[Chapter-delegates] INET Puerto Rico

[Eduardo Diaz]

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Attached a press release related the INET Puerto Rico for your information.

Eduardo Diaz
President
ISOC Puerto Rico

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*PRESS RELEASE*

*Puerto Rico: midway on Internet readiness*

                                                      December 16, 2010

* (San Juan, Puerto Rico)* 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.

"It seems that we have not been able to effectively communicate the
importance of this sector, as well as its areas of opportunity for economic
development", stated Villamil in the study.

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.

“Developed countries have over 60 Internet users per 100 people”, added the
economist.

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.

"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).

"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.

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.

"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.

Locally and internationally renowned personalities related to the Internet
and the new information technologies were part of the event

For more information on this event, contact:
*www.isocpr.org*<http://www.isocpr.org/>
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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.
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