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.
International Advocacy
Overview
- Supporting the worldwide efforts of a variety of U.S. government agencies, including the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Department of Commerce (DoC) and the Department of State;
- Meeting regularly with global organizations to share information on standardization and conformity assessment programs, with the goal of trade facilitation;
- Working with the U.S. government to implement the World Trade Organization agreement on basic telecommunications services in order to open service markets around the world;
- Working as an active member of the International Telecommunication Union to help promote global policies that increase market opportunities in developing nations and contribute to global standardization and coordination.
- March 18, 2011 TIA Submits Comments to Department of Commerce and USTR for Annual US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Meeting.
- On January 19, 2011 TIA sent a letter to USTR Ambassador Ron Kirk supporting ITA Expansion.
- On December 1, 2010 TIA's submission to the US-India ICT dialogue Telecommunications Subcommittee.
- September 27, 2010 USITO filing on China's WTO Compliance
- On July 30, 2010 TIA submitted comments to Industry Canada Expressing Support for Further Liberalizing Canada’s FDI Rules in the Telecommunications Sector
- On July 16, 2010 TIA submitted a letter to USTR Kirk supporting trade initiatives.
- On July 8, 2010 TIA submitted comments on ICT Submission on Indigenous Innovation Policies
- July 23, 2010 TIA Supports BRAZTAC to USTR and USDA on Brazil Cotton Case
- May 19, 2010 Tech Association Trade Letter to President Obama
- On May 10, 2010 TIA Submitted Comments to China’s Ministry of Science and Technology on its National Indigenous Innovation Product Accreditation Policy- Multi-Association
- On May 10, 2010 TIA Submitted Comments to China’s Ministry of Science and Technology on its National Indigenous Innovation Product Accreditation Policy-USITO
- January 27, 2010 TIA's Submission to ITU on ITU database
- On January 25, 2010, TIA filed a letter to USTR supporting a Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
- On January 15, 2010, TIA joined the High-Tech Trade Coalition in signing a letter in support of increased funding for the World Bank Group.
- On December 10, 2009, TIA joined other associations in sending a letter urging the Chinese Government not to proceed in implementing its National Indigenous Innovation Policy.
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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.






