i2Coalition articles and news updates regarding changes to United States Internet or technology polices.
Member Spotlight, US Policy
Capitol Hill
The following is a guest post by Jude Augusta from GlowTouch Technologies. As the one year anniversary of the i2Coalition draws near, it invites a time of reflection and contemplation upon the amazing accomplishments that this dynamic group has successfully executed. The i2Coalition has established itself as the leading voice for the Internet infrastructure and […]
Access To Data, Internet Governance, Member Spotlight, Privacy, US Policy
Capitol Hill, ICANN, National Security Agency, NSA
Group celebrates anniversary, looks forward to building on successes in the year to come Washington, DC — The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition), comprised of over sixty member companies representing Internet infrastructure providers and related tech firms, today celebrates its one year anniversary following its launch on September 17, 2012. The i2Coalition had an extremely successful inaugural year, […]
Internet Safety, Patent Reform, US Policy
The Internet infrastructure industry is frustratingly aware of the damaging affect patent assertion entities (PAEs) or “patent trolls” have on the economy. The baseless lawsuits filed by these patent trolls cost companies $29 billion in direct payouts in 2011. While our industry is a main target for patent trolls, the burdensome litigation impacts business as […]
Access To Data, Privacy, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA, SXSW, SXSW 2013
SXSW Interactive is scheduled for March 2014 in Austin, Texas and promises to be even more exciting than last year. The i2Coalition was proud to participate in the 2013 conference and next year we’re looking forward to being even more involved. We’re participating in three panel discussions for the conference and we need your help! Please vote for […]
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA
Washington, DC – The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) today sent letters to Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers. The letters urge greater transparency in national security-related requests by the US government and emphasize the real economic impact that recent revelations about the NSA’s practices are having on the […]
Access To Data, Internet Governance, Privacy, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA
Washington, DC – Internet Infrastructure Coalition Co-Founder and Board Chairman Christian Dawson today released the following statement discussing the expected White House announcement of the NSA review panel: “It is disappointing that despite previously stating he wanted more transparency when it comes to our intelligence gathering, the President has named a group of Washington insiders that are all […]
Patent reform is one of the i2Coalition’s top legislative priorities. Patent Assertion Entities, commonly referred to as patent trolls, cost the Internet infrastructure industry valuable resources and stifle economic growth with their frivolous lawsuits. We have long supported a legislative fix to the chronic problems caused by patent trolls. The Coalition for Patent Fairness has […]
Access To Data, Member Spotlight, Privacy, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA
The following is a guest post from Bob Breckner of Data Sales: At HostingCon in Austin, TX early this summer, Christian Dawson, Board Chair of i2Coalition, spoke and encouraged those in attendance to contact their Congressional delegation and encourage them to visit businesses their districts. Intrigued by the idea, I reached out to U.S. […]
The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
The following originally appeared on The WHIR: Next week we host our annual WHIR networking event in Washington, DC at The Gryphon. The event will be held on Thursday August 22 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. This year we’ve partnered with the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition). If you haven’t heard of this organization, now’s the […]
Access To Data, Internet Governance, Privacy, The Internet Infrastructure Industry, US Policy
National Security Agency, NSA
Washington, DC – Internet Infrastructure Coalition Co-Founder and Board Chairman Christian Dawson today released the following statement discussing the President’s remarks today concerning transparency and privacy protections in intelligence gathering: “The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) has repeatedly called for greater transparency and appropriate privacy protection when it comes to our nation’s intelligence gathering, and we […]
