Plantation (FL) IT Director Pushes for Municipal Wi-Fi
Getting cheap or even free wireless computer service may become a reality in Plantation if one city official has his way.
Earlier this year, Robert Castro, Plantation's information and technology director, presented the idea to the City Council.
From Miami Herald, December 18, 2007
Ericsson Keymaster for Seven Digital Cities in Greece
Ericsson took another step into the Balkans when it signed turnkey contracts as the total solution provider and prime integrator of Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) to support the launch of seven digital cities across Greece.
From New Europe, December 18, 2007
AAPD Lauds G3ICT for Digital Cities Wireless Roundtable
The American Association of People with Disabilities is delighted that the United Nations Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ICT) included discussions focused on accessibility for people with disabilities at its Digital Cities Convention held December 11-12, 2007, in Washington, D.C.
From PR Newswire, December 18, 2007
Digital City Initiative in Yalova, Turkey
Yalova’s ongoing transformation into a digital city marked an important milestone today as the city launched its first Connected Community Center along with the Yalova Beehive, a local information and life portal for citizens.
From WebWire, December 18, 2007
Japan's Net Industry Set to Eclipse Korea's
Japan's Internet market is slowly taking steps toward becoming a global leader after long standing in the shadow of Korea, an Internet hot-house, and China, the world's biggest market.
From The Chosun Ilbo, December 18, 2007
BBC Backs Better Broadband to Prevent Digital Divide
The BBC is throwing its weight behind Ofcom, the communications watchdog, in pushing for a faster broadband network to be built across Britain.
From The Financial Times, December 18, 2007
BPL, WiMAX Electricity Smart Meters Coming to NSW
Over these networks, consumers will receive
information on their mobile phones or on in-house displays, saying how much electricity they are using and the price at which they are using it. In turn, the
providers will be able to keep their finger on the pulse of demand.
From ZDNet, December 18, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer: Support Wi-Fi Network
Since when has any endeavor this ambitious -- the launch of a wireless network covering 135 square miles - ever come in on time and on budget?
From The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 18, 2007
Clearwire Launches in Rochester, Its 50th Market
Rochester is Clearwire’s second market in New York State followed by Syracuse, and marks the company’s 50th market globally. Clearwire is currently deployed in 46 markets in the U.S. and in 4 markets in Europe.
From PR BusinessWire, December 18, 2007
The FCC's Broadband Bobble
Martin's lack of a bold initiative hasn't gone unnoticed: On Nov. 15, Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) encouraged lawmakers to support a bill he introduced that could end up dictating to the FCC how to implement a national broadband policy.
From BusinessWeek, December 18, 2007
