Internet control discussed
When hundreds of technology experts from around the world gather in Brazil this week to hammer out the future of the Internet, US control over what`s become a global network will be at the top of the agenda, explains Seattle Times.
The United Nations Internet Governance Forum will have an expected 2 000 participants. Many foreign-government officials and technology gurus say the US has too much control over a tool that`s used by more than 1.4 billion people worldwide.
"Should the UN gain control of the Internet," the conservative US research centre the Heritage Foundation wrote on its Web site, "it would give meddlesome governments the opportunity to censor and regulate the medium until its usefulness as a vehicle for freedom of expression and international competition is crippled."
Oracle address regulatory issues
Oracle will launch the Oracle Enterprise Security and GRC Initiative for partners to meet market demand, according to CNNMoney.
The Enterprise Security and GRC Initiative is one of the first global technology vendor and service provider initiatives of its kind.
The initiative will help partners further develop and promote their unique value-added products and services that are critical to meeting customer requirements.
E-governance tool unveiled
Verve Internet Solutions has launched BoardEffect, the only Web-based tool specifically designed to enable e-governance for non-profit boards of directors, says eMediaWire.
The system`s secure, Web-based portal allows leaders to log in from anywhere and work efficiently on governance tasks - providing the convenience of 24/7 access combined with top-level security of information.
BoardEffect also offers easy-to-digest fundraising information through the Development Dashboard, easy-to-update board member contact information through the member directory, events scheduling and RSVP functionality, and online Meeting Book and Board Manual tools to keep members up to date on changes in policies, agendas, and more.
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