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International Broadband Quality: How's that Policy Working?

admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

June 17, 2013

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“Pivot to Canada” Campaign

admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

June 17, 2013

Stephen Ezell analyzes Canada’s efforts to attract high-skilled immigrants away from the U.S. on HuffPost Live.

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Does American Broadband Suck?

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

June 12, 2013

Richard Bennett discusses the current state of America’s broadband networks in an interview with Andrew Keen for TechCrunch TV.

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Would Public-Private Model Save the Post Office?

kangstadt — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

June 6, 2013

Rob Atkinson appeared on Fox Business’ Willis Report to discuss potential reforms to address the U.S. Post Office’s current fiscal crisis.

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Fixing the Post Office

kangstadt — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

June 6, 2013

In a segment for Federal News Radio Rob Atkinson argues the USPS should continue doing last-mile, door-to-door delivery, but the rest of the mail distribution network should be opened up to competition.

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Surveillance Cameras: Helpful or Harmful?

afearon — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

May 22, 2013

Supporters and opponents of surveillance technology will debate the pros and cons of video cameras and other related technologies.

State and local governments have invested millions of dollars in surveillance video technology to improve public safety. Privacy and civil libertarian groups have criticized these technologies as ineffective and inefficient, as well as an unjust intrusion on the privacy of law-abiding citizens. Supporters of these technologies argue that these technologies can support law enforcement activities and help make our cities safer. At this event, supporters and opponents of this technology will debate the pros and cons of surveillance video cameras and related technologies.

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Bitcoin Revolution?

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

May 22, 2013

ITIF Senior Analyst Daniel Castro was featured on the news program Crosstalk as part of a panel of experts that discussed the potential impact of Bitcoin on finance and e-commerce.

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India and the U.S. at a Crossroads: What It Means for Our Economy, Trade Agenda and Beyond

afearon — Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

May 9, 2013

Against the backdrop of ongoing TPP negotiations, the U.S. strategic “pivot” to Asia and renewed focus on growing American exports, the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) hosted a policy teleconference on Tuesday, May 14 regarding U.S. and India trade relations. This discussion previewed ITIF’s upcoming research on India, assessed IP and related threats to America’s trade agenda, and outlined possible avenues for the U.S. and other trading partners to take near-term action.

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Bandwidth for the Buck: The State of Broadband Access and Competition in the U.S.

afearon — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

April 26, 2013

A panel discussion on recent studies on the state of broadband competition in the United States.

Broadband internet is a vital technology for economic innovation and growth, therefore ensuring the highest levels of broadband competition and access are key to the future of the economy. Recently, several high-profile studies have examined the state of broadband competition in the United States and reached different conclusions. Watch ITIF President Rob Atkinson's remarks at this event.

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What's on the Agenda for the New FCC?

afearon — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

April 25, 2013

A panel of experts and stakeholders examine the issues and offer their recommendations for the next Chairman's agenda.

With the departure of FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and Commissioner Robert McDowell, the agency will be resetting its goals for this year and the next, settling open issues, and possibly opening new inquiries. Key issues that remain unresolved include the phase-out of the public switched telephone network and the transition to all-IP broadband networks, spectrum reassignment and interference, high speed broadband deployment and adoption, universal service for both wired and mobile broadband, content retransmission rules, and net neutrality.

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Accessible Voting Technology Initiative

afearon — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

April 24, 2013

Daniel Castro is interviewed by BFM on the Accessible Voting Technology Initiative.

With poling day approaching very soon, many still are unregistered and some who are registered may not even be able to attend. Citizens that are dealing with disabilities face a variety of barriers to cast their vote. Daniel Castro, Senior Analyst for Information Technology & Innovation Foundation speaks to BFM radio about the Accessible Voting Technology Initiative.

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Book Presentation: The Need for Speed

afearon — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

April 11, 2013

ITIF host "The Need for Speed: A New Framework for Telecommunications Policy for the 21st Century" book launch.

The twenty-first-century telecommunications landscape is radically different from the one that prevailed as recently as the last decade of the twentieth century. In their new eBook, The Need for Speed: A New Framework for Telecommunications Policy for the 21^st Century, Robert Litan and Hal Singer argue that the Federal Communications Commission’s outdated policies and rules are inhi

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The Social and Economic Case for Autonomous Vehicles

afearon — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

April 10, 2013

Exploring the social and economic case for welcoming the arrival of autonomous vehicles and explaining how they will deliver a range of benefits.

The advent of autonomous vehicles is poised to transform the automobile industry as profoundly as the introduction of automated manufacturing assembly lines did nearly a century ago. This event will explore the social and economic case for welcoming the arrival of autonomous vehicles and explaining how they will deliver a range of benefits.

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BFA Hill Event The New National Past Time Highlights

afearon — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

April 10, 2013

Rob Atkinson presents on the state of American broadband rankings at a Broadband for America event.

ITIF president Rob Atkinson was a featured presenter, commenting on the state of American broadband rankings, at a Broadband for America event on Capitol Hill on April 10, 2013.

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Tennessee Is Home to U.S. Leader in Offering Fast Internet

afearon — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

March 21, 2013

Richard Bennett talks U.S. broadband on the PBS Newshour.

ITIF Senior Research Fellow Richard Bennett appears on PBS Newshour to discuss high-speed broadband in the United States and ITIF's recent report.

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A Policymaker’s Guide to Internet Tax

afearon — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

March 19, 2013

IPI and ITIF hosted a lunch briefing to untangle Internet tax policy.

Ever wonder what the difference is between the Internet tax moratorium and the Main Street Internet Tax Fairness Act? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, the Internet and telecommunications are subject to a variety of taxes at different levels of government. At least four different tax proposals are either in Congress or about to be introduced that would reduce tax discrimination in the e-commerce, telecom and Internet space. They sound similar but have very different intents and outcomes.

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Deep Dive: Tax Reform and the Technology Sector

afearon — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:08:06 +0000

March 16, 2013

The Politico Pro team presents an in-depth conversation with special guest Rob Atkinson, President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

The Politico Pro team presents an in-depth conversation with special guests Rob Atkinson, President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation; Laura Bishop, Vice President of Government Relations, Best Buy; Scott Hodge, President, Tax Foundation; Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.), Chairman, New Democrat Coalition; Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.), Member, House Ways and Means Committee and Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.), Member, House Appropriations Committee.

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WTOP Interview on American Broadband

afearon — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

March 11, 2013

Rob Atkinson talks to WTOP on adoption and speed of broadband networks in the U.S.

Rob Atkinson talks to WTOP on adoption and speed of broadband networks in the U.S. as discussed in ITIF's report The Whole Picture.

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Manufacturing Revival Radio: Rob Atkinson

afearon — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

February 21, 2013

Rob Atkinson was interviewed by Manufacturing Revival Radio on U.S. manufacturing and competitiveness.

Rob Atkinson was interviewed by Manufacturing Revival Radio on a variety of topics related to competitiveness and American manufacturing. He touched on the National Network of Manufacturing Institutes, strengthening our traded sector, and the importance of proper government investment in research and development.

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Making America Competitive Again: Restoring U.S. Innovation Leadership

afearon — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

February 14, 2013

An event that will explore the causes, evidence, and consequences of faltering U.S. competitiveness.

In the last six months, three major books or reports have been released that raise serious concerns about the faltering state of U.S. innovation and competitiveness. These works share four critical themes: 1) The U.S.

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The Whole Picture: Where America’s Broadband Networks Really Stand

afearon — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

February 12, 2013

Examining the state of international broadband comparisons.

Where do America’s broadband networks really stand in relation to those in other countries? This topic has been hotly debated since the dawn of broadband and commercialization of the Internet, but a great deal of confusion still exists. Much of the popular analysis is out-of-date, poorly-focused, or analytically deficient. In fact, many international broadband reports appear to cherry-pick the data in order to reach a foreordained conclusion.

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In Depth Interviews: "The Declaration of the Interdependence of Cyberspace"

afearon — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

February 9, 2013

A formative document in cyber policy and opinion is getting an overhaul.

A formative document in cyber policy and opinion is getting an overhaul. Daniel Castro is senior analyst at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and main author of "The Declaration of the Interdependence of Cyberspace." He joined In Depth on Federal News Radio to discuss why now is the time for an update.

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Manufacturing's Future: Effects of Technology on Industry

afearon — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

February 8, 2013

Rob Atkinson's panel at the Atlantic's Manufacturing's Next Chapter

Parts of hearing aids, dentures and invisalign braces are made using 3D printers. But is 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, paving the way for the next era of manufacturing in the United States?Some say yes, but Rob Atkinson, of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, says manufacturing needs something more, because the trend of 3D printing will not be widely used by individuals. “It’s cool,” but “it’s not big,” he said.

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Perspectives on Global Enterprises, Corporate Location Decisions, and U.S. Policy Challenges

afearon — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

February 4, 2013

ITIF and a distinguished panel explore issues impacting U.S. innovation and competitive advantage.

The future of the U.S. economy will be determined in significant part on whether the United States can win the “race for global innovation advantage.” Each day our competitor nations are seeking to grow and attract technology-based firms to their borders. What factors determine where global companies, particularly IT companies, locate facilities around the world? What are other nations doing to attract those facilities? What is the impact on the United States? And what should the United States be doing?

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