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#DownloadonTech: Bridging the Gap Between Data and Inclusion in Tech with Stacie de Armas of Nielsen Oct 15, 2024

In this episode of Download on Tech, ITI President and CEO and host Jason Oxman welcomes Stacie de Armas, Senior Vice President of Diverse Consumer Insights and Initiatives at Nielsen. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Stacie shares her insights on the critical intersection of data, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. She discusses key findings from Nielsen's 2024 Playbook on Hispanic audience engagement, highlights the importance of amplifying diverse voices in media and technology, and addresses the ongoing challenges faced by Latino professionals in the tech sector. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that underscores how diverse perspectives can drive innovation and foster a more inclusive tech sector.

#DownloadonTech: Zoom’s Head of Global Policy Development Talks AI, Data Localization, and Crafting Smart Digital Trade Policies Oct 03, 2024

Tune in to ITI’s latest episode of Download on Tech, where we dive deep into the world of digital trade and data governance with Sam Rizzo, Head of Global Policy Development at Zoom. Sam shares his insights on how mid-sized tech companies like Zoom navigate the complexities of AI, data localization, and cross-border digital trade policies. With digital innovation at the forefront, this conversation sheds light on the policy challenges impacting the global tech industry. Listen in as Sam and Jason Oxman, ITI’s President and CEO, explore how smart policies can help tech companies thrive.

#DownloadonTech: Aura’s Chief Scientist Zully Ramzan Explores AI-Driven Cybersecurity Innovations Aug 01, 2024

In this episode, Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Zully Ramzan, Chief Scientist at Aura and head of AuraX for an in-depth look into how AuraX is advancing online safety and security. The episode details how AuraX integrates cutting-edge AI technologies to combat evolving cyber threats and the critical innovations shaping the future of cybersecurity. Jason and Zully's conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and consumer protection.

#DownloadonTech: Microsoft's Senior Accessibility Technology Evangelist Discusses AI’s Role in Bridging the Disability Divide May 16, 2024

In this episode, Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman is joined by ITI member Microsoft’s Senior Accessibility Technology Evangelist Laurie Allen. Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 16, Jason and Laurie hone in on tech’s critical role in promoting accessibility and inclusion. Laurie shares insights on Microsoft's role in bridging the disability divide, opportunities and challenges AI presents for creators, developers, and engineers in advancing accessibility, and key resources available for accessibility support and guidance.

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#DownloadonTech: Trellix’s Chief Human Resource Officer Discusses the Impact of Black Americans in Tech, Inclusivity in the Cyber Workforce Mar 04, 2024

In this episode, Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Michael Alicea, Chief Human Resources Officer at Trellix for a dynamic discussion on DEI in tech and the importance of diversifying cybersecurity. Michael also shares more about Trellix's innovative HBCU Career Program developed in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Alliance, and highlights what lawmakers can do to address the critical cybersecurity workforce shortage.

Intel VP Discusses the Global AI Landscape Amid AI Policy Developments Dec 14, 2023

In this episode, Jayne Stancavage, Intel’s Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs and Download on Tech host and President and CEO of ITI Jason Oxman discuss Intel's global AI initiatives, cybersecurity, 5G, and sustainability. Explore Intel's stake in the global AI dialogue, its contributions to the development and deployment of AI technologies worldwide, and integral role in ITI’s AI Futures Initiative.

Lead Biden Administration Voice on AI Discusses AI's Effect on the U.S. Tech Landscape Nov 29, 2023

In September 2023, Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Chief Science and Technology Advisor to the President of the United States, joined Download on Tech host and ITI’s President and CEO Jason Oxman for an insightful dialogue on safe and responsible AI. As a key voice on AI in the Biden Administration, Dr. Prabhakar shares with Jason strategic initiatives and partnerships shaping the responsible integration of AI into the U.S. tech landscape and highlights the collaborative efforts between the tech industry and the public sector to forge trustworthy AI systems.

Chief U.S. CHIPS Strategy Officer Dr. Morgan Dwyer Discusses the CHIPS and Science Act’s Future and Impact Nov 20, 2023

President Biden took a critical step to usher in a new era for U.S. manufacturing and the innovation economy and ensure U.S. leadership with the enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act. This landmark law’s bold and critical investments were designed to construct needed fabs to stabilize the domestic supply of semiconductors – the key building block upon which the entire digital economy is based. Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman discusses the impact of the CHIPS and Science Act on the U.S. semiconductor industry with Dr. Morgan Dwyer, Chief Strategy Officer for the U.S. CHIPS Program Office. Dr. Dwyer highlighted CHIPS program success stories and ongoing efforts needed to fully harness the legislation's potential. Tune in as Jason and Dr. Dwyer provide insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by CHIPS implementation, the role of regional technology hubs in fostering innovation, and the program's intersection with the Biden Administration's Executive Order on AI.

ITI's Download on Tech featuring Tris Warkentin on Artificial Intelligence Nov 13, 2023

As AI continues to provide transformative benefits to society, Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman is joined by Tris Warkentin, Director of Product Management at Google Deepmind, for an insightful conversation on the boundless potential of artificial intelligence. Join Jason and Tris as they delve into recent AI policy developments including the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on AI, Google's AI commitments with the White House, ITI’s AI Futures Initiative policy analysis on foundation models, and more.

ITI's Download on Tech featuring Konstantinos (Kostas) Masselos on EU Connectivity Sep 13, 2023

As Brussels analyzes the European Commission's exploratory consultation on the future of connectivity and the future of EU network usage fees, guest host and ITI Director General for Europe Guido Lobrano is joined by the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) Chair Konstantinos (Kostas) Masselos. Guido and Kostas discussed BEREC’s stance on the current telecom investment landscape, concerns regarding the introduction of network fees, policy approaches to address investment challenges, and more.

ITI's Download on Tech featuring Amazon's Dave Levy on Public Sector Policy Jun 02, 2023

Ahead of Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) Washington, DC Summit on June 7-8, 2023, Dave Levy, Vice President of U.S. Government, Nonprofit, and Healthcare at AWS, discussed pressing public sector tech policy issues such as federal government modernization, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud innovation, and more with ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman.

ITI's Download on Tech featuring Texas Instruments' Victoria Tung on AAPI Inclusion Jun 01, 2023

During AAPI Month, ITI’s President and CEO Jason Oxman discussed how the tech industry can work to reduce barriers of entry for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Victoria Tung, Director of Government and Public Affairs at Texas Instruments.

ITI's Download on Tech featuring Xerox's Michele Cahn on Sustainability May 01, 2023

ITI's President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Michele Cahn, Vice President of Global Government Affairs, Sustainability, Citizenship and Compliance at Xerox Corporation on sustainability initiatives and the role the technology industry can play in mitigating climate change.

Download on Tech: Akamai Technologies' Lauren Van Wazer on Women in Tech Mar 29, 2023

ITI's President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Lauren Van Wazer, Vice President of Global Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Akamai Technologies, on the significance of increasing women's participation in cybersecurity and across the technology industry.

Download on Tech: Sage's Tracy Owens on the Role of HBCUs in Building a Digital Workforce Feb 27, 2023

ITI’s President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Tracy Owens, Director of U.S. Public Affairs at Sage, on the important role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play in preparing the next generation of the United States’ digital workforce.

Download On Tech: Salesforce's Lori Castillo Martinez on Creating an Inclusive Tech Workforce Dec 16, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Lori Castillo Martinez, Executive Vice President and Chief Equality Officer at Salesforce, on the importance of creating an inclusive culture through equity-focused processes and programs in the tech workforce.

Download On Tech: New York State Information Technology Services' Colonel Angelo “Tony” Riddick on Diversifying the Tech Workforce Nov 18, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Colonel Angelo “Tony” Riddick, Chief Information Officer for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services and Director of the Office for Technology, about the important role of state CIOS and the need to diversify the tech workforce through programs such as the ITI and Morehouse College's National Initiative to Increase Diversity in Technology.

Download On Tech: UN Climate Change High-Level Champion's Tessa Vincent and HP's Jack Knabe on Achieving Net Zero by 2050 Nov 16, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Tessa Vincent, Engagement Lead at Race to Zero, led by the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, and Jack Knabe, Director of Climate, Carbon & Foresty at HP about COP 27, achieving net zero by 2050, and the tech industry's role in creating a more sustainable future.

Download On Tech: David Ohrenstein & Allison Rose of Autodesk on Building a Sustainable Future Nov 08, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with David Ohrenstein and Allison Rose, Senior Directors of Government Affairs at Autodesk, about Autodesk's commitments and investments in technology to drive environmental stewardship and build a more sustainable future.

Download on Tech: Hendrik Bourgeois of Intel on Europe's Semiconductor Ecosystem and Resiliency Sep 13, 2022

As European policymakers return to session, ITI is hosting a series of conversations focused on the European Union's tech policy. In the third episode, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Hendrik Bourgeois, Intel's Vice President of European Government Affairs, on Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem and how transatlantic cooperation is key to securing global semiconductor supply chain resilience.

Download on Tech: Marta Przywala of SAP on Bridging the Digital Skills Gap in Europe Sep 07, 2022

As part of the European Parliament's return to session, ITI is hosting a series of conversations focused on the European Union's tech policy. In the second episode, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Marta Przywala, SAP's Public Policy Manager on the EU Government Affairs Team, to explore how strengthening the digital skills of the EU’s present and future workforce will contribute to enriching the long-term competitiveness of the EU’s tech industry.

Download on Tech: Martin Jetter of IBM on Transatlantic Cooperation and Data Flows Aug 31, 2022

As part of the European Parliament's return to session, ITI is hosting a series of conversations focused on the European Union's tech policy. In the first episode, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Martin Jetter, Chairman of IBM Europe, Middle East & Africa, to discuss about transatlantic cooperation's essential role in fostering competition & innovation in the digital economy.

Download On Tech: Jason Oxman with Sheri Byrne-Haber of VMware Aug 23, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Sheri Byrne-Haber, Senior Staff, Accessibility Architect at VMware, to discuss about her work on digital accessibility & inclusiveness programs and about ITI’s inaugural 2022 Diversity Leadership Program.

To view the transcript for this conversation, click here.

Download on Tech: Gary Moulton of Yahoo on Accessibility and Digital Inclusion May 18, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Gary Moulton, Interim Head of Accessibility at Yahoo, to highlight Yahoo’s intiatives and policy on accessibility and digital inclusiveness.

Download on Tech: Shannon Siart of HPE on Environmental Sustainability and Social Governance May 10, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Shannon Siart, Manager of Climate Strategy & Sustainability Initiatives at HPE, to highlight HPE’s wide range of initiatives and thought leadership on sustainability.

Bridge for Innovation Event Series: Creating Paths for Advancement in Technology Mar 25, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman spoke with U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware. Congresswoman Blunt Rochester shared her insights on the need to take action to diversify the tech workforce, the importance of STEM and training programs, and much more.

Bridge for Innovation Event Series: Funding and Modernizing America's Digital Infrastructure Mar 25, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman spoke with Commissioner Geoffrey Starks from the Federal Communications Commission about how the bipartisan infrastructure law will shape the future of digital infrastructure. After that you will hear from tech leaders Alissa Cooper, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Technology Policy at Cisco Systems; Jon Lin, President of Americas at Equinix; Dr. Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President & General Manager of 5G, Mobile Broadband & Infrastructure at Qualcomm Technologies; and Jason Zelley, Market Development Manager of Carrier Networks and Emerging Accounts at Corning Incorporated on the tech industry’s role as the implementation of the new infrastructure law moves forward.

Download on Tech Infrastructure Series: A Cyber Plan for State and Local Governments Mar 25, 2022

As part of ITI’s in-depth focus on the implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure law in the United States, ITI's Senior Manager, Public Policy Kelsey Kober spoke with Ben Caruso, Practice Leader of State & Local Government at Juniper Networks; Mike Witzman, Director of Systems Engineering for U.S. State, Local & Education Institutions (SLED) at Cisco; Allan Wong, Director of U.S Public Sector Strategy and Business Development and Head of State & Local Government at Tenable; and Karen Worstell, Senior Cybersecurity Strategist at VMware on how the bipartisan infrastructure law can be used to strengthen state and local governments cybersecurity defenses.

Download on Tech Infrastructure Series: Tom Curtin of NGA Discusses Implementation of the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Mar 14, 2022

As part of ITI’s in-depth focus on the implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure law in the United States, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Tom Curtin, director of the National Governor Association’s infrastructure program in the Center for Best Practices, to discuss how U.S. governors and stateadministrations are implementing the infrastructure funding, and how the tech industry can help with the effort.

Tamaria Kai Perry of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund on Advancing Diverse Voices in Innovation and Policy Feb 28, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Tamaria Kai Perry, Assistant Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund; Nicolas Hardin, Computer Science Major at Southern University A&M College; and Jackeima Flemming, Marketing and Data Science Major at University of the Virgin Islands on how HBCUs, PBIs and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund prepare the next generation of Black students for the workforce and the importance for diverse voices to be involved in digital innovation and policy.

Download on Tech: Ryan Hagemann of IBM’s Policy Lab Explores the Implications of Emerging Tech on Public Policy Feb 01, 2022

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Ryan Hagemann, Co-Director of IBM’s Policy Lab, to explore the transformative impact of emerging technologies, including quantum computing and artificial intelligence, on public policy.

Bridge for Innovation Event Series: Cross-Sector Partnerships to Decarbonize our Economy Nov 30, 2021

Listen to ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speak with Page Motes, Head of Sustainability at Dell Technologies, Sophia Leonora Mendelsohn, the Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Environmental Social Governance at Cognizant and Sean Kinghorn, who is the Global Sustainability Leader at Intuit, as part of ITI’s Bridge for Innovation event series, which focuses on how good policy and new technologies are crucial to solving today’s most daunting issues. The leaders shared their perspectives on tech’s role in combatting climate change and ensuring a sustainable future.

Bridge for Innovation Event Series: How the Tech Sector is Driving Sound Policy Nov 30, 2021

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens Corporation and Amit Yoran, Chairman and CEO of Tenable, as part of ITI’s Bridge for Innovation event series, which focuses on how good policy and new technologies are crucial to solving today’s most daunting issues. Their conversation discusses the technology industry’s impact and how technology and good policy solutions are critical to addressing society’s most challenging issues, including cybersecurity, climate change, STEM education access and more.

Download on Tech: Nate Tibbits of Qualcomm Breaks Down the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Nov 23, 2021

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Nate Tibbits, Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs & Public Affairs at Qualcomm, to analyze the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, its role in closing the digital divide and boosting state and local cybersecurity, and how the tech industry can help administer the law’s resources and investments.

Download On Tech Podcast: Scott Smith of EY on Zero Trust and the U.S. Government’s Approach to Cybersecurity Oct 27, 2021

ITI’s Gordon Bitko, Senior Vice President of Policy for Public Sector, and EY’s Scott Smith, Principal of Cybersecurity, break down the concept of Zero Trust, its importance, its role in the Biden Administration’s EO, and how industry can help the government adopt this security approach.

Download on Tech: Harley Geiger of Rapid7 on Advancing Pro-Security Policies to Protect Consumers, Businesses, and Governments Networks Oct 14, 2021

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Harley Geiger, Senior Policy Director at Rapid7, about industry’s role in advancing cybersecurity globally, the Biden Administration’s approach to addressing the evolving cyber threat, the importance of securing critical infrastructure, the intersection of security and privacy, and more.

Download on Tech: John Godfrey and Mark Newton of Samsung Electronics America on Expanding Wireless Infrastructure and Advancing Climate Solutions Oct 01, 2021

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman speaks with John Godfrey, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, and Mark Newton, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Samsung Electronics America, on how the pandemic has affected Samsung’s policy priorities, the role of the industry in closing the digital divide, and how the tech industry can help advance climate solutions & create a more sustainable future.

ITI’s Industry Awards Program Part 1 with Tenable and Ericsson Sep 30, 2021

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman highlights the winners of ITI’s 2020 Industry Awards Program, which recognizes the many ways in which technology companies are improving the lives of people and communities across the globe to address issues like connectivity, cybersecurity, and climate change, and to further diversity, equity, and inclusion. In part one of this episode, he talks to Tech Impact Award winner Tenable’s James Hayes, Vice President of Global Government Affairs and International Advocacy Award winner Ericsson’s Barbara Baffer, Vice President of Government and Industry Relations of North America.

ITI’s Industry Awards Program Part 2 with Adobe, HP, and Salesforce Sep 30, 2021

ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman highlights the winners of ITI’s 2020 Industry Awards Program, which recognizes the many ways in which technology companies are improving the lives of people and communities across the globe to address issues like connectivity, cybersecurity, and climate change, and to further diversity, equity, and inclusion. In part two of this episode, he talks to Environmental Steward Award winner Adobe’s Julie Babayan, Senior Manager of Government Relations and Public Policy; Corporate Social Responsibility Award winner HP’s Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer and Social Impact Officer; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award winner Salesforce’s Danielle Gilliam-Moore, Senior Manager of Global Public Policy.

Sampak Garg of Juniper Networks on Tech's Role in Expanding Digital Infrastructure, Strengthening Cybersecurity, and Closing the Digital Divide Sep 14, 2021

ITI CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Sampak Garg, Associate General Counsel and Senior Director at Juniper Networks about his background in government affairs, how the government and industry can work together to improve cybersecurity, and Juniper Networks’ efforts to close the digital divide.

Guest Host Cydney Knotts Interviews Betsy Cooper, Creator of The Aspen Tech Policy Hub, on Her Unique Career Trajectory May 20, 2021

Podcast guest-host and ITI Public Affairs intern Cydney Knotts is joined by Betsy Cooper, founding director of the Aspen Tech Policy Hub, for a wide-ranging conversation on her background and career trajectory, cybersecurity policy, women in STEM, and much more.

Brie Sachse of Siemens USA on Tech's Role in Reopening America, Fighting Climate Change, and "Technology With Purpose" Mar 15, 2021

ITI CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Brie Sachse, Vice President and Head of U.S. Government Affairs at Siemens USA, on her background in local politics, Siemens' 160-year history in the U.S., how industrial technology will help reopen America, and using "technology with purpose" to drive the new green economy and advance an equitable society.

IBM's Chris Padilla on Good Government Reforms, COVID-19 Recovery, Racial Justice, and More Feb 22, 2021

ITI CEO Jason Oxman speaks with Chris Padilla, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at IBM, on the need for bipartisan 'good government' reforms, IBM's policy priorities for the Biden-Harris administration, how the U.S. can begin to address racial inequality, and much more.

Guest-host Gianna Williams Interviews Tenable's James Hayes on Diversity in Tech Feb 18, 2021

American University student and Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar Gianna Williams interviews James Hayes, Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Tenable, on diversity in tech, Hayes' experience as a Black man in cybersecurity, and what tech can do to make the industry more diverse, inclusive, and innovative.

Two Standards Experts On Ensuring Inclusive Terminology in Tech Oct 01, 2020

On this episode of the Download On Tech podcast, ITI CEO Jason Oxman is joined by Phil Wennblom, Senior Director of Standards Policy at Intel and Chair of the INCITS working group on inclusive terminology, and Laura Lindsay, National Standards Officer at Microsoft and Chair of the INCITS Executive Board. The trio delve into the recent announcement from ITI partner organization INCITS on the adoption of a new inclusive terminology principle for technology standards. INCITS is the central U.S. forum dedicated to creating technology standards that enable innovation.

ServiceNow's Jonathan Alboum on Ensuring a Safe Return to Workplaces Aug 03, 2020

Jonathan Alboum, Principal Digital Strategist for the Federal Government at ServiceNow, joins the podcast to talk with host Jason Oxman about ServiceNow's transition to remote work, the unique challenges facing governments and businesses operating in a remote work environment, how organizations can prepare for a safe return to the workplace, and more.

McAfee’s Chief Scientist on Cybersecurity and Misinformation During COVID-19 Jul 07, 2020

Raj Samani, Chief Scientist at McAfee and a leading cybersecurity expert, joins the Download On Tech podcast to share his perspective on the new—and old—cyber threats being faced by organizations in the pandemic, how McAfee is helping its partners around the world combat these threats, and why there’s still cause for optimism.

Visa’s Bobby Thomson on the COVID-19 Response and Shifting Payment Trends Jun 17, 2020

Bobby Thomson, the Senior Vice President, Head of US Government Engagement at Visa, recently sat down for a conversation with ITI CEO Jason Oxman. On the episode, the two discuss what it means to be a “tech-enabled” company, the steps Visa has taken to ensure stability for its employees and customers through the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting trends for small businesses and consumers, and much more. Publisher’s Note: This podcast episode was recorded on May 15, prior to many U.S. states beginning phases for reopening their economy and civil unrest related to racial injustices. Visa recently announced five actions it is taking to help stop discrimination and racial injustice in America.

Cognizant’s Bret Greenstein & Tobi Young on the Interplay Between COVID-19 and Technology Jun 10, 2020

Jason Oxman is joined on the Download On Tech podcast by Cognizant’s Global SVP Head of Artificial Intelligence Bret Greenstein and Vice President of Government Affairs & Legal Tobi Young. Bret and Tobi cover how Cognizant is responding to the COVID-19 crisis for their employees and for their customers, as well as the ways that technology is being utilized to combat the effects of COVID-19 and ways that the use of technology by individuals, companies, and governments might be different moving forward.

Roger Park of EY on Remote Work and Preparing for a Return to Offices May 28, 2020

Roger Park, the Head of Americas Innovation at EY, joins Jason Oxman on the Download On Tech podcast to share insights from EY's rapid shift to remote work for its global workforce, how the company is preparing for a safe return to offices, and the importance of keeping a sense of optimism.

Oracle's Jason Mahler on How Oracle Helps Ensure Critical Services Can Continue May 26, 2020

Jason Mahler, Oracle's Vice President of Government Affairs, joins ITI CEO Jason Oxman on this episode of Download On Tech to talk about Oracle's work to identify drugs that could be effective in treating or preventing COVID-19, what Oracle is doing to help ensure continuity for its customers, communities, and government partners, and more.

Twilio’s Sandy Reback Shares How Twilio Helps Organizations Communicate With Their Customers May 18, 2020

Sandy Reback, Vice President of Global Public Policy and Government Affairs at Twilio, joins the Download On Tech podcast to share some of the ways that Twilio is helping healthcare organizations and other customers continue to communicate effectively through the COVID-19 pandemic. Reback also discusses accelerating technology trends and important policy implications moving forward.

Intel’s Lisa Malloy on Intel’s COVID-19 Response, AI in Healthcare, and Other Global Tech Policy Priorities May 12, 2020

Lisa Malloy, Intel’s Head of Global Government Communication, joins the Download On Tech podcast to talk about how Intel identified the areas in which it is uniquely positioned to make a difference in its response to COVID-19. Malloy also expands on the role that Artificial Intelligence is playing in healthcare, what Intel is doing to ensure business continuity for its customers, and touches on other key global policy priorities for the company.

VMware’s Lynn Martin on Digital Transformations in a Time of Crisis May 01, 2020

Lynn Martin, Vice President of Government, Education, and Healthcare at VMware, joins Jason Oxman on the podcast to talk through VMware’s efforts to help customers and partners respond to COVID-19 by speeding up large-scale digital transformations, enabling business continuity in a remote work environment, and more. Martin also draws from past experience as a government procurement official to share insights on how the pandemic could affect the way governments think about IT infrastructure investment moving forward.

HPE’s Maria Cino Shares Insights on Managing Through Crisis and How Tech Is Aiding the Response to COVID-19 Apr 30, 2020

Maria Cino, Vice President, Americas and U.S. Government Relations at HPE, joins Jason Oxman for an insightful conversation on how governments, communities, and industry can work together in times of crisis, the ways that the tech sector is aiding in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the policy issues that will take on elevated importance after this outbreak has been quelled.

eBay's Mike Dabbs on How Tech Can Help Small Businesses Through COVID-19 Apr 24, 2020

eBay's Senior Director, Americas Government Relations Mike Dabbs joins Jason Oxman on the Download On Tech podcast to share some details about how eBay is helping small businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic, including through eBay's new Up & Running program. The two also touch on the importance of a robust postal service, expanding access to broadband, and more.

Akamai's Lauren Van Wazer on Keeping the Internet Running, Cybersecurity Challenges, and More Apr 17, 2020

Lauren Van Wazer, Vice President of Global Public Policy at Akamai Technologies, joins the Download On Tech podcast to talk about Akamai's role in helping to ensure continued access to online services and content with more people online during the COVID-19 pandemic, the cybersecurity challenges posed by the shift to remote work and learning, and what all of this means for how people use the internet moving forward.

IBM's Chris Padilla on The Role of Supercomputing in COVID-19 Response Efforts Apr 09, 2020

Chris Padilla, IBM's Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs, joins ITI CEO Jason Oxman on the Download On Tech podcast to dive into IBM's efforts to fight COVID-19, the role supercomputing can play in finding a cure, how IBM is helping students and families adapt, and much more.

Salesforce's Niki Christoff on COVID-19, STEM Training, Working From Home, and More Apr 07, 2020

Niki Christoff, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Government Relations at Salesforce, joins Jason Oxman on the podcast to talk about Salesforce's early response to COVID-19, tech policy issues in focus, STEM training, and tips for adjusting to remote work.

Samsung’s John Godfrey on 5G and Health Tech Mar 10, 2020

On the latest episode of Download On Tech, ITI CEO Jason Oxman is joined by John Godfrey, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at Samsung. The two start with a discussion of 5G and what it means for innovation, then dive into Samsung’s work on health technology.

Guido Lobrano on ITI's European Policy Recommendations Mar 06, 2020

ITI’s Guido Lobrano, VP of Policy for Europe at ITI, joins Jason Oxman on the Download On Tech podcast to talk about ITI’s European Policy Recommendations and the importance of having a presence in Brussels.

Download On Tech: Nichole Jordan of Grant Thornton on Tech Transformations Feb 21, 2020

In the latest episode of Download On Tech, Nichole Jordan, Regional Managing Partner, Central Region at Grant Thornton joins Jason Oxman for an in-depth conversation about technology in the corporate space. The two discuss the factors which make Grant Thornton a technology company and the policy and workforce issues that business leaders identify as top-of-mind. Nichole also shares her experiences working with corporate boards on technology transformations, and some of the innovative ways that major companies are utilizing new technology.

Download On Tech is a tech policy podcast featuring leaders at the most innovative technology companies, as well as policymakers and influencers from around the world. Guests share their perspective on the intersection of innovation and public policy. Download On Tech is produced by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the global trade association for the technology industry.

Microsoft's Fred Humphries on Trust in Tech, Election Security, Top Policy Issues, and More Jan 31, 2020

Fred Humphries, Corporate Vice President of U.S. Government Affairs at Microsoft, joins ITI’s Jason Oxman for a conversation that explores how the tech industry—and tech advocacy—has evolved over the last 20 years. The two delve into the concept of trust in tech, election security, Microsoft’s efforts to become carbon negative, and the top policy issues to look out for in the 2020s.

Download On Tech is a tech policy podcast featuring leaders at the most innovative technology companies, as well as policymakers and influencers from around the world. Guests share their perspective on the intersection of innovation and public policy. Download On Tech is published by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the global trade association for the technology industry.

Palo Alto Networks' John Davis on the Evolution of Cybersecurity, the Big Cyber Challenges Facing Organizations, Zero Trust Security, and More Jan 21, 2020

John Davis, Vice President, Public Sector at Palo Alto Networks, joins ITI CEO Jason Oxman on the Download On Tech podcast to talk about his early experience working on cybersecurity issues in the U.S. military and government, his transition to the private sector, the concept of "zero trust" security, and the big challenges facing large organizations in 2020.

Danish Tech Ambassador Casper Klynge Talks "Techplomacy," the Importance of a Global Focus, and More Dec 20, 2019

On the latest episode of ITI’s Download On Tech podcast, hear from Casper Klynge, Denmark’s and the world’s first Tech Ambassador.

Casper and host Jason Oxman discuss how the Tech Ambassador role differs from more traditional ambassadorships, the importance of taking a global focus to tech, adapting to emerging technologies, ways tech companies and governments can work together toward shared goals such as multilateral efforts on digital taxation, and much more.

CHCI's Marco Davis on addressing the tech skills gap, the impact of industry partnerships, and Tech Summit 2.0 Dec 03, 2019

In Episode three of Download On Tech, ITI's President and CEO Jason Oxman is joined by Marco Davis, the President and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). The two discuss CHCI's upcoming Tech Summit 2.0 conference, the impact of industry partnerships, addressing the tech skills gap in the workforce, and more.

James Hayes of Tenable talks election security, cyber threats, and closing the IT education gap Nov 24, 2019

In Episode 2 of Download On Tech, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman talks with James Hayes, Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Tenable, about U.S. election security, cybersecurity challenges that organizations face, and how we can address the current cyber education shortfall.

Adobe's Jace Johnson on digital accessibility, the importance of tech education, and how to make it easier for citizens to interact with government Nov 06, 2019

In this inaugural episode of Download On Tech, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman interviews Jace Johnson, Vice President of Public Policy at Adobe, about the impact of public service on his career path, how Adobe's shift in business model impacted its policy priorities, "digital accessibility" and its impact on product development, what's missing from many tech policy conversations today, government modernization and how we can make it easier for citizens to interact with government, and how Adobe Spark came to fruition as the side project of a few Adobe engineers.

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