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Internet Safety, Patent Reform, US Policy
Study: Patent Trolls’ Use of Business Method Patents on the Rise
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 Panel Picker: Vote Early, Vote Often
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
Internet Infrastructure Coalition Sends Letter to Congressional Leaders Urging Government Transparency, Emphasizing Economic Impact
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
Internet Infrastructure Coalition Statement on NSA Review Panel
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 […]
New GAO Report Highlights Need for Patent Reform
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
Rep. Kline Tours Data Sales
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
Join the WHIR and Special Partner i2Coalition at WHIR Event DC on Thursday
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
Internet Infrastructure Coalition Statement on President Obama’s Remarks on Intelligence Gathering
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 […]
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The Internet Infrastructure Industry
cloud industry
Announcing Our First Executive Director And A New Chairman of the Board
Co-Founder David Snead and Christian Dawson will be leading in the i2Coalition as Chairman of the Board.
Access To Data, Member Spotlight, The Internet Infrastructure Industry
Protecting The Internet Through Its Core Innovators
Today I step into one of the best jobs on the planet, with some of the highest stakes.
Member Spotlight, The Internet Infrastructure Industry
Hostway
Member Spotlight: Hostway
We’re proud to announce the membership of the Hostway Services, Inc., an innovative leader in Web & App Hosting, Cloud, Managed, and Hybrid Hosting services in the i2Coalition.
Internet Safety
Abuse, Anti-Abuse, Secure Domain Foundation
Lets Chat About Abuse Reporting
This week, i2Coalition, in conjunction with the Secure Domain Foundation, launched a discussion list designed to figure out how to improve Internet abuse reporting.
Member Spotlight: Acronis
Member Acronis sets the standard for New Generation Data Protection through its backup, disaster recovery, and secure access solutions.
Access To Data, Privacy, US Policy
Online Terrorist Activity Act
i2Coalition Joins Opposition to Online Monitoring Bill – Online Terrorist Activity Act
Senators Feinstein and Burr recently introduced legislation that would require companies to report to the government instances of terrorist activity taking place on their networks.