ECPA Reform Event: Party Like It's 1986
10/5/2011
On October 20, join Google, Facebook, ACLU, Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Competitive Enterprise Institute, Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), TechFreedom, and Americans for Tax Reform for a happy hour inspired by the privacy protections of ECPA -- Party Like It's 1986.
Understanding Search: The Infrastructure, Innovation & Impact of Today's Search Technology
9/15/2011
In an era of information overload, search engines help Internet users
find the information they want. Access to this information is a human rights
issue as well as an economic one. But search engines are often criticized by
businesses frustrated with search engine rankings and by restrictive
governments around the world demanding that search results be filtered.
On September 20th, the Computer & Communications Industry
Association will host a panel discussion on Internet search and how it impacts
businesses, consumers and the Internet as a whole.
CCIA To Release White Paper On How Policymakers Can Enable Cloud Computing
7/18/2011
The Computer & Communications Industry Association will release its paper detailing ways policymakers can enable the growth of cloud computing – and the economic benefits of doing so– at an event Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Michael Nelson, Professor of Internet studies at Georgetown University will lead a panel discussion with companies involved in cloud computing at the event for Capitol Hill staffers.
CCIA To Release 2011 Study Calculating Economic Value of "Fair Use"
7/8/2011
As Congress and federal agencies consider stricter copyright enforcement measures such as making streaming a felony, and government-mandated Internet blacklists, and the copryight and communications sectors devise a Copyright Alert System, a new economic report to be released Monday helps illustrate the importance of a balanced approach to copyright.
CCIA Upcoming Events: July 2011
7/1/2011
CCIA will be hosting events in July to celebrate the release its latest two publications, "Fair Use in the U.S. Economy: 2011" and "Public Policy for the Cloud: How Policymakers Can Enable Cloud Computing". The details are below:
In Lead-up to May 26 Congressional Hearing, Antitrust Experts Discuss Implications of the Proposed AT&T – T-Mobile Takeover
5/20/2011
The proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA’s wireless communications business by AT&T raises serious competition policy issues that require careful analysis by the Federal Communications Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The proposed transaction would reduce the number of national wireless carriers from four to three, and more importantly, create an AT&T-Verizon duopoly that would dwarf all other carriers. A House Judiciary subcommittee has scheduled a hearing May 26, 2011 to examine the proposed merger. In a media briefing hosted by the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), key antitrust experts will discuss the anti-competitive implications of an AT&T takeover on American investment, innovation and jobs.
What: Media Briefing of Antitrust Experts on AT&T - T-Mobile Takeover
When: Tuesday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. EST
Who: Moderator:
Ed Black, President & CEO of the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)
Panelists:
Richard Brunell, Director of Legal Advocacy at American Antitrust Institute (AAI) and contributing editor of the Antitrust Law Journal
Allen Grunes, Chair of the Antitrust Committee of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia and Advisory Board member of the American Antitrust Institute
CCIA's Caucus Wednesday, May 4th
4/27/2011
Members: Please contact mclark@ccianet.org to register
Reporters: Please contact hgreenfield@ccianet.org to register
2011 Caucus Registration Opens
4/19/2011
Online registration for CCIA's 2011 Washington Caucus is now available.
The Washington Caucus has grown over the years into a unique dialogue between technology executives and the Members of Congress and Administration officials who are grappling with today's challenging technology issues. This year's program will cover a wide range of topics related to the future of technology and innovation policy and its role in fostering job growth and economic development.
2011 Democratic Member Breakfast Briefing Thursday
2/8/2011
