{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Not Your Father’s Data Center","title":"Effect of Tech on National Security","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2e3ba100\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3003,"description":"The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is a fifty-year-old tech representative body protecting the interests of small, medium and large tech companies. When it comes to public policy matters, the CCIA turns to its Vice President of Public Policy, Arthur Sidney. Sidney sat down with host of Not Your Father’s Data Center, Raymond Hawkins, to talk about the CCIA’s mission to achieve advancements and drive policy for the tech space. \n\nSidney’s educational background is extensive. He studied in several countries, speaks several languages fluently, and practices international trade law. Rounding out his experience, Sidney spent many years working on the commerce department’s federal and international trade cases. \n\nToday, Sidney proudly works to shape policy for America’s tech industry to support some of the big-name innovators.  \n\n \n“We are working on defending and helping ensure that Americans get to maintain access to the services that they love and use — so the Googles, the Apples, the Facebooks, the Amazons of the world,” Sidney explained. “Most Americans, they love these products, have gotten used to these products, they find the value in them … and we either get the services for free or we pay a nominal amount of money. And we get a great deal in return. And now more than ever during the pandemic, we’re seeing how useful these services are.”  \n\nHowever, the CCIA isn’t just for the biggest names in tech. Sidney said his organization represents over thirty players in the tech industry. And the CCIA’s Brussels location helps continue its mission to support its member’s interests in Europe and the United States.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RXpUKjFAoV_3f-mxnboQocsKDB9VaG8WJ0_7eYXXgB0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZmI5/ODRlMjU4Zjg3ODM4/ZDJlOWUzMDhiNWUw/YzI1Mi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}