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E-news Bringing Broadband to Rural Areas Aggregating demand for advanced telecommunications services has brought high-speed access to many areas of the country. A recent article by Andy Oram in Webreview.com highlights three success stories. For updates on Nebraska's aggregation initiative, click here. Public Safety Forum On July 11, the state Division of Communications is having a forum for public safety officials, telecommunication and radio industry professionals, and government officials to review and discuss the draft wireless communications plan. The agenda will cover the proposed functional requirements of a new wireless system, presentations by Nebraska public safety officials, a review of the project organization and timeline, and a discussion of pending issues for the project.	News for...
		Communities
	Governor Views Telehealth Demonstration Governor Johanns visited the Valley County Hospital in Ord on July 13 to view a telehealth demonstration. Wanted: Telecommunications Success Stories The Docking Institute for Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University is accepting nominations for telecommunications success stories in four categories: lone eagles, private businesses, community/public entities, and telecommunications companies. The deadline has been extended to August 15. Reports Document Impact of Information Technology The U.S. Department of Commerce's report, Digital Economy 2000, states that "the digital economy and digital society are no longer 'emerging.' They are here." The report details the tremendous impact of information technology on the economy. Measuring the Internet Economy examines the impact of the Internet on job growth and revenues for four segments of the Internet Economy: Internet Infrastructure, Internet Network Applications Infrastructure, Internet Intermediaries, and Internet Commerce. The study was conducted by The University of Texas and Cisco Systems. Fall Conferences Focus on Information Technology Indian Telecom Training Initiative 2000, Sept. 24-28, St. Paul, MN Rural TeleCon 2000, Oct. 1-4, Aspen, CO TelePower 2000, October 18-19, Hays, KS
		Education
	(Please click on the title links for more detail) Division of Communications hires consultant to assist K-12 aggregation Sid McCartney will work with K-12 school districts in preparation for the TINA RFP. U.S. Dept of Ed Revising National Educational Technology Plan Five major priorities are asserted through the National Plan. ISTE releases new Teacher Technology Standards June 26 marked the release of the revised Teacher Technology Standards. CEO Forum releases third report of 4-year study The Power of Digital Learning: Integrating Digital Content is the name of the new report. Kuglin keynotes the NECC John Kuglin was one of the outstanding keynotes of the National Educational Computing Conference, June 26-28. Education Infrastructure Inventory Reminder Reminder to K-12 and higher education that the Division of Communications would like your infrastructure inventory by July 31, 2000. The next Education Council Meeting will be held July 21, 2000 from 9AM-12PM at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education, 33rd & Holdrege, in Lincoln.
		State Government
	Government Technology Collaboration Fund Grants The NITC recently awarded over $389,000 in grant funds for seven information technology projects. Agencies receiving funding included: Nebraska Arts Council; Crime Commission; Dept. of Revenue; University of Nebraska - Lincoln; DAS - IMServices; and Volunteer Service Commission. Working Groups Several working groups are underway which may be of interest to state agencies. The topics of these working groups include: Lotus Notes Collaboration; E-mail; Security Architecture; and Network Architecture. For more information click here. E-zines for Government IT Professional Here are a few online publications for IT professionals working in government: civic.com; Government Technology; and Government Computer News.

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MONDAY, 3 JULY 2000