ISPA News 27/04/06
Don’t Forget Your Briefs
Briefing session for The 2007 ISPAs
Upcoming ISPA Conference
Consumer issues affecting the ISP industry
The Benefits Keep On Coming
Exclusive offer for ISPA Members
Get The Hard News
Upcoming edition of Hardcopy
Come And Converse About E-Commerce
At ISPA’s next Legal Forum
EliteUKServe Go It Alone
ISPA’s new member this month
Time Running Out For ISPA Members
Secure your deal now
Don’t Forget Your Briefs
Briefing session for The 2007 ISPAs
ISPA, in association with Epitiro Technologies, will hold a pre-awards briefing session on 11th May 2006 at Internet World 2006 in London for prospective entrants to The 2007 ISPAs - The 9th Annual UK Internet Industry Awards.
All prospective entrants are encouraged to attend the session as it will provide information regarding categories, entry procedures, assessment processes, as well as specific responsibilities and requirements. Entrants will also have the opportunity to ask any questions about the process.
It is recommended that prospective entrants bring a PR and a technical representative so that all parties are fully prepared for The 2007 ISPAs.
The session will be held on Thursday 11th May, 8.45 to 10am at Internet World 2006, Earls Court 2, London. All those wishing to attend must register with Internet World 2006.
Spaces are limited so reserve your place NOW by contacting the ISPA press office.
Upcoming ISPA Conference
Consumer issues affecting the ISP industry
On 26th May ISPA will hold a one-day conference addressing consumer issues affecting the ISP industry. With Home Office Minister Paul Goggins as key note speaker, the ISPA Conference will provide necessary information and guidance regarding pertinent consumer issues affecting the industry. Sponsored by Eversheds, CSIA and BT Wholesale, the conference will be held at Eversheds House in Manchester.
Aimed at managing directors, senior management and regulatory and technical specialists the conference will tackle key topics such as ISP’s role in assisting businesses with security issues and demonstrating ways of protecting your business. It will also examine the impact of Data Retention and E-Commerce regulations, as well as addressing the ways in which the Government is co-operating with the Industry to help tackle the problem of child abuse on the Internet.
ISPA Members can attend the conference at a discounted rate of £175 for the first delegate and £125 for additional delegates. The cost for non-members is £275 for the first delegate and £225 for subsequent delegates.
To register interest in the conference, please contact the ISPA Secretariat on 0207 233 7234.
The Benefits Keep On Coming
Exclusive offer for ISPA Members
ISPA is proud to offer its members an exclusive discount to The 3rd Annual Digital Lifestyle Forum: Beyond the connected home, on the 28th & 29th June 2006 in Central London.
The Digital Lifestyle Forum brings together all the key players in the value chain to discuss vital issues including creating brand, product and service propositions that are in-tune with your target market and harnessing increased market share.
The speaker line-up features cutting-edge viewpoints from leading companies such as Yahoo!, Philips Consumer Electronics, Sony Europe, Disney, among others.
For more information on this, and all other exclusive offers currently available to ISPA Members, please visit the Benefits of Membership area of the ISPA website.
For information on joining ISPA please contact the ISPA Secretariat at: 0207 233 7234.
Get The Hard News
Upcoming issue of Hardcopy
The latest edition of Hardcopy - ISPAs printed newsletter is set to be released in May. In this sixth edition of Hardcopy, ISPA will tackle a topic our Members know well - consumer issues affecting ISPs.
Always insightful, this edition of Hardcopy will discuss how ISPs can help consumers choose the right service package, the issue of media literacy and the importance of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) schemes.
Hardcopy will be automatically distributed to all ISPA members. If you are not an ISPA member, but would like receive a copy and glean insights from the UK’s leading trade association of the Internet industry, please contact the ISPA press office.
Come And Converse About E-Commerce
At ISPA’s next Legal Forum
ISPA’s next legal forum will take place on Wednesday, 7th June 2006 in London and will examine the effects of The Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002, introduced on 21st August 2002.
Graham Smith, partner at Bird & Bird will be speaking at the forum, Chaired by Clive Gringas, partner at Olswang.
Come along to find out more, gain some new insight and share your experience about the E-Commerce Regulations.
The presentations and Q&A session will be followed by the opportunity to network and meet fellow members of ISPA over a drink.
Hosted by Bird & Bird, the forum will be held at their London Offices from 3pm – 5.45pm on 7th June. Attendees are asked to arrive at 2:30pm for registration.
To register for a place at the Legal Forum please email the ISPA Secretariat.
EliteUKServe Go It Alone
ISPA’s new member this month
ISPA is proud to announce that EliteUKServe has signed up to reap the benefits of ISPA Membership this month.
EliteUKServe offers a full range of hosting services for businesses both large and small. In addition to their comprehensive hosting packages, Elite offers a variety of other services including sensibly priced broadband solutions and sophos based virus/spam protection. Backed by a solid customer care and technical support team, EliteUKServe pride themselves on their ability to provide customers with comprehensive solutions no matter what their Internet requirements.
To view the benefits of ISPA Membership, please visit the benefits of membership page on the ISPA website.
Time Running Out For ISPA Members
Secure your deal now
F-Secure’s offer to ISPA members of exclusive discounts on their services runs out on 30th April 2006.
F-Secure are makers of award winning technology and flexible business models for Service Providers.
For more information the F-Secure offer and all the other deals offered only to ISPA Members please visit the Deals For Members section of the ISPA website.
For information on joining ISPA please contact the ISPA Secretariat at: 0207 233 7234.