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Brad Smith on Microsoft’s recent search warrant case ...
Posted by Voices For Innovation - July 18, 2016 2:46 PM
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently ruled in favor of Microsoft, a decision that upholds privacy rights and paves the way for 21st-century solutions that address both legal protections for privacy and the needs of law enforcement. Brad Smith, Microsoft president and chief legal officer, wrote about the case for Microsoft On The Issues. Read his post,...
Partnering with VFI to Organize a Great Event
Posted by John Nicolau - June 15, 2016 1:53 PM
IAMCP Chicagoland President John Nicolau on “The Future of Data” As President of the Chicagoland Chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP), I put a lot of emphasis on fostering peer-to-peer networking. It’s great to be able to bring tech professionals together to share best practices, discover mutual interests, and uncover business opportunities. Of course, I also...
Governors, Top Business and Education Leaders Urge Congress...
Posted by Voices For Innovation - April 28, 2016 10:53 AM
The urgent need to expand access to computer science education for American students is now on Congress’s radar! Earlier this week, a group of leading educators, organizations, CEOs, and 27 Democratic and Republican governors sent an open letter to Congress and the American people calling for federal funding to provide every student in every school the opportunity to learn computer science....
VFI Leaders Voice Support for K-12 Computer Science Educati...
Posted by Voices For Innovation - April 11, 2016 10:47 AM
Support is growing for Congress to provide funding for computer science education in America’s K-12 schools. Last month, the Computer Science Education Coalition launched to urge Washington to take action. The coalition includes large and small technology companies, education organizations, professional associations, and trade groups. Many leaders of Voices for Innovation are participating in the coalition — and they are speaking...
Posted by Voices For Innovation - March 31, 2016 10:34 AM
Brittenford Systems, a financial systems consulting firm, recently posted a great blog about the need for our nation to update its digital privacy laws. Here are some key excerpts: How much has technology changed since 1986? A lot. How much has the major law protecting the privacy of users participating in electronic communication changed? Negligibly. Currently, personal and business protections...
Computer Science Education Coalition Launches
Posted by Voices For Innovation - March 8, 2016 10:32 AM
Today, a broad-based group of businesses and non-profits launched the Computer Science Education Coalition to urge Congress to invest $250 million in K-12 computer science education. The coalition’s members include Amazon, Code.org, Facebook, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, Microsoft, TechNet, and many others. Many of our Voices for Innovation leaders also joined the coalition. VFI plans to support the coalition’s efforts...