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Declaration of Internet Principles for Latin America and the Caribbean
The consolidation of the Internet as a tool for the growth and progress of society as a whole should be reflected in a declaration of Internet principles for Latin America and the Caribbean, said Raul Echeberria, Executive Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC).
Once Again Mexico Hosts the Internet Community
[caption id="attachment_617" align="alignnone" width="480" caption="Once Again Mexico Hosts the Internet Community"][/caption] A new edition of the regional Internet community’s annual meeting, LACNIC XV, was held in Cancun, Mexico, on 15-20 May 2...
Technical Forums: Promoting the exchange of experiences and knowledge in Latin America and the Caribbean
LACNIC XV hosted the meetings of technical forums such as FLIP 6, LACSEC, the Interconnection Forum, and LACNOG, where participants had the chance to exchange experiences and knowledge both among themselves as well as with prestigious experts from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the rest of the world. That these forums have grown and become consolidated is reflected in the quality of the presenters and their presentations, as well as in the demand for more interaction time.
Major Advances in Internet Resource Certification
RPKI, the Internet resource certification program, made great progress during LACNIC XV. This program, deployed in January 2011, responds to the need for greater Internet stability and security. RPKI will allow organizations holding Internet resources to generate certificates that prove their right to use IPv4 and IPv6 addresses assigned within the region, a significant improvement to the address routing process.
World IPv6 Day: A Successful Test Flight
The first major trial of IPv6, the new Internet technology, conducted on 8 June allowed testing the use of the new Internet address system at a global scale. This initiative was led by the Internet Society (ISOC) and included the participation of major Internet organizations, hundreds of providers, government agencies, universities and private companies in an unprecedented joint effort to ensure a successful transition to the new Internet protocol.
New FRIDA/IGF Award 2011
The Regional Fund for Digital Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean (FRIDA) announces that it is now accepting nominations for the FRIDA/IGF Awards 2011 to projects and initiatives that have significantly contributed to the use of the Inter...
IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey 2011
The 2011 edition of the Global IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey was launched, the results of which will allow a better understanding of where the Internet is heading as regards the use of this new technology. The IPv6 survey is still online and LAC...
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