broadband innovations

Information Highways Can Reach Fields of Thought as Well as Fields in Rural Areas

Stevie Converse — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:19:52 -0400

Full article: Financial Times
James Boyle
We don't know very much about what kind of stimulus spending works, but we do see the economic advantages of a network -- the lowering of barriers to entry, improvements in information flow, lower transaction costs. But here's the problem: The information superhighways are not just built of wires in rural fields, but built in fields of thought as well.

Sixth Sense: A Web You Can Wear

Stevie Converse — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:24:04 -0400

Full article: Christian Science Monitor
Brian Whitley
A postdoctoral student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology wants online life to converge with real life. His latest project, a "wearable computer" dubbed Sixth Sense, lays out a path toward realizing this "immersive" vision of the Net.

Digital Dashboard Will Track California Technology Projects

Stevie Converse — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:16:50 -0400

Full article: Government Technology
Steve Towns
In May, California plans to unveil a Web-based dashboard that will let anyone track the progress of major state government technology projects. The dashboard is part of a larger initiative to standardize IT project management techniques throughout California state government.

Wireless Firms Eye 'Smart Grids'

Stevie Converse — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:05:37 -0400

Full article: Wall Street Journal
Rebecca Smith
Wireless carriers are setting their sights on so-called smart grids as a big business opportunity that could juice up earnings by utilizing excess capacity on their cell phone networks. Smart meters record more information, such as when the power is being consumed and at what price. This can help utilities manage the power, and potentially aid consumers in finding cost savings.

Broadband Helps Fort Wayne Go Green

Stevie Converse — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:11:57 -0400

Full article: National League of Cities
Sue Reynard
Since its deployment of fiber broadband throughout the city, Fort Wayne, Ind., is using its new capability to offer innovative city services and helping businesses to be more environmentally conscious.