At Neustar, we believe that our education system should place a greater emphasis on the technical subjects that are critical to our country’s future economic growth. And we hope that more and more students will develop an interest in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), if for no other reason than many of the best jobs in [...]
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TARGUSinfo, AdAdvisor and Localeze Officially Become Neustar Information Services
Today marks an exciting new chapter in TARGUSinfo’s journey. We are now officially Neustar Information Services! Starting today, you will see our new logo and a new look on our Website, software applications, marketing materials, invoices, emails, voicemail and other correspondence. While our brand has changed, our commitment to trusted neutrality, accuracy and reliability that [...]
My Digital Life: Leveraging Technology to Spark an Interest in STEM
Today, Neustar announced that we are bringing My Digital Life—a digital literacy program that teaches kids about technology and how to use it responsibly—to middle and high schools throughout California. As a technology company, we know how important tools such as social media and smart phones have become in our daily lives. We know their [...]
Turn Data into Actionable Insights
The sheer volume of data traversing computer networks around the world is accelerating every day. According to research by MGI and McKinsey’s Business Technology Office, “big data” – as it is now universally known – will become a key basis of competition, underpinning new waves of productivity growth and innovation. In a report released last [...]
Attracting and Keeping a Diverse Workforce
Neustar is deeply committed to increasing the depth and scope of our country’s technology workforce. We believe that it is important to expand and improve our science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) education – and we’re backing that up by investing in digital literacy programs for middle school students. As part of this commitment, we [...]
The Real Score on Market “Scoring”
Recent press articles have raised some concerns and created some confusion about consumer “scoring” for advertising purposes. The term “scoring” makes some people think of “credit scores,” which can affect whether you get a loan, a lower interest rate or even a job. The way TARGUSinfo (now Neustar Information Services or NIS) uses the term [...]
WRC-15: Advising on the Future of Global Spectrum Policy
All of the wireless, satellite and mobile broadband services that we take for granted today – and those that will drive the U.S. and global economy for decades to come – require the use of radio spectrum. Every four years, at the World Radio Communications’ Conference (WRC), government representatives from across the globe meet to [...]
Private/Public Partners Join Forces to Help Stem Rogue Pharmacies
We are proud to announce that Neustar has teamed up with the White House and other Internet and technology companies to announce our participation in the Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP). CSIP is a nonprofit organization bringing together private/public partnerships with law enforcement members to protect consumers from illicit online pharmacies. It is shocking [...]
Interview with Joe Pasqua, Head of Neustar Labs
Joe Pasqua leads a new group within the company called Neustar Labs, where he and his team are responsible for applied research and open innovation that will enhance Neustar’s product portfolio and enable new services. Prior to joining us at Neustar, Joe was the chief technology officer of Symantec’s $2B Data Center business, and later [...]
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Kid Tested, Teacher Approved: My Digital Life Works
Monday, I had the privilege of helping about 70 middle school students celebrate their completion of the My Digital Life program. I, along with Alexandria County Public Schools Superintendent Morton Sherman and EverFi CEO Tom Davidson, visited Francis C. Hammond Middle School in Alexandria, Va., to give the students certificates of completion and hear them [...]