Innovate!2010 Pitch Slam Planned for pii2010

pii2010.gifAs part of our new pii2010 (privacy identity innovation) conference, which is taking place August 17-19 in downtown Seattle during Seattle Geek Week, we're teaming up with Guidewire Group to co-host a startup "Pitch Slam" on the evening of August 17th.

Co-founded by Mike Sigal and longtime DEMO producer Chris Shipley, Guidewire Group is producing a global competition called Innovate!2010 to identify and promote up-and-coming tech startups from around the world, and we're excited to be featuring an Innovate!2010 Pitch Slam at pii2010 where eight startups will compete to deliver the best pitch.

The winner of the Seattle Pitch Slam will be automatically included on the Innovate!100 list of most promising startups that will be released later this year.

Applications are now being accepted from startups that want to be considered for a spot at the Pitch Slam (it's free to apply), and admission to the Pitch Slam is included with your pii2010 conference registration. So, sign up for pii2010 today.

Guests who aren't registered for pii2010 can still buy a ticket to the Innovate!2010 Pitch Slam for $40.

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Jul 13, 2010

TPC News Roundup - July 13

Wired's Danger Room blog post by Spencer Ackerman, July 8, 2010 --

How To Stop Cyberattacks: Diplomacy. Well, Maybe.

A new approach to cybersecurity problems? The fine art of diplomacy and a "protection strategy" could be the answer, according to the Department of Energy's intelligence chief Bruce Held. What do you think? Read more at Wired.

Ars Technica article by Nate Anderson, July 8, 2010 --

FCC broadband plan will put US in "second tier of countries"

According to Ars Technica, members of Congress have been asking if the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) new national broadband plan goes far enough in calling for 4Mbps of universal broadband by the year 2020. The article adds that the FCC has set 4Mbps as a minimum requirement that it will revisit. Read more at Ars Technica. 

Techcrunch article by Leena Rao, July 9, 2010 --

NTP Sues Apple, Google, Microsoft And Others Over Wireless Email Patents

NTP Inc., an intellectual property holding company considered a "patent troll" in some circles, filed a lawsuit against several major tech companies - including Apple, Motorola, Google and Microsoft. NTP alleges that the companies infringed on wireless e-mail patents that it owns. Read more at Techcrunch.

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Jul 13, 2010

Innovate!2010 Pitch Slam Planned for pii2010

pii2010.gifAs part of our new pii2010 (privacy identity innovation) conference, which is taking place August 17-19 in downtown Seattle during Seattle Geek Week, we're teaming up with Guidewire Group to co-host a startup "Pitch Slam" on the evening of August 17th.

Co-founded by Mike Sigal and longtime DEMO producer Chris Shipley, Guidewire Group is producing a global competition called Innovate!2010 to identify and promote up-and-coming tech startups from around the world, and we're excited to be featuring an Innovate!2010 Pitch Slam at pii2010 where eight startups will compete to deliver the best pitch.

The winner of the Seattle Pitch Slam will be automatically included on the Innovate!100 list of most promising startups that will be released later this year.

Applications are now being accepted from startups that want to be considered for a spot at the Pitch Slam (it's free to apply), and admission to the Pitch Slam is included with your pii2010 conference registration. So, sign up for pii2010 today.

Guests who aren't registered for pii2010 can still buy a ticket to the Innovate!2010 Pitch Slam for $40.

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Jul 9, 2010

TPC News Roundup - July 9

Forbes' On the Docket blog post by Kimberly Gold, July 7, 2010 --

EU Takes Aim at Search Engines

The European Commission is investigating complaints that search engine companies are allegedly keeping their competitors' search rankings low. British price comparison website Foundem and French legal site Ejustice.fr are among the European companies claiming that Google ranked their sites lower in search results. Read more at Forbes.com.

Wall Street Journal article by Siobhan Gorman, July 8, 2010 --

U.S. Plans Cyber Shield for Utilities, Companies

According to the Wall Street Journal, the federal government is launching the "Perfect Citizen" program to try and prevent cyber assaults on companies and government agencies. As part of the program, the National Security Agency would use sensors to detect attacks against important infrastructure like the electricity grid. Read more at The Wall Street Journal.

Ars Technica article by Nate Anderson, July 8, 2010 --

ISPs may rage, but Uncle Sam supports city-owned Internet

Ars takes a look at rural cities receiving funding and support from the federal government for city-owned fiber networks, like a small Wisconsin city that recently grabbed $5.24 million from the Department of Agriculture. Read more (and take a look at this great graphic) at Ars Technica.

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Jul 8, 2010

TPC News Roundup *UPDATED*

Computerworld blog post by Preston Gralla, July 7, 2010 --

Invade your privacy? Apple has an app for that.

Two Congressional leaders have asked Apple CEO Steve Jobs for more information regarding potential violations found in the company's privacy policy, adding to the questions regarding Apple's location data-gathering services. Read more at Computerworld.

FoxNews.com article by Joshua Rhett Miller, July 7, 2010 --

Debate Looms Over Teens' Privacy Rights on the Web

With ever growing concerns about the online security of youngsters, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reexamines the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and may expand the act to cover teens up to the age of 18. However, the proposed changes have also triggered opposition. Read more at FoxNews.com. Have your own comments? Send the FTC your suggestions.

Today article by Winda Benedetti, July 7, 2010 --

'WOW' players angry over plan to use real names

Blizzard online game forums will require users to use real names, sparking complaints from players who want to keep their gaming lives separate from their identity. Blizzard, the company that makes the popular games "World of Warcraft" and "StarCraft," wants to reduce trolling and "unpleasantness" from its forums. Read more at The Today Show. **UPDATE: World of Warcraft has changed its mind regarding real names in forums.

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