by JAM | Jan 7, 2015 | inclusion, IT Professionals, jobs, Kapor, LISTA, LISTA in the News, silicon valley, Workforce Development
Intel has set an aggressive goal of dramatically increasing the diversity of its U.S. workforce by 2020. It’s also pledging $300 million to fund the hiring and retention of women and underrepresented minorities, the largest investment yet in diversity by a...
by JAM | Dec 29, 2014 | Being Latino, Diversity, FCC, LISTA, net neutrality, obama, silicon valley, Title II, Verizon
Two issues defined the technology economy in 2014: Policymakers’ inability to keep up with technology-driven innovation; and The embarrassing lack of diversity among employees in the technology sector. 2014 made it clear that for Latinos, digital equity — closing the...
by JAM | Dec 16, 2014 | FCC, LISTA in the News, net neutrality, obama, Title II, USHCC
One of the most immediate and significant consequences of reclassifying broadband as a Title II telecommunications service is that it provides a new opening for governments wanting to impose a variety of new taxes and fees on Internet services. In recent weeks NCTA...
by JAM | Dec 15, 2014 | Barack Obama, Being Latino, Broadband, Cesar Chavez, Comcast, google, Government, LISTA, LISTA in the News, Negocios Now, net neutrality, Sprint, Time Warner, Title II, Uncategorized, Verizon
The open Internet debate has long focused on protecting content developers from discriminatory treatment by Internet service providers (ISPs). Those who advocate in favor of strong network neutrality rules typically argue that “the next Facebook” or “the next Google”...
by JAM | Dec 5, 2014 | Being Latino, inclusion, Latina, LISTA, LISTA in the News, Most Powerful women, silicon valley, USHCC, Verizon
LISTA Announces Top 15 Latinas of Excellence Award in Tech and Business in Georgia Recognizing Latinas in Business Who Go Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Atlanta, Ga Dec 5, 2014, In celebration of the achievements and accomplishments of our nation’s most...