Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies 2001 NAH SOO HOE PIKOM

& Hosted by ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL INTERNET CONFERENCE ON OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES 2001 is organized by

vAsia Pacifics premier regional Internet summit - APRICOT sixth in the series vForum that facilitates knowledge sharing - Internet/IP builders in the region - Peers and leaders from the Internet community worldwide 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

vA week-long event - Tutorials - Conference sessions - Birds of a Feather (BOF) - and other forums vRelated organisations converge at APRICOT - Host their annual general meetings and other special events 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

ISPs in region Organisations which deploy IP-based networks and services Individuals involved in Internet and IP networks/services 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

Exposure to forthcoming Internet technologies Learn Internet technical skills (basic & advanced) Network with other organisations and people Sharing of skills and experiences 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 26th Feb to 2nd Mar 2001 Website: 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

Tutorial (multi-tracked) - 2 days - 1 day basic, 1 day advanced Conference - 2 days - multi-tracked Workshop - 5 Days (held concurrently with the tutorial/conference) 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

INCLUDE: IPv6 ISP system admin and security Network and Internet security VoIP Wireless networking QoS for IP services Next generation networks High speed networking technologies Last mile broadband access technologies infrastructure 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

INCLUDE: Internet applications Internet technologies/protocols Billing and provisioning Data centre eng. and services Peering and bandwidth trading Internet and network security State of DNS High performance routing ASP opportunities and unified messaging Networking technologies IPv6 Community Web caching and replication Local Internet scene 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

Platinum sponsors - USD 20,000 Gold sponsors - USD 10,000 Silver sponsors - USD 5,000 For more info: APRICOT2001 Secretariat Feb - 2 Mar 2001

PUTRA WORLD TRADE CENTRE [PWTC] 4A modern conference and exhibition centre 4Easy access 4Many hotels nearby 4Light Rail Transit (LRT) station 4Ample taxis and public transport 4Shopping mall nearby 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

4High speed LAN 4High speed link (34 Mbps) to ISP (Jaring) for Internet access 4Over 50 PCs available 4Over 20 nodes for notebook connections 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

4Up to 20 PCs in LAN with Internet access 4Wireless LAN access

4Choice of: - economy hotels from USD20 onwards - luxury hotels from USD48 onwards 4Many hotels within walking distance 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

4A wide variety to suit all tastes - International and local SATAY (Barbecued meat) LOCAL CAKES NASI LEMAK (Coconut Rice) 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

Indoor and outdoor activities

26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001

'Keris Semenanjung' which symbolises power, strength and unity. The monument was set up for the silver jubilee of the Sultan Selangor's installation in Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia aspires to be a world class library in the provision of excellent information services towards the realization of Malaysia's Vision of becoming an industrialized and developed nation by the year 2020 (Vision 2020) 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001 Historical monuments Museums and libraries

Batu Caves is famous especially during the annual Thaipusam festival. The main Temple Cave has a ceiling that looms 100 metres high, and features ornate Hindu shrines. To reach it, visitors have to climb a steep flight of 272 steps, a feat performed by as many as 100,000 devotees during Thaipusam. 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2001 Religious festivals Morib Beach is quaint little sea side spot, small but manages to attract many visitors especially during the weekends Holiday resorts