WHD Global are obviously having a lot of fun producing videos in the run up to this year’s “cloud festival” in Germany. Their latest release follows in the footsteps of several European countries that want to be put second, assuming that America is first. So here’s the WHD entry to the competition, if there was… Continue reading WHD Global Releases Parody Video
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WHD Have Managed to Make ICANN Sound Exciting
Some clever editing of video footage, some dramatic music and a clever voiceover make ICANN and Internet Governance sound .. well, exciting I guess. Here’s the teaser video: https://youtu.be/OgPQbeHWYP8 As I mentioned yesterday, ICANN CEO Göran Marby will be speaking at WHD Global next month.
GoDaddy to Acquire Host Europe Group in €1.69 Billion Deal
Host Europe Group has been on the market for the last few months. The company, which is currently owned by private equity firm Cinven, was courting suitors with an expected price close to €2 billion. Over the last few weeks, however, it became apparent that the only serious suitor was GoDaddy. This morning GoDaddy confirmed… Continue reading GoDaddy to Acquire Host Europe Group in €1.69 Billion Deal
Cruz and Other GOP Senators Continue Crusade Against IANA Transition
Senator Cruz has been joined by 10 other Republican Senators in yet another “call to arms” regarding the IANA transition. While the statement, reproduced below, is quite brief it is packed with emotive buzzwords that will probably resonate with the more conservative element. The amount of mainstream media attention on the IANA transition has increased… Continue reading Cruz and Other GOP Senators Continue Crusade Against IANA Transition
Senator Cruz’ ICANN Witch-hunt In Full [Video]
If you’ve got about 3 hours to spare you can watch the hearing about the IANA transition that was held earlier today. The witnesses’ written testimony can be accessed here. Here’s the full video of the hearing, which is in two parts: It’s worth watching, with some of the highlights in the first part being… Continue reading Senator Cruz’ ICANN Witch-hunt In Full [Video]
Cruz Is Protecting Your Internet Freedom (Apparently)
Senator Cruz’ crusade against ICANN and the US Government has included plenty of references to “freedom” and how ICANN is in bed with enemies of the US and the world. His latest video underlines this and, like his speeches, is very artfully done, even if it’s all based on a false premise. Enjoy or cringe.… Continue reading Cruz Is Protecting Your Internet Freedom (Apparently)
Tech Heavyweights To Congress: Transition Has Our Support Do Not Delay It
Earlier today some of the biggest names in the tech industry sent a letter to Congress in support of the IANA transition and urging Congress not to delay it. The IANA transition relies on the expiry of the contract between the US Government’s Department of Commerce and ICANN which is scheduled for the end of… Continue reading Tech Heavyweights To Congress: Transition Has Our Support Do Not Delay It
Cruz’ Speech To Senate 8 September 2016
The US Senate provides full transcripts of all speeches, though there’s a delay of a day or so between a speech being read and the transcript being published. So here’s the full transcript of Senator Ted Cruz’ speech on the IANA transition from last week (source): “Mr. President, today our country faces a threat to… Continue reading Cruz’ Speech To Senate 8 September 2016
Cruz Takes FUD To New Level With Emotive Speech
Senator Cruz’ campaign against the IANA transition is, in many ways, the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately, however, Cruz is an able orator. Earlier today Cruz addressed the US Senate and while his speech is full of misleading rhetoric, and some gross factual inaccuracies, you can see how a good orator could win over an… Continue reading Cruz Takes FUD To New Level With Emotive Speech
Cruz’ Crusade Against IANA Transition Continues With Senate Hearing
Senator Cruz’ against the IANA transition will continue next week with a senate hearing next week. The hearing is entitled: Protecting Internet Freedom: Implications of Ending U.S. Oversight of the Internet. While the hearing is being chaired by Cruz no indication of who else will be speaking has been made public so far. In a press release… Continue reading Cruz’ Crusade Against IANA Transition Continues With Senate Hearing