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FCC'S MARTIN SAYS BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT IS TOP PRIORITY— Calling broadband deployment his agency's "top priority" is about as exciting and contentious as it got during the Supercomm appearance of Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin. http://www.advancedippipeline.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=164301577 |
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BRAC RECOMMENDS MERGING SOME IT OPERATIONS—The Defense Department is trying to use its latest round of recommended base closures and realignments to consolidate operations and support Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's transformation goals. http://www.washingtontechnology.com/news/20_11/cover-stories/26327-1.html PUBLIC WANTS OPEN HEALTH RECORDS STANDARDS— Public input on development of nationwide electronic health records called for an Internet-based, decentralized architecture and a software framework of open standards and policies, the Department of Health and Human Services said. http://www.fcw.com/article89070-06-03-05-Web LAWMAKERS WANT TO CRACK DOWN ON 'PATENT TROLLS'— These are people who receive patents for products they never plan to make--and the high-tech industry wants to see this practice stopped. http://informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid= INTERVIEW: THE FBI'S CIO TALKS ABOUT GETTING RESULTS— Learning from past mistakes, Zalmai Azmi says the bureau is cultivating better relationships with IT vendors and doing more centralized planning, while still trying to make up for lost time. http://informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid= MORAN DOESN’T MINCE WORDS ON ARMY ENTERPRISE NETWORKING—An Army general today provided a rather candid critique on the service and its failure to achieve enterprise-wide networks and services. http://www.gcn.com/vol1_no1/daily-updates/36023-1.html A DECADE LATER, CLINGER-COHEN ACT STILL RESONATES—A group of government officials and industry representatives gathered today in Washington to toast the Clinger-Cohen Act, almost a decade old. A panel made up of current and former government officials discussed the role the landmark legislation played in the past, present and future of government IT. http://www.gcn.com/vol1_no1/daily-updates/36022-1.html NCTA MIGHT SUPPORT NATIONAL VIDEO FRANCHISING FOR TELECOM— Speaking at the Washington Metropolitan Cable Club Tuesday, Kyle McSlarrow, President & CEO of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, said the lobbying org may consider backing a national franchising standard in telecom legislation that would address regulations on how cable and telcos compete in selling bundled services. http://www.ncta.com/press/press.cfm?PRid=605&showArticles=ok |
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AUTOMATION, CENTRALISATION ARE KEY TO EGYPT'S E-GOVT PROGRAMME—According to Egyptian e-government officials centralising and automating processes has proven to be the critical success factor for the country's e-government programme. http://www.pstm.net/article/index.php?articleid=634 GOVT TO SELL PART OF STAKE IN FRANCE TELECOM—The French government said it will sell shares in France Telecom representing about 6% of the company's total stock. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=164586 EU BROADBAND PENETRATION GROWING FAST – European up-take of high-speed internet connections is growing fast, according to figures released today by information society and media commissioner Viviane Reding. There are now 40m broadband lines in the EU, an increase of 70 per cent on last year. http://www.dmeurope.com/default.asp?ArticleID=8244 WI-FI: FREE AND EASY— London's biggest wireless hot-spot went live recently, offering free Internet access for anyone with a wi-fi enabled device. http://www.dmeurope.com/default.asp?ArticleID=8263 AFRICA IS GAINING STATUS AS INDIA’S IT HUB—India is moving towards making Africa the next IT hub after Indian cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad. http://www.siliconindia.com/shownewsdata.asp?newsno=28371&newscat=Technology BROADBAND OVERTAKES DIAL-UP AS WAY OF CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET IN THE UK —The number of high-speed broadband internet connections in the UK has surpassed the original, dial-up subscriptions that launched the internet age more than a decade ago. http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/story.jsp?story=642613 FRANCE FALLS SHORT OF TARGET IN FT OFFERING— The French government had hoped to earn up to 4.5 billion euros ($5.5 billion) from selling part of its share of national telecoms operator France Telecom to investors, but ended up with just over 3.4 billion euros ($4.1 billion) due to a lukewarm response to the offering. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=165239 UK NORTHEAST COUNCILS JOIN FORCES ON E-DEMOCRACY—Twenty-five councils in the northeast of England have partnered to take a joint approach to promoting local e-democracy. http://www.dmeurope.com/default.asp?ArticleID=8237 EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL VOIP BYPASS CALLS TO SURPASS €25BN IN 2005 – International callers from Europe are to spend more than €25.2bn on voice over the internet protocol (VoIP) bypass this year, according to a report from market analysis firm Insight Research. http://www.dmeurope.com/default.asp?ArticleID=8278 SCOTLAND LOOKS TO E-HEALTH RECORD—The Scottish Parliament is to debate a proposal to set up an electronic patient record system. http://www.kablenet.com/kd.nsf/Frontpage/C0787F4895FECB5F8025701A003BA222?OpenDocument EUROPE OVERTAKES US IN BROADBAND PENETRATION—Europe for the first time has more broadband Internet connections than the US, according to new figures from Dutch market research group Telecom Paper. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=165396 |
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NEW COPYRIGHT LAW TARGETS INTERNET DOWNLOADERS - Beware Internet down-loaders. The federal government will reportedly table a bill next week to toughen copyright laws. http://www.canada.com/technology/story.html?id=aace2894-e280-4f82-876a-122aefd69641 TECHNOLOGY CEOS PUSH FOR CAFTA'S APPROVAL— Microsoft Corp.'s chief and five other technology executives urged Congress to approve a pending trade agreement with Central America to give the Bush administration important leverage for negotiations with China. http://www.rednova.com/news/technology/154972/technology_ceos_push CANADIAN TRAVELERS CLICK, BUT DON'T NECESSARILY BUY—Canadian Internet users are using the Net to research travel, but they are not so quick to make online travel purchases. http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?1003435 |
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E-SRI LANKA: REENGINEERING GOVERNMENT—Manju Hathotuwa, CEO of the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka, discusses the challenges and opportunities involved in reengineering the country’s government. Interview: James Smith. http://www.pstm.net/article/index.php?articleid=633 PHILIPPINE REGULATOR INSISTS VOIP IS VALUE-ADDED SERVICE—The Philippines’ National Telecommunications Commission justified its stance that VoIP was a value-added service (VAS) as it was not considered a conventional service at the time a deregulation law was formulated in the country. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=164590 CHINA FIGHTS TO CONTROL THE NET— A Chinese government threat to close down unregistered websites has convinced just 430,000 to make themselves known at the Information Ministry - suggesting that most of the country's estimated 4 million web loggers, or bloggers, are choosing to stay out in the cold. http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,15518723%5e16123%5e%5enbv%5e,00.html CHINESE CARRIERS PLAN CHEAP PHONE ROLL OUT— China Mobile has announced plans to offer “super budget” mobile phones with several phone makers like Nokia and Motorola, while rival China Unicom has unveiled low-end phones from Chinese phone makers. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=165021 CHINA, PHILIPPINES, AND THAILAND TO LEAD ASIAN MOBILE SURGE— China, the Philippines, and Thailand will continue to be the fastest growing mobile communications markets in Asia in 2009, a report by research firm IDC said. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=164819 MICROSOFT TO LET INDONESIA USE PIRATED SOFTWARE: REPORT— Microsoft is to grant Indonesia an amnesty on pirated versions of its Windows software used on government computers in exchange for a token payment, a report says. http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200506/s1388721.htm IP PHONE SUBSCRIBERS OVERTAKE ISDN USERS IN JAPAN— IP telephony services expanded sharply in Japan in fiscal 2004 to last March 31, with subscriber numbers topping those of ISDN users, according to government data. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=165241 NEARLY 10% OF INDIA HAS PHONES, REGULATOR SAYS— The proportion of Indians owning telephones increased to 9.6% of the country’s population of more than one billion as of May, the country's telecommunication regulator said. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=165242 ASIAN ONLINE MARKETS HEAT UP— Japan is the biggest market in the region with sales last year of $38.4 billion, making it roughly one-third the size of the US market. Second is South Korea at $6.3 billion, followed by China and Taiwan tied for third, each with about $1.1 billion in sales. http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?1003432 TERRORISM AND THE NEW GLOBAL SECURITY ENVIRONMENT— Australia's Minister for Defence, Senator Robert Hill, spoke recently about his country's response to the evolving international security threat. http://www.pstm.net/article/index.php?articleid=632 E-GOVERNMENT MINISTER BACKS PRIVACY LAW REVIEW— The federal minister responsible for e-government strategy and procurement has thrown his weight behind a proposed review of the nation's privacy laws to determine whether changes are needed to accommodate new technologies. http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/0,2000061744,39195436,00.htm |
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KY STATE PARKS GET WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS— Today's traveler is becoming more and more reliant on technology. Last fall, the Kentucky Department of Parks rolled out a pilot project to provide free wireless Internet access in guest rooms at Lake Barkley and Rough River Dam state resort parks. Guests may now easily get to the Internet using either the network card built into their laptops or by borrowing a device that provides that access. http://www.govtech.net/news/news.php?id=94186 VIRGINIA GOVERNOR WARNER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO NEW TASK FORCE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE— The Task Force is responsible for developing and implementing a state health information system that better uses technology and electronic health record (EHR) systems to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care in Virginia. http://www.govtech.net/news/news.php?id=94187 AMERICA'S MOST UNWIRED CITIES—The Northwest made great strides, with the Seattle area moving from last year's sixth spot to most unwired region. Portland, Ore. and Vancouver, Wash. moved from fifth place last year to the fourth most unwired city group in 2005. San Francisco remained high on the list, but slipped to the second spot on the top 100 list. http://www.clickz.com/stats/sectors/geographics/article.php/3510811 CONSUMERS IGNORING RADIO FOR THE WEB—Online music services are drawing an increasing number of U.S. consumers from traditional radio stations, threatening to decrease the latter's advertising revenues. http://informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid= WIRELESS 911 ID SYSTEM COMING—After eight years of political wrangling, an emergency phone network for wireless users in Ohio will begin coming together in the next few months. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050609/NEWS01/506090358/1056 BELLSOUTH PREPS FOR WIRELESS 'NAKED DSL'—CHICAGO--Local telephone operator BellSouth plans to offer high-speed Internet access without requiring customers to buy local phone service as well. http://news.com.com/BellSouth+preps+for+wireless+naked+DSL/2100-1034_3-5738093.html?tag=cd.top PHILLY’S WIRELESS NETWORK ROLLS ON—Philadelphia’s first public wireless hot spot in Love Park is a year old. In another year, a wireless network will cover the entire city, said Philadelphia CIO Dianah Neff. http://www.gcn.com/vol1_no1/daily-updates/36017-1.html VIRGINIA LAUNCHES ENHANCED WEB PORTAL— By taking a topical and event-driven approach to presenting information, a statewide network of Live Help services seamlessly directs users to the appropriate participating agency to better address their questions and comments. http://www.govtech.net/news/news.php?id=94244 STATE OF WASHINGTON LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE BUSINESS RECRUITMENT WEB SITE—Developed by the Washington State Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development (CTED), the primary goal of the new Web site is to simplify the process for site selection consultants, corporate real estate executives and businesses who are seeking information about relocating to or expanding in Washington. http://www.govtech.net/news/news.php?id=94253 THE WEB IS IN THE AIR—This week, Alexandria began providing free wireless Internet access in its historic center, the first local government to offer alfresco Web surfing at no charge. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/09/AR2005060901770.html FEDERAL ANTI-MUNICIPAL WI-FI BILL INTRODUCED—A Texas Congressman has introduced a bill that impose a nationwide prohibition on municipally-sponsored networks. http://www.internetweek.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=164300283 |
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MORE BUSINESSES INVESTING IN VOIP TECHNOLOGY— Voice over Internet Protocol is still in its office technology infancy, but some CEOs already swear by it. VoIP cuts costs by running telephone and data service over one centralized network, which allows employees to take their telephone numbers with them and do business on the road via laptop computer or handheld device. http://www.rednova.com/news/technology/153823/ E-GOVERNMENT AS ECONOMIC STIMULANT— Countries need to make progress with e-government in order to improve their business environment and create new opportunities for the private sector, says a senior executive at IBM. http://www.pstm.net/article/index.php?articleid=631 WIRELESS: FOR THOSE OFTEN ON THE GO, BLOGGING FROM A CELLPHONE—Now comes mobile blogging. That means that if you feel like updating your Web log from the road, you can. If you want to add a photo from your mobile phone, or post your thoughts on a new city, restaurant, movie, concert or ice cream shop, this is for you. http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/06/05/business/wireless06.php DONKEY KONG IS ON LINE TWO — Several new applications will take these conversations off the battlefield and away from gaming services, making them cheaper, easier and a lot more like phone calls. They'd even add video chat into the equation. http://www.forbes.com/2005/06/07/cx_de_0607gaming.html HOME BROADBAND NETWORKING MARKET SEEN HITTING $5.5B IN '08—The worldwide home network market is booming, with broadband modem, router and gateway shipments growing 5% to $1.2 billion between the last quarter of 2004 and the first quarter of 2005, according to a report by Infonetics Research. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=165020 TV-ENABLED PHONES TO REACH 1.9M THIS YEAR— Enabled mobile phones accounting for as much as 1.9 million of the total sales, market researcher Strategy Analytics said. http://www.telecomasia.net/telecomasia/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=164824 VOIP GATHERS STEAM — VoIP subscriber numbers continue to ramp up and competition shows no signs of abating. http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?1003430 |
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