RFSTUF

What Are the Feds Up To Now?
The Executive Branch of the Federal Government, or to be more precise, the White House CTO's office, is setting up a September 1, 2010 meeting. "The intent of the meeting is to gather information on key issues/barriers from broadband vendors and wireless carriers regarding entry to Public Safety Broadband market."
I am told that attendees will include the White House CTO, the Department of Commerce, Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and a "senior Executive" (VP or Senior Director level) attendee from each of the network operators and broadband vendors. This list of attendees seems strange to me. If the Executive Branch is trying to help the networks and vendors with the "issues and barriers" regarding entry into the Public Safety Broadband market, shouldn't they have invited some Public Safety people? These people could talk about Public Safety needs and requirements and promote a dialogue about how commercial entities can work together and with them on achieving a fully interoperable, nationwide Public Safety Broadband network....