The Regional Technology Planning Team Report summarizes broadband surveys of residents and businesses in the Kaysinger Basin region. The surveys found that over half of residents have home internet access, mainly through DSL or cable. Most feel internet access is important. Businesses also rely heavily on internet for operations. However, many report insufficient speeds and dissatisfaction with service. The report outlines a strategic planning process to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges to improving broadband availability and adoption in the region.
Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document summarizes the results of a broadband needs study conducted in the Lake of the Ozarks region in Missouri. A survey of 400 residential households and 54 businesses found that most had internet access at home and work, though connection speeds were generally slow. Common uses of broadband included communication, information searching, and online activities. The report identifies gaps that could be addressed to improve broadband access and adoption in the region.
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The document provides a summary of findings from a broadband needs study conducted in the Pioneer Trails region. It includes survey results from residential and business respondents on broadband access and usage. Key findings show most residents now have home computers and broadband access. For businesses, availability of competing broadband options is limited. The report proposes a strategic planning process to identify ways to improve broadband availability and adoption in the region through developing strengths and opportunities and addressing weaknesses and challenges.
Mid-America Regional Council Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The report summarizes the findings of broadband needs surveys of Mid-America Regional Council area residents and businesses. For residents, 62% of respondents were from Jackson County. Most had owned computers for over 10 years but had internet for less than 10 years. For businesses, 68% of respondents were from Jackson County, with most having 1-25 employees. Most businesses had broadband through cable, DSL, or fiber, but 55% did not know their speed. Ratings for broadband services were generally satisfied except for cost and speed.
Bootheel Regional Planning Commission Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The report summarizes findings from surveys of residential and business broadband users in Missouri's Bootheel region. 287 residential surveys were analyzed with respondents from across the region's counties. The majority of residential respondents were over 45 years old and had a household income below the regional median. While most households now own computers, broadband adoption rates have lagged with about 40% still using slower DSL internet. Businesses surveyed were mainly small with fewer than 5 employees and spanned various industries like finance, healthcare, and real estate. Most businesses have internet through providers like AT&T but rated satisfaction levels as mixed.
Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document summarizes broadband survey results from residential and business respondents in northwest Missouri. For residents, over 400 surveys were analyzed with key findings including that most have home computers and internet access, primarily using DSL or cable. Broadband was seen as very important. For businesses, 15 responded with most having 1-4 employees and using DSL or cable internet, which most were satisfied with despite limited competition. The report recommends a regional broadband strategic plan to improve long-term sustainability.
Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document summarizes broadband needs studies conducted in the Mark Twain region. A residential survey found that while most households own computers and have internet access, many reported slow connection speeds. A business survey found that while most have internet access, many desire faster speeds to support their operations. The report recommends developing a strategic broadband plan to address availability and adoption challenges in the region.
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The regional technology planning team surveyed 400 residential households and 46 businesses in southwest Missouri to assess broadband access and needs in the region. The survey found that while most households have computers and internet access at home, connection speeds are generally slow. Businesses also reported that reliable, high-speed broadband is very important but current access is inadequate and limiting their operations and growth. Enhancing broadband infrastructure would provide significant benefits to both residents and businesses across the rural counties.
Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document summarizes the results of a broadband needs study conducted in the Lake of the Ozarks region in Missouri. A survey of 400 residential households and 54 businesses found that most had internet access at home and work, though connection speeds were generally slow. Common uses of broadband included communication, information searching, and online activities. The report identifies gaps that could be addressed to improve broadband access and adoption in the region.
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The document provides a summary of findings from a broadband needs study conducted in the Pioneer Trails region. It includes survey results from residential and business respondents on broadband access and usage. Key findings show most residents now have home computers and broadband access. For businesses, availability of competing broadband options is limited. The report proposes a strategic planning process to identify ways to improve broadband availability and adoption in the region through developing strengths and opportunities and addressing weaknesses and challenges.
Mid-America Regional Council Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The report summarizes the findings of broadband needs surveys of Mid-America Regional Council area residents and businesses. For residents, 62% of respondents were from Jackson County. Most had owned computers for over 10 years but had internet for less than 10 years. For businesses, 68% of respondents were from Jackson County, with most having 1-25 employees. Most businesses had broadband through cable, DSL, or fiber, but 55% did not know their speed. Ratings for broadband services were generally satisfied except for cost and speed.
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The report summarizes findings from surveys of residential and business broadband users in Missouri's Bootheel region. 287 residential surveys were analyzed with respondents from across the region's counties. The majority of residential respondents were over 45 years old and had a household income below the regional median. While most households now own computers, broadband adoption rates have lagged with about 40% still using slower DSL internet. Businesses surveyed were mainly small with fewer than 5 employees and spanned various industries like finance, healthcare, and real estate. Most businesses have internet through providers like AT&T but rated satisfaction levels as mixed.
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The document summarizes broadband survey results from residential and business respondents in northwest Missouri. For residents, over 400 surveys were analyzed with key findings including that most have home computers and internet access, primarily using DSL or cable. Broadband was seen as very important. For businesses, 15 responded with most having 1-4 employees and using DSL or cable internet, which most were satisfied with despite limited competition. The report recommends a regional broadband strategic plan to improve long-term sustainability.
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The document summarizes broadband needs studies conducted in the Mark Twain region. A residential survey found that while most households own computers and have internet access, many reported slow connection speeds. A business survey found that while most have internet access, many desire faster speeds to support their operations. The report recommends developing a strategic broadband plan to address availability and adoption challenges in the region.
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The regional technology planning team surveyed 400 residential households and 46 businesses in southwest Missouri to assess broadband access and needs in the region. The survey found that while most households have computers and internet access at home, connection speeds are generally slow. Businesses also reported that reliable, high-speed broadband is very important but current access is inadequate and limiting their operations and growth. Enhancing broadband infrastructure would provide significant benefits to both residents and businesses across the rural counties.
The University of Ballarat’s Centre for eCommerce and Communications (CeCC) and Lateral Plains were engaged by the Central Highlands Mayors and CEOs Forum to coordinate the Central Highlands ICT Study.
The study builds upon and is integrated with the Ballarat ICT 2030 and the Moorabool Community Broadband and Telecommunications Strategy.
The objectives of the study included:
Mapping current ICT adoption levels and service satisfaction
Identifying areas of pent up demand for ICT services
In the light of the study findings, examining the consequences for the Central Highlands region and the state of Victoria
Recommending actions to overcome the issues and identifying areas of opportunity for residents and businesses that can be addressed.
The study was completed in the period between March and November 2010.
1) The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) grew significantly between 1986 and 2006, adding over 1.8 million new residents in the region and over 880,000 new residents in Toronto alone.
2) Governance of the region has evolved over time, with the creation of regional planning bodies like the Greater Toronto Services Board and legislation like the City of Toronto Act to plan for growth.
3) The Big Move is Metrolinx's 25-year regional transportation plan to address growth through expanding transit networks, implementing mobility hubs, and reducing congestion and emissions through mode shift. The plan models significant benefits to mobility and sustainability by 2031 if its projects and policies are implemented.
This summary provides 3 sentences summarizing the key points about using Netcat from the provided document:
The document provides tips and syntax for using the Netcat tool on Linux and Unix systems, including options for listening or client modes, UDP or TCP protocols, executing programs, timeouts, and adapting the syntax for other Netcat versions. It also provides examples of using Netcat for relays on Windows systems by creating batch files to forward connections between ports. The document offers guidance on using Netcat for fundamental tasks like banners grabs, backdoor shells, file transfers, and port scanning.
Dear All,
I am sharing this presentation containing my proposed presentation on the Physical Plan for your reference. This is an attempt to spell out "our story" in short succinct statements, as decided by the working group on Physical Planning.
•Outline:
–Vision/Goal/Objective
–Urban Ecology
–Urban Strategies
–Lahore
–Planning Criteria
–Derived Parameters
–Proposed Regional Structure
–Alternate Development Strategies
–Tasks Ahead
I look forward to your participation in the next Monthly Forum scheduled for Wednesday, 13th March, 2013, at Dabistan e Iqbal, 2 S, Gulberg II, at 5.30 pm.
KKM
The Cape Cod Commission provides concise summaries of 3 sentences or less:
The Cape Cod Commission is the regional planning agency for Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It oversees implementation of a Regional Policy Plan and reviews Developments of Regional Impact. The Commission has developed tools like a historical timeline, community profiles, and scenario planning to help plan for the future of Cape Cod's infrastructure, land use, housing, and economy.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in regional planning. It defines a region as an area with specific boundaries and characteristics. Regions can be classified in different ways, such as formal, functional, and perceptual regions. Formal regions are based on physical similarities, while functional regions are organized around nodes and flows. The document also discusses techniques for delimiting regions and identifies different types of regions, such as economic development regions and activity regions. Finally, it explains the concepts of planning regions and regional planning, which involves coordinating resources and development across administrative boundaries.
This document discusses concepts related to regional planning, including different types of regions and techniques for delimiting regions. It covers formal, functional, and perceptual regions, as well as economic, activity, and nodal regions. Planning regions need to be large enough to enable changes but small enough to address problems as a whole. They should be homogenous, have at least one growth point, and have interdependent communities. Regional boundaries may change over time due to various implications. Delimitation techniques include using indicators for single-factor regions or analyzing interrelationships and administrative governance. The purpose of regional plans is to facilitate regional outcomes that help achieve state interests by addressing regional issues.
The document provides an overview of keyboard shortcuts and features in Windows 7. It lists shortcuts for navigating and managing windows, using the taskbar and start menu, searching files, customizing appearance and sounds, and maintaining the computer. Additional sections summarize using libraries, gadgets, jump lists, homegroups, and personalization options in Windows 7.
This document provides guidelines for handling a suspicious network activity or incident. It outlines six steps for incident response: preparation, identification, containment, remediation, recovery, and aftermath. The preparation step involves ensuring monitoring tools, contacts, and alert processes are in place. Identification involves detecting the incident from various sources and analyzing related logs, traffic, and impacted systems. Containment aims to limit the attack's impact by disconnecting compromised areas and isolating affected systems. Remediation takes actions to stop the malicious behavior by blocking sources and performing technical fixes. Recovery works to restore normal system operations. The aftermath step involves documenting details in a report and identifying improvements.
The document discusses regional planning and central place theory. It defines a region as an area with homogeneous characteristics that make it suitable for administrative purposes. Central place theory examines the distribution and hierarchy of settlements that provide goods and services. Key elements include central goods/places and their complementary hinterlands. The theory assumes an even distribution of population and resources and aims to minimize transportation costs. Central places form hexagonal market areas to efficiently divide space and serve consumers. Regional planning deals with infrastructure development across large multi-jurisdictional areas based on their functional relationships and characteristics.
The Windows Logging Cheat Sheet is the definitive guide on learning where to start with Windows Logging. How to Enable, Configure, Gather and Harvest events so you can catch a hacker in the act.
The document provides an overview of important on-page SEO elements and best practices, including meta tags, URLs, images, links, and structured data. It discusses optimizing content for search engines and social platforms as well as internationalization and mobile web development.
Urban and regional planning in India faces several issues and challenges. According to the document, planning is a joint responsibility of central and state governments, though land is a state subject, giving states a prominent role in implementation. The planning process involves preparation of state and regional perspective plans, district/metropolitan development plans, and master plans. Institutional issues include the need for statutory timeframes for plan formulation, implementation, and review. The document proposes amendments to state planning acts and restructuring planning institutions, and identifies major issues like lack of coordination, inadequate implementation and enforcement, and need for inclusive and integrated planning that addresses economic and environmental sustainability concerns.
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages. Any portion of earth’s surface where physical conditions are homogeneous can be considered as a Region in geographic sense, ranging from a single feature region to compage, depending on the
criteria used for delineation. In practice, a prefix is added to highlight the attributes on which the region has been defined, for example, agriculture region, resource region, city region, planning region.
All the daily activities of human beings are carried out on land. Proper organization of these activities i.e. planning will help the human being in leading a richer and fuller life in livable surroundings or environment. "Planning" means the scientific, aesthetic, and orderly disposition of land, resources, facilities and services with a view to securing the physical, economic and social efficiency, health and well-being of urban and rural communities.
Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document is a report from the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission's broadband study. It summarizes survey results from 541 households and 29 businesses in the region regarding broadband access and usage. Key findings include that most households have computers but some still lack broadband access. Business broadband access is nearly universal but some expressed needs for improved speeds. The report proposes conducting a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges (SWOC) analysis to develop a strategic plan to improve broadband availability and adoption in the region.
Green Hill Regional Planning Commission Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The report summarizes the findings of a broadband needs assessment survey of 400 residential households and 38 businesses in the Green Hills region of Missouri. Key findings for residential respondents included that over 80% have home computers and internet access, with most adopting these in the last 10 years. For businesses, over 90% have internet service but nearly 70% did not know their speed, and ratings for cost, speed and billing were mixed. The report provides insight into broadband adoption and needs across the region.
Bootheel Regional Planning Commission Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document summarizes findings from a residential and business broadband study conducted in the Bootheel region of Missouri. 287 residential surveys were analyzed with responses from residents across six counties in the region. The surveys found that over half of households have computers and broadband access at home. Business surveys received responses from 26 local businesses. Most businesses have internet access but many reported issues with speed and reliability of services. Stakeholders across various sectors described the importance of broadband for their operations but also identified gaps in availability and quality of existing infrastructure.
South Central Ozarks Council of Governments Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The survey summarizes broadband access and usage among residential and business users in South Central Ozark region, which includes Howell, Texas, Wright, Oregon, Shannon, Douglas and Ozark counties. For residents, the survey found nearly half have DSL internet access and most use internet for communication and information searching. Businesses reported broadband as very important for operations, but 30% lack access and cite high costs and unavailability as barriers. Faster speeds and more competition were cited as potential benefits of enhanced broadband.
Mo-Kan Regional Council Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document is a report from the MO-KAN Regional Council about broadband needs studies conducted in the region.
It summarizes surveys of residential and business broadband needs and usage. For residents, it shows the demographics of respondents, when they first owned computers and got home internet access, popular online activities, and the importance of computer/internet access. For businesses, it shows responses by county, employee size, internet providers, service ratings, supported applications, and the commercial broadband environment.
The report discusses next steps for a broadband strategic planning process. This will include a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges (SWOC) analysis and development of strategic directions, goals, and an implementation plan to improve broadband availability and
Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document summarizes survey results from residential and business broadband needs studies conducted in the Ozark Foothills region. For the residential study, 421 surveys were returned from 4000 homes randomly sampled, providing a 5% margin of error. The majority of respondents had high-speed Internet access at home. For the business study, 82 local businesses responded to an online survey about broadband services. Most businesses that responded were from Butler County and had between 1-25 employees.
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Passion, persistence, and partnerships are key to earning more online. Over the past decade, internet and broadband access has grown significantly in UK households. Mobile internet access has also increased dramatically, with nearly half of people now using their phones to access the internet. Social networking participation has also risen sharply, especially on Facebook. Charities have embraced various online tools and social media to communicate with supporters, promote campaigns, understand views, and fundraise. However, strategies and board-level approval of internet efforts varies significantly among charities. Website usage is typically tracked by metrics like page views, unique visitors, and email metrics.
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The document discusses research into how people find and use opinions from various sources when making different types of decisions. It finds that people rely on a diverse set of sources that varies depending on the type of decision. For everyday purchases, people most often consider reviews on retailer sites and online review sites, while for important decisions like choosing a doctor they place more weight on opinions from people they know personally. The factors that influence which opinions people find most helpful can differ depending on whether the decision is related to day-to-day tasks, commercial services, or entertainment.
The University of Ballarat’s Centre for eCommerce and Communications (CeCC) and Lateral Plains were engaged by the Central Highlands Mayors and CEOs Forum to coordinate the Central Highlands ICT Study.
The study builds upon and is integrated with the Ballarat ICT 2030 and the Moorabool Community Broadband and Telecommunications Strategy.
The objectives of the study included:
Mapping current ICT adoption levels and service satisfaction
Identifying areas of pent up demand for ICT services
In the light of the study findings, examining the consequences for the Central Highlands region and the state of Victoria
Recommending actions to overcome the issues and identifying areas of opportunity for residents and businesses that can be addressed.
The study was completed in the period between March and November 2010.
1) The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) grew significantly between 1986 and 2006, adding over 1.8 million new residents in the region and over 880,000 new residents in Toronto alone.
2) Governance of the region has evolved over time, with the creation of regional planning bodies like the Greater Toronto Services Board and legislation like the City of Toronto Act to plan for growth.
3) The Big Move is Metrolinx's 25-year regional transportation plan to address growth through expanding transit networks, implementing mobility hubs, and reducing congestion and emissions through mode shift. The plan models significant benefits to mobility and sustainability by 2031 if its projects and policies are implemented.
This summary provides 3 sentences summarizing the key points about using Netcat from the provided document:
The document provides tips and syntax for using the Netcat tool on Linux and Unix systems, including options for listening or client modes, UDP or TCP protocols, executing programs, timeouts, and adapting the syntax for other Netcat versions. It also provides examples of using Netcat for relays on Windows systems by creating batch files to forward connections between ports. The document offers guidance on using Netcat for fundamental tasks like banners grabs, backdoor shells, file transfers, and port scanning.
Dear All,
I am sharing this presentation containing my proposed presentation on the Physical Plan for your reference. This is an attempt to spell out "our story" in short succinct statements, as decided by the working group on Physical Planning.
•Outline:
–Vision/Goal/Objective
–Urban Ecology
–Urban Strategies
–Lahore
–Planning Criteria
–Derived Parameters
–Proposed Regional Structure
–Alternate Development Strategies
–Tasks Ahead
I look forward to your participation in the next Monthly Forum scheduled for Wednesday, 13th March, 2013, at Dabistan e Iqbal, 2 S, Gulberg II, at 5.30 pm.
KKM
The Cape Cod Commission provides concise summaries of 3 sentences or less:
The Cape Cod Commission is the regional planning agency for Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It oversees implementation of a Regional Policy Plan and reviews Developments of Regional Impact. The Commission has developed tools like a historical timeline, community profiles, and scenario planning to help plan for the future of Cape Cod's infrastructure, land use, housing, and economy.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in regional planning. It defines a region as an area with specific boundaries and characteristics. Regions can be classified in different ways, such as formal, functional, and perceptual regions. Formal regions are based on physical similarities, while functional regions are organized around nodes and flows. The document also discusses techniques for delimiting regions and identifies different types of regions, such as economic development regions and activity regions. Finally, it explains the concepts of planning regions and regional planning, which involves coordinating resources and development across administrative boundaries.
This document discusses concepts related to regional planning, including different types of regions and techniques for delimiting regions. It covers formal, functional, and perceptual regions, as well as economic, activity, and nodal regions. Planning regions need to be large enough to enable changes but small enough to address problems as a whole. They should be homogenous, have at least one growth point, and have interdependent communities. Regional boundaries may change over time due to various implications. Delimitation techniques include using indicators for single-factor regions or analyzing interrelationships and administrative governance. The purpose of regional plans is to facilitate regional outcomes that help achieve state interests by addressing regional issues.
The document provides an overview of keyboard shortcuts and features in Windows 7. It lists shortcuts for navigating and managing windows, using the taskbar and start menu, searching files, customizing appearance and sounds, and maintaining the computer. Additional sections summarize using libraries, gadgets, jump lists, homegroups, and personalization options in Windows 7.
This document provides guidelines for handling a suspicious network activity or incident. It outlines six steps for incident response: preparation, identification, containment, remediation, recovery, and aftermath. The preparation step involves ensuring monitoring tools, contacts, and alert processes are in place. Identification involves detecting the incident from various sources and analyzing related logs, traffic, and impacted systems. Containment aims to limit the attack's impact by disconnecting compromised areas and isolating affected systems. Remediation takes actions to stop the malicious behavior by blocking sources and performing technical fixes. Recovery works to restore normal system operations. The aftermath step involves documenting details in a report and identifying improvements.
The document discusses regional planning and central place theory. It defines a region as an area with homogeneous characteristics that make it suitable for administrative purposes. Central place theory examines the distribution and hierarchy of settlements that provide goods and services. Key elements include central goods/places and their complementary hinterlands. The theory assumes an even distribution of population and resources and aims to minimize transportation costs. Central places form hexagonal market areas to efficiently divide space and serve consumers. Regional planning deals with infrastructure development across large multi-jurisdictional areas based on their functional relationships and characteristics.
The Windows Logging Cheat Sheet is the definitive guide on learning where to start with Windows Logging. How to Enable, Configure, Gather and Harvest events so you can catch a hacker in the act.
The document provides an overview of important on-page SEO elements and best practices, including meta tags, URLs, images, links, and structured data. It discusses optimizing content for search engines and social platforms as well as internationalization and mobile web development.
Urban and regional planning in India faces several issues and challenges. According to the document, planning is a joint responsibility of central and state governments, though land is a state subject, giving states a prominent role in implementation. The planning process involves preparation of state and regional perspective plans, district/metropolitan development plans, and master plans. Institutional issues include the need for statutory timeframes for plan formulation, implementation, and review. The document proposes amendments to state planning acts and restructuring planning institutions, and identifies major issues like lack of coordination, inadequate implementation and enforcement, and need for inclusive and integrated planning that addresses economic and environmental sustainability concerns.
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages. Any portion of earth’s surface where physical conditions are homogeneous can be considered as a Region in geographic sense, ranging from a single feature region to compage, depending on the
criteria used for delineation. In practice, a prefix is added to highlight the attributes on which the region has been defined, for example, agriculture region, resource region, city region, planning region.
All the daily activities of human beings are carried out on land. Proper organization of these activities i.e. planning will help the human being in leading a richer and fuller life in livable surroundings or environment. "Planning" means the scientific, aesthetic, and orderly disposition of land, resources, facilities and services with a view to securing the physical, economic and social efficiency, health and well-being of urban and rural communities.
Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document is a report from the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission's broadband study. It summarizes survey results from 541 households and 29 businesses in the region regarding broadband access and usage. Key findings include that most households have computers but some still lack broadband access. Business broadband access is nearly universal but some expressed needs for improved speeds. The report proposes conducting a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges (SWOC) analysis to develop a strategic plan to improve broadband availability and adoption in the region.
Green Hill Regional Planning Commission Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The report summarizes the findings of a broadband needs assessment survey of 400 residential households and 38 businesses in the Green Hills region of Missouri. Key findings for residential respondents included that over 80% have home computers and internet access, with most adopting these in the last 10 years. For businesses, over 90% have internet service but nearly 70% did not know their speed, and ratings for cost, speed and billing were mixed. The report provides insight into broadband adoption and needs across the region.
Bootheel Regional Planning Commission Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document summarizes findings from a residential and business broadband study conducted in the Bootheel region of Missouri. 287 residential surveys were analyzed with responses from residents across six counties in the region. The surveys found that over half of households have computers and broadband access at home. Business surveys received responses from 26 local businesses. Most businesses have internet access but many reported issues with speed and reliability of services. Stakeholders across various sectors described the importance of broadband for their operations but also identified gaps in availability and quality of existing infrastructure.
South Central Ozarks Council of Governments Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The survey summarizes broadband access and usage among residential and business users in South Central Ozark region, which includes Howell, Texas, Wright, Oregon, Shannon, Douglas and Ozark counties. For residents, the survey found nearly half have DSL internet access and most use internet for communication and information searching. Businesses reported broadband as very important for operations, but 30% lack access and cite high costs and unavailability as barriers. Faster speeds and more competition were cited as potential benefits of enhanced broadband.
Mo-Kan Regional Council Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document is a report from the MO-KAN Regional Council about broadband needs studies conducted in the region.
It summarizes surveys of residential and business broadband needs and usage. For residents, it shows the demographics of respondents, when they first owned computers and got home internet access, popular online activities, and the importance of computer/internet access. For businesses, it shows responses by county, employee size, internet providers, service ratings, supported applications, and the commercial broadband environment.
The report discusses next steps for a broadband strategic planning process. This will include a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges (SWOC) analysis and development of strategic directions, goals, and an implementation plan to improve broadband availability and
Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission Broadband Study Findingsmobroadbandnow
The document summarizes survey results from residential and business broadband needs studies conducted in the Ozark Foothills region. For the residential study, 421 surveys were returned from 4000 homes randomly sampled, providing a 5% margin of error. The majority of respondents had high-speed Internet access at home. For the business study, 82 local businesses responded to an online survey about broadband services. Most businesses that responded were from Butler County and had between 1-25 employees.
Passion,persistence,partnerships secrets for earning more onlinenfpSynergy
Passion, persistence, and partnerships are key to earning more online. Over the past decade, internet and broadband access has grown significantly in UK households. Mobile internet access has also increased dramatically, with nearly half of people now using their phones to access the internet. Social networking participation has also risen sharply, especially on Facebook. Charities have embraced various online tools and social media to communicate with supporters, promote campaigns, understand views, and fundraise. However, strategies and board-level approval of internet efforts varies significantly among charities. Website usage is typically tracked by metrics like page views, unique visitors, and email metrics.
Seattle Interactive Conference - Social and SeachMicrosoft
The document discusses research into how people find and use opinions from various sources when making different types of decisions. It finds that people rely on a diverse set of sources that varies depending on the type of decision. For everyday purchases, people most often consider reviews on retailer sites and online review sites, while for important decisions like choosing a doctor they place more weight on opinions from people they know personally. The factors that influence which opinions people find most helpful can differ depending on whether the decision is related to day-to-day tasks, commercial services, or entertainment.
McCrindle Research exists to conduct world class research and communicate the insights in innovative ways.
The McCrindle Baynes Villages Census Report 2011 is Australia's benchmark industry report for the retirement villages sector.
This document discusses key trends shaping the future of credit unions, including demographic shifts, the rise of digital payments and mobile banking, and the empowerment of consumers through social media and technology. It notes challenges such as new competitors, changing consumer preferences, and the need for business model changes. The future will require credit unions to develop optimized digital channels while also winning in electronic payments to remain competitive. Demographic trends like population aging will also impact credit unions.
A look at what to do when you want to launch a campaign to attract talent to your community. Plus some interesting data on why people relocate to different cities and the best opportunity for your community on who to attract to your region.
The document summarizes key research trends from Pew Internet Project regarding how people use the internet, smartphones, and social media. It finds that internet and broadband access is now widespread, with people conducting extensive online research and travel planning. Mobile device ownership is also high, with people using apps and location-based services for real-time information. Social media use continues to grow rapidly, especially among younger adults, with many people participating in the sharing and discussion of news.
This document provides statistics on the demographics, interests, behaviors, and attitudes of members of the iPinion panel. It shows:
- The majority of panelists are between 25-54 years old, with slightly more women than men.
- Most have an income between $30,000-$99,999 and are married.
- Panelists spend significant time online and own multiple gadgets. While open to new technologies, many prefer familiar brands over the latest products.
- The data can help companies understand customers and reach them through appropriate marketing channels and messages tailored to different segments.
The 20somethings of the Millennial Generation are inspiring, innovative, educated and - most of all - connected. Buzz Marketing Group interviewed over 500 men and women across the United States to learn about the lives of this unique generation.
The documents present survey results from North Carolina voters on issues related to access to credit services. Key findings include:
- Concerns over the economy and unemployment were the top issues facing North Carolina voters.
- While public opinion was divided on the need for greater access to credit services, over half of those who faced a financial crisis in the past year believed more access was needed.
- When in need of a small loan, voters were most likely to turn to family/friends or banks, but those who faced a crisis ranked online lending third.
- Conservative voters were more likely to agree that high-risk loans should have higher fees, while liberals were split on the issue.
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Hvordan møder vi den digitale turist i
vores kommunikation?
Twitter, facebook, youtube og google maps. turisterne stiller spørgsmål, debatterer, anmelder og deler billeder og videoklip. Og det sker hvadenten hotelejeren eller
restauratøren bryder sig om det eller ej.
Det stiller helt nye krav til fremtidens digitale turismeinformation. Spørgsmålet er, hvad der kræves, og hvad man kan gøre.
Anders Mogensen partner i konsulenthuset Seismonaut giver her et bud på hvordan turisterhvervet kan møde den digitale turist.
The document provides a recap of Rock the Aisle Bridal Productions' fall 2011 bridal show season. It summarizes data collected from brides and exhibitors across three shows, including bride demographics, exhibitor satisfaction survey results, and the spring 2012 show schedule. Exhibitors can sign up for upcoming shows by selecting a show on the website, choosing their display category and booth size, and completing the registration form.
This document discusses the results of a survey conducted by Colmar Brunton on online social networking in New Zealand. It finds that Facebook is the most popular social networking site, with 72% of online New Zealanders being members. It also examines who social networkers follow on these sites, with 96% following friends and 87% following family, while only 18% follow companies or brands. The challenges for brands engaging in social media are also reviewed.
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Overview
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2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
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What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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6. RESIDENTIAL STUDY BACKGROUND
Survey mailed May 2011
4000 homes randomly sampled.
529 returned surveys/13% response rate
400 returned surveys analyzed
Provides margin of error of ± 5 percentage points
7. RESIDENTIAL STUDY: WHO RESPONDED ?
% of total County pop as % of
County Frequency
respondents KBRPC Region Population
Bates 36 9% 15.34%
Benton 189 49% 16.89%
Cedar 27 7% 12.39%
Henry 96 25% 20.29%
Hickory 6 2% 8.15%
St. Clair 33 9% 8.49%
Vernon 1 <1% 18.45%
NOTE: 3 % OF RESPONDENTS DID NOT INDICATE COUNTY OR INDICATED A COUNTY
OUTSIDE THE REGION AS THEIR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE
8. RESIDENTIAL SURVEY: WHO RESPONDED ?
100%
90% 8%
Male Rent
3% Other 21% Urban No
80%
33%
70%
60% 72%
50%
82% 86%
40%
73%
30% 60%
20%
Female White Rural Yes Own
10% 25%
0%
Gender Race Residence Kids Home
Note: Remaining % is non-response
10. RESIDENTIAL SURVEY: INCOME OF RESPONDENTS
Median Household
County Income (Census)
Bates 38,926
Benton 30,924
Cedar 30,699
Henry 36,332
Hickory 27,397
St. Clair 30,457
Vernon 33,790
KBRPC Region 32,646
Missouri 45,149
Median Income of Surveyed HH > Median HH income of the region
(32% did not respond to income question)
12. RESIDENTIAL SURVEY:
WHEN DID HOUSEHOLD FIRST OWN A COMPUTER AND WHEN DID THEY
FIRST HAVE ACCESS TO BB/ HSI AT HOME ?
70%
% HH with Computer % HH with BB or HSI at home 61%
60%
Computer trend line Internet trend line
50%
40% 32%
30%
24% 19%
20% 15% 16%
11% 11%
10% 3%
1%
0%
Less than 1yr 1-3 yrs 4-7 yrs 8-10 yrs More 10 yrs
13. RESIDENTIAL STUDY – TYPE OF INTERNET SERVICE
(n =320)
DSL 33%
Dial-up 24%
Satellite 17%
Cable 12%
Fixed Wireless 8%
Cellular BB 3%
Other 3%
Don't Know 1%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
14. APPLICATIONS (RESIDENTIAL)
Keep in touch with friends and family 88%
Information to buy services and products 83%
Health or medical information 70%
Buy online 67%
News or politics 66%
Social networking site 60%
Online banking 59%
Visit state or local Gov. sites 46%
Watch TV or other videos 42%
Play online video or games 37%
Look for job online 26%
Work from home 23%
Contribute to a web site or blog 23%
Take class or do homework 20%
Share something online that you created 18%
Sell online 16%
Home-based business 16%
Look for a place to live 15%
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
15. RESIDENTIAL STUDY – IMPORTANCE OF INTERNET AND
COMPUTER ACCESS
Don't know 6%
Not at all important 6%
Somewhat Important 12%
Important 24%
Very Important 52%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
17. BUSINESS STUDY – RESPONSES BY COUNTY
Percent of Total Percent of total
County Frequency Respondents number of Businesses
Bates 3 5% 10%
Benton 5 9% 14%
Cedar 17 29% 12%
Henry 1 2% 10%
Hickory 1 2% 15%
St. Clair 4 7% 14%
Vernon 27 46% 24%
Total number of surveys = 58
18. EMPLOYEE BUSINESS SIZE
1–4 54%
5 - 25 36%
26 – 100 5%
101 – 500 5%
501 – more 0%
3 respondents don’t have internet service:
1 because it is not available
1 because it is too expensive
1 doesn’t have a computer at their business
22. SPEED OF CONNECTIONS
52% of those responding reported the following
speeds by connection type:
Fixed Wireless Users Mobile Wireless
3 Mbps (2) 768 Kbps (2)
20 Mbps (2) T-1
768 Kbps (2) 1.544 Mbps (2)
DSL Users
1.5 Mbps/430 Kbps
1.5 Mbps (2)
10 Mbps (3)
48% of those responding did not know their speed
23. BROADBAND SERVICE RATINGS
Don’t
Very Very Response
Services Satisfied Dissatisfied Know/Not
Satisfied Dissatisfied Count
Applicable
Cost of
Internet/network 11% 37% 15% 26% 11% 46
Service
Speed of the on-line
connection
9% 26% 13% 49% 4% 47
Billing practices of
your provider
7% 57% 11% 11% 14% 44
Reliable access to the
Internet
9% 42% 27% 20% 2% 45
Training and technical
support
9% 39% 16% 18% 18% 44
Customer Service
Representative’s
knowledge when you
14% 39% 14% 20% 14% 44
call for service
Installation
technician’s ability and 11% 52% 7% 5% 25% 44
courteousness
26. WHY IMPORTANT?
• Rely on orders from company’s webpage
• Internet programs support jobs
• Transfer of data to out of State offices.
• Brings remote rural location to the world
• Remote BB access allows access without having to drive for hours
• Our tenants are disappointed to find out BB isn’t available here
29. BROADBAND STRATEGIC PLANNING
Will identify strategies, and related directions,
initiatives, goals and objectives, that can be
employed by interested parties within the
region.
It is a large scale, high-level planning exercise
It provides specific guideposts and pathways
to better help the region build long term
broadband sustainability
Addresses both availability (supply) and
adoption (demand) within the region.
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30. BROADBAND STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
The Strategic Planning process is split into four (4)
phases:
Phase 1 (Completed Today): Needs Assessment and
Existing Information Review – A detailed understanding
of the current broadband climate and the current and
future broadband-related needs in the region.
Phase 2 (Beginning Today): How to move from the
current broadband environment to the one needed
within the region.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC)
analysis will be performed.
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31. SWOC ANALYSIS
The definitions of the four (4) SWOC elements are as
follows:
Strengths – Broadband-related systems, practices,
processes, and resources that are highly valued by the
region.
Weaknesses – Areas that need improvement; reasons why
stakeholders are not able to wholeheartedly embrace
broadband; and, areas that tend to compromise the
achievement of high levels of availability and adoption.
Opportunities – Favorable situations/circumstances not yet
taken advantage of that may positively impact the
development and acceptance of broadband.
Challenges – Present and future situations/circumstances
that may negatively impact broadband development and
acceptance as perceived by the region.
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33. SWOC ANALYSIS
Phase 2: cont’d
The analysis should cover a wide range of issues including
those centered on:
residential, business and institutional broadband availability
and adoption,
whether available bandwidth(s) are sufficient for current as well
as near and long term needs and applications,
potential upgrade and expansion possibilities,
reliability of existing networks,
related matters.
Providers are asked during Phase 2 to present their ideas
on possibilities for advancing the broadband environment.
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34. INDIVIDUAL SECTOR DATA
Online Surveys (OLS) were received from the
following groups:
Economic Development (1) Public Safety (3)
Local Government (8) Community & Social Services (4)
K-12 Education (1) Library (8)
Energy (1) Agricultural (4)
Workforce Development (1) Healthcare (2)
37. SWOC ANALYSIS
The definitions of the four (4) SWOC elements are as
follows:
Strengths – Broadband-related systems, practices,
processes, and resources that are highly valued by the
region.
Weaknesses – Areas that need improvement; reasons why
stakeholders are not able to wholeheartedly embrace
broadband; and, areas that tend to compromise the
achievement of high levels of availability and adoption.
Opportunities – Favorable situations/circumstances not yet
taken advantage of that may positively impact the
development and acceptance of broadband.
Challenges – Present and future situations/circumstances
that may negatively impact broadband development and
acceptance as perceived by the region.
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39. BROADBAND STRATEGIC PLANNING PURPOSE
AND PROCESS
Phase 3: Findings Review and Initial Strategic
Plan Element Development – The RTPT will
review the initial findings, priorities, potential
strategic directions and actions, timelines and
resources needed related to those potential
directions.
In this phase, a number of potential strategic
directions and initiatives will be identified,
reviewed, discussed, and then incorporated into the
initial draft of the Strategic Plan.
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40. BROADBAND STRATEGIC PLANNING PURPOSE
AND PROCESS
Phase 4: Drafting and Finalization of the Strategic
Plan by the RTPT.
The Strategic Plan will consist of :
1. Introduction and Regional Overview
2. Purpose Statement
3 Detailed SWOC Findings and Analysis
4. Strategic Direction(s)
Short, medium and long term goals and objectives to boost broadband
adoption and availability.
Action Items and Implementation Plan
5. Financial, human and organizational resource considerations
6. Timelines and benchmarks for measuring progress
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43. THANK YOU
for your participation in the
KAYSINGER BASIN
Broadband Planning Project!