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The historic U.S. presidential election was a turning point for the nation and how it will rebuild after COVID-19, and the pandemic’s impact on the health of the American people, economy, and way of life. Our industry welcomes the Biden-Harris Administration and is committed to working together constructively to ensure that the United States adopts policies that support the well-being of Americans [...]
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On September 22, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. In addition to restrictions on the internal diversity programs of Federal Agencies, the Executive Order (EO) prohibits federal government contractors from providing diversity training to their own employees in any manner that suggests America has a racial inequality problem. ITI, on behalf of the [...]
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As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the search for treatment and a vaccine requires all available resources. While researchers and health care professionals pursue the virus and treat the sick, we all play a role in slowing the spread by working, learning, and even seeking routine medical care from home. By empowering distance learning, enabling secure remote work, and deploying innovative medical and [...]
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As the United States responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tech industry is providing communities with services, tools, and resources to ease the widespread and deep impacts of the virus. When the pandemic led to extended school closures and work-from-home orders, teachers and students turned to distance learning and employers turned to remote work. In response, technology companies immediately made [...]
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In a matter of weeks, our daily lives have been completely altered. More than 1.5 billion people across the globe are being mandated to stay home from work and school, cancel plans with loved ones, and refocus routines to prevent the spread of a malicious coronavirus. Despite this abrupt shift, we are managing to move forward. Millions of people have seamlessly transitioned their corporate office to [...]
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On March 5, 2020, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman delivered the following keynote speech before the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland’s Transatlantic Conference in Dublin, Ireland. View the speech, beginning at the 3:09:00 mark, and the subsequent panel on the topic, here. Good morning. First, I’d like to thank the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland for inviting me today, and to the sponsors [...]
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Listen to the first episode of Download On Tech on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify. As the global trade association for the tech industry, ITI is fortunate to be surrounded by the smart and incredible people who are shaping innovation and tech policy within our dynamic member companies, on Capitol Hill, in government, and around the world. They have incredible stories and an insider’s view [...]
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Innovation does not happen in a vacuum. The constant free flow of ideas and data across the globe fuels the development of the new chip that powers our smartphones and the apps we use to learn, play, and connect with loved ones. But to ensure these advancements and technological breakthroughs not only continue but thrive, nations must embrace an environment of cross-border cooperation and competitiveness. [...]
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This post originally appeared as an op-ed on Fox Business on October 22, 2019. You can find the original post here. Unfortunately, certain elected leaders have launched misguided attacks on tech companies, even arguing that the industry is no longer innovating at the speed it once was. In a twist of irony, these same anti-tech crusaders share and amplify their opinions through social media postings [...]
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BY REP. ALMA ADAMS (D-N.C.), WAYNE A. I. FREDERICK, AND JASON OXMAN Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is an integral part of our daily lives, work, and existence. AI-driven medical diagnostics alert doctors to early warning signs of diseases and conditions, allowing them to provide better treatment for patients and save lives. AI improves the way companies, governments, and other organizations [...]
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