贊助的「啟動IPv6計劃」，旨在提升及教育本地互聯網用戶為何及如何為互聯網網絡過渡至IPv6。兩項調查均在城大獨立網上調查平台進行，並平均獲得超過400個回應。香港城市大學資訊系統學系導師謝煥坤博士指出：「帶領公眾及中小企全面邁向IPv6互聯網環境，提升認知度及鼓勵用戶使用只是第一步，業界需要採取更進一步的行動。政府、非政府組織、教育界及商界必須攜手合作以確保香港作為區內資訊及通訊科技樞紐的優勢。」

「啟動IPv6計劃」是一個由香港互聯網協會為嚮應香港政府資訊科技總監辦公室而舉辦的宣傳活動，旨在提升本地IPv6互聯網服務的認知度，尤其在公眾及中小企層面。這個長達一年的計劃活動包括一個兩文三語的主題網站「啟動IPv6.香港」 （ http://www.ipv6now.hk/ 或http://www.啟動IPv6.香港）、一本中英對照的消費者指南用書「IPv6全攻略」、一連串針對中小企、老師及學生的研討會、三齣電台廣播劇、以及一系列傳媒訪問及於主流報章、雜誌及網站撰文。是次計劃的主打活動是2012年6月6日「世界IPv6啟動」活動，來自環球各地、每天瀏覽量超過十億次的主要互聯網巨擘，以及主要互聯網服務供應商、家庭網絡設備廠商和互聯網內容供應服務商等，於當日攜手在其產品及服務上，永久啟動IPv6。香港互聯網協會於同日與數碼港舉辦了一場吸引了270人的會議。整個「啟動IPv6計劃」亦得到多家科技業界的聯會支持。

香港特區政府亦致力帶領本地進入互聯網的新世代。最近，支援IPv6的本地免費公共Wi-Fi無線上網服務－「香港政府WiFi通」之服務場地已增至四百個。

什麼是 IPv6?

2011年對互聯網來說是關鍵的一年，因現行的互聯網規約第四版（IPv4）的位址空間，已於2011年年初耗盡。如果不採取行動，互聯網使用者將要承擔上網成本增加的風險，上網功能也會受到限制。唯一的長期解決方案，是採用互聯網規約第六版（IPv6）位址，它提供的位址空間比IPv4多億萬倍以上。

更多資料：http://www.ipv6now.hk/tc/WhatisIPv6.php 。

有關香港互聯網協會

香港互聯網協會（ISOC HK）是互聯網協會的香港分會，屬國際性的專業非牟利組織。會員遍佈全球超過九十個地區、有過百個組織成員及過萬名個人成員，帶領業界共同面對現今至未來的互聯網議題。香港互聯網協會於 2005 年由本地資深互聯網專業人員成立，旨在改善香港的互聯網管治及網上公民社會。香港互聯網協會貫徹互聯網協會的宗旨，香港互聯網協會堅持「維護和擴展互聯網的覆蓋和發展以及其相關技術和應用，並使互聯網成為促進全球和本地機構、行業及個人在其各自領域更有效地配合、協作和創新的工具。」

關於香港互聯網協會的詳情，請瀏覽www.isoc.hk。

The “IPv6 In Action” Project aims to help the general public and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to better understand the IPv4 address space exhaustion situation and to raise their awareness of IPv6. Sponsored by The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), the project is organised by the Internet Society Hong Kong and supported by a number of Co-operating Partners and Supporting Organisations.

Please visit IPv6 In Action thematic website: www.ipv6now.hk

Executive Summary

The IPv6 in Action project was hosted by the Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC HK) with sponsorship from Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO).  The project is targeted towards the general public and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).  The project aims to provide a better understanding of the IPv4 address space exhaustion situation, as well as per-requisites and potential issues for using IPv6; raise awareness on new applications and services for IPv6; and provide guidelines on how to select and apply IPv6 services offered in the market.

The project successfully achieved its objectives due to the participation and support from IPv6 experts locally and internationally.  The technological terms in IPv6 were translated into easy to understand messages to ensure effective delivery to the general public and SMEs.  The project utilized various channel of promotions and activities which includes:

• total 38 media coverage generated with estimated circulation of over 2 millions readership
• a multilingual thematic website with nearly 50,000 pageviews and over 12,000 visits as of 10 Dec 12;
• 3 episodes of each around 4 minutes radio programs were produced and broadcasted through digtial radio and online media;
• 20,000 promotional pamphlets with Siuhak’s design were distributed to nearly 250 locations/ events around the city;
• 5 seminars targeted to youth, SMEs, teachers and the general public respectively and a conferencewere organised with totally around 800 participants;
• a booth at the International ICT Expo attracted an estimated no. of over 5,000 visitors;
• a multilingual consumer guide with detailed information that were deployed by at least 3 other Internet Society chapters around the world;
• 2,000 mouse pads, 10,000 stickers and 500 posters were produced for the promotion;
• Over 900 responses received in two IPv6 surveys to understand the public’s awareness of IPv6;
• a video clip hosted by celebrity ambassador, Ryan Lau aired on Roadshow for 4 days with an approximately reach of 1.4 million passengers daily;
• 9 IPv6 directories and the “Ask the expert” forum launched as a part of the thematic website;
• An animiated video clip with cartoon characters was produced and distributed via different channels to allow easy understanding of IPv6;
• An online flash game and an online quiz were created as parts of the thematic website and werepromoted through various social media channels to match IPv6 key messages;
• Mobile application developed for iPhone and Android phones;
• The thematic website was linked to by websites of various government bureaux and departments,which includes OGCIO, OFCA and Education Bureau;

Between the period from October 15, 2011 to October 31, 2012, the project has reached at least 3 millions of targeted audience to enhance their readiness for IPv6′s global transition.  IPv6 in Action has attained OGCIO’s objectives stated in the Request For Proposal in building IPv6 awareness to the Hong Kong general public and SMEs thus paving a road to increasing the city’s competitive edge locally and globally.  The project was financed well within OGCIO’s sponsorship funding with extra sponsorship in cash and kind generated.  It is a successful project as it has also helped Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC HK) in meeting its mission to foster, participate, educate, bring leadership and more within our own society and community.  As we call it , “Internet is for Everyone”.  ISOC HK will continue to contribute to the promotion of IPv6 and other new Internet Standards in the future.

Looking ahead, the Steering Committee recommended that the government would continue its support, either through a sponsorship program or other means of resources allocation, for the promotion of IPv6 deployment, especially in the area of cloud computing, eLearning, start-up and youth education.  The roll-out of the IPv6 service by local ISPs should be faster to match the global deployment trend.  There is still a lot of areas that Hong Kong should work on in the promotion of IPv6 and there is still a long way to go.

[Washington, D.C. and Geneva, Switzerland – 10 January 2013] – The Internet Society today announced that nominations for the second annual Internet Hall of Fame will be accepted January 11 through February 18, 2013. The nomination form will be available on the Internet Hall of Fame website, http://www.internethalloffame.org/nominations.

Individuals who have played a significant role in the conceptualization, building, and development of the Internet in any region or country are considered for induction each year into one of the three categories of the Internet Hall of Fame:

• Pioneers: recognizing individuals instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet.
• Innovators: recognizing individuals who made outstanding technological, commercial, regulatory, or policy advances and helped to expand the Internet’s reach.
• Global Connectors: recognizing individuals who have made major contributions to the growth, connectivity, and use of the Internet, either on a global scale or within a specific region or community.

In addition to those who have been more visible, the Internet Hall of Fame seeks nominees who have made crucial, behind-the-scenes contributions. Special consideration may also be given to a candidate’s lifelong accomplishments, contributions to more than one area of the Internet, and the overall benefit of his or her contribution to society. The 2013 inductees will be announced and honored at a ceremony held June 26, 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey.

During the inaugural Internet Hall of Fame event in April 2012, 33 individuals were inducted in a ceremony held in conjunction with the Internet Society’s 20^th anniversary celebration in Geneva, Switzerland.  More information on the inaugural inductees is available here: http://www.internethalloffame.org/inductees.

About the Internet Hall of Fame

The Internet Hall of Fame is an annual awards program that has been established by the Internet Society to publicly recognize a distinguished and select group of leaders and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the global open Internet.  More information can be found at www.internethalloffame.org.

About the Internet Society

The Internet Society is the trusted independent source for Internet information and thought leadership from around the world. With its principled vision and substantial technological foundation, the Internet Society promotes open dialogue on Internet policy, technology, and future development among users, companies, governments, and foundations. Working with its members and Chapters around the world, the Internet Society enables the continued evolution and growth of the Internet for everyone. For more information, see: http://www.internetsociety.org.

Meeting with Hon. Charles Mok, Legislative Councilor (IT) & Guided Tour in the new LegCo Complex

We, the Internet Society Hong Kong advocate a free and open Internet by actively engaging in the consultation of Internet governance or related policies to uphold the freedom of expression and opinion. To get our voice heard and put into actions, we have been communicating and cooperating with the government and the legislator. A meeting with Hon. Charles Mok, Legislative Councilor (IT) who is also the Founding Chair of Internet Society Hong Kong, has been arranged for direct communication between our members and the legislator. You are cordially to join us on 12th January for a guided tour in the new Legislative Council Complex and a meeting with Charles. Charles will be giving you his updates in LegCo work and there will be a free flow session for you to exchange your opinion with Charles. Date: 12^th January (Saturday) Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (1 hour of guided tour, 1 hour of meeting with Charles) Assembly Time: 1:50pm Please register HERE now! (For ISOC HK members only. If you are not our member, please register here now.) Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact rsvp@isoc.hk. Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing you on 12^thJanuary! Please view the photos of the event by clicking here!

Regards,

Internet Society Hong Kong

Our Vision is “The Internet is for Everyone!”

Dear ISOC HK members and friends,

2012 is the 20th Anniversary of Internet Society (Global).
It is a critical milestone for us and for the history of the Internet.

All the best to the new start and challenges ahead in 2013!
Let’s stand together for a better world and a free and open Internet!

ISOC HK wishes you a joyous time with your loved ones during this festive season!



Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays!

Warmest regards,

Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC HK)
www.isoc.hk