http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vala-afshar/the-top-100-most-social-c_b_5028376.html
Very proud to see the Huffington Post recognize the City of Asheville’s CIO, Jonathan Feldman. Not only is he a top CIO to follow on Twitter (@_jfeldman), but he is a recognized tech rock star across the region and thought leader. Congratulations to Jonathan and to the City of Asheville.
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140307/04485626475/weve-entered-age-fiber-to-press-release.shtml
Google Fiber intended to create a louder national dialogue about the lack of broadband competition. While their efforts have created competition in the areas where it’s deployed, Karl Bode says Google Fiber has created a new phenomenon he calls ‘fiber to the press release.’ This implies a carrier proclaims they, too, will soon be offering 1 Gbps broadband, but the announcement contains no hard specifics while the it states that ‘ISP X’ has joined the ultra-fast broadband race. Check out the article.
http://www.bbklaw.com/?t=40&an=29305&format=xml
The FCC is looking for additional input on the E-Rate program. Check out the link to Best Best & Krieger’s write-up on the issue.
RST is looking to change up the broadband services market in Asheville and the region. This may be a game changer! I hope the ERC can work with RST and create new solutions for WNC! Let’s create a new dialogue!
http://roisforyou.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/tennessee-legies-go-into-pro-public-broadband-frenzy/
Tennessee legislators have bi-partisan support to expand public networks! Four bills have been written to un-do restrictions previously enacted. Check out the article above.