Understanding the New BEAD Rules: What’s Changed in NTIA’s June 2025 Policy Notice

On June 11, 2025, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a new Policy Notice that restructures key elements of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)…
Securing Global Networks: TIA Testifies on Infrastructure Resilience and Supply Chain Trust

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology recently held a hearing titled “Global Networks at Risk: Securing the Future of Telecommunications Infrastructure.” David Stehlin, CEO of the…
Congressional Hearing: Global Networks at Risk: Securing American Leadership in Wireless Technology

On Wednesday, April 30th, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing titled, “Global Networks at Risk: Securing American Leadership in Wireless Technology.” TIA’s CEO Dave…
Global Networks at Risk: How TIA is Securing the Future of Communications Infrastructure

David Stehlin, CEO of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), will testify before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) in Room 2322…
Delete, Delete, Delete: TIA’s Proposal to Modernize Legacy FCC Regulations

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) strongly supports Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr’s bold “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative to eliminate outdated regulations that limit innovation and progress. In response…
A Closer Look at Class 4 Fault-Managed Power Systems in Smart Buildings

Authors: Authors: Gale Moericke (CRUX), Isaac Sachse (Belden), Miguelangel Ochoa (ITTERA) Introduction In our blog, “Enabling Smart Buildings Through Evolution in DC Power,” we looked at how innovative direct current…
A Closer Look at Class 2 Power in Smart Buildings

Authors: Gale Moericke (CRUX), Isaac Sachse (Belden), Miguelangel Ochoa (ITTERA), Sekhar Kondepudi (Cisco) Introduction In our last blog, “Enabling Smart Buildings Through Evolution in DC Power,” we looked at how…
Navigating the AI Revolution in Smart Buildings: Opportunities, Roadblocks, and Strategies

Authors: Amir Sekhavat (Superior Essex Communications), Dave Weatherly (Page), Jeff Ewing (5Q Cloud), Miguelangel Ochoa (ITTERA) In modern buildings, automated smart building systems improve efficiency, enhance life and property safety,…
Enabling Smart Buildings through Evolutions in DC Power

Authors: Gale Moericke (CRUX), Isaac Sachse (Belden), Miguelangel Ochoa (ITTERA), Sekhar Kondepudi (Cisco) As smart buildings and smart infrastructure continue to evolve, the need for efficient and reliable in-building power…
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Resolve to be Resilient

November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience month a nationwide effort to raise awareness and reaffirm the commitment to keep our nation’s critical infrastructure secure and resilient. TIA has committed…
Dependence on China: A National Security Wake-Up Call

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, held a hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 19th at 2pm titled “Big Hacks and Big Tech: China’s Cybersecurity…
Discover the Free FOTC Standards Explorer Database

Author: Elizabeth Goldsmith Standards are the backbone of ICT. While the adoption of industry-standard practices and principles has always been essential to ensure compliance, performance and the support of future…