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The Internet Society's standards and technology work bolstered by appointment of Phil Roberts
RESTON, VA, USA and GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - 10 April 2008 - The Internet Society (ISOC) is pleased to welcome active Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) figure Phil Roberts to its staff as Technology Program Manager.
Roberts joins the Internet Society's Standards & Technology Department under the leadership of Chief Internet Technology Officer, Leslie Daigle. In this new role, he will organize and lead aspects of the Internet Society's work in advancing the development and deployment of open standards and promoting the Internet's collaborative development and operational management model.
"One of ISOC's guiding principles is a commitment to the 'Internet model' and the open standards it produces," explains ISOC President and CEO, Lynn St. Amour. "Phil's strong IETF background will be of tremendous value to our growing Standards & Technology Program."
Roberts has been active in the IETF for over a decade, with roles including working group chair, nominating committee chair, and executive director of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB). During that time, his technical focus has been integrating Internet technologies into cellular telecommunications systems. Notably, he promoted the use of IETF-standardized mobile networking technologies for delivery of data across cellular networks, which is now becoming the basis of networking technology for all cellular applications.
His background ranges from core development in software, operating systems, and management systems; research in platforms and networks for cellular networks; to business development and marketing. His research experience includes both AT&T Bell Laboratories and Motorola Laboratories and he held the position of Director of Network Architecture for Megisto Systems, Inc.
More information about ISOC's Standards & Technology activities are available on the ISO web site.
About the Internet Society
The Internet Society 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
Gerard Ross
Senior Communications Manager, Internet Society
E-mail: ross@isoc.org
Telephone: +41-228-071-444 x2261
4, rue des Falaises
CH-1205 Geneva
Switzerland
