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President Barack Obama’s executive appointments – such as to the Federal Communications Commission and installing a new national chief technology officer – are helping the technology industry by bringing an increased focus, according to a Washington, D.C.-based attorney who works with companies involved in the infrastructure supporting the Internet and those that create and distribute products and services electronically.

 

David Snead, of W. David Snead, P.C. told TMC President Rich Tehrani (News - Alert) in an interview, printed in full below, that Obama’s appointments – along with his tendency, so far, to resist regulation – is helping the technology markets.

 

“If this continues, this is likely the best outcome from any administration – regardless of party,” Snead said.

 

That’s a big “if,” of course, and it’s extremely early in Obama’s administration, but Snead’s point is well-taken.

 

The attorney – who will deliver a talk during ITEXPO West in September on strategies for addressing laws attempting to regulate SPAM, privacy, use of intellectual property, and terrorism – also talked to Tehrani about his presentation.

 

“I will present clear and concise strategies that will allow attendees to begin to comply with complex laws in multiple jurisdictions,” Snead told Tehrani. “Any company whose products are used in more than one state or country should come away with tools they can use immediately to drive down their compliance issues.”

 

Their full exchange follows.

 

David Snead (pictured left): This is not my first recession, but it is the most severe. As always, it has taught me to be sensitive to costs, and to find new and innovative ways to provide legal services to clients. For my customers, most have explored new markets and opportunities, and have focused on helping their customers survive, even if it means downgrading a service. As always, clients have had to deal with bankruptcies.

 

 

DS: I’m reinvesting in outsourced support.

 

 

DS: Diversified services.

 

 

DS: While no “standard” technology is perfect, it is good that the market has settled on one type of wireless standard. WiFi should be ubiquitous, and a cost of doing business – not a new profit center.

 

 

DS: Europe.

 

 

DS: President Obama is putting an increased focus on technology with his executive appointments. This is helping the technology markets. He is also resisting the urge to regulate. If this continues, this is likely the best outcome from any administration – regardless of party.

 

 

PC and smart phone. I don’t need much else.

 

 

DS: The new generation of smartphones have taught us that people are willing to pay for content that is new, and can be used. They are also willing to pay for technology that enhances, rather than complicates, their lives.

 

 

DS: I will present clear and concise strategies that will allow attendees to begin to comply with complex laws in multiple jurisdictions. Any company whose products are used in more than one state or country should come away with tools they can use immediately to drive down their compliance issues.

 

DS: I provide targeted legal advice, on a holistic basis – rather than as a firefighter. My advice is designed to help companies squeeze legal costs, and administrative friction costs, from their business.