Sponsors
TPS: Broadband Innovation
2009 Sponsors
Thank you to the following organizations for their support of the inaugural TPS: Broadband Innovation conference:
Platinum Sponsors
AT&T
AT&T is a premier communications holding company offering the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services, the nation's fastest 3G network and the best wireless coverage worldwide, and the nation's leading high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of their three-screen integration strategy, AT&T operating companies are expanding their TV entertainment offerings.
In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Ericsson
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 250 million subscribers. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices. Ericsson is advancing its vision of 'communication for all' through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27 billion (SEK 209 billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.ericsson.com or www.ericsson.mobi. 
One Economy Corporation
One Economy Corporation is a global nonprofit organization that uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people, giving them valuable tools for building better lives.
One Economy helps bring broadband into the homes of low-income people, employs youth to train their community members to use technology effectively, and provides public-purpose media properties that offer a wealth of information on education, jobs, health care and other vital issues.
Its mission is to maximize the potential of technology to help low-income people improve their lives and enter the economic mainstream. For more information, visit One-Economy.com.
BroadBand Institute of California
The BroadBand Institute of California (BBIC) is a public policy institute at the Santa Clara University School of Law specializing in applied research and education in the areas of law, technology and public policy.
Through its research, publications and conferences, the BBIC seeks to identify, document, address and publicize the broadband and advanced network technology needs of California and the impact of state and federal policies on California's needs.
The BBIC was established to help bridge the gap between the public and the state and federal policies governing their access to advanced network technologies. More information is available at the BBIC's site.
TechNet
TechNet is the national, bipartisan network of chief executive officers and senior executives of the leading U.S. technology companies. TechNet promotes the growth of technology industries and the economy by building long-term relationships between technology leaders and policymakers and by advocating a targeted policy agenda.
Our members are the nation's drivers of innovation in the fields of information technology, e-commerce, clean energy technology, biotechnology, and venture capital- representing two million employees and $800 billion in revenues. TechNet has offices in Washington, D.C., Palo Alto, Sacramento, Seattle, Boston, Austin and Albany, NY. More information is available online at www.technet.org.
App-Rising.com
App-Rising.com covers the intersection of broadband networks, applications, and policy. It focuses on how America can maintain its leadership position at the dawning of the next generation of the Internet.
App-Rising.com is written by Geoff Daily, a DC-based technology journalist and broadband activist who serves as co-chair of the Implementation Working Group for the US Broadband Coalition and as executive director of the Rural Fiber Alliance.
Gold Sponsors
Connected Nation
Connected Nation is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that expands access to and use of broadband Internet and the related technologies that are enabled when individuals and communities have the opportunity and desire to connect. Connected Nation effectively raises the awareness of the value of broadband and related technologies by developing coalitions of influencers and enablers for technology deployment and adoption.
Connected Nation works with community stakeholders, states and technology providers to develop and implement technology expansion programs with core competencies centered around a mission to improve digital inclusion for people and places previously underserved or overlooked. For more information about Connected Nation, Inc., visit www.connectednation.org.
National Cable & Telecommunications Association
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) is the principal trade association for the U.S. cable industry, representing cable operators serving more than 90 percent of the nation's cable television households and more than 200 cable program networks. The cable industry is the nation's largest broadband provider after investing more than $145 billion to build a two-way interactive network with fiber optic technology.
The U.S. cable industry provides video service to over 63 million households, including 40 million digital cable customers; 39 million customers rely on cable's broadband Internet connections and nearly 20 million consumers experience the savings and convenience of cable's digital phone service.
NCTA also hosts the annual Cable Show, which serves as a national showcase for the cable industry's innovative services. The 2010 Cable Show is scheduled for May 11 - 13 in Los Angeles. Learn more at NCTA.com.
TechAmerica
TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry, the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy.
Representing approximately 1,500 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry's largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members' top and bottom lines. It is also the technology industry's only grassroots‐to‐global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe (Brussels) and Asia (Beijing).
TechAmerica was formed by the merger of AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA). Learn more at www.techamerica.org.
Wireless Communications Association International
Founded in 1988, the Wireless Communications Association International (WCAI) represents the wireless broadband industry worldwide. Its 200 member companies include leading carriers, vendors and system integrators on six continents.
As the global voice of the wireless broadband industry, WCAI is an established leader in government relations, technology standards, business development and industry event organization. For more information, visit: www.wcai.com.
