Category: Regulations

July 9, 2021

This Industry Viewpoint was contributed by Jamie Gibson, VP of Technology, Ribbon Communications Robocalling is no small problem. These nuisance calls are the major source of consumer complaints, with some estimates suggesting that more than 22 billion robocalls have been […]

May 21, 2021

With confidential data theft on the rise (everything from the Colonial Pipeline to your local hospital), enterprises are in a bind when it comes to protecting their data. But security concerns aren’t the only thing causing enterprises headaches. Following changes […]

April 29, 2021

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been present in our professional and civilian lives for a while, but both the European Union (EU) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have recently taken prominent steps to recognize its power and potential harm. […]

April 19, 2021

They say two things are unavoidable in life: death and taxes. If you have reviewed your phone bills lately, you might as well tack on fees to that list. Telecommunications taxes, surcharges, and fees are myriad, complex, and significant. Most […]

April 8, 2021

Dejero, an innovator in resilient connectivity for critical communications, has received ISO 9001:2015 certification in recognition of its quality management system. The scope includes the design, development, realization, information assurance, and support of Dejero’s products and services. ISO 9001:2015 is […]

March 17, 2021

Negotiating contracts isn’t my idea of fun, but it’s necessary for clarity, peace of mind, and legal protection for both parties. That’s because contract proposals from vendors are always written by the vendor’s legal department and designed to include legal […]

March 4, 2021

It’s not hyperbole to suggest that virtually no one likes being robocalled by a telemarketer. The perfectly honed mealtime call that tells you of a non-existent but expiring car warranty or an errant grandchild in prison is more than unpleasant, […]

February 3, 2021

A bipartisan group of Senators has renewed an effort to pass a bill focused on coordinating federal efforts on telecom workforce development, including apprenticeships and emphasis on the needs of rural areas. A similar bill was introduced around this time […]

February 1, 2021

With the Biden administration having given cues that it is interested in pursuing a major infrastructure and clean energy investment this year, a group of telecom associations joined together to urge the president and Congress to make support for broadband […]

January 29, 2021

A new sheriff is in Washington, D.C., at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., and his arrival means all sorts of change is heading down the pike. This includes at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which has a new acting chair, Democrat Jessica […]