The Impact of the Presidential Election on Networks

A sense of unease and foreboding hangs over this election as America braces for impact. Here’s a look at how either outcome will affect tech directives on networks.

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At a Glance

  • Harris would expand broadband with federal funding, while Trump would rely on private sector-led initiatives.
  • Harris favors robust oversight in cybersecurity and AI, whereas Trump aims to reduce regulations to foster innovation.
  • Harris would focus on secure cloud modernization; Trump’s deregulation could speed adoption but require IT self-regulation.

America is speeding towards an unusually high-stakes election. The winner in the clash of polar opposite views will oversee drastically different government policies. Here’s a look at what either a Republican or Democratic outcome is likely to mean in terms of tech directives affecting networks.

First, it’s important to acknowledge that tensions are likely to spill over after the election and potentially change the policies touted by either candidate in pre-election pledges. Public pressure, both for and against any given policy, would likely have some impact on the final version.  
Meanwhile, the unease across the nation is palpable and nearly universal, while fear and anger creep insidiously into several segments of the population. Those tensions are unlikely to dissipate entirely after the election. Indeed, they are expected to become further entrenched, no matter which candidate wins.

Come election day or sometime thereafter, one or the other of the top two candidates will be declared the victor. There’s been lots of ink, pixels, and TV and video streams dedicated to what either outcome means in terms of the most obvious social issues and abrasive policy contentions. But few have dug deep to see beyond these to other policy differences that can also impact America in important ways.

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Pam Baker

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Pam Baker is a contributing writer for Network Computing and InformationWeek. She is a prolific writer and analyst. Pam Baker's published work appears in many leading publications. She's also the author of several books, the most recent of which are "Decision Intelligence for Dummies" and "ChatGPT For Dummies." Baker is also a popular speaker at technology conferences and a member of the National Press Club, Society of Professional Journalists, and the Internet Press Guild.

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