The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) needs to ensure that three TV white spaces channels are available for wireless broadband in every U.S. market.
Rural Broadband Access Hangs on FCC Action Read More »
On May 24, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing on a critical digital policy issue, “Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Across Borders: Facilitating Cooperation and Protecting Rights.”
Senate Hearing Highlights Need to Update Data Privacy and Access Laws Read More »
Last month, a group of sixteen members of Voices for Innovation’s Advisory Task Force (ATF) traveled to Microsoft headquarters for a day and a half of intensive briefings, tours, and training.
VFI Leaders Dive Deep into Tech Policies Read More »
Advisory Task Force leaders met with their members of Congress during National Entrepreneurship Week.
VFI Leaders Meet Members of Congress During National Entrepreneurship Week Read More »
In October 2016, Voices for Innovation advocate Elizabeth Risley participated in a week-long, Microsoft-supported Golden Key trip to China.
VFI Participates in Golden Key Exchange in China Read More »
Over a 35-plus-year career in the technology sector, Voices for Innovation member Laurie Carey has seen a lot of change in the industry and been through many career transitions. Her career journey has taken her from an electronics assembly technician at Fairchild Test Systems, to an account manager at Novell, to Founder and Executive Director
VFI Member Laurie Carey Connects the Dots to Transform Education Read More »
The 2016 elections are in the record book. Dramatic changes in Washington will likely impact the U.S. and global tech sectors, as well as businesses of all sizes.
Tech Reflections on the Elections Read More »
On October 3, as part of a new worldwide initiative, Microsoft published a wide-reaching, policy-focused book entitled, “A Cloud for Global Good.”
Microsoft Launches “Cloud for Global Good” Initiative Read More »
MIT Technology Review hails Microsoft President Smith as a “civil rights crusader” for leading Microsoft’s legal and public policy effort to strengthen digital privacy.
MIT Technology Review Calls Microsoft’s Brad Smith “Civil Rights Crusader” Read More »
Archive360 General Counsel James M. McCarthy provides an illuminating discussion of why his company is strongly advocating for updating U.S. data privacy laws.
Archive360 Supports Modernizing Data Privacy Laws Read More »
Would your local IAMCP chapter or tech organization like to hear more about VFI and how small tech companies can play a critical role in advancing public policies that drive innovation and business growth?
Great Engagement with IAMCP NYC Chapter—Who’s Next? Read More »
Following the recent Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Marc Hoppers—a member of Voices for Innovation’s Advisory Task Force—wrote a terrific blog about getting involved in tech policy advocacy. A longtime member and leader of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP), Marc headed up the organization’s Advocacy Committee for several years. In this role, he
VFI Leader Marc Hoppers Shares His Experience as a Citizen Advocate Read More »
