12/12/17
How this Broadband Bill Could Impact Health Care, Education, Your Job
Nearly a dozen representatives from Ohio universities and economic groups voiced their support for House Bill 378 through written and oral testimony submitted to the Ohio House Finance Committee.
Among those sharing the reasons this bill matters, Connect Ohio’s Executive Director Stuart Johnson (pictured right).
04/19/17
Remote Office, Home Office, Your Office in Harbor Springs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that 40% of Americans will work at home in some form by 2020. Harbor Springs is taking advantage of this trend and working preemptively to make the area a hotspot for remote workers. The newly proposed co-working space, under the working title Remote Office/ Home Office or ROHO, will give remote workers of all types a place to focus, work, and connect with others.
12/07/16
Library Offers Free Take-Home Internet
When applying for jobs, taking an online course, finishing homework, or even setting up an e-mail account, many of the approximately 90 million Americans who do not have adequate Internet access at home turn to their local libraries. New programs offering mobile Internet access are now allowing library patrons to take the Internet with them when the library closes its doors at night.
10/28/16
Internet Day Events October 28 and 29
On October 29, the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Internet Society (ISOCPR), Technology Hispanic Educational Services (HES), and the Puerto Rico Broadband Task Force (PRBT) will celebrate Internet Day 2016.
07/16/15
Millennials Embrace Online Payment Options
In a recent blog from Connect Ohio, we discussed Fifth Third Bankcorp’s announcement that, in order to save money and maximize profits, they had decided to close branches and promote online options as the future of the company.
05/06/15
ImOn Now Offers 1 Gigabit Internet to Homes
Connect Iowa was featured in The Gazette last week as a knowledge base for ImOn’s 1 gigabit Internet to the home announcement. Connect Iowa’s Community Technology Advisor, Dave Daack, provides insight on what this means for customers in the Marion and Hiawatha areas.
Anderson County Joins Connected Community Engagement Program
Last Tuesday, Anderson County and the city of Palestine, Texas hosted their Connected Community Engagement Program kickoff meeting at the Anderson County Courthouse with over 20 people in attendance.
In the kickoff meeting, attendees discussed the need for turbocharging existing businesses, integrating virtual workplaces, incorporating broadband and technology in government, public safety, and integrating technology in the classroom.
Coryell County Hosts Connected Kickoff Meeting
Earlier this month, Coryell County hosted its first Connected Community Engagement Program kickoff meeting in Gatesville led by Connected Texas Community Technology Advisor Libbey Scheible.
County Judge John Firth welcomed guests and shared his support of the county’s involvement in the Connected program, stressing the importance of technology to the county’s economic development.
Tips for Internet Safety
Internet safety is on everyone’s minds these days, and that’s a good thing. More than ever, broadband connections serve communications, commerce, and entertainment functions. Personal privacy and protection is a vital part of any of these functions and many other Internet-based activities. Here are a few tips according to an Internet Safety for Adults article posted online:
Keep your personal information private
Tips for Internet Safety
Internet safety is on everyone’s minds these days, and that’s a good thing. More than ever, broadband connections serve communications, commerce, and entertainment functions. Personal privacy and protection is a vital part of any of these functions and many other Internet-based activities. Here are a few tips according to an Internet Safety for Adults article posted online:
Keep your personal information private
