Centralnic has been on an acquisition trail for the last couple of years and has been happily gobbling up as much as possible. Earlier today it was announced that they've just acquired New Zealand based IWantMyName (Ideegeo).The deal is valued at £2.75 million and it looks like it's already closed, as the IWantMyName site is already sporting a Centralnic logo.So who … [Read more...] about Centralnic Swallows IWantMyName
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INEX Announces New CEO
INEX, the Irish IXP, has announced the appointment of a new CEO.The new CEO is Mr Colin Dalton.Dalton has been involved in the Irish telecoms industry for the last 20 years, having held multiple roles with Eir, previously known as Eircom.Dalton previously served on the board of INEX where he was Chair. … [Read more...] about INEX Announces New CEO
LINX Appoint New CEO
LINX, the London Internet Exchange, is one of the largest Internet exchanges in the world. For the past 18 years John Souter has served as the organisation's CEO, but he will be retiring towards the end of 2019. So who will replace him?The new CEO for LINX is an internal hire: Kurtis Lindqvist, who is currently CMO will assume the role of CEO from mid-September onwards, … [Read more...] about LINX Appoint New CEO
Ireland’s IXP Hiring CEO
INEX, which is Ireland's internet exchange, is hiring.They currently have an opening for CEO, which could be either a full-time or part-time role.Sadly the vacancy arises due to the death last year of the organisation's first CEO Barry Rhodes.Full details of the opening are available on their site here. As you'd expect for this type of role they're looking for … [Read more...] about Ireland’s IXP Hiring CEO
Internet Society Hiring Policy Adviser for Brussels
The Internet Society is advertising a job opening on their policy team. The position, which would be based in Brussels, is as a "Policy Adviser".Applicants will need to be qualified and experienced with candidates need to tick all the boxes on the the criteria they've provided:Master-level qualification in International Relations, public policy, political science, law … [Read more...] about Internet Society Hiring Policy Adviser for Brussels
ISP Association of Ireland Announces new Board
The ISP Association of Ireland (ISPAI), which also runs the Irish hotline, held its AGM earlier this week.They've announced their new board following on from the AGM:President: Jill Johnston, Three Ireland Vice-President: Alan Shanley, BT Ireland Treasurer: Conor Moran, Irish Domains Secretary: William McCoubrey, eir Officer without portfolio: Paul Cunnane, … [Read more...] about ISP Association of Ireland Announces new Board
Catalan Referendum Sites Blocked by Court Order
Websites associated with the upcoming referendum in Catalonia are being blocked by ISPs in Spain.While several of the domain names used by advocates of the Catalan referendum have been seized by authorities others are being blocked by the ISPs in Spain. For those of us outside Spain the blocking has zero impact on us, so we can see the sites without any issue, but for users … [Read more...] about Catalan Referendum Sites Blocked by Court Order
Catalan Government Claims Spanish Online Censorship Breaching EU Laws
The Catalan government has written to the European Commission claiming that the Spanish government is in breach of EU law. In a letter from Jordi Puigneró Secretary of Telecommunications, Cybersecurity and the Digital Society at the Government of Catalonia addressed to Andrus Ansip, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, the Catalan government calls out the … [Read more...] about Catalan Government Claims Spanish Online Censorship Breaching EU Laws
Eco and i2Coalition Strengthen Ties
Last week most of the hosting and domain name industry was in Rust, Germany for WHD.global. During the event i2Coalition and Eco worked together on several sessions and also signed a new MOU. Details below.Here's the full release: Leading Internet Associations Strengthen Cooperationeco Internet Industry Association e.V. , Europe’s largest Association serving the … [Read more...] about Eco and i2Coalition Strengthen Ties
ISOC Hiring For Africa
ISOC are hiring. They are currently advertising a vacancy for chapter development in Africa "Manager Chapter Development Africa".Interested? Here's the full spec: Reporting to and working closely with the Regional Bureau Director, Africa and the Regional Bureau Director – Middle –East with a view to develop and implement the overall strategic engagement with ISOC Members … [Read more...] about ISOC Hiring For Africa