Government Technology
Coronavirus Is Inspiring Wave of Gov Tech Volunteerism (Government Technology)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 11:08What Could Be in a Post-Virus Infrastructure Plan? (Government Technology)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 12:40COVID-19 Lessons May Boost State Gov Digital Equity Work
As digital equity work becomes a new priority for decision-makers in both the public and private sectors, several state governments have already put quite a bit of work into bridging the digital divide, primarily by working to foster better broadband access. What Pew Charitable Trust researchers have found is that there’s no magic bullet — no incentive, regulation, law or partnership — that by itself can fix the digital divide. There are, of course, actions that can be taken at all levels of government to support the work.
Coronavirus Sparks New Interest in Bridging Digital Divides
Amid the homebound social isolation of the coronavirus, society as a whole has never had so stark a reminder of why broadband matters and what life looks like for those who lack access. With that in mind, Government Technology recently spoke with experts, advocates and those working on broadband initiatives in both state and local government. What emerged is a picture of a resurging interest in closing the digital divide, as well as a host of predictions and suggestions around fast-tracking efforts.
Virus Shutdown: Time for Digital Government to Prove Itself (Government Technology)
Submitted by benton on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 13:44California PBS 'At-Home Learning' Model Spreads Across U.S. (Government Technology)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:11How Is Covid-19 Creating Data Breaches? (Government Technology)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 09:56‘White Space’ Internet Could Connect the US’s Isolated Places
The digital divide in the most isolated parts of the United States is reinforced by risky economic propositions and geographic barriers to connectivity, but a technology in its infancy — TV white space broadband — may help communities clear these hurdles. “The attractiveness of it was this was prime spectrum that was not being used, and it opens up a second Wi-Fi band with significant improvements in coverage, range and bandwidth,” said James Carlson, CEO of hardware manufacturer Carlson Wireless Technologies.
What Does the COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Mean for Tech?
The Senate approved the $2.2 trillion stimulus package titled Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides $150 billion to states and local government to respond to the pandemic and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. A breakdown of some of the key funding streams that are either directly related to technology or may incorporate technology as an allowable expense: