[Chapter-delegates] The Internet Society welcomes Intel as a new sponsor of the ISOC Fellowship to the IETF

[Mark Thalhimer]

The Internet Society welcomes Intel as a new sponsor of the ISOC Fellowship
to the IETF

RESTON, VA, USA AND GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, 15 February 2008 - The Internet
Society (ISOC) welcomes Intel as a new sponsor of the ISOC Fellowship to the
IETF.

By supporting this program, Intel demonstrates its commitment for technical
capacity building around the world.

The Internet Society's Fellowship program helps skilled technologists from
the developing world to experience Internet standards development process in
person. While much of the IETF's work takes place over mailing lists, the
in-person experience promotes a stronger understanding of the
standardisation process, encourages active involvement in IETF work, and
facilitates personal networking with others that have similar technical
interests.

The ISOC Fellowship to the IETF program covers the travel and attendance
costs for selected Fellows. As an additional benefit, the Fellows are paired
with more experienced members of the Internet technical community who act as
their mentors for the course of an IETF meeting.

"Intel is pleased to support the ISOC Fellowship Program, to build Internet
technical capacity in developing nations, and encourage more people around
the world to experience the Internet", said Alan Crouch, Director and GM,
Communications Technology Lab, Intel Corporation.

ISOC president and CEO Lynn St. Amour today welcomed Intel's sponsorship.
"We appreciate and value Intel's decision to support the Internet Society's
work with the Internet Engineering Task Force and provide valuable
opportunities for technologists in the developing world to meet their
peers," says St. Amour. "Intel is a significant and experienced member of
the global Internet community and we look forward to the benefits their
support will bring to this program."

Details of the Internet Society's IETF Fellowship Program are available on
the ISOC web site at: http://www.isoc.org/educpillar/fellowship/

The next IETF meeting will be held March 9 - 14, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA,
USA. For more information: http://www.ietf.org/

About ISOC
The Internet Society (www.isoc.org) is a non-profit organization founded in
1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and
policy. With offices in Washington, DC, and Geneva, Switzerland, it is
dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution, and use of the
Internet for the benefit of people throughout the world.

For further details
Mark Thalhimer
Director of Communications and Public Relations, Internet Society
E-mail: thalhimer at isoc.org
Telephone: +1 703 326 9880 x130
1775 Wiehle Avenue
Reston, VA 20190-5108
USA
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