David Sutphen Addresses Minority Barriers To Entry
David Sutphen addresses the minority barriers to entry for the information and technology ecosystem at the NewMe Conference.
The Internet Innovation Alliance is a broad-based coalition of business and non-profit organizations that aim to ensure every American, regardless of race, income or geography, has access to the critical tool that is broadband Internet. The IIA seeks to promote public policies that support equal opportunity for universal broadband availability and adoption so that everyone, everywhere can seize the benefits of the Internet - from education to health care, employment to community building, civic engagement and beyond.
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Monday, May 24
David Sutphen addresses the minority barriers to entry for the information and technology ecosystem at the NewMe Conference.
Wednesday, May 06
Dr. Jay Sanders, President Emeritus of the American Telemedicine Association, discusses the impact of broadband on rural hospitals and their ability to access non-local specialists through telemedicine, as well as using telemedicine to improve the quality of care while reducing rehospitaliztion in all communities.
Wednesday, April 29
Two videos to share today. First up is Brian Mefford, CEO of Connected Nation, discussing the role of public-private partnerships in expanding access to broadband, mapping under-served communities, and the supply and demand aspect of broadband distribution:
Next is Rachelle Chong, Commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission, talking about broadband mapping, spending strategies for deployment, and tactics for implementing hardware and education in disadvantaged communities:
Monday, April 20
Rey Ramsey, CEO of One Economy Corporation, speaks out about the necessity of connecting poor communities to the Internet, and the use of specific intention in deploying stimulus package money on broadband.
Friday, March 27
IIA Ambassador Ryan Wuerch of Motricity talks about how crucial ubiquitous broadband deployment is to the future of America.
Thursday, March 12
Last month, IIA affiliate member Connect Ohio joined with the Ohio Telecom Association to distribute 400 computers to students and community centers through Gov. Ted Strickland’s No Child Left Offline program. Here’s some video of the event.
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feed://internetinnovation.org/podcast
Friday, March 06
Recently we profiled IIA Ambassador Granny B, whose business was allowed to thrive thanks to the availability of broadband Internet in her small town of Homer, Louisiana. Now you can hear Granny B.‘s story in her own words via an IIA podcast.
This is just the first of what will be many IIA podcasts. Subscribe to future episodes.
feed://internetinnovation.org/podcast
Wednesday, February 25
In this episode, Jeff Campbell, Senior Director of Cisco’s Technology and Trade Policy, speaks about broadband speed and distribution in the state of California.
Tuesday, February 24
IIA’s Internet Academy events are designed to educate on new research, facts, and technology concerning broadband in America.
Here’s a video excerpt from our most recent event, “Broadband 101.” In it, Dr. Robert Pepper of Cisco Systems offers some insights into speed, quality, deployment and adoption of broadband in the U.S.
Tuesday, February 10
Via Gizmodo comes this smart video on the history of the Internet created by filmmaker Melih Bilgil. It covers everything from “batch processing” in 1957 to today’s current broadband capabilities—all in eight minutes. It’s definitely worth checking out.
Tuesday, December 02
IIA Co-Chairman Larry Irving at the National Broadband Strategy Symposium
Hon. Paul J. Cosgrave, Commissioner, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications for New York City.
NextGenWeb interview with Susan Patrick, President of the North American Counsel for Online Learning
NextGenWeb interview with Dr. Jay Sanders, CEO of Global Telemedicine Group
NextGenWeb interview with Kathy Johnson, Director of the Alabama Broadband Initiative
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