Europe faces a unique challenge: maintaining an open economy in an increasingly complex and hostile geopolitical landscape, while ensuring the technology industry remains a key resource for its competitiveness and resilience. On this episode of Download on Tech, join ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman for a discussion with EU policymakers and industry leaders exploring the critical role of the global technology industry in support of the EU's economic security, innovation, and competitiveness goals.   ..read more

In this episode of the #DownloadonTech podcast, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Siemens Senior Vice President and Head of Government Affairs Brie Sachse to discuss the first months of the new Trump administration and the evolving U.S. policy landscape. Tune in as Jason and Brie dive into the key issues facing the tech industry, including the future of AI, cybersecurity, and trade, Siemens' tech policy priorities, and the critical importance of strong public-private partnerships in fostering innovation and ensuring U.S. global competitiveness.   ..read more

On the latest episode of ITI’s Download on Tech podcast, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Trevor Rudolph, Vice President for Global Digital Policy and Regulation at Schneider Electric, to discuss practical strategies for securing critical infrastructure and the role of transparency in cybersecurity. In this episode they explore Schneider Electric’s Secure-by-Operations approach, the critical role of transparency, and how regulatory trends are shaping the future of cybersecurity. Don’t miss Trevor’s insights on fostering collaboration across sectors and what’s next for advancing ..read more

In this episode of Download on Tech, ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Dr. Vivek Mohindra, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Dell Technologies, to discuss AI's pivotal role and how the technology will benefit society in the years to come. The two explore the need for global collaboration to avoid regulatory fragmentation, principles that should guide effective AI policymaking, and the investments in infrastructure and talent necessary to drive AI adoption worldwide. Vivek also shares Dell’s efforts to leverage AI for societal good and offers insights on how global p ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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.    ..read more

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. Listen to the podcast on Appl ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more