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Chopra, Kundra Urge Efficiency Role For Government IT

    December 10, 2009
The Federal CIO and CTO tell Congress that transparency, efficiency efforts are beginning to pay dividends, but federal IT still needs to be more involved in business decisions.

Feds Launch Internet Healthcare Initiatives

    December 10, 2009
Department of Health and Human Services programs promote research data sharing, employee collaboration, and flu safety.

Obama, In China, Promotes An Open Internet

    November 16, 2009
In a townhall meeting in Shanghai, the President acknowledges the challenges posed by unrestricted Internet access, but says the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

ICANN Approves International Domain Names

    November 2, 2009
Web addresses will expand beyond the Roman letters A-Z and digits 0-9.

FCC Approves Net Neutrality Rule Making

    October 22, 2009
The move opens up a vehicle for comments, but how and to what degree the Internet should be free or regulated remains to be decided.

Google, Verizon Jointly Back 'Open Internet'

    October 22, 2009
The search giant and wireless carrier find rare common ground on a few core net neutrality principles.

AT&T Opens Network To VoIP iPhone Apps

    October 7, 2009
Users of Skype and other VoIP apps will be able to make calls on AT&T's 3G network, reversing a previous decision by the company.

Feds Refresh Stimulus Tracking Site

    September 28, 2009
Recovery.gov now includes better mapping and navigation and more data, but roadblocks to a smooth launch remain.

Net Neutrality Opposed By State Legislators

    September 23, 2009
The American Legislative Exchange Council asserts that regulating wireless and wired carriers in the same manner is "likely unconstitutional."

FCC Head Net Neutrality Remarks Spark Reaction

    September 22, 2009
The Federal Communications Commission Chair's suggestion that consumer protections applying to wired networks be extended to wireless networks elicits swift pushback.