We Are The World’s First
International Internet Policy Group
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1984: Monopoly Bad, Competition Good . . . 2019: Should we think again?In today’s competitive marketplace, it’s increasingly difficult to determine where service quality issue or trouble originates. Commissioner Nigel Bayliff reflects on his 30 years in the telecommunications industry, and poses questions about the path ahead. . . -
Can We Avoid the Potential Dangers of AI, Robots and Big Tech Companies?As we approach the launch of 5G, Commissioner Karl Frederick Rauscher suggests there is a path through the encroaching peril of combined AI,...
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Replacing Silos In The Medical FieldThe digital infrastructure used by healthcare is becoming increasingly critical in determining quality, costs, and rate of breakthroughs. Commissioner Marsali Hancock describes the current state of these systems and details what needs to be done going forward.
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What Crowded Airspace Means to Our NetworksCommissioner Brian Thompson sounds the alarm on what's needed to bridge the digital divide in under-served areas, and details how this will largely depend on terrestrial services.
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution Can Happen EverywhereSome local communities are effectively learning how to ride the technology wave. In this article Commissioner Biju Nair shares his insights gleaned from creating technology jobs outside of the usual high-tech centers.
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Robots with their Heads in the CloudsCommissioner Bill Huang explains how tomorrow's robots, instead of carrying their own “brains,” will share a single, remote one.
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Why Student Data Privacy MattersData about students and their on-line activity affects what they see on the Internet, and can have far-reaching implications on decisions made about them and their future. Commissioner Marsali Hancock identifies the need to “educate the educators” on their obligation to protect this information - an obligation they may not be aware of.
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Using The Internet To Feed PeopleHunger is the most important problem the world consistently faces on a day-to-day basis. Yet while the Internet continues to expand its role in connecting our planet, it has still fallen short of making one important connection: hungry people with food that is wasted. Commissioner Radzi Mansor calls attention to the need to use...
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The Digital Ocean: Our Next Information FrontierOceans make up most of our world, are vital to mankind’s survival and are by all accounts an underutilized resource. With a frank assessment of the needs and opportunities, Commissioner Gary Gysin appeals to stakeholders around the world in this call to action to build out the oceans’ information infrastructure, starting now!
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Conquering the Last MileBroadband access is central to the economic development of communities around the world. With a renewed focus on this priority in the U.S., Commissioner Bob Nichols places his message on the dime in this article that outlines how to get the remaining 10% served with high-speed Internet.
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A Digital Canal is Mesoamerica's Best Path to the FutureCentral America is at a critical juncture regarding its participation in the digital revolution. In November 2016 several Commissioners convened in San Jose, Costa Rica to engage ministers from the region on this issue. In this article, Commissioner Andrés Ruzo presents a vision to propel the region forward to a more active role in...
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Wanted: A Down to Earth InternetThe world has a great challenge on its hands: feeding a growing population with limited farmlands. Commissioner Howard Janzen urges forethought and action to network farms with advanced technologies that will increase yields.
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A Simple Route to Better Internet InfrastructureWhat happens when you are successful, year-over-year, in increasing end user bandwidth? You have a core network capacity challenge. Commissioner Brian Thompson lays out a vision for not only beefing up national core network capacity, but also lowering the barrier to entry for new service providers.
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The Internet’s Overlooked Localization DivideBeing online is a big step forward for anyone in today’s world – or is it? Commissioner Xiaodong Lee shares insights on other critical dimensions of the digital divide.
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A Collision of ExpectationsGlobal information infrastructure advances are made not only in the context of the hard limitations of physics, but also in the context of complex political agendas. Commissioner Seng elevates the understanding of a fast approaching collision that will have certain effects of technology as well as other international trade.
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A Value Proposition for EveryoneA mobile phone is a popular thing for a person to have . . . almost as popular as a new mobile phone. So what happens to the old phones when you get a new one? Commissioner Biju Nair makes a compelling case for the re-use of these devices that advances GIIC’s...
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Stimulating the World Economy – A Matter of TrustAsk someone what drives the world’s economy and you’ll often hear names of the big corporations. Certainly those companies have a great impact on how the economy operates, but it is often the small or medium sized companies that deliver industry innovations.
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Guardians of Global ConnectivityWhile the Internet is not up there with air, water and food on the list of essentials for human survival, it has become extremely important in our lives, and is certainly vital for economic growth and stability. Indeed, a loss of the Internet on a wide scale for any substantial period of time...
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A Call To Action: Facing The Digital DivideThe GIIC was created in the late 90’s to help governments understand the awesome power of this new thing called “The Internet” and how to best foster its development and growth. Even back then it was recognized that a “digital divide” existed and that it had to be addressed and, to the best...
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1984: Monopoly Bad, Competition Good . . . 2019: Should we think again?In today’s competitive marketplace, it’s increasingly difficult to determine where service quality issue or trouble originates. Commissioner Nigel Bayliff reflects on his 30 years in the telecommunications industry, and poses questions about the path ahead. . .
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Can We Avoid the Potential Dangers of AI, Robots and Big Tech Companies?As we approach the launch of 5G, Commissioner Karl Frederick Rauscher suggests there is a path through the encroaching peril of combined AI,...
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Replacing Silos In The Medical FieldThe digital infrastructure used by healthcare is becoming increasingly critical in determining quality, costs, and rate of breakthroughs. Commissioner Marsali Hancock describes the current state of these systems and details what needs to be done going forward.
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What Crowded Airspace Means to Our NetworksCommissioner Brian Thompson sounds the alarm on what's needed to bridge the digital divide in under-served areas, and details how this will largely depend on terrestrial services.
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution Can Happen EverywhereSome local communities are effectively learning how to ride the technology wave. In this article Commissioner Biju Nair shares his insights gleaned from creating technology jobs outside of the usual high-tech centers.
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Robots with their Heads in the CloudsCommissioner Bill Huang explains how tomorrow's robots, instead of carrying their own “brains,” will share a single, remote one.
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Why Student Data Privacy MattersData about students and their on-line activity affects what they see on the Internet, and can have far-reaching implications on decisions made about them and their future. Commissioner Marsali Hancock identifies the need to “educate the educators” on their obligation to protect this information - an obligation they may not be aware of.
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Using The Internet To Feed PeopleHunger is the most important problem the world consistently faces on a day-to-day basis. Yet while the Internet continues to expand its role in connecting our planet, it has still fallen short of making one important connection: hungry people with food that is wasted. Commissioner Radzi Mansor calls attention to the need to use...
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The Digital Ocean: Our Next Information FrontierOceans make up most of our world, are vital to mankind’s survival and are by all accounts an underutilized resource. With a frank assessment of the needs and opportunities, Commissioner Gary Gysin appeals to stakeholders around the world in this call to action to build out the oceans’ information infrastructure, starting now!
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Conquering the Last MileBroadband access is central to the economic development of communities around the world. With a renewed focus on this priority in the U.S., Commissioner Bob Nichols places his message on the dime in this article that outlines how to get the remaining 10% served with high-speed Internet.
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A Digital Canal is Mesoamerica's Best Path to the FutureCentral America is at a critical juncture regarding its participation in the digital revolution. In November 2016 several Commissioners convened in San Jose, Costa Rica to engage ministers from the region on this issue. In this article, Commissioner Andrés Ruzo presents a vision to propel the region forward to a more active role in...
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Wanted: A Down to Earth InternetThe world has a great challenge on its hands: feeding a growing population with limited farmlands. Commissioner Howard Janzen urges forethought and action to network farms with advanced technologies that will increase yields.
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A Simple Route to Better Internet InfrastructureWhat happens when you are successful, year-over-year, in increasing end user bandwidth? You have a core network capacity challenge. Commissioner Brian Thompson lays out a vision for not only beefing up national core network capacity, but also lowering the barrier to entry for new service providers.
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The Internet’s Overlooked Localization DivideBeing online is a big step forward for anyone in today’s world – or is it? Commissioner Xiaodong Lee shares insights on other critical dimensions of the digital divide.
-
A Collision of ExpectationsGlobal information infrastructure advances are made not only in the context of the hard limitations of physics, but also in the context of complex political agendas. Commissioner Seng elevates the understanding of a fast approaching collision that will have certain effects of technology as well as other international trade.
-
A Value Proposition for EveryoneA mobile phone is a popular thing for a person to have . . . almost as popular as a new mobile phone. So what happens to the old phones when you get a new one? Commissioner Biju Nair makes a compelling case for the re-use of these devices that advances GIIC’s...
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Stimulating the World Economy – A Matter of TrustAsk someone what drives the world’s economy and you’ll often hear names of the big corporations. Certainly those companies have a great impact on how the economy operates, but it is often the small or medium sized companies that deliver industry innovations.
-
Guardians of Global ConnectivityWhile the Internet is not up there with air, water and food on the list of essentials for human survival, it has become extremely important in our lives, and is certainly vital for economic growth and stability. Indeed, a loss of the Internet on a wide scale for any substantial period of time...
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A Call To Action: Facing The Digital DivideThe GIIC was created in the late 90’s to help governments understand the awesome power of this new thing called “The Internet” and how to best foster its development and growth. Even back then it was recognized that a “digital divide” existed and that it had to be addressed and, to the best...
GIIC was the first of the specialized
ICT business associations, and . . .
targeted improved north-south
relations as an essential goal.
– Ernest J. Wilson III.
Dean, Annenberg School for Communications,University of Southern California
The GIIC managed to get the WTO, as well as the ITU,
to take the position that competition
was vital for economic growth.
– H. Brian Thompson
Executive Chairman, GTT
GIIC brought e-commerce to China.
– Jing Chen
fmr. Counsellor and Director General of the Department of Technology, People’s Bank of China
Member, Advisory Committee for State Informatization
Commissioners Convening at
2017JAN 5 - 8
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.
Coincident with Consumer Electronics Show
2017FEB 27 - MAR 2
Barcelona, Spain
Coincident with Mobile World Congress
2017FEB 13 - 17
San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
Coincident with RSA Conference
2017May 15 - 18
Naples, Florida, U.S.A.
Coincident with IEEE International Workshop of the Committee on Communications Quality & Reliability