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[itu-sg16] FW: ITU ICT Innovation Application Challenge
by Campos, Simao 23 Nov '12

23 Nov '12

Dear all FYI Simão From: Mauree, Venkatesen Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 6:42 AM To: TSB SGC (Distribution List) Subject: ITU ICT Innovation Application Challenge Dear Sir/ Madam, A cash prize of USD 5,000 is offered to the winner of a new ITU Application Challenge seeking to uncover apps extending the reach of mobile health, mobile money, e-learning, e-government and intelligent transport systems. The ICT Innovation Application Challenge<http://www.itu.int/go/challenges/ictinnovation> aims to promote sustainable, equitable economic growth in emerging economies by unearthing apps targeting the social and economic inclusion of traditionally underserved communities. Coordinated by the Focus Group on Bridging the Gap: from Innovation to Standards<http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/focusgroups/innovation/Pages/default.aspx> (FG Innovation), the Challenge was launched during an "ICT Innovations" side event of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-12) in Dubai, UAE on 22 November 2012. FG Innovation investigates the reciprocal relationship between innovation and standardization with a particular focus on emerging markets. App developers are invited to submit an working application accompanied by a concept paper detailing the app's design and conceptual design. Apps should take full advantage of mobile phones, mobile Internet access and social media tools to improve the transparency of government or increase access to healthcare, financial services, education or transportation. The winning individual/SME will receive a cash prize of USD 5,000 courtesy of Nokia Siemens Networks and a one-year, worldwide right to the use of the Challenge's logo in any material promoting the app. The winning corporation/public sector organization will receive an award certificate and a similar one-year, worldwide right to the use of the Challenge's logo in any of the app's promotional material. The results of the Challenge will be announced at an ITU celebration of the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, 17 May 2013, where the winners will be invited to showcase their apps to a global audience of top-level decision makers from the public and private sector. The closing date for the registration for the Application Challenge is 22 January 2013 and the deadline for submission of the application and concept paper is 12 March 2013. More information and detailed Challenge rules: http://www.itu.int/go/challenges/ictinnovation. For more information please contact the ICT Innovation Application Challenge secretariat at ictinnovation(a)itu.int<mailto:ictinnovation@itu.int> Best regards

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[itu-sg16] *Revised* Meeting Notice of Rapporteur Meeting in Dubai, UAE
by Masahito Kawamori 05 Nov '12

05 Nov '12

Dear Experts of ITU-T SG16 Question 13/16 Please note the attached revised meeting notice of the Q13/16 Rapporteur meeting at Dubai. Looking forward to seeing you in Dubai Masahito Kawamori Rapporteur Q13/16

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[itu-sg16] Meeting Notice of Rapporteur Meeting in Dubai, UAE
by Masahito Kawamori 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

To Experts of ITU-T SG16 Question 13/16 Cc Mr Y Naito, Chairman of SG16 <yushi.naito(a)ties.itu.int> Mr S-H Jeong, Vice Chairman of SG16 <shjeong(a)hufs.ac.kr> Mr N Luo, Vice Chairman of SG16 <noah(a)huawei.com> Mr M. T. Neibert, Vice Chairman of SG16 <markneibert(a)mac.com> Ms C Lamblin, Vice Chairman of SG16 <claude.lamblin@orange- ftgroup.com> Mr I Oueichek, Vice Chairman of SG16 <oueichek(a)tarassul.sy> Mr F Soumah, Vice Chairman of SG16 <drfsuma(a)yahoo.fr> Mr S Campos-Neto, ITU TSB <simao.campos(a)itu.int> De M Kawamori, Rapporteur for Q13/16 <kawamori.masahito(a)lab.ntt.co.jp> ------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Meeting Notice of Rapporteur Meeting in Dubai, UAE Date: 21-23 November 2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Experts of Question 13/16, The subject meeting of ITU-T SG16 experts will be heldon 21-23 November 2012, at the Dubai Convention Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, co-located with the second Global Standards Symposium and WTSA-12. Details of the meeting are contained herein. 1. Date ^^^^^^^ 21 (Wednesday) - 23 (Friday) November 2012 Meeting will start at 14:00 on the first day and close around 17:00 on the final day. NOTE: Please note that this has been changed from the provisionally agreed dates at the last SG16 meeting. NOTE: There is an Interop-showcasing event on 19 (Monday) - 21 (Wednesday) November 2012. The second Global Standards Symposium is also scheduled to take place on 19 (Monday) November 2012. The Symposium's website is here: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa12/Pages/gss/default.aspx> The website of WTSA--12 can be found here: <http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa12/Pages/default.aspx> NOTE: There are three side events on "E-HEALTH", "ICT INNOVATIONS" and "DISASTER RELIEF SYSTEMS, NETWORK RESILIENCY AND RECOVERY" <http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa12/Pages/sideevents/default.aspx> 2. Venue ^^^^^^^^ The Dubai Convention Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 3. Topics (tentative) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The objectives of this meeting are: - Discussion on Multimedia Application Framework series, including the technical papers, HSTP.IPTV-HRM.x, to advance discussion on HTML5 harmonization - Discussion on various aspects of IPTV Terminal Devices - Discussion on Glossary of IPTV-related terminology, such as connected TV and Smart TV - Discussion on Hybrid IPTV - Discussion on H.IPTV-Widget - Discussion on "Digital Signage", especially the new work item "digital signage for disaster information" - Discussion on "Rights Information Metadata", which is jointly worked with IEC TC100 - Discussion on eHealth-related IPTV application - New work items The major incentive of holding this expert meeting is that the meeting will be co-located with the award ceremony of 2nd IPTV Application Challenge, and also the Interop-Showcasing event of SG16 as well as IPTV. So it would be convenient for the participants of the expert meeting to support these important ITU events. 4. Documents ^^^^^^^^^^^^ 1) When you are going to submit a document, please notify the document manager <masahito.kawamori(a)ties.itu.int> of this meeting, as soon as possible. 4) All the contributors are requested to distribute their documents as early as possible, at least 5 calendar days in advance of the meeting (23:59 UTC, Thursday 15 September 2012 or before) by posting them at either of the following: - Uploading via FTP Site: http://ifa.itu.int/t/2009/sg16/exchange/wp2/q13/ Directory: 1109-Dub/Incoming - E-mail reflector E-mail address: <itu-sg16(a)lists.packetizer.com> To subscribe: please visit <http://lists.packetizer.com/mailman/listinfo/itu-sg16> 5. Logistic Information ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The meeting logistic information for WTSA-12 can be found at: <http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/wtsa12/Pages/practicalinfo.aspx> -------------------- We are looking forward to meeting you in Seoul/Bundang. Sincerely yours, Masahito KAWAMORI (meeting organizer of this meeting) Rapporteur Q13/16

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