ICT2020 IN DEPTH Interview John Donovan, AT&T
In a discussion in November with TIA's board of directors, AT&T Chief Technology Officer John Donovan shared his vision for the future of the ICT industry. Now, in a candid interview, Donovan shares this vision with ICT2020 readers, as well as best practices for success in today's volatile economic climate. "Skate to the puck," he advises, and be wary of prognostication by so-called "experts."
Also in This Issue
President's Message
Grant Seiffert: ICT2020 is designed to capture your imagination and provide high-value, forward-looking content you can put to immediate use and share.
Green Tech
Series of free white papers from TIA's EIATRACK continues: "How to Ensure Your Products Meet Environmental Requirements in North America."
Events Calendar
What's on tap: Find TIA at upcoming events. Don't miss the free Webinars.
Innovators' Corner
The latest buzz about new products and services in the ICT industry, featuring Interop Technologies.
In Remembrance
Paul M. Henkels (1924-2009), a stalwart for the ICT industry, passed away earlier this year.
Resources
Don't just keep up with the Joneses, stay ahead of the competition: Make the most of TIA's free resources.
Fresh Picks
What piques your interest? Tell ICT2020 and share it with the world.
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Forecast Where Will It Trend?
While recession is the dominant driver, the latest data from the upcoming TIA 2009 ICT Market Review & Forecast show promise beyond the slump. With broadband solutions, the ICT industry can help accelerate a global recovery, creating jobs, new business opportunities, and growth in all market sectors.
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Stimulus What's in It for You?
With more than $7 billion set aside for broadband deployment, and billions more targeted toward ICT-related technology solutions, TIA is analyzing and tracking government funding processes and advising Washington leaders on attaining goals defined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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Small Business Weathering the Recession
How are small ICT businesses faring in uncertain economic seas? We profile four companies not only surviving, but thriving, and find common threads among their approaches to R&D, customer service and efficiency. (Psst! Don't be afraid of niche markets ... or taking measured risks!)
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SUPERCOMM Update Trade Show Shifts Dates to Fall
Premier ICT industry trade show to be held Oct. 21-23 in Chicago. Keynotes by Verizon's Ivan Seidenberg and AT&T's John Stankey will give market-leading service providers' perspective on the U.S. broadband technology agenda.
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Podcast Makeover for Cabling Standards
Tyco Electronics' Herb Congdon, chair of TIA TR-42 Telecommunications Cabling Systems Engineering Committee, discusses a new standards suite for cabling customer premises (TIA-568-C), as well as the committee's Green Issues Task Force.
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Clearer Signals Improving Accessibility
The TIA-1083 standard, developed with the Hearing Loss Association of America and Gallaudet University researchers, reduces magnetic interference in cordless phones — providing freedom and choices for people with T-Coil hearing aids and Cochlear implants.
