Broadband

Provo, Utah, to join the Google Fiber family - assuming the city can find its cables

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:36:00 +0000

Provo, Utah, will be the third city in the country to get GoogleFiber, a gigabit fiber-optic internet service - that is, if the city can find its cables.

FirstNet board member talks about meeting with nation's governors

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:12:00 +0000

FirstNet board member Jeff Johnson talks with about concerns expressed by governors surrounding budget-challenged entities like volunteer fire departments being able to afford access to the much-anticipated nationwide broadband network for first responders.

Viewpoint: Building the ranks of women in IT

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:44:00 +0000

By Regina Kunkle — 5 strategies for state and local agencies to encourage more women to join the IT workforce and remain in it for the long-term.

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Viewpoint: Maximizing community engagement in a digital world

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:47:00 +0000

By Michael Ashford — To foster interaction, government websites need to go beyond the basics

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Which states have the best broadband?

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:04:00 +0000

Report ranks states on access, speed and economic support

Viewpoint: Building 'smart' cities the smart way

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:48:00 +0000

By Eric Moore — Get the most effective use of smart technology through planning and coordination

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Viewpoint: Treat broadband as a public utility to tap the global economy

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:04:00 +0000

By Norm Jacknis — Broadband infrastructure can do more than lure companies to an area; it can connect existing businesses to customers worldwide

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Public safety communications set to expand with nationwide broadband network

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:47:00 +0000

Donny Jackson

Public safety’s nationwide broadband network rolls ahead, thanks to recent legislation and $7 billion from the federal government

Report: Libraries meet technology demands

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:19:00 +0000

More people turn to them for computer help and training

Editor's Viewpoint: We will all be monkeys' uncles

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:23:00 +0000

Recent technology developments appear to be making humans obsolete.

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