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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Since we've been earlobe deep discussing networks, here's a press release about work towards a "National Information Infrastructure". The report specifically names health care as one area standing to benefit from an NII. Carol
--------------- Forwarded Message --------------- <<Header stuff deleted>> From: Interpersonal Computing and Technology, INTERNET:IPCT%GUVAX.BITNET@pucc.Princeton.EDU Date: Mon, Jan 18, 1993, 9:27 AM Subject: CSPP Press Release From: "Stephen P. Cohen, m.s., m.b.a." <STEVEC@mces.msstate.edu>
The following was released at a press conference today in Washington by the Computer Systems Policy Project (CSPP)
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jenny Carter January 12, 1993 202-783-8627
COMPUTER INDUSTRY CEOS PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION WITH VISION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A NATIONAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Washington, DC -- Today, the chief executive officers of thirteen leading American computer companies met with members of the Clinton-Gore Administration to discuss their vision and recommendations for a national information infrastructure. The recommendations are outlined in the Computer Systems Policy Project's (CSPP) new report, "Perspectives on the National Information Infrastructure: CSPP's Vision and Recommendations for Action."
"We believe the creation of a national information infrastructure must be a national priority, and we are willing to work in partnership with the government to see that it gets done," said John Sculley, chief executive officer of Apple Computer and chairman of CSPP. "The development of an information infrastructure will raise the standard of living for all Americans and enable our country to prosper in a competitive global economy."
In its report, CSPP defines the national information infrastructure (NII) as integrating four essential elements: 1) communications networks; 2) computers; 3) information; and 4) people. The report outlines the important benefits an information infrastructure could make possible in the areas of health care, education, and manufacturing. CSPP's report also describes how an NII would significantly improve access to the most up-to-date government information of value to all citizens. And finally, the report identifies a series of actions that can be taken by the Administration, Congress, and industry that will help to make the NII vision a reality.
Among its recommendations, CSPP calls upon industry and government to work together to address a range of public policy issues that currently hinder the development of an NII. CSPP recommends the establishment of a National Information Infrastructure Council that would have the responsibility of addressing public policy issues such as access, interoperability, and security.
"We as a nation have the opportunity to lay the foundation for a successful and prosperous future," said Sculley. "Through a public-private partnership we can create an infrastructure that will forever change the way we educate our children, train and retrain our workers, earn a living, manufacture products, deliver services of all kinds, and interact with family and friends. The information infrastructure of the future will revolutionize the way individuals relate with one another by enabling us to work together, collaborate, and access and generate information without regard to geographical boundaries."
CSPP was formed in 1989 to develop and advocate industry positions on trade and technology policy issues. CSPP's members include the CEOs of Apple, AT&T, Compaq, Control Data Systems, Cray Research, Data General, Digital Equipment, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Silicon Graphics, Sun Microsystems, Tandem, and Unisys. Kenneth R. Kay, a partner in the law firm of Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds, is executive director.
PLEASE NOTE: A 9-MINUTE VIDEO IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. TO RECEIVE THE VIDEO OR ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE REPORT, PLEASE CALL JENNY CARTER AT (202) 783-8627.
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