Not directly related to the European electronics media, but very important for most technology marketeers in Europe, the US House of Representatives has voted for a one-year extension to the requirement for passports with biometric information from countries participating in the visa waver programme (VWP). This legislation was to be introduced on 26th October 2004, effectively meaning that almost everyone would require a visa to enter the USA, as none of the biggest countries particpating in the VWP were going to be able to meet the deadline. Of course, it remains to be seen whether countries will be able to issue suitable passports by autumn 2005…

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  • Mike Maynard

    In 2001 Mike acquired Napier with Suzy Kenyon. Since that time he has directed major PR and marketing programmes for a wide range of technology clients. He is actively involved in developing the PR and marketing industries, and is Chair of the PRCA B2B Group, and lectures in PR at Southampton Solent University. Mike offers a unique blend of technical and marketing expertise, and was awarded a Masters Degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Surrey and an MBA from Kingston University.

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