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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Congratulations, Eduardo and to the folks at
ISOC-Puerto Rico</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Enrique</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Enrique Arrieta-Noguera</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>President</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>ISOC-Colombia</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=eduardodiazrivera@gmail.com
href="mailto:eduardodiazrivera@gmail.com">Eduardo Diaz</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org
href="mailto:chapter-delegates@elists.isoc.org">Chapter Delegates</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, December 17, 2010 10:49
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Chapter-delegates] INET Puerto
Rico</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>All:<BR><BR>Attached a press release related the INET Puerto
Rico for your information.<BR><BR>Eduardo Diaz<BR>President<BR>ISOC Puerto
Rico<BR><BR>---------0--------<BR><BR clear=all>
<P align=center><FONT size=6 face=Calibri><B>PRESS RELEASE</B></FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT size=6 face=Calibri><B>Puerto Rico: midway on Internet
readiness</B></FONT></P>
<P> <FONT
size=4 face=Calibri>December 16, 2010</FONT> <BR></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><B>(San Juan, Puerto Rico)</B>
Puerto Rico is midway in terms of technological development in comparison with
the countries developed and the developing countries, concluded a study by the
firm “Estudios Técnicos” (Technical Studies) and presented by the Chairman of
its board, economist José J. Villamil, in an international symposium on the
use of the Internet, organized by the local chapter of Internet Society.
</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>"It seems that we have not been
able to <A name=0.1__GoBack></A>effectively communicate the importance of this
sector, as well as its areas of opportunity for economic development", stated
Villamil in the study. </FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>The study also revealed that in
terms of technological readiness, the incidence of Internet use by consumers
in Puerto Rico is 38 per 100 people, “which is relatively good among
developing countries, but very low compared to developed countries”, said
Villamil.</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>“Developed countries have over 60
Internet users per 100 people”, added the economist.</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>The study was presented in the
symposium: “The Power of the Cloud: The Internet as a Knowledge Resource for
Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness”, held at the island’s Convention
Center and with attendance of international guests, including representatives
of the Internet Society of Geneva. The latest news related to the Internet and
its impact on the global economic development, as well as Puerto Rico’s role
in the digital revolution, were some of the topics presented during the event.
Other issues included philosophical aspects and seminars aimed at business
executives as well as the general public.</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>"We wanted to know how Puerto Rico
was inserted in this new revolution of the digital and information era.
Evidently we have a long road ahead to be able to fully compete with developed
countries and to enter in the so-called 'Information Economy' phenomenon",
said Archer Lebrón, Chairman of the Board of the Internet Society, Chapter of
Puerto Rico (ISOCPR). </FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>"The world has experienced an
unprecedented revolution over the last decade, a true technological, economic,
and social transformation. The personal and interpersonal
communications, the socialization, the collaboration and the new economic
models have switched all the aspects of our lives. In part, this change
is the result of the fast growth of the Internet in last 10 years and we
cannot remain behind", added Lebrón. </FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>The president of ISOCPR, Eduardo
Díaz, said that it is key for the private sector and the government to use the
results of this study, in order for them to be prepared and foster Puerto Rico
to be fully inserted in the digital revolution. </FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>"The establishment of the Chapter
of Puerto Rico responds to our need to have representation globally and to
know the Internet rules throughout the world. Now it is our responsibility to
be vigilant and promote that Puerto Rico moves swiftly in that way”, added
Díaz. </FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>Locally and internationally
renowned personalities related to the Internet and the new information
technologies were part of the event</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>For more information on this event,
contact: </FONT><A href="http://www.isocpr.org/" target=_blank><FONT
color=#0000ff size=3 face=Calibri><U>www.isocpr.org</U></FONT></A><FONT size=3
face=Calibri>.</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3 face=Calibri> </FONT></P>
<P align=center><FONT size=3 face=Calibri># #
#</FONT> <BR></P><FONT size=3 face=Calibri>ISOCPR in the local chapter of
the Internet Society, a non-for-profit organization established in the United
States on 1992 to safeguard the interests of the Internet and to promote its
global development.</FONT> <BR>-- <BR>NOTICE: The information contained in
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