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ATIC-CCEC ACC Debates:
ATIC, the CCEC & other partners are producing a series of debates for the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) candidates. The Primary Debates will be on July 15, 2008 from 9:00AM-5:00PM & the General Election Debate on September 15, 2008 from 1:00-5:00PM. See the ATIC-CCEC ACC Debate Site for more details!

Next ATIC Public Meeting:
September 18, 2008 2-4PM
The next ATIC Public Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 18 in collaboration with the InfraGard Phoenix Chapter on Cyber Security at Lewis & Roca in Phoenix. Plan to join us live or remote via audioconference for the best in Arizona telecom and technology policy and education. Past ATIC Public Meetings Recaps:
2008, 2007, 2006, 2005.

Next ATIC Board Meeting:
July 9, 2008 12:00-2:00PM
The next ATIC Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from Noon-2PM at Lewis & Roca in Phoenix or remote via audioconference.

ATIC Special Announcement:
June 8, 2007
ATIC executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wireless Communications Alliance (WCA) of Sunnyvale, CA to lend organizational support in areas of mutual interest.

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Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC)
Arizona's recognized and authoritative apolitical source of information and expertise on telecommunications and information technology infrastructure for enhanced economic development and quality of life in the New Economy.

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ATIC & CCEC Announce Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Debates:

Click Here for more details about the upcoming ACC Debates!

ATIC is pleased to announce that we will again produce a series of debates for the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) candidates with support from the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC) and other partner organizations. Primary Debates for the three open seats will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 for the Democratic candidates in the morning and Republican candidates in the afternoon. A General Election Debate will be held on Monday, September 15, 2008 for all Democratic, Independent, and Republican candidates on the ballot. The debates will cover all issues under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) - Utilities Regulation, Corporations and Securities Oversight, and Railroad and Pipeline Safety. You may participate in the live audience at the Rio Salado College in Tempe and attend the Candidate receptions following the debates as well as access the Webcast in real-time and on-demand afterwards, view the debates on Cox Cable Channel 7 and other cable systems throughout the state, and discuss issues, propose debate questions and interact with other Arizona voters in our online discussion forum. Mark your calendars and see the ATIC-CCEC ACC Debate Site for more details!

ATIC Public Meeting - Recap of Arizona's Broadband Progress Presentations

ATIC held a great Public Meeting on 6/19/08 featuring a recap of Arizona's broadband progress, successful programs, and a look forward to future initiatives as we featured the stories and lessons from recent broadband efforts. Details can be found at 6/19/08 Recap

Derek White of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association (NTTA) presentation on Native American telecom efforts around the state and the nation is available here.

Deborah Dupee of Advanced TechSystems (ATS) presentation on broadband initiatives in other states, both best practices and lessons learned from around the nation is available here.

ATIC Announces Associate Role:

ATIC after some lengthy deliberations has decided to remain an advocacy and policy group, rather than become a membership organization, and has created the role of ATIC Associates to encourage formal involvement by our stakeholders. By opting in, you will receive in addition to this calendar and occasional event notices, the agendas and minutes of our Board meetings and occasional special announcements and offers. Over 200 individuals actively participate in our meetings and committees and have so far opted to be ATIC Associates. If you would also like to opt in as an ATIC Associate, please let us know via e-mail.

ATIC's Tech/Telecom Policy & Strategy Committee Discussion Lists:

ATIC has created two Yahoo! Groups to support active ATIC communications and engagement. You'll need a basic Yahoo! account (but not a Yahoo! e-mail address) to access the content and subscribe to it, a relatively painless process they'll lead you through if you don't already have one.

The ATIC-Policy List is for posting technology and telecommunications policy news and dialogue about related issues. To subscribe send an e-mail to atic-policy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com from your desired address. Once subscribed, to post a message send it to atic-policy@yahoogroups.com. The ATIC-Policy group can be found online at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atic-policy/.

The ATIC-Strategy List is for the ATIC Strategy Committee's use in conducting the business of the Committee and related dialogue among participants. The Committee is Co-Chaired by Steve Peters and Ron Schott. To subscribe send any e-mail to atic-strategy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com from your desired address. Once subscribed, to post a message send it to atic-strategy@yahoogroups.com. The ATIC-Strategy group can be found online at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atic-strategy/.

Recommended Reading:

The Arizona Investment Council has released a major study of Arizona's infrastructure needs over the next 25 years. The press release from 5/23/08 may be found here and the full report (12MB PDF) downloaded here.

ATIC has responded to the Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) RFI for Broadband ideas and comments with a formal response currently considered in draft form. You can review ATIC's response here.

The Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) and the Arizona Department of Commerce published the Arizona Broadband Initiative Framework Analysis and Report authored by Center for Digital Government, Overview, Report

Also see the Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT) Communications Infrastructure Advisory Committee (CIAC) Year in Review 2006 authored by Galen Updike of GITA and the Arizona Telecom Summit Background Document

About ATIC:

The Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) is Arizona's recognized and authoritative organization guiding technology policy development, serving as a leading source of information and expertise on telecommunications and information technology matters. Arizona's citizens, businesses, and organizations will have access to advanced telecommunications services and information technologies enabling them to participate in the global economy. ATIC was originally formed in the early 90s as an economic development foundation under the former Governor's Strategic Partnership For Economic Development (GSPED).

ATIC develops, promotes and supports initiatives and guides adoption of effective public policies that encourages wide-scale deployment and availability of telecommunications services and information technologies to insure economic prosperity for the Arizona community, expand the region's global competitive advantage, enable continued educational advancement, and support an enhanced quality of life.

ATIC's public and private partners include large and small businesses, economic development organizations, libraries, consumer organizations, local and state government agencies, educational institutions, health care, the Arizona Corporation Commission, the Arizona Legislature, and information technology and telecommunications companies.