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TIA 2014 Playbook Presents Annual Guide to Driving Innovation and Investment

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TIA 2014 Playbook Presents Annual Guide to Driving Innovation and Investment

TIA’s Playbook Includes TIA’s Innovation Agenda, Calling for Action to Allocate Spectrum, Protect Intellectual Property Rights, Promote Global Market Access, Facilitate R&D and More

Arlington, VA (April 17, 2014) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today unveiled its 2014 Playbook. The useful reference tool includes a snapshot view of TIA’s 2014 Innovation Agenda released earlier this year, as well as useful industry and consumer data derived from TIA Market Intelligence that supports each of the policy areas identified as priorities. 

Click here for TIA’s 2014 Playbook.

TIA President Grant Seiffert said, “The TIA 2014 Playbook provides a concise, to-the-point look at the most pressing issues affecting our industry today. The Playbook is centered on the key elements of TIA’s Innovation Agenda, which outlines the Association’s priorities and key issues that will drive investment and innovation for our nation’s future.” 

Through a recommended set of government actions, TIA’s Innovation Agenda offers a comprehensive roadmap for advancing innovation and driving ICT investment:

  1. Drive Investment through:
  • Broadband Deployment
  • Market-Based Regulations
  • Spectrum Availability
     
  1. Accelerate Global Competitiveness through:
  • Market Access & Trade
  • Research & Development
  • Tax Reform
  • Standards & Intellectual Property Rights
     
  1. Enable Forward-Looking Technologies through:
  • Global Cybersecurity
  • Green ICT & Smart Grid
  • Accessibility
  • Public Safety Communications
  • Health IT
  • Device Approval
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems

Click here for TIA’s 2014 Innovation Agenda.

About TIA

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.

TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org for details.

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About TIA

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.

TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org  for details.

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