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Author Photo Comcast-NBC Deal Highlights Net Neutrality Issue
Dec 3, 2009
Posted by Fredric Paul

What does it mean when the nation's largest Internet Service Provider, like Comcast, buys one of the biggest content creators in the world, like NBC? For one thing, it means the already contentious issue of Net Neutrality is about to get even more heated. Hopefully, it will galvanize the FCC to create and implement Net Neutrality rules that protect the interests of other companies doing business on the Internet.

Author Photo Mayor Gavin Newsom on Digital San Francisco (Part 2)
Dec 2, 2009
Posted by Fritz Nelson

In the second part of our three-part video interview series with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, we talked about the role technology can play in the transformation of a city, including addressing the growing digital divide, the progress on STEM in San Francisco, and the role the Bay area will play, as a hub of technology innovation, in helping lead the way to economic recovery.

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VA Eyes Sweeping Tech Initiative

December 4, 2009
Veterans Affairs is seeking input on a proposed IT contract that would cover the "entire spectrum" of systems and applications.

Online Gambling Under Renewed Scrutiny

December 4, 2009
Technologies exist that can be used and improved to regulate Internet gambling, proponents tell a House Financial Services Committee.

Bill Requires Treasury To Create TARP Database

December 3, 2009
The House of Representatives is calling for the Treasury Department to build a standard, Web-accessible database of bank bailout information.

Government Surveillance Of Social Networks Challenged

December 2, 2009
Policies governing the usage of social network data remain unclear at many government agencies.

FCC To Catalog White Space Spectrum

December 1, 2009
The federal agency is requiring white-space devices to be able to check an online database that identifies which spectrum is available in a given market.

Apple Seeks Permanent Halt To Psystar Mac Clones

November 25, 2009
The requested injunction would prohibit Psystar from selling Mac knock offs, which a federal court has already ruled violate Apple's copyright.

NIST Director Sees Key Role In Emerging Technologies

November 25, 2009
Newly confirmed director Patrick Gallagher outlines the agency's efforts in healthcare IT, smart grid, and cybersecurity.

FCC Chair Wants More Broadband

November 25, 2009
A 10% increase in broadband availability means a 1.2 to 1.5 point increase in GDP, Federal Communications Commission Chair Julius Genachowski says.

Senators Urge EU To Finish Oracle Sun Probe

November 24, 2009
With Sun jobs at stake, U.S. lawmakers want the European Commission to speed up its antitrust investigation.

Feds To Sharpen Cybersecurity Job Policies

November 24, 2009
The Office of Personnel Management seeks to develop a framework for the classification, hiring, performance management, and development of federal cybersecurity pros.

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