In current fielded systems such as SSL and IPsec, “privacy” is mostly about encrypting data in transit from one party to another, so that eavesdroppers cannot overhear it. However, this approach to sensitive information has proved inadequate for the kinds of activities now taking place on the Internet. There are growing concerns over the amount [...]
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For the first time in history over 50% of consumers in industrialised cultures worldwide have the capability of listening to music whilst on the move – either through the use of their mobile phones or on dedicated MP3 players such as the Apple iPod. The stream on Mobile Music at the Mobile Life Conferences and [...]
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Are you a researcher or postgraduate student studying the Internet? Are you a recent graduate, interested in doing an MA in Internet and Communication studies? Then this event is for you! Liverpool John Moores University invites you to the “Internet Studies Festival”: an exciting one-day event that brings together young and experienced scholars working in [...]
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This workshop at the 10th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing (UbiComp 2008) explores new approaches to bring about real environmental change by looking at the success of empowering technologies that enable grassroots activism and bottom up community participation. Ubiquitous computing is transforming from being mostly about professional communication and social interaction to a sensor rich [...]
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A three day conference to explore current and emerging topics of social media, ubimedia and games, Mindtrek includes a workshop day, three main tracks, plenary sessions and invited presentations.
Interdisciplinary and open for innovation, MindTrek is a meeting place where experts and thinkers present results from their latest work regarding the development of Internet, interactive media [...]
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In 2008, Making Links focuses on how technology can enhance and support social inclusion. As usual, the conference will also include practical skills-building sessions and networking opportunities for workers and volunteers in community organisations who work with and/or are interested in web development, multimedia, Web 2.0 and mobile technology.
Proposals are sought for oral paper presentations, [...]
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The Global Internet Governance Academic Network (GigaNet) is a scholarly community that promotes the development of Internet governance as a recognized, interdisciplinary field of study and facilitates informed dialogue on policy issues and related matters between scholars and governments, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
The third GigaNet Annual Symposium will be held on [...]
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