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A Broadband Initiative from the Iowa Communications Network
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The Grant Fund "will award grants based on a competitive basis that is weighed towards providing faster speeds and serving the un-served and underserved areas.”
Source: Radio Iowa
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Digial Divide
Round Two of $550M ReConnect Program Kicks Off with $12.5M Award
The company will use the round two ReConnect funds to deploy a FTTP network connecting 7,348 people, 11 farms, 15 businesses, four fire stations and an elementary school.
Source: Telecompetitor
Many kids lack tech tools for remote learning, new report says
A new report says that nearly a third of kids from kindergarten through high school age don’t have the tech tools and internet access they need to learn remotely.
Source: The Today Show
Education
Telepresence' Can Help Bring Advanced Courses to Schools that Don't Offer Them
If a high school doesn't offer advanced coursework, having students take such a class remotely offers a promising alternative.
Source: Center for Digital Education
Healthcare
FCC Makes 62 More Telehealth Awards, Program Now Reaches 45+ States
The awards – which seek to support both rural and urban initiatives – are in 45 states and the District of Columbia.
Source: Telecompetitor
FCC grants $29.41M more in telehealth funding to 77 providers
The FCC approved 11 previous batches. This wave brings the program's total amount of funding to $157.64 million.
Source: Becker's Hospital Review
Telehealth saved my life. Here’s how to make it even better
Giving healthcare professionals the ability to help patients remotely can be a game-changer, from emergencies to rehab. But it requires a vision and a plan.
Source: Fast Company
Tucson Patients Concerned as Telehealth Begins to Retract
For families at high-risk for COVID-19, Arizona’s rising case numbers are cause for concern. Some medical practices are reducing the availability of telehealth at the end of June.
Source: GOVERNING
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity Threat in Healthcare and How Emerging Technology Can Help
In this article explores the nature of cyber threats in the healthcare sector and outlines a handful of practical tips to enhance security to reduce risk.
Source: Blue Fountain Media
UTSA, Feds Discuss Creating Cybersecurity Research Institute
The University of Texas at San Antonio is in talks with the Energy Department to establish a $70 million cybersecurity research institute.
Source: Government Technology
How Election Security Has Become a Top Issue
As international attention and media coverage increasingly focuses on the 2020 U.S. presidential election, election security measures will take center stage.
Source: Government Technology
Government
4 Steps to Prevent Ransomware Attacks
While COVID-19 has made continuity of public services more critical than ever, it has also made them more vulnerable. A few guidelines can help organizations prepare for & prevent ransomware incidents.
Source: Government Technology
New Florida Law to Boost Broadband in Multi-Use Corridors
A new law could help increase broadband Internet access in Florida's rural underserved communities — starting with more accurate data.
Source: Government Technology
Facebook wants to help register 4 million voters this year with new ‘Voting Information Center’
The company has invested heavily in election integrity & in the human-guided & artificial intelligence-powered moderation practices & security tools.
Source: The Verge
San Diego City Council Plans to Make Major Tech Upgrades
San Diego City Council is planning to make major technology upgrades to increase public participation. The list includes an upgraded voting system, new video displays, and more.
Source: Government Technology
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