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Senate antitrust chair telegraphs probe of Google
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 11, 2011
the conditions regulators imposed on the transaction, with a particular focus on the continued availability of rival Web video services.
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Facebook teams with White House to fight bullying
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 10, 2011
is also adding new multimedia content to its Safety Center, expanding the resource hub to educational videos and other materials.
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FTC, EU Look to Tighten Online Privacy Rules
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 10, 2011
As officials from United States and Europe separately undertake sweeping reviews of Internet privacy regulations for marketers and Web companies, self-regulation is under fire.
House Republicans blast FCC net neutrality analysis
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 8, 2011
is part of life in Washington, but it would be a relief if this particular production would end its run.
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White House makes late push for patent reform
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 7, 2011
Act will address, including patent quality, reducing patent backlogs, and spurring innovation to create jobs," he said in a statement....
House Dems Complain of Net Neutrality Process
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 7, 2011
Minority subcommittee leadership appeals to their Republican counterparts to slow down the move to overturn the FCC's net neutrality order, seeks amendment debate.
GOP Member to Press Self-Reg Web Privacy Bill
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 4, 2011
Cliff Stearns of Florida, an old hand in the privacy debate, announced that he has developed a draft bill that would codify the self-regulatory approach to safeguarding consumers' information.
FCC expands USF-to-broadband transition
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 3, 2011
the first place?" Copps said.
Despite those reservations, Copps and Clyburn both supported the order, which passed by a unanimous vote.
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Kerry, Snowe Back Spectrum Reform Bill
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 3, 2011
Legislation would authorize Federal Communications Commission to conduct incentive auctions to free airwaves for mobile broadband, provide for comprehensive spectrum inventory.
GOP members defer, plan net neutrality repeal hearing
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 3, 2011
of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act, a procedural move to force the FCC to abandon its net neutrality rules....
House subcommittee postpones net neutrality vote
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 2, 2011
be subject to a presidential veto. President Obama praised the FCC when it passed its net neutrality order in December.
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White House IP chief: report to Congress coming soon
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 1, 2011
of the myriad intellectual property issues that affect a broad array of industries, from high tech to pharmaceuticals and entertainment....
Economic Recovery Spruces Up Server Sales: IDC
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 1, 2011
Research firm reports that global server revenues spiked 15 percent in the fourth quarter, the biggest increase in three years, while overall shipments saw a 6 percent jump.
House panel to vote to strike down net neutrality rules
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published March 1, 2011
lower chamber. A companion measure is pending in the Senate, where passage over a Democratic majority is far less likely.
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Senate begins debate on patent reform
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 28, 2011
activities, services and materials relating to patents and trademarks, respectively, including proportionate shares of the administrative costs of the Office."
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CIO Group NASCIO Wants Stronger Cybersecurity
By Kenneth Corbin | Security Article Published February 28, 2011
The National Association of State CIOs is pushing to keep cybersecurity a high priority.
Senators Press for Net Neutrality Support
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 25, 2011
Group of four Democrats appeal to Senate leadership to reject House proposals to overturn Federal Communications Commission's open Internet order.
Tech Lobby, White House Press Spectrum Reform
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 24, 2011
Amid concerns that the surge in mobile computing could overwhelm mobile broadband networks, representatives of big Web companies and government officials outline a path forward.
House Moves to Defund FCC Net Neutrality Rules
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 18, 2011
Amid the broad, noisy debate over the continuing resolution to keep the government funded, the lower chamber approves an amendment to bar the FCC from implementing its open Internet order.
Commerce Dept. Releases Broadband Map
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 17, 2011
With data from more than 1,600 Internet providers around the country, Commerce's NTIA releases long-awaited map of broadband speeds and availability.
GOP Reps Move to Topple Net Neutrality Rules
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 16, 2011
Republican committee leaders introduce resolution of disapproval that would void FCC's net neutrality order, challenge commissioners on legality of rules.
State Dept. Unveils Internet Freedom Agenda
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 15, 2011
In a speech in Washington, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered the administration's most emphatic rebuke yet of regimes that censor Internet content and target dissident groups online.
Dell Q4 Earnings Soar Past Analyst Forecast
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 15, 2011
Computing giant tops Wall Street estimates with much better-than-expected profits and soaring revenues, with solid growth in enterprise, SMB and consumer segments.
HP Scoops Up Vertica in Analytics Play
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 14, 2011
Computing giant acquires privately held Massachusetts-based vendor for an undisclosed sum as it looks to offer near real-time business intelligence and analytics.
eBay Sees ECommerce Everywhere, Opportunities Abound
By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 11, 2011
Noting that the lines between online and bricks-and-mortar stores retail are blurred, eBay's John Donahoe looks to new platforms.
