Bary Alyssa Johnson

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has published a report that addresses the increasingly controversial issue of net neutrality currently making waves on Capitol Hill, in order to offer up an alternative solution. ITIF aims to appeal to both sides of the debate with its new “third way” model. Under that model, if network […]

Did you ever imagine the worlds largest chip maker may ride the train into work with you to find out how mobility could be improved? Product development has historically been predicated on a “build it and they will come” basis. But times are changing, consumer choice is increasing and the game plan has evolved. Ethnography, […]

Vint Cerf, so-called “father” of the Internet, is among the big names and organizations that have come together to create the SavetheInternet.com Coalition, which hosted a national conference call today. Other members of the Coalition include Gun Owners of America, Craigslist.com, Public Knowledge, MoveOn.org, the American Library Association, Afro-Netizen.com, the Consumer Federation of America, the […]

Last week, Marvell and Netgear unveiled Marvells next-generation TopDog wireless LAN platform, which was designed for the recently approved 802.11n specification. Marvell has partnered with Netgear to ship a line of 802.11n IEEE draft-compliant products, including wireless routers and PC client cards. The products range in price from $129 to $249 and will be offered […]

The IRS has stirred controversy with a proposal, here in PDF form, to loosen rules regarding electronic disclosure of private taxpayer information to outside parties. Current provisions in tax code section 7216 set criminal penalties for tax preparers that make unauthorized use or disclosure of tax return information. In hearings in Washington this week, the […]

TrustedID announced on March 13 the launch of its IDFreeze service, which aims to put consumers in control of their credit. IDFreeze is an e-management tool that lets users lock and block access to credit information in their names. The company charges $7.95 per month or $89.95 per year. “Our vision and mission is helping […]

MagneticTime, an Irish audio company focused on user mobility, recently launched MT1, a software product that translates e-mails and Microsoft Word documents to audio files, for on-the-go access. “I find business reading quite boring and when you have a large amount of e-mails coming in every day it can get a bit bewildering,” said Richard […]

Vonage Marketing Inc. has partnered with telecommunications equipment designer UTStarcom Inc. to produce Vonages first portable Wi-Fi handset, the companies announced Tuesday. UTStarcom designed and manufactured Vonages latest device, dubbed the F1000. It looks similar to a traditional cell phone and offers consumers easy access to Vonages voice over IP phone service from any open-access […]

City officials in Tempe, Ariz. hosted a “Cutting the Wires” ceremony on Monday, marking the initial availability of Tempes citywide wireless access network. The WAZTempe (Wireless Access Zone Tempe) network, covering 40 square miles, provides Wi-Fi access to all local residents and businesses. It also offers municipal services for Arizona State University personnel, as well […]

In a bid to expand its portfolio of wireless and mobile messaging services in the enterprise market, Nokia announced Wednesday plans to acquire Intellisync Corp., a platform-independent wireless e-mail company for $430 million. Nokia and Intellisync signed a definitive acquisition agreement in hopes of expanding Nokias brand in enterprise mobility, according to Nokia officials. “Enterprises […]