NTIA Working Group to Report on Industry Online Child Safety Efforts

WASHINGTON D.C.  – 28 April 2009 - Afilias, a global provider of Internet infrastructure services, today announced that Brian Cute, Vice President of Discovery Services has been appointed to serve on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Online Safety and Technology Working Group. The working group, established in the "Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act," will report to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information on industry-implemented online child safety tools and efforts.

"As a global steward of key Internet technology, Afilias is deeply concerned about Internet security and safety.  I am honored to serve on such a prestigious committee and contribute to the ongoing discussion about improving online child safety and Internet best practices,” said Mr. Cute.

Brian Cute joined Afilias in 2008 as Vice President of Discovery Services which provides secure and selective visibility services to global supply chain participants.  Brian has over 12 years of experience in the Internet and communications industry and has been active in Internet of Things technology, policy and market development since 2005.  

About Afilias
Afilias is a global provider of Internet infrastructure services that connect people to their data. Afilias’ reliable, secure, scalable, and globally available technology supports a wide range of applications including Internet domain registry services, Managed DNS, and services in the RFID and supply chain market with its Afilias Discovery Services. For more information on Afilias please visit www.afilias.info.

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NOTE TO EDITORS:  A full biography on Mr. Brian Cute is available at http://www.afilias.info/biographies/brian-cute High resolution digital photography is available upon request.