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Perspectives on Encrypted Media Extension Reaching First Public Working Draft
The HTML Working Group has announced their decision to release a First Public Working Draft of the Encrypted Media Extension (EME) specification. A preliminary version of the document has been public for some time, prompting the Free Software Foundation...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on May 9, 2013 3:00 PM in CEO, Open Web
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Good News about VP8 Licensing
I applaud the licensing agreement announced by Google, MPEG-LA, and additional patent-holders. The agreement appears to align with W3C's Patent Policy which has a goal of assuring that W3C Recommendations can be implemented on a Royalty-Free (RF) basis. Google has...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on March 11, 2013 2:03 AM in CEO, Video
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On the W3C Agenda: Headlights 2013
Last year we introduced an annual headlights exercise to identify major new strategic directions for W3C. These are studies that involve W3C and its Members, and result in proposals for new work which we evaluate in July. We learned a...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on January 31, 2013 5:44 AM in CEO
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W3C Host in China
We just announced the establishment of a fourth Host location for W3C, at Beihang University in Beijing. The Host locations house the W3C Team that facilitates the creation of standards for the Web. The W3C Team acts as a single...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on January 20, 2013 9:00 PM in CEO, W3C Life
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HTML5 and HTML.next
HTML5 is the cornerstone of the Open Web Platform that the web community is building. This week saw two significant events in W3C that bolster our efforts. I wanted to share these with the broader web community, and in...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on July 26, 2012 12:56 PM in CEO, HTML
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On the W3C Agenda: Headlights 2012
The Open Web Platform is expanding rapidly, and with it, the pace of new ideas for the Web. We launched Community Groups as a scalable way for Members and non-Members alike to come together around their Web interests. This grassroots...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on April 2, 2012 4:48 PM in CEO
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From Innovation to Standard
Today we introduce Community Groups as a place for developers to collaborate on next generation Web technologies. Our stakeholders have told us that a lightweight environment for innovation is necessary because the market evolves at such a rapid pace. We...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on August 15, 2011 7:40 PM in CEO, Open Web
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W3C Priorities and Milestones in 2011
Last year I published several posts about our efforts to establish a new vision for the W3C organization. I wanted to update you on how we have turned the results of the organizational vision task forces into specific plans and...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on February 9, 2011 12:48 PM in CEO
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Progress in Lyon - TPAC 2010
W3C met in Lyon, France 1-5 November for an annual W3C gathering we call "TPAC" (for Technical Plenary and Advisory Committee, pronounced "T-pack"). This was my first TPAC. Based on what I saw and what I heard it was a...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on November 29, 2010 7:54 PM in CEO, Meetings, W3C Life
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Global and Accessible Web
Over the summer I did less blogging due to vacations. But I am in the middle of a series about our organizational task forces, so in the next few postings I will complete that series. I've blogged in detail about...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on August 26, 2010 7:46 PM in CEO
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The Core Mission of W3C
New July 9, 2010 I reported in The Mission of W3C that a major focus of W3C is to Strengthen our core mission. This blog entry elaborates. Broad and / or deep Since the Web is central to everything...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on July 16, 2010 6:14 PM in CEO, HTML, Technology
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Making W3C the Best Place for New Standards Work
In my previous blog entry I discussed the five major focus areas for W3C as an organization. They were: Drive a Global and accessible Web Provide a Better Value Proposition for Users Make W3C the best place for new...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on June 18, 2010 8:35 PM in CEO, W3C・Resources
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The Mission of W3C
I've now been with W3C for almost three months. My first priority was to meet with the global stakeholders of the organization. I began with W3C membership. Through meetings, phone calls, technical conferences, and informal sessions I've met upwards of...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on June 1, 2010 2:20 PM in Accessibility, CEO, Technology, W3C・Resources, Web Architecture
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Asia and W3C
A visit with staff at Keio University I continue to meet key stakeholders around the world as part of my introduction to W3C. The last two weeks have been focused on Asia. India I visited India last week partly...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on May 14, 2010 8:39 PM in CEO, HTML, Internationalization, Mobile, Social Networking, Technology, Video, W3C・Resources
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The expanding Web platform
Last week I attended the www conference in Raleigh. It was my first technical conference since I joined W3C less than two months ago. Good conference. Keynotes, panels, technical sessions, poster sessions – all good. Lots of good work underway....
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on May 5, 2010 5:59 PM in CEO, Technology
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Volcanic ash, Europe, and W3C
I've been to Europe numerous times, but last week was my first visit as CEO of W3C. The meetings were good: with Member companies, prospects, government officials, executives of other standards organizations, press, W3C staff, and other colleagues at ERCIM....
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on April 19, 2010 5:14 PM in CEO
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First impressions
You only have first impressions once. Last week was my chance. Here are some highlights. I'm sure we'll revisit these over time. Positive things that were as expected For me, a major attraction to come to W3C is its reputation...
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on March 17, 2010 3:00 PM in CEO
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W3C CEO blog – First posting – March 8, 2010
A few simple reflections as I begin my new role at W3C. The role The World Wide Web is easily the most revolutionary development that has changed not only information technology, but everything about business, education, entertainment, and information retrieval....
Filed by Jeff Jaffe on March 8, 2010 9:31 AM in CEO
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