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hourly11970-01-01T00:00+00:00Success Story: Northeast OhioThe 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.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=617
2009-08-17Success Story: Alberta, CanadaBy engaging community stakeholders and developing a public-private partnership, Alberta has established a model 21st century municipal broadband network that other municipalities can emulate.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=618
2009-08-17Attention communities: Akron rolls out first phase of wireless network"Nationwide model" network rolls out initial corridor in Akron, providing free wireless Internet access to citizens and to hospitals, museums and the library.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=181
2009-06-23USDA releases broadband funding guidelinesDocument released by the Rural Utilities Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture outlines grantmaking process for federal broadband stimulus funding.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=179
2009-06-17Eliminating the paper prescriptionePrescribing could reduce medical errors and save money for health care providers and patients.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=175
2009-06-10Community coordination efforts can’t be cookie-cutFor broadband success, communities must tailor their efforts to capitalize on specific strengths and meet demonstrated needs.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=172
2009-06-04Fiber to nourish communities Blog explains why big bandwidth is needed to access all the services that the Internet can offer.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=171
2009-06-04Smart Infrastructure starts with smart stimulus planningTo get the most bang for the buck, communities need to carefully plan sustainable, cost-effective broadband projects that leverage resources.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=167
2009-06-03A day in the broadband lifeWhat would life be like with ubiquitous broadband access?
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=166
2009-06-03Community Connection June 2009Knight Center of Digital Excellence Newsletter
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=165
2009-06-03What will we do with all this broadband?Possibilities are endless for citizens once they gain access to the Internet.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=155
2009-05-26Slow federal spending not very stimulatingDelays in stimulus process are undercutting the funding program's effectiveness.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=169
2009-05-25America in desperate need of a broadband game-changerReport shows just how far the U.S. has fallen in world broadband rankings and what we're missing out on.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=143
2009-05-13Rural riddle: Do jobs follow broadband access? Comparison of two towns proves that the right programs and applications are what brings economic benefits, not just having high-speed Internet access.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=142
2009-05-12‘Best in Breed’ stimulus discussion wrap-upOther cities offer useful examples of how to do broadband well.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=141
2009-05-07Live from the "Best in Breed" Stimulus Discussion Part 3Analysis, metrics, leadership training and outreach are key components of a successful broadband project.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=140
2009-05-07Live from "Best In Breed" Stimulus Discussion at the National Press ClubCity leaders underscore broadband's importance in global competitiveness and how to make a big impact with community networks.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=137
2009-05-07Knight Center to participate in national panelPanel of experts will discuss best practices in broadband.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=136
2009-05-06Community Connection May 2009Knight Center of Digital Excellence Newsletter
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=129
2009-05-06Successful broadband investment requires substantial planningCommunities that work together are better positioned to implement sustainable broadband networks.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=127
2009-05-06Increase your chances to obtain stimulus funding OneCommunity's fundraising experts answer key questions on applying for broadband stimulus funds.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=125
2009-05-06Getting your community connected: 10 key broadband principles to keep in mindHere's a list of major principles that should guide communities in their development of sustainable, successful broadband networks.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=124
2009-05-06Akron community ready to get connectedAkron, Ohio is poised to become a model for a connected community with free wireless network rolling out this year.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=117
2009-04-29Freedom to Connect archives now availableView videos, presentations, blogs and chats from the conference.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=116
2009-04-28It's time for politics to stop halting our technological progressOther countries are moving ahead of us while the U.S. gets bogged down in partisan issues.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=606
2009-04-24Want stimulus funding? Better start collaboratingBroadband projects that include input and resources from a variety of community partners are better positioned to obtain stimulus funding because they are more credible and focus on a bigger goal.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=104
2009-04-10Stimulus funding providing spark for community broadband discussionsKnight communities are getting excited about the possibilities that broadband holds.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=100
2009-04-06From digital hub to digital AmericaComputers, mobile devices and online communities are changing the way we live.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=95
2009-04-01What’s happening in Milledgeville and how it relates to your rural communityLeaders are looking to broadband to attract new businesses and spur economic development.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=97
2009-04-01Community Connection April 2009Knight Center of Digital Excellence Newsletter
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=96
2009-04-01Get ready, get set, innovateBroadband networks are the superhighways of the 21st century.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=94
2009-04-01Broadband caveats and pitfalls – and how to avoid them Following these recommendations will help ensure that broadband projects are sustainable and successful.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=92
2009-04-01From Motor City to Broadband City: Reinventing DetroitThe city is planning to roll out broadband by establishing smaller networks in various neighborhoods with community anchor partners.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=85
2009-03-25McClatchy Column ArchiveKnight Center of Digital Excellence opinion columns
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=79
2009-03-16Stimulus means jobs now and in the futureConstruction and health care jobs are examples of industries that will grow thanks to broadband investment.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=608
2009-03-16Telemedicine: The broadband doctor will see you nowHigh-speed Internet connectivity and the latest technology tools enable better monitoring, response and quality of care from health care providers.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=75
2009-03-13Broadband expansion is just what the doctor orderedInternet-based communications improves care for the uninsured.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=74
2009-03-13Reflections on the NTIA MeetingKnight Center of Digital Excellence CTO participates in NTIA meeting on ARRA funding process.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=69
2009-03-10Live at the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)Crowds line up to hear details on ARRA broadband funding from federal officials.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=64
2009-03-10HR Bill 760: Advanced Broadband Infrastructure Bond Initiative of 2009New bill would provide tax credits for investment in broadband infrastructure.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=61
2009-03-05Community Connection March 2009Knight Center of Digital Excellence Newsletter
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=58
2009-03-04Money on the tableBroadband stimulus money is available for the taking by communities that can put together a good proposal.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=55
2009-03-04Stake your claim for the Gold Rush of ’09The stimulus package is a great opportunity for communities to get funding for broadband, but they must move quickly.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=54
2009-03-04Obama’s message: A lot of work lies aheadThe three legs of the president's economic plan – energy, health care and education – all will be inexorably tied to broadband.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=40
2009-02-24Some helpful WebsitesOnline resources related to the stimulus package.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=37
2009-02-22The stimulus package: Getting your community connected The Knight Center of Digital Excellence offers many resources for communities looking to apply for broadband stimulus funds.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=34
2009-02-17The case for open broadband infrastructure The potential that broadband stimulus holds means that leaders must think carefully about how we design our broadband networks.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=32
2009-02-13An investment strategy that will workTax incentives to incumbent providers, while effective in some circumstances, would simply encourage more of the same and keep us standing in place with little or no growth. That won’t do, given that the United States is already behind other developed nations in the volume, speed and locations where information can be sent and received over the Internet. We need to get moving.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=31
2009-02-10Community Connection February 2009Knight Center of Digital Excellence Newsletter
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=30
2009-02-09Moving at the Speed of Broadband: Speed MattersHere's a look at what you can do with different levels of broadband speed.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=28
2009-02-05Broadband takes center stage at conferenceCoverage of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C.
http://knightcenter.blackbirdarchive.com/index/article?id=23
2009-01-27