Department of Commerce
NTIA Announces over $50 Million in Grants to Two Alaska Native Entities
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it has awarded two grants as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
US Department of Commerce and Balkans Work Toward a Resilient and Secure 5G Ecosystem (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 06:18First Responders Need Data. Can LTE Networks Come to the Rescue?
Push-to-Talk (PTT) radios are first responders’ primary means of communication in an emergency. These two-way radios rely on Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks to carry signals. PTT radios and LMR networks are reliable and secure, and fire, police, and other emergency response teams know these systems well. But voice radios are not enough anymore. Two-way radios can’t send pictures, blueprints, and maps and they can’t talk with units from other jurisdictions. Without these capabilities, communications could break down, jeopardizing rescue and response efforts.
US-EU Trade and Technology Council Establishes Economic and Technology Policies and Initiatives (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Tue, 05/17/2022 - 07:04Biden-Harris Administration Launches $45 Billion “Internet for All” Initiative to Bring Affordable, Reliable High-Speed Internet to Everyone in America
The Biden-Harris Administration is launching the Internet for All initiative, which will invest $45 billion to provide affordable, reliable, high-speed internet for everyone in America by the end of the decade.
Annual Report on Technology Transfer: Approach and Plans, Fiscal Year 2021 Activities and Achievements (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Wed, 05/11/2022 - 17:31Stronger Together
Strategic economic development revitalizes communities. Approached holistically, it attracts investments, builds wealth, and promotes sustainability. As a foundational first step, planning is crucial to successful economic development. It encourages us to leverage resources, build partnerships, advance the principles of equity, and strengthen systems to address global threats like climate change. By sequencing – or “stacking” – funding opportunities, you can effectively meet your community’s economic development goals.
Deputy Secretary Graves and Gov Pierluisi Highlight Digital Equity Programs in Puerto Rico
Deputy Secretary Graves met with the Governor of Puerto Rico Pedro Pierluisi, in addition to a wide range of local leaders and stakeholders, to discuss how the federal government and Puerto Rico can work together to advance a shared economic development agenda in partnership with the people of Puerto Rico. Together, they met with public and private groups to discuss challenges and recommendations for economic growth on the island.
Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Declaration
Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, and the United States of America are establishing a Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum to promote interoperability and help bridge different regulatory approaches to data protection and privacy. The objectives of the Global CBPR Forum are to: