![]() It is therefore critical that Africa has participation in the development and creation of the standards that build this internet. Building networks in Africa throws up some unique challenges and opportunities arising from vast distances and rugged terrain between cities, varying levels of internet infrastructure development and an ever-changing policy and regulatory environment. Here at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, where Andrew is the Chief Technology Officer of Liquid Labs, our Research and Development Division, we know that the needs of the network are diverse and varied, and that the standards the IETF develops must consider the many differing requirements found across the Globe. This includes work involving the standardisation of such technologies as MPLS, BGP, Segment Routing, OSPF and so much more. The IETF is a large open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet. ![]() Andrew, born in South Africa and now settled in Kenya becomes the first African resident to be appointed to a senior management position at this esteemed institution. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has recently announced the appointment of Andrew Alston to the position of Routing Area Director. ![]() ![]() By Ben Roberts, Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies ![]()
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