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Posted by - January 31, 2019 12:57 PM
2019 promises to be a very interesting and dynamic year for tech policy—in Washington and around the country. Voices for Innovation is kicking off our 2019 webinar series with a discussion of what we expect to be on the agenda of lawmakers when it comes to tech policy. We’ll touch on digital privacy, facial recognition and AI, and the growing...
Posted by - August 29, 2018 9:43 AM
Every day, advances driven by cloud computing play an increasingly important role in our economy and society. But more than 19 million rural Americans still lack access to affordable, reliable broadband. A technology solution exists: broadband signals can be carried many miles on unused TV spectrum, known as TV white spaces (TVWS). But to spur market-driven adoption of this technology,...
Posted by - July 27, 2018 9:12 AM
Leaders of Microsoft’s Voices for Innovation (VFI) program highlight the value of advocating for government policies that drive innovation, business growth, STEM education, and workplace equity. Advocacy engagement offers a great opportunity for women to develop leadership roles in their communities. Join Sharan Hildebrand, Senior Vice President, Capax Global and Carol Lynn Grow, VP of Marketing & Sales, LawToolBox for this...
Posted by - May 10, 2018 8:44 AM
Voices for Innovation and IAMCP Women in Technology leaders Carol-Lynn Grow and Sharan Hildebrand will discuss their advocacy journeys and share how women can develop leadership roles in their communities through advocacy engagement. They’ll highlight how advocacy can open doors that help raise the profile of your business, advance your career, and benefit your community. Carol-Lynn and Sharan will be...
Posted by - May 9, 2018 9:48 AM
Voices for Innovation (VFI) is excited to be part of the 2018 Microsoft Inspire Conference, July 15-19, in Las Vegas. We’ll have a booth in The Commons where we’ll discuss the partner value of becoming an advocacy leader with VFI, including how to get started and the key policy issues that impact innovation and the growth of your technology business....
Posted by - February 16, 2018 7:08 AM
Today’s cryptography technology has the potential to be circumvented by the processing speeds of future quantum computers. In the face of this threat, Microsoft is leading the industry in developing practical quantum-resistant public key cryptography. We’ll be hearing about this effort and looking at the future of IT security with Brian LaMacchia, a Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft and a global-leading...