iWeek 2006: David Frankel, Mark Toddes, Ant Brooks panel session
A retrospective look at the pioneering days of the industry: a question and answer session: This session looked more into the evolution of the ISPA from a small group to more then 120. David Frankel, first ISPA co-Chairman and past MD of Internet Solution, claimed that the industry is too compliant which in one way […]
iWeek 2006: Esther Dyson, Editor, Release 1.0
What matters more than ICTs: As one the members of the Presidential International Advisor Council on Information and Development, Esther Dyson took a lead in a Q&A session instead of giving a presentation. With Mark, and the Deputy Minister she spent the past weekend with President Thabo Mbeki. She highlighted some optimism from people in […]
iWeek 2006: Mark Shuttleworth, Director, HBD Venture Capital
Topic: Challenges and strategies in ICT regulation in Africa: Mark Shuttleworth made his first appearance at iWeek and provided delegates with the lessons from other emerging markets. If South Africa is to succeed in providing Internet access in a more affordable manner we can learn a lot from South Korea. They have the world’s cheapest […]
iWeek 2006: Mark Shuttleworth, Director HBD Venture Capital
Today iWeek 2006 kicks off with a bang. Mark Shuttleworth is making a first ever guest speaking appearance at this annual Internet industry event. The conference was moved to The Castle, Kyalami, north of Sandton, this year. The purpose is to discuss trends and development of the Internet industry. Greg Massel, ISPA co-Chairman opened the […]
Finally the Telecoms Action Group launches
I’m reposting this message from the Tectonic, open source, newsletter and website. I’ve always believed the way to get a response is to model our campaign on the Treatment Action Campaign, the well known AIDS lobby group. Richard Frank got people talking this week with his proposal to launch an advert campaign to demand better […]