The information technology (IT) industry is often puzzling to legislators and regulators. The industry is technically complex and incredibly fast-moving, and because information technology is so diversifi ed, the industry rarely speaks to governments with one voice. IT industry groups often approach policymakers about a common concern, yet advocate for [...]
This week, Fortune Magazine has a story on Bill Campbell (aka “the coach”), a former Columbia University football coach who now advises both Silicon Valley IT startups and big technology companies such as Google and Apple. The article describes Campbell’s evolution from a football coach who, for reasons that were [...]
The Register reveals that “[t]he European Commission has proposed creating a single strategy for the protection of industrial property rights in Europe. The Commission wants to integrate its strategy for industrial property rights and encourage smaller businesses to protect rights. Patents and trade marks are the most well-known industrial property [...]
Internetnews.com writes that “[t]he efforts of government agencies to make their services and information accessible on the Web have not always been a resounding success, but at least they're getting a little better, according to a survey research firm ForeSee Results plans to release today. In its quarterly survey, the [...]
BusinessWeek writes that “[r]esearch firm eMarketer has some good news for online retailers: high gas prices are fueling more Web shopping. In a July 25 report senior analyst Jeffrey Grau points to several consumer polls showing more shoppers are opting to spend online and save at the pump. In a [...]