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By digitizing municipal services, connected communities save valuable time and public money while improving the overall efficiency of municipalities through services like online licensing and smart grid technology.

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Success Story: Northeast Ohio

August 17, 2009

The world is realizing that Northeast Ohio is an intelligent community that appreciates the role of digital infrastructure as a platform for economic development and innovation, as evidenced by Northeast Ohio’s designation as a Top 7 Intelligent Community in 2008. Full Story

Success Story: Alberta, Canada

August 17, 2009

By engaging community stakeholders and developing a public-private partnership, Alberta has established a model 21st century municipal broadband network that other municipalities can emulate. Full Story

Community Connection July 2009

July 09, 2009

Knight Center of Digital Excellence Newsletter Full Story

Attention communities: Akron rolls out first phase of wireless network

June 23, 2009

"Nationwide model" network rolls out initial corridor in Akron, providing free wireless Internet access to citizens and to hospitals, museums and the library. Full Story

Tuning your TV to the Internet

June 19, 2009

Television can be a valuable resource for getting Internet access in more homes across the U.S. Full Story

USDA releases broadband funding guidelines

June 17, 2009

Document released by the Rural Utilities Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture outlines grantmaking process for federal broadband stimulus funding. Full Story