John Garrity is Cisco’s Global Technology Policy Advisor. He is responsible for policy engagement and data-driven analytical research on technology issues related to the potential of IT and network connectivity for economic growth, competitiveness, social inclusion, and environmental protection. His research covers the expansion of fixed and wireless broadband, national broadband agendas, municipal strategies for ICT use, Internet protocol network traffic demand, and ICT’s impact on income inequality. Previously he was a manager in Cisco’s Strategy and Economics group and prior to Cisco, Mr Garrity worked at the World Bank in the Corporate Strategy Group. He holds a Master in Applied Economics from The Ohio State University.