Austin Bonner promoted to deputy chief technology officer for policy
Bonner’s new position builds on her current role at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, where she focused on a range of telecommunications issues
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Federal Communications Commission launches Space Bureau
The new bureau will focus on the FCC's policy and licensing efforts to promote satellite and space-based communications.
FCC establishes new bureau dedicated to satellite industry oversight
The agency has set up a new space bureau intended to acknowledge the increasing importance of satellites to achieving the United States’ broadband goals.
FCC proposes 72-hour breach reporting timeline for emergency alert system participants
The new rules could require companies such as broadcasters and cable providers to report cyber breach incidents that affect certain equipment within three days.
FEMA, FCC warn emergency alert system vulnerable to hacking
FEMA issued an advisory to broadcasters after learning the exploit may be demonstrated at the DEF CON hacking conference in Las Vegas.
FCC and NTIA overhaul spectrum coordination agreement
The agencies sign a memorandum of understanding intended to increase cooperation and promote more efficient use of spectrum.
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Federal Communications Commission picks Allen Hill as CIO
He takes over the role from current acting CIO Andrea Simpson.
Carr: FCC must continue freeing up spectrum for 5G
The Republican commissioner shared his schedule for have federal agencies vacate certain bands so they can be auctioned to commercial providers.
White House, Pentagon agree to fastest transfer of spectrum for commercial 5G use
A spectrum-sharing agreement with industry was developed in 15 weeks and could help domestic vendors challenge China's Huawei.
FCC’s CIO on embracing technology and agility during the pandemic
Francisco Salguero discusses artificial intelligence, virtual desktop infrastructure and crisis plans that give the FCC’s IT team the ability to meet critical mission needs.