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Beyond The FCC's 700 MHz By Roy Mark | Article Published August 27, 2007 The January auction isn't the only coveted spectrum that could deliver new wireless services. FCC Turns to Private Sector For Public Safety By Roy Mark | Article Published August 24, 2007 Open access for some commercial spectrum isn't the only experiment the FCC will try in its January 700 MHz auction. FCC: Get Your Spectrum Paddles Ready By Roy Mark | Article Published August 19, 2007 The agency's January 700MHz spectrum sale might be most compelling airwave auction in years. Google Prepping National Wireless Broadband Entry? By Roy Mark | Article Published July 11, 2007 FCC chairman's proposed spectrum auction rules could pave way for search giant to challenge incumbent wireless carriers. Many Breaches, Few ID Thefts By Roy Mark | Article Published July 11, 2007 New government report analyzes 24 largest reported data breaches. Motorola Makes IPTV Buy By Roy Mark | Article Published May 18, 2007 Acquisition of ATC-compression firm Modulus continues Motorola's string of IPTV deals. VoIP Still on FCC's Open Road By Roy Mark | Article Published March 22, 2007 UPDATED: States lose latest round to regulate and tax Internet telephony. IBM, Cisco Preach Crisis Services By Roy Mark | Article Published March 21, 2007 The partners launch crisis response technologies based on service-oriented architecture. Markey And His Net Neut Show By Roy Mark | Article Published January 28, 2007 The faithful were thrilled, but political reality might well deal the issue a cold hand even by Democrats. Politics and Second Life: Virtual Lobbying By Roy Mark | Article Published January 15, 2007 Democrats' groundbreaking appearance in Second Life opens the door for what might be the Internet's next political battleground. And I even made a virtual appearance. Poll: Next Bill Gates Likely From China or Japan By Roy Mark | Article Published December 20, 2006 New Zogby/463 survey finds Americans bullish on the Internet, if not the future of U.S. tech education. Groups Target Another Spyware Operator By Roy Mark | Article Published December 7, 2006 StopBadware.org, CDT expected to file FTC complaint against FastMP3Search.com.ar in the 'parade of horribles.' AMD, Nvidia Subpoenas Raise Eyebrows, Questions By Roy Mark | Article Published December 6, 2006 A possible federal probe of the graphics chip industry catches analysts unaware...and unconcerned. Wi-Fi a Winner in Logan Airport Dispute By Roy Mark | Article Published November 3, 2006 FCC rules airlines free to offer wireless services in competition with airport Wi-Fi facilities. More Indictments in DRAM Price-Fixing By Roy Mark | Article Published October 19, 2006 Former Samsung and Hynix officials are the latest to be charged with rigging prices for chips. Pretexting Tactics Raised Red Flags Inside HP By Roy Mark | Article Published October 5, 2006 As hired PI's pretexted for call logs, HP in-house investigators questioned tactics. And held their noses. Global Broadband Revenue Hits $113B By Roy Mark | Article Published August 29, 2006 South Korea remains the most wired country in the world. AOL to Cut 5,000 Jobs By Roy Mark | Article Published August 4, 2006 New business strategy starts with 26 percent reduction in workforce. FTC: Rambus Deceptive in DRAM By Roy Mark | Article Published August 3, 2006 Chipmaker found guilty of unlawfully monopolized market through deceptive standards methods. BSA Collects $2M For Pirate Offenses By Roy Mark | Article Published July 26, 2006 Firms pay up for running pirated software. Report Reveals VA Breach Specifics By Roy Mark | Article Published July 13, 2006 A new VA report claims the agency displayed lack of urgency in reporting data theft. Latest Breach Hits Navy By Roy Mark | Article Published June 27, 2006 The military branch is notifying as many as 28,000 in the latest government failure to protect personal data. VoIP Bills Set to Increase By Roy Mark | Article Published June 22, 2006 FCC votes to force USF contributions from Internet telephone services. Veterans Seek Billions in Data Breach Suit By Roy Mark | Article Published June 7, 2006 Veterans groups file lawsuit against VA seeking damages for veterans exposed to identity theft. RFID as Big Brother? Please. By Roy Mark | Article Published June 6, 2006 Electronics trade organization attacks DHS' privacy concern conclusions about human tracking. Offshore Sandbagging By Roy Mark | Article Published April 5, 2006 Commerce Department refuses to release report on impact of offshoring and outsourcing on IT industry. Protest Over AOL's Pay-to-Send E-mail Plan By Roy Mark | Article Published February 28, 2006 Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum to rally against AOL's plan to monetize e-mail. Lawmakers Hammer Tech's China Policy By Roy Mark | Article Published February 16, 2006 Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and Cisco endure long day before House panel on human rights. FCC Chair Vows 'Unfettered' Internet Access By Roy Mark | Article Published January 18, 2006 FCC chief says network operators can charge for differentiated services, but can't block access to Internet. E-Mail Dominance Faces Challenges By Roy Mark | Article Published December 27, 2005 Electronic mail continues to dominate over instant messaging -- for now. Lawmakers' New Looks at Online Sales Taxes By Roy Mark | Features & Trends Article Published December 23, 2005 As states simplify sales tax laws, Congress eyes approving plan to collect online sales taxes. FTC: CAN-SPAM Is Working By Roy Mark | Features & Trends Article Published December 21, 2005 With a big helping hand from technology, feds spam say volume is declining. But are spammers staying away? Cyber Security Group Flunks Washington By Roy Mark | Article Published December 14, 2005 CSIA faults White House and Congress for failing to adequately protect nation's digital infrastructure. Tech Index Shows Steady Growth By Roy Mark | Features & Trends Article Published December 13, 2005 Forrester, ITAA say IT continues rebound from 2001-2003 recession. Consumers Whistling Past the Security Graveyard By Roy Mark | Article Published December 8, 2005 New online security study shows Americans believe they are protected when they are not. DSW Decides FTC Security Shoe Fits By Roy Mark | Article Published December 2, 2005 National shoe discounter settles FTC charges that it failed to protect customer data. RIM Suffers Another BlackBerry Legal Defeat By Roy Mark | Article Published December 1, 2005 RIM Suffers Another BlackBerry Legal Defeat ISPs Making Progress on Spam By Roy Mark | Article Published November 30, 2005 A new FTC study shows filters block as much as 95 percent of unsolicited messages. A Senate Shot at Anti-Spyware By Roy Mark | Article Published November 21, 2005 Legislation criminalizes unauthorized downloads and mandates disclosures of privacy threats. White House Honors Internet Pioneers By Roy Mark | Article Published November 10, 2005 Cerf, Kahn bestowed with Presidential Medals of Freedom. FCC: IP Vital For Emergency Communications By Roy Mark | Article Published September 23, 2005 As Rita bears down on Texas, FCC chairman tells Congress IP-based technologies are essential for safety. HP to Slash 14,500 Jobs By Roy Mark | Article Published July 19, 2005 The company hopes to save almost $2B with job reductions and a modified U.S. retirement plan. Where Have All The Women Gone? By Roy Mark | Article Published July 12, 2005 Are unwelcoming males creating an IT female brain drain? Study Says Tech Flunks Diversity Test By Roy Mark | Article Published June 23, 2005 New ITAA study says women and racial minorities significantly underrepresented in IT workforce. Swindle: 'Somebody Has Got to Pay' By Roy Mark | Article Published May 18, 2005 The FTC commissioner says corporate boards haven't been paying enough attention to data protection. IBM Urges Employees to Blog With Care By Roy Mark | Article Published May 16, 2005 Big Blue lays down rules of the road for employees engaging in blogging. Gates Rakes Congress on H1B Visa Cap By Roy Mark | Article Published April 27, 2005 Microsoft chairman says it doesn't make sense to bar 'smart people' from U.S. tech industry. White House Official to Head TechNet By Roy Mark | Article Published April 5, 2005 Deputy assistant to the president to lead tech CEO's political initiatives. Avoid Taxing Problems When Making IT Buys By Roy Mark | Article Published March 11, 2005 Large companies could lose millions by ignoring the tax implications associated with major IT buys, a new report warns.
House Continues Anti-Spyware Push
By Roy Mark | Article Published March 9, 2005 Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approves legislation, setting stage for full House vote. It's Degrading: VoIP Firms Urge More FCC Action By Roy Mark | Article Published March 4, 2005 Vonage and Nuvio say port blocking is easy to prove, but allege that telecoms and cable companies are also degrading VoIP signals. New Senate Bill Looks to Hook Phishers By Roy Mark | Article Published March 3, 2005 A veteran lawmaker says current fraud laws allow phishers to bait, switch and flee. Speculation Over Powell Replacement Begins By Roy Mark | Article Published January 25, 2005 UPDATED: Current FCC Commissioner Kevin Martin is among a number of folks being bandied about to fill the top spot. Powell Resigns From FCC By Roy Mark | Article Published January 21, 2005 UPDATED: Regulatory chief leaves controversial legacy on telecom and Internet issues. New Congress, Old Tech Issues By Roy Mark | Article Published January 4, 2005 Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill facing familiar demands from the IT industry and consumers. A Busy Year for IT in DC By Roy Mark | Article Published December 17, 2004 FEATURE: Broadband, Internet tax cuts, spyware and Chinese fair trade issues dominated debates on Capitol Hill this year. H-1B Visa Expansion Draws Praise By Roy Mark | Article Published November 29, 2004 Last minute measure adds another 20,000 foreign, graduate-level workers to original quota. Tech Hopes Dim With Lame Duck Congress By Roy Mark | Article Published November 16, 2004 A final, four-day session leaves little time for new Internet access tax moratorium and other items on tech agenda. FCC Rules VoIP an Interstate Service By Roy Mark | Article Published November 9, 2004 UPDATED: Commission says it, not states, will decide what regulations apply to Internet telephony. FCC to Decide VoIP Fate Next Week By Roy Mark | Article Published November 3, 2004 The commission will determine if Internet telephony is interstate commerce or subject to state regulations and tariffs. Post Election, Tech Issues Await Congress By Roy Mark | Article Published November 3, 2004 Will tech issues move back to the front burner when lawmakers return to Washington? A roundup of VoIP, Anti-Spyware and 'Net tax actions. Bush Signs Tech Tax Break By Roy Mark | Article Published October 25, 2004 Law gives U.S. multinationals a one-year reduction on foreign profits from 35 percent to 5.25 percent. Wanted: Digital History By Roy Mark | Article Published October 22, 2004 The dot-com boom left behind a lot of valuable digital documents, not to mention swag bags and company logo hats. David Kirch intends to collect it all. FCC: Make Way for Speed Over Power By Roy Mark | Article Published October 14, 2004 Broadband's got some competition as BPL gets green light with new rules. Congress Gives Tax Break to Tech Industry By Roy Mark | Article Published October 11, 2004 Bush expected to sign bill reducing taxes on foreign dividends for U.S. multi-nationals. Congress Still Hot on Tech Agenda By Roy Mark | Article Published October 7, 2004 The House and Senate are battling to session's end on new Internet access tax moratorium and blocking stock option expensing. Lawmakers Urge FCC to Regulate VoIP By Roy Mark | Article Published October 6, 2004 House members write a letter to the commission, saying IP telephony issues are too important to await pending legislation. Congress OKs Tech-Friendly R&D Tax Credit By Roy Mark | Article Published September 24, 2004 Technology consortium had pushed for the nearly $8 billion credits as key drivers for the industry.
IBM Hiring Forecast Brightens By Roy Mark | Article Published August 12, 2004 Big Blue plans to add 8,800 employees by end of year in U.S., Europe and Asia. FCC Says VoIP Subject to Wiretap Laws By Roy Mark | Article Published August 4, 2004 Despite unanimous vote, commissioners question legal underpinning of decision. Tech CEOs Unite in Offshoring Support By Roy Mark | Article Published June 17, 2004 Top software execs say protectionist measures will work against U.S. economy. WiMAX is Here But Still Years Away By Roy Mark | Article Published June 4, 2004 Industry leaders predict mass market adoption of wireless broadband may be as much as a decade away. Lieberman Raps Parties Over Offshoring By Roy Mark | Article Published May 12, 2004 Unless policymakers find middle ground between free trade and protectionism, high-end IT jobs will be next to go, the senator says. Senate Blocks Anti-Offshoring Measures By Roy Mark | Article Published May 6, 2004 Democrats fail to limit foreign dividend tax breaks backed by Intel and Microsoft. Wireless Broadband Said To Use Wrong Spectrum By Roy Mark | Article Published April 29, 2004 Former FCC chairman says costs can be lowered by 50 percent in spectrum space being vacated by UHF television stations. |
