Network Nebraska featured
Network Nebraska was recently featured in Distance Learning Magazine for Leaders. Click here to view the article.
Standards and Guidelines - Draft Document for Comment
The Technical Panel of the NITC is seeking comments on the following draft document:
- NITC 7-403: Scheduling Standard for Synchronous Distance Learning and Videoconferencing (Revised)
Submit comments by January 6, 2009 to rick.becker@nebraska.gov.
Report examines views of Nebraskans on sharing health records electronically
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center, in cooperation with the NITC’s eHealth Council, conducted a survey and Deliberative Discussion on sharing health records on November 17, 2008. “Sharing Health Records Electronically: The Views of Nebraskans” finds that Nebraskans have positive views about electronically sharing medical information.
Communities will have help improving websites
Eleven Nebraska communities will receive assistance in developing websites to market their community to prospective residents and businesses and provide information to current residents through a new program sponsored by the NITC.
State of Nebraska and U.S. Department of the Interior will use N-WINS to improve emergency communications
 
Brenda Decker, State CIO, and the Michael J. Howell, Jr., Dept. of Interior CIO, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide for enhanced emergency communications connectivity between the State and the DOI using the State's radio communications system called the Nebraska Wireless Integrated Network of Systems (N-WINS).
Nebraska's regional interoperability approach highlighted
The Department of Homeland Security highlights Nebraska's regional interoperability approach in the Winter 2008 issue of Interoperability Technology Today.
CIO Brenda Decker recognized
Government Technology magazine recognized CIO Brenda Decker as one of the most influential women CIOs in government.
eHealth Council shares info through eHealth Clearinghouse
The NITC eHealth Council facilitates discussions among eHealth initiatives and will make recommendations to the NITC regarding the adoption and interoperability of eHealth technologies. The eHealth Clearinghouse is a source of information on eHealth activities in the state and nationally.
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