*Cybercity, Ebene, Mauritius, 29 October 2012 - *The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) in collaboration with the Mauritius National Computer Board (NCB) today launched a four-day (29 October -- 1 November) training course for Network engineers from Government and Regulatory Bodies, Internet Service providers and Mobile Operators. The training programme will focus mainly on IPv6 and Internet Numbers Resources Management. ** The training is carried out under the auspices of AFRINICS's capacity building programme aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills base across Africa to handle opportunities and challenges occasioned by technology and Internet developments. The training held at AFRINICS's headquarters in Cybercity, Ebene, is conducted by AFRINICS's training team. In line with its capacity building strategy, AFRINICS has designed training programme to help Network Operators in the African region to better manage Internet Numbers resources and better plan IPv6 transition. "/In addition to our tailored training programmes, AFRINIC launched an IPv6 virtual lab in 2009 to widely support the community in hands-on training for IPv6 deployment,/" says Adiel Akplogan, the Chief Executive Officer of AFRINIC.
Officially launching the training, the Minister of ICT, Mr Tassarajen Chedumbrum Pillay commended the training programme for its relevance in future Internet growth. "/IPv6 is not a myth but a reality and we have to act now. AFRINIC is the responsible steward for IPv6 deployment in the African Region/". As a leading organisation in the African continent in terms of the IP technology usage and development, AFRINIC plays a catalytic role in Africa's adoption of good practices that allow sustainable Internet development. -- Ms. Babusha Radhakissoon Tel: +230 403 51 00 PR and Marketing Assistant, AFRINIC Fax: +230 466 67 58 [email protected] - www.afrinic.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us at AFRINIC-17 for our Public Policy Meeting in Khartoum, Sudan, on 24 -- 29 November 2012 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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