NextGenWeb is continuing its spotlight on how broadband is powering state and local governments. We were able to catch up with Sue Murray, the mayor of Greencastle, Indiana, for a phone interview to get a better understanding of how she is utilizing broadband in her community to create jobs and deliver services more efficiently. Mayor Murray was kind enough to provide us with some slides outlining broadband in her community. Click below to view the slides and listen to the interview.
This interview with Dave Farber (credit to KMB Video Journal) – widely regarded as the “Grandfather of the Internet” – is timely given all the buzz around FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s call for a greater government role in the Internet’s day-to-day operations.
Farber expresses concern around the potential impact on broadband-fueled innovation. He also worries that greater government intervention creates an environment of uncertainty that may make it difficult for technologists and engineers to innovate.
“It’s difficult to understand how you do technical design in the presence of hazy potential regulations. I can see myself and others in technical fields spending an inordinate amount of time wondering if a particular design will pass through the gates,” Farber said. “That’s the problem with these things. You end up really slowing down the ability of the network designers to protect the network and to give good services to subscribers, and that turns out to be potentially dangerous.”
Farber says that the Internet “blossomed” because in the 1990s the government made the wise decision to not inhibit the growth of “the goose that lays the golden egg.” He continues today to question whether government should really be in the business of managing such a dynamic platform for growth and innovation.
Farber concludes by saying that while business has the obligation to act in good-faith and continue to support the free and open Internet we all enjoy today, there is nothing to justify such a significant shift in the U.S. regulatory approach to the Internet.
…More thoughtful commentary on this high-stakes debate.
The FCC is in the process of accepting comments from the public as they work to develop a national broadband strategy. NextGenWeb is committed to sharing the diverse stories of those who are utilizing American’s broadband networks to improve their communities and our quality of life. Please click on the links below to learn more about how broadband is connecting doctors and patients, expanding opportunities for minorities and people with disabilities, and revolutionizing the way people live, work and communicate.
Rob Atkinson, President and CEO, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
In Rob’s interview with NextGenWeb, he discusses the role that broadband plays in enhancing innovation in many different industries. Rob calls broadband “a revolution” and points out the significance it will have to helping American come out of the economic downturn by stimulating innovation in sectors such as energy, education, the environment and healthcare.
Rob Atkinson is President and CEO of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). ITIF is a think-tank whose mission is to formulate and promote public policies to advance technological innovation and productivity internationally, in Washington, and in the states.
To listen to Rob’s interview with NextGenWeb, click here
To read the full ITIF NOI filing to the FCC, click here
Leroy Watson, Legislative Director, The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry
In Leroy’s interview with NextGenWeb, he discusses the importance of broadband to rural Americans, paying special attention to the increased coverage and access to quality healthcare that broadband networks provide to these rural communities.
Leroy Watson is Legislative Director for the National Grange. The National Grange is the nation’s oldest general farm and rural public interest organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for individuals and families to develop to their highest potential in order to build stronger communities and states, as well as a stronger nation.
To listen to Leroy’s interview with NextGenWeb, click here
To read part one of the National Grange’s NOI filing to the FCC, click here
To read part two of the National Grange’s NOI filing to the FCC, click here
Claude Stout, Executive Director, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc.
Click here to read a blog submitted by Claude discussing the importance of a national broadband plan to improving the lives of people with hearing loss.
Dr. Elizabeth Cowboy, Medical Director eCare-ICU Via Christi Health System
In her interview with NextGenWeb, Dr. Cowboy discusses how broadband networks are essential to the life-saving telemedicine programs utilized by the health care practitioners at the Via Christi Health System in Kansas. Dr. Cowboy also discusses how TeleICU is an important tool for achieving needed health care reform by providing the right care at the right time in the right place.
Via Christi Health System combines a century-old tradition of compassionate care with today’s leading edge technology to offer quality care with less pain and faster recovery for patients. Our outpatient surgery and imaging centers and home medical services offer quality care and convenience. Our innovative senior living communities and programs help seniors remain at home longer and live more independently even as their needs may change. Preferred Health Systems helps businesses provide an important employee benefit while containing healthcare costs
To listen to Dr. Cowboy’s Interview with NextGenWeb, click here.
To read the full Via Christi Health System filing to the FCC, click here.
Jennifer Simpson, Senior Director of Government Affairs with American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
In her interview with NextGenWeb, Jennifer discusses the types of broadband applications that have unique advantages for people with disabilities. Jennifer also discusses Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology recent NOI filing to the FCC which advocates that all members of the target population should have access to broadband in a manner that is effective, accessible, and affordable.
Jennifer Simpson is the Senior Director of Government Affairs with American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). AAPD is the country’s largest cross-disability membership organization, organizes the disability community to be a powerful voice for change – politically, economically, and socially. AAPD was founded in 1995 to help unite the diverse community of people with disabilities, including their family, friends and supporters, and to be a national voice for change in implementing the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
To listen to Jennifer’s Interview with NextGenWeb, click here.
To read the full Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology NOI filing to the FCC, click here.
Floyd Mori, National Executive Director of the Japanese American Citizens League
In his interview with NextGenWeb, Floyd discusses the benefits of broadband to Japanese American citizens in order to increase economic opportunities, civic involvement, and job growth. Floyd also discussed the importance of private sector investment to ensure that all Americans have access to broadband.
Floyd Mori is the National Executive Director of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). The JACL is the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. The JACL monitors and responds to issues that enhance or threaten the civil and human rights of all Americans and implements strategies to effect positive social change, particularly to the Asian Pacific American community.
To listen to Floyd’s Interview with NextGenWeb, click here
To read the full Japanese American Citizens League NOI filing to the FCC, click here
Neal Neuberger, President of Health Tech Strategies
In Neal’s podcast Interview with NextGenWeb, Neal discusses the fundamental role broadband networks play in the life-saving broadband applications health care practitioners utilize to provide 21st century health care solutions.
Neal Neuberger is the President of Health Tech Strategies and was recently selected as the first executive director of the HIMSS Foundation’s Institute for e-Health Policy. The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Foundation launched the new Institute for e-Health Policy in May 2008 to provide critical educational opportunities in the Washington, D.C., area for public- and private-sector stakeholders who both make, and are impacted by, e-health policy decisions.
To listen to Neal’s Interview with NextGenWeb, click here
To read the full Health Tech Strategies NOI filing to the FCC, click here
Harry Alford, Co-Founder, President and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce
In Harry’s interview with NextGenWeb, he discusses how the power of broadband can transform a community, increase opportunity and solve critical social issues through job creation and increased access to health care and education. He also cautions against divisive policy debates that would slow and distract from efforts to make sure every American can take advantage of broadband’s diverse benefits. Harry said it best, “Universal broadband is too important to our country to let deployment get bogged down with debates about policy issues that cannot be resolved immediately and will only slow the deployment of new broadband technology.”
Harry Alford is the co-founder, president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC). The NBCC is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States.
To listen to Harry’s interview with NextGenWeb, click here
To read the full National Black Chamber of Commerce NOI filing to the FCC, click here
NextGenWeb recently conducted a podcast interview with Dr. Rebecca J. Zapatochny Rufo DNSc RN CCRN. Dr. Rufo is the Operations Director at the Chicago based Resurrection eICU® Program and the recipient of Recipient of 2008 VISICU IMPACT Award.
Resurrection eICU® Program activated 182 critical care beds across 7 acute care facilities and 1 LTCH with telemedicine technology. Resurrection eICU® Program incorporates a multi-professional, organizational driven model to integrate principals of clinical transformation, evidence based practice and risk reduction strategies to standardize and systemize quality patient care. Resurrection eICU® Program incorporates APACHE® and national benchmark reports to demonstrate the impact on patient quality.
Click here to listen to Dr. Rufo discuss how the Resurrection eICU® Program is utilizing broadband technologies to to improve the quality of critical care for the residents of Chicago.
NextGenWeb recently caught up with Floyd Mori, National Executive Director of the Japanese American Citizens League, to discuss his recent NOI filing to the FCC regarding the National Broadband Plan. In his interview with NextGenWeb, Floyd discusses the benefits of broadband to Japanese American citizens in order to increase economic opportunities, civic involvement, and job growth. Floyd also discussed the importance of private sector investment to ensure that all Americans have access to broadband.
Floyd Mori is the National Executive Director of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). The JACL is the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. The JACL monitors and responds to issues that enhance or threaten the civil and human rights of all Americans and implements strategies to effect positive social change, particularly to the Asian Pacific American community.
To listen to Floyd’s Interview with NextGenWeb, click here
To read the full Japanese American Citizens League NOI filing to the FCC, click here
NextGenWeb recently caught up with Neal Neuberger, President of Health Tech Strategies, to discuss his recent NOI Filing to the FCC per Docket 09-51regarding the National Broadband Plan. In Neal’s podcast Interview with NextGenWeb, Neal discusses the fundamental role broadband networks play in the life-saving broadband applications health care practitioners utilize to provide 21st century health care solutions.
Neal Neuberger is the President of Health Tech Strategies and was recently selected as the first executive director of the HIMSS Foundation’s Institute for e-Health Policy. The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Foundation launched the new Institute for e-Health Policy in May 2008 to provide critical educational opportunities in the Washington, D.C., area for public- and private-sector stakeholders who both make, and are impacted by, e-health policy decisions.
To listen to Neal’s Interview with NextGenWeb, click here
To read the full Health Tech Strategies NOI filing to the FCC, click here
The United States Internet Industry Association (USIIA) today – along with Net Literacy – released a white paper titled Digital Inclusion: Bringing The Rest Of America Online With Broadband. The issue of adoption – or put more plainly ensuring that Americans who have access to high-speed Internet choose to take advantage – has picked up steam of late – in particular because of the provision in the Stimulus package that allocates resources for such programs. According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, the primary factor in Americans choosing not to adopt broadband is not price – and it’s not because they don’t have access – it’s that “they’re not interested.” The Field of Dreams analogy “If you build it … they will come” does not apply to the nation’s ever-expanding broadband infrastructure. We need to make sure that everyone understands the health, economic, education and environmental benefits associated with America’s broadband networks.
Which makes the release of this white paper incredibly timely as it takes a deeper look at these issues and suggests 5 items that the authors feel will aid greatly in helping Americans to realize the broadband promise:
1. Create a national Digital Inclusion initiative to drive broadband adoption;
2. Create community center education programs to communicate the value proposition for broadband;
3. Create a flexible and customizable curriculum for use in each community center;
4. Provide for a “Student Net Literacy Corps,” and
5. Provide computers to low-income Americans who do not have them.
You can access the entire study by clicking here and to hear from the primary voices behind the paper’s findings, click here to listen to a podcast with Dave McClure, President and CEO, USIIA, and Daniel Kent, founder and member of the board of directors, Net Literacy.
NextGenWeb caught up with Briana LeClaire, a member of the National Coalition for Public School Options, while she was out talking with parents about the coalition. In the podcast, Briana, whose children are enrolled in the Idaho Virtual Academy, talks about the benefits of online learning and why broadband is so important to making this education option available to more students.
Joy Howell from the ‘How Broadband Changed My Life’ Campaign recently talked about all the benefits associated with broadband, from telemedicine to distance learning to telecommuting. Click here to listen to her comments.
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