January 17, 2012

Best wishes for the Year of the Dragon from Internet Society Hong Kong


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Internet Society Hong Kong wishes you good health, prosperity and harmony for the Year of the Dragon! 
香港互聯網協會祝你龍年身體健康, 萬事如意! 


Best wishes,
Internet Society Hong Kong (www.isoc.hk)
   
The Internet is for Everyone!


Author ISOC HK : 4:27 PM

December 20, 2011

Season's Greetings from Internet Society Hong Kong


Dear ISOC HK Members and Friends,


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Season's Greetings! 


Warmest regards,
Internet Society Hong Kong ( www.isoc.hk )
The Internet is for Everyone!


Author ISOC HK : 9:19 PM

IPv6World:Asia - IPv6 Certification and Training Program (Dec 20-21, 11)


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Come join us for the First IPv6 Certification and Training Program in Hong Kong. The program will feature content of real-world IPv6 concepts and deployment techniques. The program will also incorporate hands-on exercises for practical deployment. After this program, you will then be well prepared for the online IPv6 certification program ( http://ipv6.he.net/certification/ )  

Space is Limited! Don't miss your chance!


Event IPv6World:Asia - IPv6 Certification and Training Program
Date 20-21 December, 2011 (Tue - Wed)
Time 9:00am - 5:00pm
Language English and Cantonese
Venue Training Room 1-3, Cyberport 3, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong
Capacity 35
Fee 2-days training: HKD 2,500
ISOC-HK Members & Cyberport Tenant Discounted Price: HKD 2,000
(To be an ISOC-HK Member, Enroll Here)
Registration

Click Here
(Seats are reserved upon receipt of payment and are limited to a "first come first served" basis. Payment instructions will be provided to you after registration)


GUEST TRAINER

 

OWEN DELONG
IPv6 Evangelist and Director of Professional Services,
Hurricane Electric


Owen DeLong is an elected member of the ARIN Advisory Council and a senior backbone engineer with more than 25 years of industry experience.

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


WHO SHOULD JOIN?
+       Network/ System Engineers, IT/ Product/ Operation Managers, System Administrators
+       Those who would like to obtain IPv6 qualification


COURSE DESCRIPTION

The IPv6 Certification and Training Program (2 days) includes:

+       Introduction, history and the Need for IPv6
+       Basic IPv6 Concepts
+       IPv6 Address Structure
+       IPv6 Nomenclature
+       IPv6 Address Planning Techniques
+       Basic IPv6 Interface Configuration
+       Building IPv6 Tunnels where necessary
+       Initial static routing
+       Deploying IPv6 DNS
+       Deploying IPv6 DNS Glue Records
+       Deploying IPv6 Web Servers
+       Deploying IPv6 Email Services (SMTP/Sendmail, IMAP/Dovecot)
+       Hands-on Exercises for Practical Deployment
+       Preparation for HE's worldwide online IPv6 certification program


GENERAL NOTES

- Lunch and refreshments are provided
- Training certificate is provided upon successful completion of the training course and completion of IPv6 online certification program

- Participants must bring their own laptop computers (for hands-on lab sessions)

For enquiries, please email sec@isoc.hk


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Author ISOC HK : 9:00 AM

December 8, 2011

.web, .apps, .apple, .tokyo, . 網絡 , . 程式 , . 蘋果 , . 東京 新通用頂級域名 (gTLD) 全面開放 , 過百域名面世 , 改變全球互聯網生態

.web, .apps, .apple, .tokyo, . 網絡 , . 程式 , . 蘋果 , . 東京
新通用頂級域名 (gTLD) 全面開放 過百域名面世 改變全球互聯網生態

香港企業認知度底 遠遠落後其他地區


【香港 2011 12 7 日】 - 香港互聯網協會 ( ISOC HK ) 今天邀請了 負責管理全球域名的組織 ICANN 代表 Savenaca Vocea 講解 新通用頂級域名 ( new gTLD) 計劃 詳情 。 現在全世界只有 22 個新通用頂級域名 ( gTLD/ generic Top Level Domains) 如 .com, .net, .org 等 。 下年一月 ICANN 將全面開放新通用頂級域名,任何機構也可以申請營運 .web, .apps, .apple, .tokyo, . 網絡 , . 程式 , . 蘋果 , . 東京等等自創域名 。

香港互聯網協會創會主席及 ICANN 亞太區互聯網用戶組織( APRALO )主席莫乃光表示 : 「 過百頂級域名將於數年內湧現,其他國家如中國及台灣, 因著香港優越的金融及法律體系, 已紛紛在香港成立公司籌備明年初提出申請, 但現在香港企業認知度十分低,遠遠落後其他地區及國家 。 」

「 到了大家都意識到如 G oogle 、 Facebook 、 Canon 等大企業均已有所行動,並想加入這個 『 網上地產 』 項目 ,想加入 『 鉤地 』行列 ,已經是太遲了 。 下一次機會申請至少要等幾年之後 ,甚至是十年後, 香港企業為什麼落後於人 ? 這不但關係到互聯網發展,用戶 、 企業 、 品牌 、投資者、商家、 政府等等均受到影響 。 」 莫乃光續說 。

最終估計申請域名數目將超過數百甚至過千 ,當 新域名面世時 , 將全面改變全球互聯網生態 。估計將來 域名不再是由 .com 主導, 另一個 . com 以及 . music, .hotel, .apps, .shop 等等特定主題域名 將會產生 ,推動互聯網創新及應用 。 品牌亦可以擁有自己的域名如 .canon, . sony 等等,加強品牌形象及客戶聯繫,亦可減少與假網站混淆 。 城市亦可申請自己的域名如 . tokyo , .beijing, .sydney 等 。

() 香港互聯網協會創會主席莫乃光及 () 負責管理全球域名的組織 ICANN 代表 Savenaca Vocea 希望更多企業明白 新通用頂級域名 (new gTLD) 計劃對其業務的影響,及早行動

(左三) 香港互聯網協會創會主席莫乃光及 (左四) 負責管理全球域名的組織 ICANN 代表 Savenaca Vocea 希望更多企業明白 新通用頂級域名 (new gTLD) 計劃對其業務的影響,及早行動

更多資料有關申請 新通用頂級域名,請瀏覽 http://newgtlds.icann.org/


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。 會員遍佈全球超過百個地區、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

有關 ICANN

ICANN -- 互聯網名稱與數字地址分配機構負責協調世界各地連接到互聯網上的 計算機所使用的唯一標識符。這是一家非盈利的公益機構, 其成員來自世界各地,主要職能是致力於維護互聯網的安全、 穩定和可互通性。 ICANN 促進競爭, 並製定互聯網唯一標識符的有關政策。

關於 ICANN 的詳情,請瀏覽 www.icann.org


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Author ISOC HK : 7:24 AM

December 7, 2011

New gTLDs: Help shape the future of Internet? Briefing Session (7 Dec 11)




Event Videos and Links

Savenaca Vocea
Global Partnerships, Manager,
Regional Relations - Australasia/Pacific Islands - ICANN
Charles Mok
Chairman, APRALO, ICANN and
Founding Chair, Internet Society Hong Kong
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Hirokatsu Ohigashi
Executive Director, GMO Registry, Inc.
General Manager of Business Development, GMO Internet, Inc
Edmon Chung
Member of ATIC Interim Board of Advisors
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Other Video Links:  
Mr. Jonathan Shea - CEO, HKIRC  
Panel 1 Q&A  
Ms. Charmaine Koo - Partner, Deacons  
Mr. Sebastian Hughes - Barrister-at-Law & Panelist, HKIAC  
Panel 2 Q&A  


Photos:

Presentations:
Savenaca Vocea
Charles Mok
Jonathan Shea
Hirokatsu Ohigashi
Edmon Chung
Charmaine Koo
Sebastian Hughes

 

Media Coverage:

SCMP: Firms missing out on net names boom

香港商報:網址尾明年翻天覆地 (新通用頂級域名new gTLD簡介會後報導)

 



There are currently 22 gTLDs (generic Top Level Domains) such as .com, .net, .org etc. Starting from 12 Jan 2012, you can apply for .web, .music, .apps, .shop, .apple, .msn, .tokyo whatever you like and imagine!!!

It is anticipated that there could be "hundreds" of new gTLDs, which will substantially change the landscape of the Internet world. It will provide more choices not only for brand holders but also open doors to new business models which is named "Cyber-estate" for investors.

For more information on the new gTLD programme, please refer to ICANN's website at http://newgtlds.icann.org/

To know more about this new big Internet move and new business opportunity, please come to this briefing session on December 7, 11.


Event New gTLDs: Help shape the future of Internet? Briefing Session
Date Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Time 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue Chamber 3, InnoCentre , 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Language English
Registration (Free of charge)
Seats are very limited. Please register now!


Speakers

Mr. Savenaca Vocea
Global Partnerships, Manager,
Regional Relations - Australasia/Pacific Islands

ICANN
Victor Lam Mr. Charles Mok
Chairman, APRALO, ICANN and
Founding Chair, Internet Society Hong Kong
Mr. Edmon Chung
Member of ATIC Interim Board of Advisors

Mr. Jonathan Shea
CEO, HKIRC

Mr. Hirokatsu Ohigashi
Executive Director, GMO Registry, Inc.
General Manager of Business Development, GMO Internet, Inc.
Mr. Sebastian Hughes
Barrister-at-Law & Panelist, HKIAC

Ms. Charmaine Koo
Partner, Deacons

 


Program Highlight

What is New gTLDs Program?
Who can apply?
The Application and Approval Process of New gTLDs
The Impacts and Opportunities of new gTLDs

 

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Author ISOC HK : 12:26 AM

November 30, 2011

ISOC-HK eNewsletter - November 2011


 

HIGHLIGHTS

"IPv6 in Action" Project for SMEs and General Public, sponsored by Hong Kong SAR Government

Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC-HK) is proud to announce that it has been awarded by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) to lead the "IPv6 in Action" project. The project's aim is to conduct consumer education and awareness program for IPv6 services in Hong Kong. ISOC-HK will target the general public and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to deliver messages related to IPv4 exhaustion, IPv6 requirements and opportunities.

If you would like to be our partner or sponsor in this great initiative, please email us at sec@isoc.hk



First Hurricane Electric IPv6 Certification and Training program @ Cyberport

Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC-HK) and Hurricane Electric, the largest IPv6 backbone in the world, have collaborated to announce our First IPv6 Certification and Training Program on Dec 20-21. The program will feature content of real-world IPv6 concepts and deployment techniques. The program will also incorporate hands-on exercises for practical deployment. After this program, you will then be well prepared for the online IPv6 certification program (http://ipv6.he.net/ certification/ )
Read More


Date: December 20-21, 2011 (Tue-Wed)
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: Training Room 1-3, Cyberport 3, Cyberport
Fee: 2-days training: HKD 2,500
ISOC-HK Members & Cyberport Tenant Discounted Price: HKD 2,000
(To be an ISOC-HK Member,
Enroll Here <General membership: Free of Charge>)

Register Here
Seats are very limited, Please register now!

 
UPCOMING EVENT
New gTLD, ICANN Briefing Session @ InnoCentre

Key Speakers

After over 10 years discussion, new gTLD program will, officially, accept application next year globally. That means besides the existing domain names .com, .info, .net, .org, you can apply to run a new gTLD such as .web, .music, .shop, .nike, .ngo whatever you choose. New gTLD are changing the Internet.

The news is heating up fast in a global level. We believe it is time to let Hong Kong IT, business and legal community know what it is all about and how it will affect traditional and Internet business and how it can create new business opportunity in the cyberworld.
Read More

Date: December 7, 2011 (Wed)
Time: 9am - 1pm
Venue: Chamber 3, InnoCentre, Kowloon Tong
Registration: Click Here (Free of charge)
Seats are very limited, Please register now!

RECENT EVENT
FULL HOUSE - Deployment Experience with IPv6 @ HK Science Park

Back by popular demand, on November 8, 11, a full - house seminar with Mr. Fred Baker at the HK Science Park was a smashing success. Mr. Baker shared many of hints and tips which triggered many engaging questions in the audience. His experience offered much guidance to those that are going to deploy IPv6 in the future.

If you missed the event or if you want to see the event's picture, video or get Mr. Baker's presentation, please click here.

 

ISOC-HK SUPPORTING EVENTS
Joint ICT X'mas Party
December 2, 2011

Please join the ICT X'mas Party on Dec 2, 2011. Soft drink, snacks and LUCKY DRAW! It is free of charge for ISOC-HK members.
Please register now: http://goo.gl/mozVP
Read More

Hong Kong ICT Mission to Indonesia
December 6 - 8, 2011

Indonesia is the largest economy and the 4th most populous country in ASEAN. Its economic growth is robust and is expected to accelerate in the near future. Indonesia is an attractive market for Hong Kong ICT companies not only because of its mega market size and strong economy. Its government's determination to encourage the usage of ICTs in public services, industries and business sectors across the country only represents huge business potential for Hong Kong's ICT industry.

Join
Hong Kong ICT Mission to Indonesia to explore this promising market and connect with potential business partners.
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Hong Kong Clean PC Day Information Security Public Seminar -
"Moving to Mobile Technologies with Security in Mind"

December 7, 2011

Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT), the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) will organize the seminar on security of mobile computing, social networking and cloud computing.

You can also complete the registration form ( download here ) and return it by fax to 8105 9760 or by email to event@hkcert.org .
Read More


IEEE Distinguished Lecturer talk - Storing Your Life - Your Part of the Zetabyte Future Thomas M. Coughlin, President, Coughlin Associates
December 9, 2011 (5:30pm) @ City University of Hong Kong

This presentation discusses the drivers for consumer digital storage, the different mobile and static usage models for digital storage in consumer devices and the resulting consumer storage hierarchy. Important characteristics of consumer storage devices are shown and guidelines are given for how digital storage should be designed in consumer devices. Please email sec@isoc.hk if you are interested.

User Experience Hong Kong (UXHK) 2012
February 17-18, 2012

Join the User Experience Hong Kong (UXHK) event on Feb 17-18, 2011. It's an event that brings all disciplines together (research, marketing, design, technology and the business to name a few) who work in various product and service developments. Learn how to design great experiences for people and business for a better world.

You can get a special discount if you register as ISOC-HK's member - http://www. uxhongkong.com/supporting.asp

 
ISOC-HK MEDIA COVERAGE
都市閒情 - 手機「無限上網」新指引 (mytv.tvb.com)
2011年11月14日
近年電訊商大力推銷手機「無限上網」計劃,但原來所謂「無限」, 實際卻受到「公平使用政策」限制。電訊管理局從去年到今年10月 ,共接獲多達234宗有關「無限」上網的投訴,而大部份投訴人都 不清楚合約被「公平使
Watch Video
   
PRESS RELEASE
ISOC-HK Fully Support HKITP in Uniting the Industry and Fighting for Advancement in the Innovation and Technology Industry in Hong Kong
香港互聯網協會全力支持「首選香港創新科技」群組(HKITP) ,團結業界力量,讓香港創新科技業活起來。(Chinese Only)
November 29, 2011
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ISOC-HK Disappointed in the Selective Legislation of Government's Copyright Ordinance Amendments which Neglects the Right of Internet Users and Freedom of Speech
政府《版權條例》選擇性立法,嚴重忽視用戶權益及表達自由, 香港互聯網協會表示強烈不滿 (Chinese Only)

November 22, 2011
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MEMBER'S BENEFIT
Get 36% Discount for Booth Rental @ the ICT Expo 2012
As members of ISOC-HK, you are entitled up to 36% off for a booth at the ICT Expo 2012. Eligible exhibitors can also apply for the SME Export Marketing Fund and have 50% reimbursement from the HKSAR Trade & Industry Department.

If you are interested in a booth or would like to share a booth, please email sec@isoc.hk
 
IT NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
AAISP UK Deploys First Consumer Affordable Technicolor IPv6 Broadband Router (ISP review)
November 24, 2011
Broadband ISP Andrews & Arnold has announced that the well documented lack of affordable Internet Protocol v6 ( IPv6 ) capable consumer routers (connection hardware) is beginning to be resolved after it began shipping the Technicolor TG582n kit to new customers. Read More
 
25 Worst Passwords of 2011 [STUDY] (Mashable Tech)
November 18, 2011
Pro tip: choosing "password" as your online password is not a good idea. In fact, unless you're hoping to be an easy target for hackers, it's the worst password you can possibly choose. Read More
 
PwC: False sense of security among China, HK firms (Computer World Hong Kong)
November 15, 2011
While 61 percent of respondent in China and Hong Kong--compared to 43 percent globally--believe that they have an effective security strategy and are proactive, only 13 percent of firms have made the 'leader-cut', according to Kenneth Wong, partner, Risk & Controls Solutions at PwC. Read More
 
China restricts local media from sourcing info on Net (Computer World Hong Kong)
November 14, 2011
China has released new rules limiting the nation's media outlets from sourcing unverified information from the Internet, in its continuing bid to crack down on online rumors. Read More
 
Equinix injects HK$490M into new Hong Kong data center (Computer World Hong Kong)
November 10, 2011
Despite the shortage of land supply for data centers, Equinix has managed to secure a site and opened its second data center dubbed HK2 in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Read More
 
Study: IT's future lies with cloud computing, security and mobile (Networking World)
November 3, 2011
Cloud computing, security and the mobile space hold the most growth potential in the coming years, according to IT professionals surveyed by tech staffing firm Modis. Read More
 
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Author ISOC HK : 3:55 PM

November 22, 2011

香港互聯網協會全力支持「首選香港創新科技」群組(HKITP),團結業界力量,讓香港創新科技業活起來。

即時發佈

「首選香港創新科技」 群組集合業界精英, 團結業界力量
讓香港創新科技業活起來, 令香港人引以為傲


【香港2011 11 29 日】香港互聯網協會(ISOC HK)全力支持「首選香港創新科技」群組(Hong Kong Innovative Technology Preferred HKITP),團結業界力量,讓香港創新科技業活起來。於今年五月六日成立的「首選香港創新科技」群組, 日前於香港科學園召開第三次腦震盪大會。 為改變現時香港政府及企業既有的慣性采購態度, 首選外國品牌而忽略本地的創新科技服務及產品, 引致本地公司嚴重缺乏臨床經驗, 專業技術外流, 另外,投資則重地產及股票行業,更導致新一代的人才轉向金融和地產業發展, 造成嚴重的科技人才斷層。 為改變香港現有的營商環境, 鼓勵創新科技人才匯聚,今天集合業界精英, 團結一致, 支持香港的創新科技業, 擴大本地市場, 培育更多的創新科技公司, 讓整個行業能自給自足、「活」起來,從而吸引更多資金投入。

 

「自從1995年, 商業電台開始推動只播放本地原創歌曲, 從此香港本地樂壇百花齊放, 到今天人才輩出。 因為有市場, 便有投資; 有了投資,便能培育人才, 使業界強大起來。 香港政府透過如創新科技基金、科學園及數碼港等項目,對業界提供很多的支援, 但所提供的都是啓動和研發方面, 對市場發展的幫助卻嚴重缺乏。 需知一間公司能成長起來,市場的發展才是生存之道, 縱是巨大投資, 如果沒有市場接力, 總有花光的一天。 更好的概念, 也因沒有市場而胎死腹中。」 「首選香港創新科技」召集人李德豪博士續說: 「本地市場是必需的。只要香港人支持並應用香港創新科技產品及服務, 香港創新科技的公司才能專注研發,產品自然更趨成熟, 性能更卓越, 更能成功推向國際, 龐大的市場便會吸引本地的投資者。 有市場,有出路,有未來, 學界亦能吸引更多學生選擇創新科技,整個行業也能活起來。」

 

香港互聯網協會創會主席莫乃光先生表示「香港互聯網協會不斷在業界、政府、企業、公眾以至技術層面努力,致力推動香港資訊科技發展,希望讓更多人能分享資訊科技發展的成果。香港互聯網協會全力支持「首選香港創新科技」群組,推動應用香港創新科技產品及服務,讓更多人認識、了解本地創新科技產品及服務的質素,其實已經達至國際級水平。」莫乃光先生建議首先可透過推出「香港創造」認證計劃, 為本地創新科技產品標籤「Q嘜」,成為品質信心保證,並向公眾及企業推廣,從而加強本地市場及使用者的信心,可以成為行動的重要第一步。

 

「香港創新科技的水準已達到國際級。」 香港天使投資脈絡有限公司主席楊德斌先生續道「除了在華爾街日報科技創新獎(Asia Wall Street Journal Innovation Award)   「德勤亞太高科技、高成長50強」 (Deloitte Technology Fast50 Asia Pacific) Asia Pacific ICT Award (APICTA) 榮獲最高殊榮,今年香港科技園培育的5 間公司, 更獲天使投資者垂青, 投資總值一千四百萬。」

 

「沒有本地市場的臨床經驗, 如何能進攻國際市場? 有幸能進攻海外, 香港又缺乏基金投資,結果,優秀的香港產品卻變成了外國品牌。」香港愛護動物協會資訊科技經理鍾一鳴先生稱:「我們先要選出「首選香港創新科技」的企業、政府部門、非牟利機構, 讓香港創新科技公司更容易找到客戶和試點, 本地的內需市場擴大, 香港便能有更多的新技術。」

 

「有了市場便能阻止創新科技外流,讓香港更繁榮。」國際災難恢復協會香港分會會長許峻城先生道。 「其實,香港的投資者很多,但因香港政府都把重點放到地產和金融市場上。如果本地創新科技市場擴大, 內需市場成功了,再進攻國際市場便更有吸引力。香港創新科技便有極高的投資回報, 聰明的香港人又怎會不投資,年青人又怎會不入行? 今日香港的創新科技公司,只要有潛質的,都有機會被外國基金吸去。 若有了香港的基金投資, 絕對有助香港的人才和科硏技術受到重視,對長遠香港的創新科技業才有發展。」

 

「香港人做事穩重踏實、重覆過去的經驗會做成今天香港創新技術發展的障礙。」 雲深系統有限公司總裁伍燦耀先生「除了品質,還要政府表明立場,像新加坡政府一樣,支持本地創新科技,主動踏出來為香港創新科技公司作成功案例,恊助開拓市場;這樣,香港政府各部門便亦明白大方向,不會因為怕問責、怕多事或默守古老的採構標準,而積極正面的態度去研究並應用香港的創新科技,這樣才能讓香港創新科技業有出路、有未來。」

 

「傳媒的合作是一個很重要的因素。」互聯網專業協會副主席洪文正先生重申, 「本月中,香港在Asia Pacific ICT Award  (APICTA)中取得了五個金獎,九個優異獎,此成績破了大會的歷史紀錄,回到香港卻默默無聲。排第二的國家只得兩個金獎卻受到英雄級的歡迎和熱列的報導,香港人對創新科技的冷感,政府和傳媒絕對可以做得更好。另外,為'Made-in Hong Kong (創新科技)'訂立一個像Q-Mark 品質保證的LOGO, 無論對本地, 內地或海外的市場推廣都會事伴功倍」

 

「市場推廣方面, 改變市民的態度亦很重要,要讓普羅大眾都對香港的創新科技感到光榮。」 國際創意及科技總會 (IFOCAT) 始創人馮德聰先生說: 「本會亦明白市場的重要性,並計劃明年初跟傳媒合作,以明星代言人為獎品,推出'香港發明家大賽',並可能將產品成為電影元素,讓香港人因為香港創新科技而自豪。」

 

「業界行動一致的向政府表達我們香港創新科技業的要求。」立法會議員譚偉豪博士重申: 「現在政府是需要我們專業的意見去計劃香港的發展。只要我們團結起來,提出我們業界所需要,創新科技是我們祖國的大方向,香港創新科技業必會活起來。」

 

 

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

 

 

有關「首選香港創新科技」 群組

「首選香港創新科技」(Hong Kong Innovative Technology Preferred) 群組創立於二零一一年五月六日積極地向香港企業推廣「首選香港創新科技」,擴大香港創新科技的本地市場讓新進企業家發明家能先自給自足,加強研發,再踏向國際並讓香港人為香港創新科技感到自豪,從而增加更多專才,使整個香港創新科技產業活起來.

 

關於「首選香港創新科技」 群組的詳情,請瀏覽 www.facebook.com/preferHK


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新聞稿- 政府《版權條例》選擇性立法,嚴重忽視用戶權益及表達自由,香港互聯網協會表示強烈不滿

香港互聯網協會表示強烈不滿

政府《版權條例》一意孤行,不括免再創作或所謂惡搞選擇性立法

嚴重忽視用戶權益及表達自由

 

20111122日)香港互聯網協會(ISOC HK)對政府《版權條例》選擇性立法,嚴重忽視用戶權益及表達自由,表示強烈不滿。香港特區政府商務及經濟發展局修訂《版權條例》,一意孤行,不括免再創作或所謂「惡搞」,因其他修訂有迫切性,以後再處理「惡搞」問題。既然政府已承認括免「惡搞」有理,但為何仍不夠迫切?版權條例諮詢立法週期往往四、五年,這些年,用戶、網民面對白色恐怖、失去表達自由香港互聯網協會促請法會議員有責任阻止政府選擇性立法,保障用戶權益及香港珍而重之的言論自由。

 

香港互聯網協會(ISOC HK)2007年起巳多次向政府表達用戶、網民的憂慮及意見我們固然不鼓勵、不支持、不同意侵權下載等行為,但若一般用戶在網上表達過程中面對刑事責任之險,只怕在他們中間會出現白色恐怖的情況。雖然政府一再向我們表示,以前不納入刑網的行為,將來在立法以後也不應被納入,但既然如此,為何不能為用戶提供些少保障?用戶的安全港又在哪裡?

 

現在,很多用戶團體和個人都表示關注所謂「惡搞」的問題。其實「惡搞」一詞容易令人誤會以為這是立心不良的行為,但其實這只是表達自由的一個方法,言論自由的一部分,必須被保護。

 

這種可以稱為政治諷刺(political parody, satire)的行為,在修訂條例中得不到在刑責下被括免,但現在網絡世界中爭取此括免的聲音非常明顯,令人懷疑,在之前幾年的諮詢中,用戶的強烈聲音政府是否聽不見

 

香港互聯網協會強烈要求政府把諷刺式的再創作這種表達行為,包括政治諷刺,例如改歌、改片、改相這些行為,納入括免範圍,以平衡保護知識產權與真正鼓勵創意,不要選擇性立法


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October 21, 2011

IPv6World:Asia - Deployment Experience with IPv6 (Nov 8, 2011)


www.ipv6world.asia


IPv6 deployment is ongoing in core and access networks. Fred Baker will discuss IPv6 deployment in commercial networks, what has been easy, what has been hard, and giving suggestions for those that would deploy in the future.



For more event detail, please click the below:

Event Webcast

IPv6 Deployment Presentation by Fred Baker

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Event IPv6World:Asia - Deployment Experience with IPv6
Date 8-Nov-2011 (Tue)
Time 3:00pm-5:00pm
Venue Conference Hall 3, 1/F, Core Building, HK Science Park
Registration Full House


Guest of Honor

Victor Lam

Mr. Victor Wai Kiu Lam
Deputy Government Chief Information Officer (Consulting and Operations), HKSAR Government

 

 

Keynote Speaker
Presentation: Deployment Experience with IPv6

   

Fred Baker

Mr. Fred Baker
Past IETF Chair, current co-chair of the IETF IPv6 Operations Working Group and Cisco Fellow

Cisco Fellow Fred Baker has been involved in the development of the Internet since the late 1980's. He has served as the Chair of the IETF, chaired several working groups, and written or edited numerous RFCs. He now chairs the IETF's IPv6 Operations Working Group, working with the operational community on deployment issues.

More on Mr. Fred Baker


Panel Discussion: New Generation of Internet Protocol IPv6 - Are you Ready?

Moderator:  
Charles Mok Mr. Charles Mok,
Founding Chairman,
Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC-HK)
Panelists:
Chiu Dah Ming Prof. Dah Ming Chiu, 
Department Chairman, Dept of Information Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Chris Cheng Mr. Chris Cheng,
Director, Information Technology
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)








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Author ISOC HK : 9:09 PM

October 20, 2011

ISOC-HK eNewsletter - First Issue/ October 2011


 
First Issue/October 2011


Welcome to the first issue of ISOC-HK Newsletter!
Internet Society Hong Kong is proud to launch its first newsletter which is aimed at providing and stimulating dialogue with the community on the latest IT insights on our announcements, events, and projects.

HIGHLIGHTS
ISOC Hong Kong and Hurricane Electric Introducing ... Asia's First IPv6 Certification Program in Chinese
Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC-HK) and Hurricane Electric, the largest IPv6 backbone in the world, have collaborated to announced the first non-English IPv6 global certification and training program, to be conducted in Chinese for the Chinese-speaking communities. The first training program has been scheduled at the end of this year at Cyberport.

Read more: ISOC-HK and HE Introducing Asia's First IPv6 Certification Program in Chinese


Newly Elected Executive Committee
Internet Society Hong Kong announces its newly elected Executive Committee and Mr. S.C. Leung has been elected as the new Chairman. For further details of all newly elected Executive Committee members, please click here.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
IPv6World:Asia - Deployment Experience with IPv6 @ HK Science Park
IPv6 deployment is ongoing in core and access networks. Fred Baker will discuss IPv6 deployment in commercial networks, what has been easy, what has been hard, and giving suggestions for those that would deploy in the future. Don't miss the chance to enroll!

Date: Nov 8, 2011 (Tue)
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: Conference Hall 3, 1/F, Core Building, HK Science Park
Registration: Click Here

 
RECENT EVENTS
 
Year 2011 has been an exciting and meaningful year for Hong Kong. It was exactly 20 years ago, Hong Kong had connected itself via Internet to the rest of the world. ISOC-HK is proud that it has participated, contributed and provided leadership to its Internet community. We have hosted many events over the past three quarters and we would like to share our success with you. You may find event information, speaker's presentations, photos, and videos here.

ICT Professionals Discussion Forum: Perspectives on Policy Address
Date: Oct 18, 2011

"Envisioning ICT Prospecting Future" Round Five: IT Start Up
Date: Oct 12, 2011
Defending against DDoS and Advanced Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Date: Sep 3, 2011

IPv6World.Asia - After World IPv6 Day, what's next?
Date: Sep 2, 20
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"Envisioning ICT Prospecting Future - Round Four: Information Security"
Date: Aug 23, 2011

"Envisioning ICT Prospecting Future" - Round Three: Mobile Apps Development and Marketing
Date: Jul 29, 2011

<<2011年版權(修訂)條例草案>> 公眾論壇
Date: Jul 22, 2011

Internet Saturday 3 -博客言論無自由?!

Date: Jul 16, 2011

"Envisioning ICT Prospecting Future"-Round Two: IT in Financial Service
Date: Jun 28, 2011

World IPv6 Day-Kickstart IPv6!
Date: Jun 8, 2011

Exchange@Science Park: New Generation of the Internet - The Evolution of IPv6
Date: Jun 3, 2011

香港互聯網協會「網開一面」系列 - 請"窮富翁"飲杯茶!
Date: May 31, 2011

"Envisioning ICT Prospecting Future-Round One: Health IT Decoded"
Date: Apr 28, 2011

APRICOT-APAN 2011, Hong Kong
Date: Feb 15-25, 2011

Top 10 Defining Moment of the Internet in Hong Kong
Date: Jan 17, 2011
     
POLICIES AND PAPERS

互聯網供應商及用戶關注版權修訂新例及政府建議之實務守則

To review previous policy papers, please check here.
 
ISOC-HK MEDIA COVERAGE
可圈可點:政府忽視年輕創業者 (Apples Daily)
2011年10月15日
香港互聯網協會舉辦了第五次的資訊及通訊科技職業講座,這次的主題是創業,四位講者都是 79、 80後的創業年輕人,當中包括了本版另一名作者宋漢生。當天特首曾蔭權宣讀了新一份的施政報告,自然要問問幾位年輕人,他們覺得政府對創新、創業的政策和 資助,到不到位,究竟足不足夠? Read More
 
Nexusguard Speaks at ISOC-HK's AntiDDoS Forum (PRWeb)
September 21, 2011
"As DDoS attack becomes increasingly available and in-the-cloud businesses gains popularity, we believe the attacks will become more frequent and vigorous, and will impact more industries than before," said Frank Tse, the Research Manager at Nexusguard. Read More
 
Hurricane Electric and Internet Society Hong Kong Launch Asia's First IPv6 Certification Program (Market Watch)
September 2, 2011
Rising global demand for IPv6 expertise propels world's largest IPv6 backbone provider to offer first non-English IPv6 certification program to Chinese audiences . Read More
 
IT NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Dropbox: The Inside Story Of Tech's Hottest Startup (Forbes)
October 18, 2011
Here's that rare Steve Jobs story, one that's never been told, about the company that got away. Jobs had been tracking a young software developer named Drew Houston, who blasted his way onto Apple's radar screen when he reverse-engineered Apple's file system so that his startup's logo, an unfolding box, appeared elegantly tucked inside. Not even an Apple SWAT team had been able to do that. Read More
 
Alibaba's Jack Ma: Make Up Your Mind, Yahoo (AsiaD)
October 18, 2011
Jack Ma was onstage at a D event, he spent a lot of time talking about Yahoo . And this time he's sure to do the same, since he's publicly announced his interest in buying the troubled Internet giant. Read More
 
Not the real Firefox 7 website - be wary of Google's search results (Sophos)
September 28, 2011
If you're keen to download Firefox 7, please make sure that you download it from the correct website. Read More
 
Google invests in Asia data centres (FT Tech Hub)
September 28, 2011
Google announced to use $200m to build its first new data centres in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan, reflecting growth in demand for Internet and cloud-based services in the region. Read More
 
JOIN OUR SPECIAL WORK GROUP & CONTRIBUTE
Sign up to contribute to ISOC-HK's special working groups. Your experiences and talents can greatly help drive the development of ISOC-HK's initiatives. Areas of participation includes: graphical design, working groups for Internet Policies, IPv6, Internet Accessibility, Security & Privacy and more.
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