Economic Downturn Accelerates Budget Problems for State CIOs
The fiscal situation facing state budgets has worsened this fiscal year. But that's not the bad news, according to experts who predict the possibility of huge budget shortfalls before things get better.
From Government Technology, May 08, 2008
Pittsburg (CA) Deploys Mesh-Enabled Video Surveillance
Violent and non-violent events have been captured, both live and recorded, enabling police to follow and apprehend suspects involved in theft, assault, aggravated assault, child abductions, drug deals, homicide, etc.
From Strix Systems, May 08, 2008
Seattle City Hall Taking Up City-Owned Broadband
The City Council recently authorized spending $185,000 to develop a request for proposals (RFP) aimed at attracting a partner to provide a fiber-to-the-premises network similar to what Verizon has done privately in some neighboring suburbs. The goal: affordable "true broadband connectivity for all Seattle residents by 2015," as envisioned three years ago by a city task force.
From Crosscut.com, May 07, 2008
Sprint, Clearwire Create $14.5B WiMax Giant
"Strategic investors" are to invest $3.2 billion in the new WiMax company, giving it a corporate value of nearly $14.55 billion.
From Light Reading, May 07, 2008
As Broadband Growth Slows, Expect Speed Boosts
The demand for broadband in the U.S., after growing at an explosive rate for almost two years, has started to slow, largely due to high market penetration rates and a struggling economy.
From GigaOM, May 02, 2008
Verizon Promises 100% NYC FiOS Coverage By 2014
After lengthy, closed door negotiations between Mayor Bloomberg and Verizon, the city today announced they've agreed to Verizon's citywide franchise plan.
From DSL Reports, May 02, 2008
Commentary on Cisco and AT&T Telepresence
"My imagination started whirring last week as I read about AT&T's recent partnership with Cisco Systems for managed telepresence services."
From Telephony Online, May 02, 2008
EC Approves £3.4 Million Public Funding for Broadband in Scotland
The measure is the final step to bring affordable broadband services to all Scottish citizens.
From eGov Monitor, May 02, 2008
Colorado Wireless Communities Plans Delayed
Plans to install citywide wireless Internet networks in Boulder, Broomfield and other local municipalities have hit a stumbling block because the Boulder-based vendor picked to install the system can't raise enough money.
From The Daily Camera, May 02, 2008
Temple University Forum to Discussion Wireless Philadelphia
The Media Mobilizing Project and Temple University's School of Communications and Theater are co-hosting a public forum, which will be the beginning of an ongoing dialogue about the future of Philly WiFi and the city's promise to provide affordable broadband access to all residents.
From Media Mobilization Project, May 02, 2008
