I've been at the ICANN meeting in Paris for the last week and haven't had a chance to post here.I'll be posting a few followup posts over on my domain blog over the next few days.Suffice to say that some of the media coverage of the event has been more than a bit sensationalist!I'm in Paris until Sunday afternoon, so I fully intend to take advantage of my remaining time here to … [Read more...] about ICANN Paris Hangover
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ICT Excellence – Obviously Not In Web Design
The ICT Excellence awards have been announced. Unfortunately they have a website. I say unfortunately as it is truly horrendous.If this is one of Ireland's premier awards I'd hate to see what the bad ones are like.... … [Read more...] about ICT Excellence – Obviously Not In Web Design
New ICANN Board Chairman Announced in Los Angeles
Roberto Gaetano has just opened the second part of the ICANN board meeting.Peter Dengate Thrush has been chosen as the new chairman. … [Read more...] about New ICANN Board Chairman Announced in Los Angeles
ICANN Board Meeting This Morning
ICANN's board meeting is this morning.Unlike many companies the ICANN board meeting is 100% public.This is the last board meeting that will be chaired by Vint Cerf, so there is quite a healthy turnout since his successor has not been announced as yet. … [Read more...] about ICANN Board Meeting This Morning
Are Irish Tech Conferences A Rip Off?
I don't mind spending money if I feel like I'm getting value.Unfortunately a lot of events being run in this country seem to be completely overpriced.IT@Cork are running a conference in November. Although they seem to have sponsors to cover pretty much everything they're still overcharging people 400 euro a head to get in!That's nuts!Earlier this year I was at a 3 day event in … [Read more...] about Are Irish Tech Conferences A Rip Off?