The Hunt for the 'Goldilocks Zone' in Tech and Data Policy - InformationWeek

There is some truth in the notion that the enterprise precedes consumer technology breakthroughs, but there are shared concerns about policy found in both communities. At the CES Unveiled preview event held in New York, the Consumer Technology Association gave its usual glimpse of gadgets expected to be in demand in the coming year however legislative matters colored the conversation. Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the CTA, spoke about his concerns and observations of the current climate surrounding the entire technology sphere and the effect proposed policies might have. CES Unveiled is the preamble to the annual CES trade conference held in January in Las Vegas. While CES is primarily a showcase for new televisions, smart devices, cloud-based gaming, and tricked out automated cars, there is some crosspollination with elements of enterprise technology with planned discussions on innovation policy, privacy, and transformation across industries. For instance, the CTA openly stated at CES Unveiled that the enterprise will lead the way for 5G wireless connectivity, setting the stage before consumers get a taste.