National Spectrum Consortium Provides Leadership in Spectrum Innovation

NSC becomes an influential voice for White House to implement U.S. Spectrum Strategy

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Nov 15, 2018, 11:54 ET

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Spectrum Consortium recently held its annual General Membership Meeting, during which industry representatives from the Consortium's more than 200 member organizations heard from government leaders about the challenges the U.S. faces to manage increasing demands for the electromagnetic spectrum.

The National Spectrum Consortium (NSC) is a research and development organization that incubates new technologies to revolutionize the way in which the electromagnetic spectrum is used. As the only U.S. trade association focused entirely on the electromagnetic spectrum, related technologies, standards, and policies, the NSC provides a forum for government, industry, and academia to collaborate and develop crucial spectrum-related technologies.

This year's NSC General Membership Meeting focused on the need to address increased defense and commercial demands for the spectrum, as well as the need for new capabilities in the areas of C4ISR, electronic warfare, and cyber operations.

"With President Trump's October 25 memorandum urging the heads of the Executive Departments and Agencies to develop a sustainable spectrum strategy for America's future, the NSC is well-poised to act as the voice of U.S. industry and academia in efforts to advance spectrum-related policies and standards—NSC hopes to become the go-to entity for developing 5G enabling technologies in a collaborative environment," said Tony Melita, NSC's Executive Director.

The 2018 membership meeting was a resounding success, with participation by high-level Department of Defense personnel, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA), Congressional staff, and leaders from industry and academia. Representatives from all areas of the field came together to discuss and address critical spectrum issues facing our nation, with advances toward 5G and its resulting economic benefits on the near horizon.

"The NSC, through its leadership in spectrum, is helping the U.S. overcome the toughest obstacles it faces related to spectrum access in congested and contested environments," said Dr. Apurva N. Mody, Chairman of NSC's Board of Directors. "We are supporting the Federal Government as it undergoes a paradigm shift on spectrum, while advancing the available technologies by including innovative businesses in this effort, enhancing the pool of intellectual property and the economic impact of spectrum technologies."

To learn more about the NSC, visit nationalspectrumconsortium.org or email [email protected].

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