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ISPA year in review 2008 Joint-Chairs Edwin Thompson and Lynne Orrock

ISPA year in review 2008 Joint-Chairs Edwin Thompson and Lynne Orrock. September 2007 – September 2008. Regulatory and Public Relations Regulatory Advisor : Dominic Cull Regulatory Advisor : Michael Silber Public Relations : Ivan Booth. Office Bearers. Mancom

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ISPA year in review 2008 Joint-Chairs Edwin Thompson and Lynne Orrock

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  1. ISPA year in review 2008Joint-Chairs Edwin Thompson and Lynne Orrock September 2007 – September 2008 www.ispa.org.za

  2. Regulatory and Public Relations Regulatory Advisor : Dominic Cull Regulatory Advisor : Michael Silber Public Relations : Ivan Booth Office Bearers Mancom Joint-Chair : Lynne Orrock Joint-Chair : Edwin Thompson Treasurer : William Stucke Mancom member : Marc Furman Mancom member : Richard Heath Mancom member : Rob Hunter Mancom member : Jenny King Mancom member : Dave Gale (ex officio) Mancom member : Ant Brooks (ex officio) Mancom member : Elaine Zinn (ex officio) Secretariat General Manager : Ant Brooks Logistics : Elaine Zinn Finance : Jacqui Deale Communications : Bretton Vine www.ispa.org.za

  3. Working Groups and their Chairs Antispam : Rob Hunter Code of Conduct : Lynne Orrock Events : Elaine Zinn Fair Competition : Marc Furman Finance : William Stucke INX : Rob Hunter Lobbying : William Stucke Membership : Jenny King Operators Liaison : Edwin Thompson Partnerships : Alan Levin Public Relations : Dave Gale Regulatory Subs : Richard Heath Teachers Training : Jenny King and Fiona Wallace www.ispa.org.za

  4. Purpose of each Working Group Code of Conduct: Maintains ISPA's Code of Conduct and complaints processes Events: Develops and executes ISPA events, including iWeek Fair Competition: Ensures that ISPA makes optimal use of all available channels to promote fair competition in the Internet access market Finance: Develops and manages the ISPA budgets INX: Manages the Johannesburg Internet exchange (JINX) and related issues Lobbying: Furthers the interests of ISPA members within ICASA, DOC and others Membership: Maintains and grows ISPA's membership and keep members informed of ISPA activities Operator Liaison: Engages with Telkom and the operators to further member’s interests Partnerships: Forges and maintains partnerships with other organisations Public Relations: Manages ISPA's presence in the media Reg Submissions: Ensures that ISPA provides relevant input into legislative and regulatory processes Teachers Training: Provides computer and Internet training to teachers www.ispa.org.za

  5. Membership over the year Note: 2008 isn't finished yet, hence the slight dip in the curve for this year Membership over the year Current number of members: 150 Large: 15 Medium: 7 Small 115 Affiliate 8 Honorary 5 www.ispa.org.za

  6. ISPA in the press • 2008-09-17 : ISPA To Take the Fight to the Spammers • 2008-09-02 : ISPs, Enterprises must prepare for IPv6 • 2008-08-29 : Media Statement - ISPA Welcomes Judgment in Favour of Altech • 2008-08-26 : iBurst & TENET Connect to JINX • 2008-08-19 : iWeek Opinion: Intermediary liability and the Internet: don't shoot the messenger (Peter Coroneos) • 2008-08-18 : iWeek Opinion: Common pitfalls of deploying a public wireless network (Jack Unger) • 2008-08-12 : Heavyweight Sponsors Aboard for Knockout iWeek 2008 • 2008-07-14 : ISPA Addresses Scarce IT Skills Situation • 2008-06-03 : ISPA iWeek 2008 Stands On Sale • 2008-03-28 : IT Skills Boost For Five Provinces • 2008-03-18 : Internet Browsing History is Private Property, Says ISPA • 2008-03-11 : ISPA Roadshow Targets Gauteng Members • 2007-11-27 : New Crew To Steer ISPA Through Unchartered Waters • 2007-10-31 : "Damaging Uncertainty" Surrounds Undersea Cables • 2007-10-27 : Regulatory Successes & Legal Wins Boost ISPA Membership • 2007-10-12 : Learners Trained in IT Skills • 2007-08-15 : iWeek Conference Pace is Hitting Up • 2007-07-12 : ISPA Promotes Circle Of Learning • 2007-07-09 : Ever Popular iWeek Raring To Go In 2007 • 2007-06-29 : ISPA Welcomes the Prohibition of Telkom’s Acquisition Of BCX • 2007-04-20 : Lack of skills attributed to training, says ISPA • 2007-04-17 : SA's Internet Community Organises • 2007-02-22 : ISPA Reacts Angrily to Minister's Claims • 2007-02-20 : ISPA Upbeat About Transparent ICASA • 2007-02-05 : Lack of Infraco clarity 'disconcerting' • 2007-01-24 : JINX supports VoIP • 2006-12-19 : ISPA committed to scrapping of BCX deal • 2006-11-30 : VANS Licence delays adversely affect 2010 infrastructure plans • 2006-11-17 : ISPA'S Recommendations for choosing an ISP • 2006-11-08 : ISPA welcomes Film Bill extension • 2006-09-11 : KZN again scoops 'Super Teacher of the Year' award www.ispa.org.za

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