US falls to fifth in IT rankings
March 25, 2010
The United States fell from third to fifth in the World Economic Forum's 2009-2010 information technology rankings. It currently trails Sweden, Singapore, Denmark and Switzerland in the group's annual comparison of states' IT venture capital, technology rules and standards and broadband availability, among other factors. Math and science education are lagging, while government services have yet to adopt the most current and effective information technology practices.
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