August 2013 - ncc-announce - mailman.ripe.net

[meetings] RIPE 66 Opening Today
by RIPE Meeting Coordination 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Dear colleagues, The RIPE 66 Meeting was opened in Dublin today by RIPE Chair, Rob Blokzil, followed by a welcome from John Boland, Chief Executive of HEAnet, the host of this RIPE Meeting. If you cannot be at RIPE 66 in person, you can follow the proceedings and participate remotely by viewing the live webcast and using the chat facilities: https://ripe66.ripe.net/live/main/ Your participation will ensure that this will be another excellent RIPE Meeting! Kind regards, The RIPE Meeting Team RIPE NCC

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[training] RIPE NCC Webinars - new dates
by Training Mailbox 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

[Apologies for duplicate e-mails] Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the launch of new dates for our Webinars for LIRs. The RIPE NCC Webinars are live, one hour online training courses that allow participants to interact with our trainers without leaving their desks. We focus on the topics and issues most important for LIRs. Register now at https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/training/e-learning/webinars Participation is limited to 20 people, so don't hesitate if you want to take part! If you have questions, please email<e-learning(a)ripe.net>. We look forward to seeing you online. Kind regards, RIPE NCC Training Services

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[training] RIPE NCC Training Courses October-December 2013
by Training Team 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

Dear Colleagues, Our training team travels the RIPE NCC service region to deliver training courses to our members without any additional cost. Over the next few months, we'll be in Kiev, Belgrade, Tallinn, Hamburg, Oslo, Paris, Dublin, Vienna, Barcelona, Muscat, Manchester, Amsterdam. Visit the following page to register and to check which training courses we are giving in your area: https://lirportal.ripe.net/training/courses The RIPE NCC delivers the following training courses: - LIR Training Course - Database Training Course (new) - IPv6 for LIRs Training Course - Routing Security Training Course For more information visit: http://www.ripe.net/lir-services/training/courses With kind regards, Rumy Spratley-Kanis Training Services Manager

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[GM] Electronic Voting at the RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013
by Axel Pawlik 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, Today, 21 August at 15:00 (UTC +1), the third party BigPulse voting system will start sending invitations to RIPE NCC members to register for electronic voting at the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) October 2013. When you receive the invitation from BigPulse, click the link in the email to go to the registration pages where you will select the RegIDs for the organisation(s) you represent. If you don't receive the invitation to vote by 22 August, please email <agm(a)ripe.net> to let us know. After you register with BigPulse, you need to send a copy of your ID by email to <agm(a)ripe.net> or by fax to +31 20 535 4445. If you sent a copy of your ID to register for a previous GM, you do not need to send your ID again. You just need to email <agm(a)ripe.net> to let us know. The GM will take place at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel in Athens from 16-17 October 2013. We encourage all members to exercise their right to vote. You can register now to attend the GM in person: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/registration/ Information on the GM is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013 The voting procedures are outlined at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/voting-procedure Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC Important Dates 15 August - GM registration opens 21 August - Registration for electronic voting opens 18 September - Draft agenda and proposed resolutions posted online by the RIPE NCC 18 September - Draft Activity Plan and Budget 2014 posted online by the RIPE NCC 2 October - Submission deadline for proxy forms 2 October - Submission deadline for proposed resolutions 15 October - Registration for electronic voting closes 16 October - RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013

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[service] Future of RIPE NCC technical services
by Kaveh Ranjbar 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, In June of this year, I took on a new role at the RIPE NCC and joined the Senior Management team as Chief Information Officer (a role formerly called Head of Science Division). Since that time, I've had a chance to review the technical services we provide to the community, and I’d like to share with you some of my ideas about the planned future direction of these services. To summarise, these plans include: - Focusing on RIPE Atlas as the RIPE NCC’s data collection system - Developing RIPEstat as the RIPE NCC's consolidated point for data retrieval - Service agreements and other plans for hosted services like K-root, authoritative DNS servers and RIS data collectors - A greater focus on data analysis We believe the plans we have in place will allow you to access our services more easily and efficiently, and make better use of the data we collect. You can read the full details on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/Members/kranjbar/future-of-ripe-ncc-technical-services I hope you'll take the time to read the full article and learn more about the planned future direction of our services. As always, we invite your comments and suggestions, which you can leave in the comments field of the article, or by contacting me directly at kranjbar(a)ripe.net. Our top priority is ensuring we provide you with the most useful services and data possible, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Best regards, Kaveh Ranjbar Chief Information Officer RIPE NCC

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[training] RIPE NCC Webinars - new dates
by Training Team 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the launch of new dates for our Webinars. The RIPE NCC Webinars are live and take only one hour. You can interact with our trainers without leaving your desk. We focus on the topics and issues most important for LIRs. Register now at https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/training/e-learning/webinars Participation is limited to 20 people, so don't hesitate if you want to take part! If you have questions, please email <training(a)ripe.net>. We look forward to seeing you online. Kind regards, RIPE NCC Training Services

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[Meetings] Book Your RIPE 67 Accommodation Early to Avoid Disappointment
by RIPE Meeting Coordination 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, If you plan to attend RIPE 67 (14-18 October 2013) in Athens, Greece, we advise that you book your accommodation as soon as you can. RIPE Meeting attendees receive discounted room rates at the RIPE 67 meeting venue – the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens. Discounted rates at the RIPE 67 hotel expire on 12 September. To book your room at the RIPE 67 hotel, or to view alternative accommodation suggestions, visit: https://ripe67.ripe.net/venue/hotels/ More information on RIPE 67 can be found online at: https://ripe67.ripe.net Kind regards, The RIPE Meeting Team

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[GM] RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013: Registration Open
by Axel Pawlik 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, On behalf of the RIPE NCC Executive Board, I would like to invite you to the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM), which will take from October 16-17 2013 at the Athenaeum Hotel in Athens, Greece. The GM takes place alongside the RIPE 67 Meeting, which runs from 14-18 October. Registration ------------ Registration to attend the GM is now open: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/registration/ Please complete the registration process as soon as possible. Please be aware that you need to register for the GM separately from RIPE 67 Meeting registration. About the October GM -------------------- At the GM, RIPE NCC members will discuss the Draft RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2014, which will be published on 18 September 2013. This is an excellent opportunity for members to give their input into the activities and services provided by the RIPE NCC. The RIPE NCC Executive Board will take the feedback from the GM and use it to finalise the Activity Plan and Budget, which will be published in December. RIPE NCC members will be able to give their feedback in person at the GM or via the remote participation options. The GM is also when the RIPE NCC membership votes on resolutions affecting the corporate governance of the RIPE NCC. The Executive Board is planning to propose resolutions for this GM and they will be published in detail by 18 September 2013. More information on the GM is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013 GM Schedule ----------- The GM will consist of three parts: 1. The RIPE NCC Services Working Group will begin at 16:00 (UTC +3) on Wednesday, 16 October and will include the presentation of the Reports from the RIPE NCC. These reports make up the first part of the GM. This part of the GM is open to everyone. 2. The second part of the GM takes place immediately after and is open to RIPE NCC members only. This is where members discuss the operations and activities of the RIPE NCC, and vote on any resolutions to be passed. 3. The third part of the GM takes place at 15:45 (UTC +3) on Thursday, 17 October. This part of the GM is a simple announcement of the results of voting on resolutions from the Chairman of the RIPE NCC Executive Board. Voting at the GM ---------------- All full members (having membership status for more than six months) are entitled to vote at the GM. There are two options for voting: 1. Paper ballot (if you attend the GM in person) 2. Electronic voting (for those who attend in person and those who participate remotely) Full details on how to register to vote are available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/voting-procedure Proxy Voting ------------ If you wish to be represented at the GM by a third party, not being an authorised employee or director, please fill out the proxy form and send it to us by 2 October 2013. Any proxy sent to us after this date will not be valid. The proxy form is available to download at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/proxy-voting-form If you have any questions about the RIPE NCC General Meeting, or the issues that will be discussed at the meeting, please contact <agm(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC Important Dates --------------- 15 August - GM registration opens 21 August - Registration for electronic voting opens 18 September - Draft agenda and proposed resolutions posted online by the RIPE NCC 18 September - Draft Activity Plan and Budget 2014 posted online by the RIPE NCC 2 October - Submission deadline for proxy forms 2 October - Submission deadline for proposed resolutions 15 October - Registration for electronic voting closes 16 October - RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013

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[news] NRO NC Call for Nominations: RIPE NCC Service Region
by Axel Pawlik 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, This is a call for nominations from the RIPE NCC service region to fill one vacant seat on the Number Resource Organization (NRO) Number Council (NC). The three-year term of Hans Petter Holen ends on 31 December 2013. The election to the NRO NC seat will take place during the Plenary at the RIPE 67 Meeting to be held in Athens from 14-18 October 2013. All members of the Internet community who are present at that Plenary may vote in the election. The deadline for nominations is 18 September 2013. Any individual residing within the RIPE NCC service region is eligible for nomination, except Regional Internet Registry (RIR) staff members. Self-nominations are permitted. Please send your nominations to <nominations(a)ripe.net> by 23:00 UTC on 18 September 2013. All confirmed nominations will be listed on the RIPE NCC website by 20 September 2013. All nominees may submit a written statement in support of their nomination for publication on the RIPE NCC website. Other individuals may express support for nominated individuals by sending an email to <nominations(a)ripe.net>. Expressions of support will also be published on the RIPE NCC website. To find out more about the NRO NC and the nomination process, please see: https://www.ripe.net/internet-coordination/internet-governance/internet-tec… Regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[news] Update on the RIPE NCC Survey 2013
by Axel Pawlik 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, I'd like to give you an update on the RIPE NCC Survey 2013. Firstly, I would like to thank all those who responded to the survey. Over 3,000 people from 114 countries participated, including from 75 of the 76 countries in our service region. This is by far the biggest and most diverse response we've had to any of our surveys. Most importantly, it gives us a huge amount of feedback on our services and activities which we can use to improve our offerings and develop our strategy for the years ahead. Work on the RIPE NCC Survey 2013 began with focus groups and interviews that were carried out by independent consultants Desiree Miloshevic and John Earls. The questions in the survey come mainly from the concerns and areas of interest raised in these meetings by members of the RIPE NCC and other interested parties such as government and law enforcement representatives. The survey itself was conducted on our behalf by the Oxford Internet Institute (OII). The OII has sent the raw survey data with all identifying information removed to the RIPE NCC. All the raw statistical data and open comments will be included in the main survey report, which will be shared by the OII in the coming weeks. A report on the focus groups and interviews written by the independent consultants will also be included with the survey report. We are currently using the survey data to develop the Draft RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2014. This document outlines all the activities the RIPE NCC proposes to undertake in 2014, along with their associated costs. It will be published and announced to the membership in September. Members will be asked to discuss and give feedback on the Draft Activity Plan and Budget via the members-discuss mailing list. The document will be further discussed at the RIPE NCC General Meeting, which takes place on 16 October 2013. The RIPE NCC Executive Board will incorporate the feedback received into the final Activity Plan and Budget, which will be finalised in December. If you have any questions about the survey, or the Draft Activity Plan and Budget, please respond to this email. Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC

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