Jobs – the lack of them and the plans to create them – are the focus of the public, the press and the one or two real political contenders in this primary season. New York Times columnist Tom Friedman argues in his Sunday December 11 column that broadband infrastructure and connectivity is a key component of job creation, especially for anyone hoping to make a living in the global information age in which we live.
Small Business
Membership Benefits-Small Business
Small businesses sometimes need a boost to make more of an impact in communications technology. TIA offers strong support for small and medium-size businesses.
Access Government Affairs Support
U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee Activities
- Recent issues under consideration: Universal service reform, the impact of a weak dollar on small business and whether that is helping grow export, and technology and the state of the economy.
The 700 MHz Auction and Small Business Update
- Despite claims that nationwide incumbents got the lion’s share of spectrum in the 700MHz Order, not all spectrum went to nationwide carriers. In fact, much of the spectrum went to small businesses.
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX ) Act Update
- Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must now comply with all of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Continued advocacy at the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has resulted in the recognition and further study of cost impact on companies subject to Section 404.
Keep Your Business Growing
- Network with peers at a regional event
- Significant discounts on exhibit space or registration at TIA events
- Participate in a TIA small business group
- Add your news to the TIA website.
Facebook/Twitter Lists
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Great use of technology in the day-to-day life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx_8gxh76iM
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For State of the Union, TIA Calls on President Obama to Urge Swift Passage of Spectrum Legislation http://t.co/2o0zlEa3
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AT&T Unveils 4G Windows Phones, New Android Devices http://bit.ly/xegguQ
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At the Alcatel Lucent booth - just wrapped up Jason Collins interview- lots of action at their booth with several demos http://ow.ly/i/pyVo
.@BICSI Pres. Jerry Bowman & former Pres. Brian Hansen discuss the #BICSI conference & their leadership. Watch: http://t.co/uJ4ohVXV
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TIA 2012: Inside The Network | Events | CED Magazine - Communications, Engineering and Design Magazine http://t.co/nSbUtH25 via @cedmagazine
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Web app lets enterprise set security, sharing for Google Apps users http://t.co/HSSbljEg
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SkyBitz Unveils New Iridium-Based Global M2M Solution: http://t.co/qaxgTZFE
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We have Bob Dix, VP of Gov't Affairs @JuniperNetworks in the studio today re: cybersecurity. Watch LIVE (free reg.): http://t.co/V80avsxU
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How Big Data Is Changing The Way We Lead - Forbes http://t.co/4kCL8gaa
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Security management is a growth industry, and not just for spooks and hackers. Network operations folks are fully aware, or should be, of the growing risk in critical infrastructure protection. At TIA 2012, we will focus on these foundational issues relative to security, risk and vulnerability.





