President Obama’s Strong Words on Patent Trolls Must Be Followed by Action

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It’s hard to say it any better than President Obama did when he spoke of patent trolls in a Google Hangout yesterday: “They don’t actually produce anything themselves. They’re trying to essentially leverage and hijack someone else’s idea and see … read more »

Cybersecurity Must Respect Internet Freedom and Innovation

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The President and Congress have highlighted the importance of cybersecurity. In the coming weeks and months, we expect to see legislative and regulatory activity in this area, including President Obama’s executive order and the reintroduction of CISPA. While the i2Coalition … read more »

Petitioning the Obama Administration to Listen to the Internet Infrastructure Industry on Cybersecurity

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Although the i2Coalition supports efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, we have concerns about the process the Department of Homeland Security will use to achieve these goals. Please sign our petition below that encourages DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano to engage our community … read more »

i2Coalition Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

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In response to President Obama’s inclusion of Internet issues in tonight’s State of the Union, Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) co-founder and Board Chair Christian Dawson released the following statement:  “The Internet Infrastructure Coalition supports President Obama’s desire to strengthen the … read more »

i2Coalition Plans to Educate Lawmakers with Capitol Hill Internet Advocacy Day

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The following commentary is by Liam Eagle cross-posted from The WHIR: The Internet Infrastructure Coalition, the organization created by hosting providers to represent the needs of the industry to the US government on matters of public policy, is planning an … read more »

Green Power Partners in the Internet Infrastructure Industry

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As head of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition), I often highlight how our industry drives innovation. While the innovation I refer to is largely focused on the nuts and bolts of the Internet, it also extends beyond traditional parameters. Our … read more »

i2Coalition Applauds Congressional Effort to Promote a Multi-Stakeholder Governance Model for the Internet

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Washington, DC – In response to today’s joint hearing held by the House Energy and Commerce subpanel on communications and technology and the Foreign Affairs subcommittees on terrorism and human rights regarding the future of American policy and global Internet … read more »

February 27: Internet Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

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Just one year ago, members of the Internet community united to defeat the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA). While it is an important victory to celebrate and one not to be undervalued, our fight … read more »

Celebrating Data Innovation Day

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As members of the Internet infrastructure industry, we often talk about new technologies and driving innovation for long-term growth of the Internet.  That innovation extends beyond traditional mediums and is being celebrated today with the first annual Data Innovation Day. … read more »

Help Celebrate #InternetFreedomDay

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Just a year ago, the Internet community united to defeat the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), legislation that would have compromised freedom, stifled innovation, and impeded economic growth. Today, we come together to commemorate … read more »