by JAM | Oct 7, 2014 | #techlatino247, Barack Obama, digital media, Diversity, Facebook, google, inclusion, Kapor, LISTA, LISTA in the News, Microsoft, obama, silicon valley, Verizon
The White House recently reached into the ranks of Google to fill the post of technology czar. It was just the latest example of a Google executive joining the administration, leaving little doubt about the special relationship the company has with President Obama. As...
by JAM | Jun 20, 2014 | Barack Obama, digital media, FCC, Health Information Technology, Health IT, Latina, LISTA, LISTA in the News, net neutrality, Trends, Workforce Development
Yesterday was the 80th anniversary of the Communications Act of 1934. The Act was established to regulate telephone, telegraph and radio so that all U.S. citizens could receive basic communication services. It contains seven sections, Title I through Title VII. Title...
by JAM | Jun 17, 2014 | #techlatino247, Barack Obama, Big data, Broadband, digital media, DOJ, Government, Health Information Technology, Health IT, IT Professionals, LISTA, LISTA in the News, Trends
When you look into all the computers, smartphones, tablets and devices connected to the Internet, you begin to get a feel for the size of the data set from which cyber intelligence is gathered. This subject has drawn a significant amount of interest ever since the...
by JAM | Mar 27, 2014 | Barack Obama, LISTA
Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association , the Leading Latino Technology Association, applauds the confirmation of Maria Contreras-Sweet as the head of the Small Business Administration. Jose A. Marquez-Leon National President and CEO of LISTA...
by JAM | Feb 4, 2014 | Barack Obama, Being Latino, Health IT, IT Professionals, Latina, LISTA, obama
Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., AT&T Inc.,Verizon Communications Inc. and Sprint Corp. are among a group of companies pledging more than $750 million in computers, software and services to support the initiative. The commitments will be added to $2 billion in funds...
by JAM | Nov 14, 2013 | Barack Obama, FCC, LISTA, LISTA in the News, Mobile Health, telemedicine, wireless
A report published by the CEA, the report finds that on average, smartphone owners spend nearly two hours (114 minutes) a day using their phones. Calling remains the most popular activity (23 minutes). After that comes texting (20 minutes), email (18 minutes), web...
