Local bodies have invested in broadband infrastructure for decades and see it as a top priority, though not an essential service. They want to extend fiber coverage to support economic growth but face challenges in accessing funding, establishing digital strategies, securing project resources, and navigating public procurement. Suppliers also struggle with local body processes that can be slow and complex, as well as barriers to deployment. Both sides would benefit from stronger strategic alignment and partnerships to more effectively deliver gigabit connectivity across Britain.
UC2B is a consortium between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the cities of Champaign and Urbana that received federal and state grants to build a fiber optic network throughout the community. The network provides up to 1 Gbps symmetric internet access to over 200 community institutions and 4,800 primarily low-income homes in 11 census blocks. UC2B operates as an open access network, treating all data equally and requiring network neutrality. It offers the community innovative research and a testbed for new applications using its fiber infrastructure and growing number of gigabit customers.
This document provides a summary of regulatory and policy updates from the Communications Alliance Director. Key points include:
1) Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman complaints are at record lows despite challenges from COVID-19, down 51% from previous highs.
2) Industry work to further reduce scam calls and expand coverage to SMS texts through broadening the existing Reducing Scam Calls Code.
3) Delay in finalizing the Existing Customer Authentication Code due to overlapping regulations from ACMA, but target commencement remains April 2022.
4) Development of new Online Safety Codes by July and December 2022 to implement the Online Safety Act regarding harmful online content.
Fastershire is a partnership between Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Councils that aims to deliver next generation broadband (NGA) to rural areas that have not been commercially viable for providers to reach. The £35 million project will deploy fiber optic and other technologies to deliver minimum speeds of 2Mbps to 100% of eligible premises by 2016, with 90% receiving fiber to the cabinet or premises. The summary provides key details about the timeline, rollout plan, and support available to businesses.
CPD Big Society presentation to Labor caucusAbi Smith
New CPD research director Chris Stone presents findings from James Whelan's report on Big Society policies in the UK, and implications if similar are adopted in Australia.
Presentation by Rod King, Founder and Campaign Director, 20's Plenty for Us, at the NCVO Annual Conference.
Lobbying and campaigning on a shoestring (workshop)
You can see the presentation in context here: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/networking-discussions/blogs/20591/11/01/31/lobbying-campaigning-shoestring-workshop
This document discusses CityFibre, a company building fibre optic infrastructure in UK cities to deliver gigabit internet speeds. It is funded to deliver fibre networks to 25 cities. So far networks are in deployment in York, Peterborough, Coventry, and Aberdeen. The network will be expanded in phases, first establishing a core citywide fibre infrastructure and then expanding to offer fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) connectivity to homes and businesses. This will allow gigabit speeds to be available to everyone in the city.
The Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition was formed in 2015 to advocate for improved broadband access across rural Minnesota. It now includes over 80 member organizations from industries like healthcare, education, and agriculture. In 2018, the Coalition lobbied the state legislature to fund the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program with $51.48 million but only received $15 million, which was then vetoed. Looking ahead to 2019, the Coalition will continue advocating for stable, long-term funding to achieve Minnesota's broadband speed goals and help close the digital divide for unserved and underserved rural areas.
Local bodies have invested in broadband infrastructure for decades and see it as a top priority, though not an essential service. They want to extend fiber coverage to support economic growth but face challenges in accessing funding, establishing digital strategies, securing project resources, and navigating public procurement. Suppliers also struggle with local body processes that can be slow and complex, as well as barriers to deployment. Both sides would benefit from stronger strategic alignment and partnerships to more effectively deliver gigabit connectivity across Britain.
UC2B is a consortium between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the cities of Champaign and Urbana that received federal and state grants to build a fiber optic network throughout the community. The network provides up to 1 Gbps symmetric internet access to over 200 community institutions and 4,800 primarily low-income homes in 11 census blocks. UC2B operates as an open access network, treating all data equally and requiring network neutrality. It offers the community innovative research and a testbed for new applications using its fiber infrastructure and growing number of gigabit customers.
This document provides a summary of regulatory and policy updates from the Communications Alliance Director. Key points include:
1) Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman complaints are at record lows despite challenges from COVID-19, down 51% from previous highs.
2) Industry work to further reduce scam calls and expand coverage to SMS texts through broadening the existing Reducing Scam Calls Code.
3) Delay in finalizing the Existing Customer Authentication Code due to overlapping regulations from ACMA, but target commencement remains April 2022.
4) Development of new Online Safety Codes by July and December 2022 to implement the Online Safety Act regarding harmful online content.
Fastershire is a partnership between Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Councils that aims to deliver next generation broadband (NGA) to rural areas that have not been commercially viable for providers to reach. The £35 million project will deploy fiber optic and other technologies to deliver minimum speeds of 2Mbps to 100% of eligible premises by 2016, with 90% receiving fiber to the cabinet or premises. The summary provides key details about the timeline, rollout plan, and support available to businesses.
CPD Big Society presentation to Labor caucusAbi Smith
New CPD research director Chris Stone presents findings from James Whelan's report on Big Society policies in the UK, and implications if similar are adopted in Australia.
Presentation by Rod King, Founder and Campaign Director, 20's Plenty for Us, at the NCVO Annual Conference.
Lobbying and campaigning on a shoestring (workshop)
You can see the presentation in context here: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/networking-discussions/blogs/20591/11/01/31/lobbying-campaigning-shoestring-workshop
This document discusses CityFibre, a company building fibre optic infrastructure in UK cities to deliver gigabit internet speeds. It is funded to deliver fibre networks to 25 cities. So far networks are in deployment in York, Peterborough, Coventry, and Aberdeen. The network will be expanded in phases, first establishing a core citywide fibre infrastructure and then expanding to offer fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) connectivity to homes and businesses. This will allow gigabit speeds to be available to everyone in the city.
The Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition was formed in 2015 to advocate for improved broadband access across rural Minnesota. It now includes over 80 member organizations from industries like healthcare, education, and agriculture. In 2018, the Coalition lobbied the state legislature to fund the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program with $51.48 million but only received $15 million, which was then vetoed. Looking ahead to 2019, the Coalition will continue advocating for stable, long-term funding to achieve Minnesota's broadband speed goals and help close the digital divide for unserved and underserved rural areas.
The City of Vidalia is undertaking a Fiber to the Home project called the Vidalia Broadband Initiative to provide high-speed fiber optic internet access to all government, businesses, and residences. The network will use a redundant ring topology with Gigabit Passive Optical Network technology to deliver speeds of 1Gbps for commercial users and 100Mbps to 1Gbps for residences. The goal is to improve quality of life by enabling multiple internet providers, cost savings through competition, workforce development, telemedicine, and preparing infrastructure for future bandwidth needs. The network design is intended as a model that can be easily duplicated elsewhere.
SMIF Regional Broadband Forum: Le Sueur Count Broadband InitativeAnn Treacy
The Le Sueur County broadband initiative started in April 2018 at a regional broadband summit. Since then, the county has received various grants and funding totaling over $5.5 million to expand broadband access through fiber, fixed wireless, and other technologies. This includes a Blandin grant of $1.8 million and $3.7 million from the CARES Act. Most townships also contributed funds. The funding is being used to support economic development for local businesses by improving technology access and training, as well as projects for telemedicine, virtual communities, and a county-wide website. Conversations continue on further expanding broadband access when additional funding sources are identified.
Paul Kenefick, Vice President at Alcatel-Lucent in the US, says that all available analysis projects massive growth in broadband services, particularly in mobile broadband, but that users will continually be seeking more as third party content and applications also booms. The communications industry is moving fundamentally from a service provider-centric model to a user-centric model. The US needs coherent broadband policymaking that will drive sustainable private sector activity but analyses need to look beyond simple penetration levels into other factors. International comparisons are also relevant.
The document discusses regulatory reforms in the legal services market that are aimed at increasing competition and innovation. It provides examples from Australia and England/Wales where reforms have allowed new business models and ownership structures for law firms. While there is little research so far, some new companies in both countries have been able to successfully expand using these regulatory changes. However, there is a question of whether the reforms may divide the legal profession between traditional and more innovative business models.
Inveneo is a non-profit that empowers rural communities through information and communication technology. After an earthquake devastated Haiti, Inveneo helped restore communications and provide broadband access to first responders. Their Haiti Rural Broadband Initiative aimed to provide long-term, sustainable broadband access in rural areas. The initiative planned to connect schools, health centers, and businesses in 20 population centers, training local entrepreneurs to build and support the network. This was expected to generate $1 million annually for the local ICT economy and accelerate economic opportunity in Haiti.
Hawthorn Housing Cooperative Digital InclusionCraig Green
The document outlines Hawthorn Housing Co-operative's plan to improve efficiency, communication with customers, and promote digital inclusion. It discusses establishing a paperless system, providing tablets and internet access to committee members, using various communication methods like Facebook and a website to engage customers, and the goal of providing free internet, devices, and training to every household to help narrow deprivation gaps and allow residents to save money, access jobs and benefits, and fully participate in society. However, the plan recognizes more work is needed to inform the proposal, including surveying residents, before applying for funding to ensure the right ongoing support is in place.
DWS16 - Future Networks forum - Anna Krzyzanowska European CommissionIDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses the European Union's goals for a Gigabit society by 2025, including providing extremely high connectivity (gigabit speeds) to socio-economic drivers and digitally intensive enterprises, access to connectivity offering at least 100 Mbps download speeds to all households across Europe, and uninterrupted 5G coverage in all urban areas and along major transport paths by 2020. These objectives will be achieved through modernizing telecoms rules, providing free public WiFi access across Europe, and coordinating a 2020 timeline for 5G commercialization. Funding may come from the European Fund for Strategic Investments, European Structural and Investment Funds, and Connecting Europe Broadband Fund.
CityFibre operates fibre optic infrastructure in 50 UK cities, with over 30,000 km of fibre and 130 networks connecting over 400 locations. They have the largest fibre-to-the-home network in the UK. A "Gigabit City" brings educational, healthcare, public safety, and economic benefits through high-speed connectivity. The model involves building out a fibre core network anchored by public sector customers, then expanding to businesses, mobile networks, and consumers with fibre-to-the-premises. York, UK has successfully developed a shared network for services like CCTV and WiFi, and is marketing fibre to businesses to become Europe's most digitally connected city by 2015.
The document discusses the evolving landscape of over-the-top (OTT) content delivery and business models. It defines OTT as broadband delivery of multimedia content without involvement of multiple system operators. OTT delivery refers to content from third parties like Netflix delivered over broadband internet. The document also discusses the relationships between infrastructure providers, content creators, and networks; compares traditional and OTT business models; and envisions a future of hybrid OTT/syndication models bringing together Silicon Valley and Hollywood.
James Enck presentation at NMHH conference Budapest, Dec. 2013jimiinc
This document discusses the role of entrepreneurial capital in delivering future-proof broadband infrastructure in Europe. It notes that Germany and the UK have very low fiber penetration rates, below 1%, and will require an estimated €80-100 billion to achieve ubiquitous fiber coverage. Current investment from incumbent providers is insufficient. Successful third-party broadband models from companies like Reggefiber, Hyperoptic, Gigaclear, CityFibre and BBP Glasfaserfonds mitigate construction and demand risks through pre-build customer commitment and guaranteed minimum utilization levels, attracting entrepreneurial capital to fill Europe's broadband investment gap.
One Community - US Ignite Application Summit 2013US-Ignite
This organization has invested over $100 million in the last 3 years to build the largest fiber network in Northeast Ohio. Their network connects over 300 healthcare facilities, most universities and community colleges, and government offices like Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland. They also have experience managing large infrastructure projects worth over $100 million total. The network provides gigabit access to innovation centers and delivers services to thousands of locations across healthcare, education, and government.
ITSTechnology Group provides super fast network connectivity and digital infrastructure services to communities. They deliver fiber networks with sub 3ms latency and fixed/wireless connectivity. Their focus is on reusing existing infrastructure and establishing sustainable business models through public-private partnerships and leveraging service revenues. They have experience building extensive networks across the UK and offer bespoke funding consultancy. Currently, ITS has the largest duct and fiber network in Oldham connecting major NHS sites and has projects with NHS Oldham and Hamilton Black to deliver connectivity to student housing.
E Law Developments: Copyright Law
Southern Law Association event, Cork, September 2019
Darius Whelan, School of Law, UCC
IT Law Clinic
https://www.ucc.ie/en/law/courses/
The document discusses key questions around regulating next generation access (NGA) networks in the EU to encourage timely and efficient investment while maintaining competition. It examines what kind of investment and competition can be expected, noting most NGA investment so far has come from unregulated organizations. Cross-platform competition between fixed and mobile broadband looks promising. The document proposes a regulatory model to debate, including encouraging co-investment in fiber networks and letting operators compete to supply last-mile access.
This document discusses broadband and fiber networks in Dakota County. It provides an overview of fiber installation methods and the percentage of households with broadband access. It explains that fiber networks have unlimited bandwidth potential and can meet growing demand. The county has several fiber network projects underway using a "dig once" approach. There are opportunities for multi-county collaboration. An institutional network could reduce costs and improve services for governments. A commercial network could attract businesses by providing high bandwidth and create revenue. A study found substantial existing fiber assets that could be enhanced through institutional and commercial networks. Next steps include forming a joint powers agreement between partner organizations to implement and promote the networks.
The Koochiching Technology Initiative aims to expand broadband access in Koochiching County through partnerships with existing providers. A community survey found that 65% of businesses believe poor internet puts them at a competitive disadvantage while 61% would not pay more for better internet. The plan identifies five areas of need totaling 1,493 unserved locations that could be reached by developing fiber builds partnering with an existing cable operator in one area and cooperative broadband provider in four other areas. The estimated total cost is $6.3 million to connect 747 customers at an average of $8,533 per customer.
Social Enterprise UK - Social Value ActHACThousing
The document summarizes the Public Services (Social Value) Act, which requires public bodies in England and Wales to consider how contracted services can improve economic, social, and environmental well-being. Specifically, it covers that (1) the Act defines social value and applies to public service contracts over certain value thresholds, (2) it stems from calls for social value to be considered in commissioning to support local jobs and organizations, and (3) it has implications for housing associations to embed social value into their commissioning and procurement practices as the Act goes into effect in January 2013.
The document discusses building a Gigabit Britain through the Alternative Network, which provides secure and accredited products and services through a structured framework. This includes the Public Services Network, the Open Internet via the G-Cloud framework, and the Janet Network, which is a publicly funded, private and secure network that acts as a digital marketplace. The speed of technology innovation and simplified frameworks are driving cloud adoption across local government, NHS trusts, government departments, and approved suppliers through frameworks like RM1045 and G-Cloud. The Alternative Network provides a world of external connectivity options.
This document summarizes responses from counties, cities, and townships in southeast Minnesota about broadband access and issues in their areas. Availability of service is lacking in many rural areas. Even where service exists, functionality is often insufficient for tasks like remote work and schooling due to slow speeds and unreliable connections. Respondents cited high costs, challenging terrain, and low population density as barriers to improving or expanding service. Most rely on internet providers to make upgrades but have limited ability to influence them. Funding sources for improvements include grants, ARPA funds, and partnerships between jurisdictions and providers. Addressing equity of access and affordability were also raised as ongoing issues.
The Lethbridge Community Network presented its “ Urban Wi-Fi Initiative “ to City Council on Monday.
Building upon LCN’s success in providing community access to information since 2004, the
URBAN Wi-Fi INITIATIVE
comprises three key phases directed towards ease of access to information in Lethbridge.
1. Develop a network of free, public, Wi-Fi hotspots in the city, covering major gathering areas (bus transfer points, public parks, cultural centers) and recreation areas (sports venues, arenas etc.)
2. Building a hi-tech transit station (stop) downtown equipped with solar power for LED displays of schedules, local events and advertising, climate controlled, and USB charging ports.
3. Enabling Wi-Fi access on public transportation vehicles throughout the city.
Please show your support by contacting your favorite Councilor and by voting on the www.LethbridgeHerald.com ‘s survey “Should the City support the proposal for Free Wi-Fi throughout the city?
Vote and pass this along to everyone you know ! Thanks and happy summer.
For more information, or to receive LCN’s Urban Wi-Fi Initiative presentation please contact me directly.
The document summarizes a community planning process for the Forest Hills area of Boston. Over the course of 10 meetings between 2006 and 2008, hundreds of community residents provided feedback. This input was used to develop a community vision for the Forest Hills station area with goals of promoting residential and business growth while preserving open space. The vision included elements like a vibrant mixed-use district, improved traffic, community orientation, green and sustainable development, and enhanced green spaces.
The City of Vidalia is undertaking a Fiber to the Home project called the Vidalia Broadband Initiative to provide high-speed fiber optic internet access to all government, businesses, and residences. The network will use a redundant ring topology with Gigabit Passive Optical Network technology to deliver speeds of 1Gbps for commercial users and 100Mbps to 1Gbps for residences. The goal is to improve quality of life by enabling multiple internet providers, cost savings through competition, workforce development, telemedicine, and preparing infrastructure for future bandwidth needs. The network design is intended as a model that can be easily duplicated elsewhere.
SMIF Regional Broadband Forum: Le Sueur Count Broadband InitativeAnn Treacy
The Le Sueur County broadband initiative started in April 2018 at a regional broadband summit. Since then, the county has received various grants and funding totaling over $5.5 million to expand broadband access through fiber, fixed wireless, and other technologies. This includes a Blandin grant of $1.8 million and $3.7 million from the CARES Act. Most townships also contributed funds. The funding is being used to support economic development for local businesses by improving technology access and training, as well as projects for telemedicine, virtual communities, and a county-wide website. Conversations continue on further expanding broadband access when additional funding sources are identified.
Paul Kenefick, Vice President at Alcatel-Lucent in the US, says that all available analysis projects massive growth in broadband services, particularly in mobile broadband, but that users will continually be seeking more as third party content and applications also booms. The communications industry is moving fundamentally from a service provider-centric model to a user-centric model. The US needs coherent broadband policymaking that will drive sustainable private sector activity but analyses need to look beyond simple penetration levels into other factors. International comparisons are also relevant.
The document discusses regulatory reforms in the legal services market that are aimed at increasing competition and innovation. It provides examples from Australia and England/Wales where reforms have allowed new business models and ownership structures for law firms. While there is little research so far, some new companies in both countries have been able to successfully expand using these regulatory changes. However, there is a question of whether the reforms may divide the legal profession between traditional and more innovative business models.
Inveneo is a non-profit that empowers rural communities through information and communication technology. After an earthquake devastated Haiti, Inveneo helped restore communications and provide broadband access to first responders. Their Haiti Rural Broadband Initiative aimed to provide long-term, sustainable broadband access in rural areas. The initiative planned to connect schools, health centers, and businesses in 20 population centers, training local entrepreneurs to build and support the network. This was expected to generate $1 million annually for the local ICT economy and accelerate economic opportunity in Haiti.
Hawthorn Housing Cooperative Digital InclusionCraig Green
The document outlines Hawthorn Housing Co-operative's plan to improve efficiency, communication with customers, and promote digital inclusion. It discusses establishing a paperless system, providing tablets and internet access to committee members, using various communication methods like Facebook and a website to engage customers, and the goal of providing free internet, devices, and training to every household to help narrow deprivation gaps and allow residents to save money, access jobs and benefits, and fully participate in society. However, the plan recognizes more work is needed to inform the proposal, including surveying residents, before applying for funding to ensure the right ongoing support is in place.
DWS16 - Future Networks forum - Anna Krzyzanowska European CommissionIDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses the European Union's goals for a Gigabit society by 2025, including providing extremely high connectivity (gigabit speeds) to socio-economic drivers and digitally intensive enterprises, access to connectivity offering at least 100 Mbps download speeds to all households across Europe, and uninterrupted 5G coverage in all urban areas and along major transport paths by 2020. These objectives will be achieved through modernizing telecoms rules, providing free public WiFi access across Europe, and coordinating a 2020 timeline for 5G commercialization. Funding may come from the European Fund for Strategic Investments, European Structural and Investment Funds, and Connecting Europe Broadband Fund.
CityFibre operates fibre optic infrastructure in 50 UK cities, with over 30,000 km of fibre and 130 networks connecting over 400 locations. They have the largest fibre-to-the-home network in the UK. A "Gigabit City" brings educational, healthcare, public safety, and economic benefits through high-speed connectivity. The model involves building out a fibre core network anchored by public sector customers, then expanding to businesses, mobile networks, and consumers with fibre-to-the-premises. York, UK has successfully developed a shared network for services like CCTV and WiFi, and is marketing fibre to businesses to become Europe's most digitally connected city by 2015.
The document discusses the evolving landscape of over-the-top (OTT) content delivery and business models. It defines OTT as broadband delivery of multimedia content without involvement of multiple system operators. OTT delivery refers to content from third parties like Netflix delivered over broadband internet. The document also discusses the relationships between infrastructure providers, content creators, and networks; compares traditional and OTT business models; and envisions a future of hybrid OTT/syndication models bringing together Silicon Valley and Hollywood.
James Enck presentation at NMHH conference Budapest, Dec. 2013jimiinc
This document discusses the role of entrepreneurial capital in delivering future-proof broadband infrastructure in Europe. It notes that Germany and the UK have very low fiber penetration rates, below 1%, and will require an estimated €80-100 billion to achieve ubiquitous fiber coverage. Current investment from incumbent providers is insufficient. Successful third-party broadband models from companies like Reggefiber, Hyperoptic, Gigaclear, CityFibre and BBP Glasfaserfonds mitigate construction and demand risks through pre-build customer commitment and guaranteed minimum utilization levels, attracting entrepreneurial capital to fill Europe's broadband investment gap.
One Community - US Ignite Application Summit 2013US-Ignite
This organization has invested over $100 million in the last 3 years to build the largest fiber network in Northeast Ohio. Their network connects over 300 healthcare facilities, most universities and community colleges, and government offices like Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland. They also have experience managing large infrastructure projects worth over $100 million total. The network provides gigabit access to innovation centers and delivers services to thousands of locations across healthcare, education, and government.
ITSTechnology Group provides super fast network connectivity and digital infrastructure services to communities. They deliver fiber networks with sub 3ms latency and fixed/wireless connectivity. Their focus is on reusing existing infrastructure and establishing sustainable business models through public-private partnerships and leveraging service revenues. They have experience building extensive networks across the UK and offer bespoke funding consultancy. Currently, ITS has the largest duct and fiber network in Oldham connecting major NHS sites and has projects with NHS Oldham and Hamilton Black to deliver connectivity to student housing.
E Law Developments: Copyright Law
Southern Law Association event, Cork, September 2019
Darius Whelan, School of Law, UCC
IT Law Clinic
https://www.ucc.ie/en/law/courses/
The document discusses key questions around regulating next generation access (NGA) networks in the EU to encourage timely and efficient investment while maintaining competition. It examines what kind of investment and competition can be expected, noting most NGA investment so far has come from unregulated organizations. Cross-platform competition between fixed and mobile broadband looks promising. The document proposes a regulatory model to debate, including encouraging co-investment in fiber networks and letting operators compete to supply last-mile access.
This document discusses broadband and fiber networks in Dakota County. It provides an overview of fiber installation methods and the percentage of households with broadband access. It explains that fiber networks have unlimited bandwidth potential and can meet growing demand. The county has several fiber network projects underway using a "dig once" approach. There are opportunities for multi-county collaboration. An institutional network could reduce costs and improve services for governments. A commercial network could attract businesses by providing high bandwidth and create revenue. A study found substantial existing fiber assets that could be enhanced through institutional and commercial networks. Next steps include forming a joint powers agreement between partner organizations to implement and promote the networks.
The Koochiching Technology Initiative aims to expand broadband access in Koochiching County through partnerships with existing providers. A community survey found that 65% of businesses believe poor internet puts them at a competitive disadvantage while 61% would not pay more for better internet. The plan identifies five areas of need totaling 1,493 unserved locations that could be reached by developing fiber builds partnering with an existing cable operator in one area and cooperative broadband provider in four other areas. The estimated total cost is $6.3 million to connect 747 customers at an average of $8,533 per customer.
Social Enterprise UK - Social Value ActHACThousing
The document summarizes the Public Services (Social Value) Act, which requires public bodies in England and Wales to consider how contracted services can improve economic, social, and environmental well-being. Specifically, it covers that (1) the Act defines social value and applies to public service contracts over certain value thresholds, (2) it stems from calls for social value to be considered in commissioning to support local jobs and organizations, and (3) it has implications for housing associations to embed social value into their commissioning and procurement practices as the Act goes into effect in January 2013.
The document discusses building a Gigabit Britain through the Alternative Network, which provides secure and accredited products and services through a structured framework. This includes the Public Services Network, the Open Internet via the G-Cloud framework, and the Janet Network, which is a publicly funded, private and secure network that acts as a digital marketplace. The speed of technology innovation and simplified frameworks are driving cloud adoption across local government, NHS trusts, government departments, and approved suppliers through frameworks like RM1045 and G-Cloud. The Alternative Network provides a world of external connectivity options.
This document summarizes responses from counties, cities, and townships in southeast Minnesota about broadband access and issues in their areas. Availability of service is lacking in many rural areas. Even where service exists, functionality is often insufficient for tasks like remote work and schooling due to slow speeds and unreliable connections. Respondents cited high costs, challenging terrain, and low population density as barriers to improving or expanding service. Most rely on internet providers to make upgrades but have limited ability to influence them. Funding sources for improvements include grants, ARPA funds, and partnerships between jurisdictions and providers. Addressing equity of access and affordability were also raised as ongoing issues.
The Lethbridge Community Network presented its “ Urban Wi-Fi Initiative “ to City Council on Monday.
Building upon LCN’s success in providing community access to information since 2004, the
URBAN Wi-Fi INITIATIVE
comprises three key phases directed towards ease of access to information in Lethbridge.
1. Develop a network of free, public, Wi-Fi hotspots in the city, covering major gathering areas (bus transfer points, public parks, cultural centers) and recreation areas (sports venues, arenas etc.)
2. Building a hi-tech transit station (stop) downtown equipped with solar power for LED displays of schedules, local events and advertising, climate controlled, and USB charging ports.
3. Enabling Wi-Fi access on public transportation vehicles throughout the city.
Please show your support by contacting your favorite Councilor and by voting on the www.LethbridgeHerald.com ‘s survey “Should the City support the proposal for Free Wi-Fi throughout the city?
Vote and pass this along to everyone you know ! Thanks and happy summer.
For more information, or to receive LCN’s Urban Wi-Fi Initiative presentation please contact me directly.
The document summarizes a community planning process for the Forest Hills area of Boston. Over the course of 10 meetings between 2006 and 2008, hundreds of community residents provided feedback. This input was used to develop a community vision for the Forest Hills station area with goals of promoting residential and business growth while preserving open space. The vision included elements like a vibrant mixed-use district, improved traffic, community orientation, green and sustainable development, and enhanced green spaces.
Why Broadband Matters: A Look at its Impact and Application for CitiesEd Dodds
By Julia Pulidindi May 2013 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004-1763 | 202-626-3000 | Fax: 202-626-3043 | www.nlc.org National League of Cities
Ntia bbusa preso for blandin fdn 06 18 2015Ann Treacy
The document summarizes a webinar presentation about BroadbandUSA and the Broadband Opportunity Council. It discusses how BroadbandUSA was launched by NTIA to promote broadband investment, deployment, and adoption. It also outlines how the Broadband Opportunity Council, established by President Obama, aims to improve federal coordination around broadband policies to promote access. The presentation provides details on technical assistance, resources, and initiatives that these organizations are involved in to support broadband development in communities across the US.
Update on MN Office of Broadband DevelopmentAnn Treacy
The document summarizes Minnesota's broadband development policy and programs from 2008 to 2019. It outlines the timeline of broadband goals, funding, and initiatives. It also describes the Border to Border broadband grant program, eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and examples of successful public-private partnerships that have leveraged state grants to expand broadband access.
Lakeland, FL: What would you do with Internet speeds that are 4x faster for 1/4 of the cost of the major Internet providers? With your support, we can make this a reality.
The Michigan Department of Human Services launched the MI Bridges online application system in 2009 to allow citizens to easily access assistance programs like Food Assistance and LIHEAP during high unemployment rates. Over 500,000 applications have been submitted online. The system was expanded in 2011 to include additional assistance programs. It was designed using a three-tier architecture and leveraged technologies like data caching and connection pooling to handle a projected tripling of traffic. Surveys found 90% of clients preferred the online application to paper. It provided independence and dignity by allowing anyone with internet access to apply without taking time off work.
Blandin Foundation Project: an Application for Sustainable BroadbandAnn Treacy
The Blandin Foundation talks about their ARRA broadband stimulus fund application to the TISP (Telecommunications and Information Society Policy) Forum
City Wide Wi-Fi implementation, a strategic approach varunmatj
The document discusses strategies for implementing city-wide public Wi-Fi networks in India. It outlines the growth of Wi-Fi usage globally and in India, as well as business models for public Wi-Fi services. Key challenges include funding, consumer authentication, payments, and infrastructure sharing. The government is promoting public Wi-Fi through various initiatives as part of Digital India programs. Initiatives in cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune aim to expand free public Wi-Fi access.
100%Open - Autumn Union - feat. Department for Transport - "Digital Mobility:...David Simoes-Brown
On Wednesday 11th September, 100%Open and Department for Transport joined forces to present an open innovation topic in the transport sector - digital mobility. Our Speakers included, Meera Nayyar, Passenger Experience Team Leader at DfT, David Rajan, (Founder & Chairman at Centaur) Alex Shapland-Howes (Co-founder of Tandem) and Amit Tzur (Consultant at Deloitte), Warwick Goodall (Partner at PA Consulting) Craig Nelson ( Business Development Director at Swiftly) Richard Mason (Information Manager at Transport for the North) Ian Wright (Head of Innovation and Partnerships at Transport Focus) and Daniel Hobbs ( Principal Technologist).
The Code for America team in Philadelphia developed three projects to facilitate information sharing between citizens and the city: Textizen, which allows citizens to provide feedback to the city via text message; Neighborhow, an online platform for citizens to share information about community improvement projects; and CityHow, a platform for city employees to share work-related information. The team also ran a hackathon, promoted apps developed for Philadelphia's transit system, and provided workshops on tools for government agencies. Their work aimed to increase civic participation and transparency.
1) The document discusses the need to expand broadband access to rural and underserved areas of New Hampshire.
2) New Hampshire created a Broadband Action Plan in 2008 with 25 recommendations to help expand broadband deployment.
3) The plan focuses on increasing access through public-private partnerships, identifying funding sources, building consensus, and understanding the technical limitations of different broadband technologies.
The document discusses the Digital Inclusion Fellowship program launched by NTEN in partnership with Google Fiber. It provides case studies of four organizations that participated in the fellowship program - Martha O'Bryan Center, Skillpoint Alliance, Austin Free-Net, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. It describes how each organization used the fellowship to develop local digital literacy programs and build digital inclusion in their communities. It also includes a toolkit of resources for practitioners to build their own digital literacy programs.
The document discusses the Digital Inclusion Fellowship program launched by NTEN in partnership with Google Fiber. It provides case studies of four organizations that participated in the fellowship program - Martha O'Bryan Center, Skillpoint Alliance, Austin Free-Net, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. It describes how each organization used the fellowship to develop local digital literacy programs and build digital inclusion in their communities. It also includes a toolkit of resources for practitioners to build their own digital literacy programs.
The document discusses the Digital Inclusion Fellowship program launched by NTEN in partnership with Google Fiber. It provides case studies of four organizations that participated in the fellowship program - Martha O'Bryan Center, Skillpoint Alliance, Austin Free-Net, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. It describes how each organization used the fellowship to develop local digital literacy programs and bridge the digital divide in their communities. It also includes a toolkit of resources for practitioners to build their own digital literacy programs.
Office of Broadband Development 2017 bb conference Ann Treacy
The document provides an update from the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development. It summarizes the state's involvement in broadband development from 2008-2016, including establishing goals, mapping availability, and administering infrastructure grants. It also outlines the office's roles and responsibilities, current statewide broadband goals, availability metrics, details of the 2016 broadband development grant awards, and stories from grant-funded projects.
Minnesota Broadband Policy and Program BriefingDanna MacKenzie
Slides from the 2017 MN Broadband Providers Conference - Update from the Office of Broadband Development on the office and Border to Border Grant Program.
This document is a multi-departmental budget request to support Vision Zero, a road safety initiative with a goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities in Los Angeles by 2025. The budget requests over $5 million from DOT, BOE, BSS, BSL, and LAPD for engineering improvements, staffing, enforcement, and education programs focused on high-injury areas. If funded, the departments would work together on street design, data analysis, and enforcement to reduce traffic deaths by 20% by 2017 through a coordinated, equity-focused approach.
Adoption challenges in rural minnesota, BBTF March 2022.pptxAnn Treacy
Rural areas of Minnesota have significantly less access to broadband internet than urban areas, with 94.2% of unserved and 93.3% of underserved households being in rural locations. Rural communities tend to be older, poorer, and less educated compared to urban areas. There are three main challenges to broadband adoption in rural Minnesota: accessing devices, affording internet services due to high monthly fees, and developing digital literacy skills, with organizations trying to address the third leg of skills and support.
This document discusses broadband expansion goals in Minnesota. It outlines the state's goals that by 2022 all businesses and homes have access to broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload and by 2026 access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. As of 2021, 96.4% of unserved and 96.5% of underserved households were in rural areas. The document also lists challenges around supply shortages, workforce shortages, and affordability as well as inequities with some student populations still lacking internet access essential for learning.
This document discusses Riverwood Healthcare's digital solutions including their website, symptom checker, virtual visits, MyChart, wellness network, chat feature, pharmacy app, and specialty care digital outreach. It notes that the symptom checker had over 180 uses in January 2021. It also mentions that Riverwood has conducted over 6,000 virtual visits since March and has 4,764 active MyChart patients. Finally, it discusses their use of digital tools like Zoom, a calm app, and digital screening to support patients, visitors, and staff.
This document summarizes the background and key arguments of a book analyzing federal and state policies regarding subsidization, deployment, and regulation of broadband in rural communities. The author is an Associate Professor who researched the topic through a policy analysis of over 10,000 pages of documents, 90 interviews, and site visits. The book argues that rural broadband policy is both incomplete and broken, failing to bring affordable, high-speed broadband to rural areas due to regulatory capture and prioritizing large internet providers. It also highlights some local success stories of communities connecting themselves with the help of cooperatives or local ISPs. The conclusions call for a national rural broadband plan, recognizing the importance of local broadband, and ensuring history does not repeat itself in
This document summarizes a study on rural workforce movers and telecommuters. It finds that 21% of rural households have someone who telecommutes. Telecommuters are more likely to be married, have larger households, and higher incomes. Respondents moved for slower pace of life, safety, and lower costs. However, many noted poor broadband access as a challenge to remaining in their communities or telecommuting. The study aims to help communities understand and attract telecommuters.
Connected Minnesota is working to expand access to high-speed internet, distance learning, and supportive services across Minnesota. They have provided over $4.5 million in funding to 52 organizations across two rounds of funding in 2020 and 2021. $1.2 million was allocated specifically to Black-led and Indigenous-led organizations focused in the Twin Cities area. Connected Minnesota has also convened stakeholders through a Digital Equity Roundtable and uses a community-informed approach that centers decision making with communities and adapts solutions to their specific needs.
Surveys, Data and Stories to Inform Policy and InvestmentAnn Treacy
This document summarizes broadband access surveys from four rural Minnesota communities. Over 2,600 surveys were completed, with 25% of respondents indicating they only have cellular internet or no internet access at all. The top reasons for lack of access were no services being offered at their location or prices being too high. Respondents said they would use better broadband for education, work, communication, and entertainment. Stories from residents provided personal accounts of struggles with slow, unreliable, or expensive existing services like satellite that don't support needs like work-from-home VPN access or uploading school assignments. Community leaders are encouraged to consider these resident experiences and priorities when making broadband policy and investment decisions.
Community approaches to broadband in MinnesotaAnn Treacy
Community-led broadband solutions can bring competition, lower prices, and faster internet speeds to underserved areas. They also create local jobs and support new businesses by involving stakeholders, using creative funding, and working with neighbors through grassroots and transparent efforts. Successful community broadband requires smart construction policies and cooperation across an array of groups.
The document provides information about funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund, including:
1. Minnesota is eligible to receive $70 million from the $10 billion Capital Projects Fund allocated for broadband infrastructure and digital connectivity technology projects.
2. The Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development must submit an application by September 30, 2021 to request $70 million for grants through Minnesota's Border-to-Border Broadband Development Program.
3. $35 million has been appropriated from the awarded funds for grants in fiscal years 2022 and 2023 through the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Program.
This document summarizes responses from counties, cities, and townships in southeast Minnesota about broadband access and issues in their areas. Availability of service is a major concern, with many rural areas having little to no access. Even areas with coverage often have unreliable or insufficient service that does not meet needs like remote work and school. Respondents are working with local providers and using grants to improve access, but barriers like terrain and funding make expansion difficult. Overall, the survey finds widespread gaps in broadband access across the region that impact residents' lives.
The document outlines the broadband development process from start to finish in a simplified manner. It begins with learning about the local broadband needs through community engagement. It then involves examining options like improving existing infrastructure or building new networks. Key steps include conducting feasibility studies, identifying potential partners, and negotiating deals. The goal is to improve broadband infrastructure and celebrate the achieved progress. The document also provides an overview of various broadband technologies like satellite, fixed wireless, and wired options like fiber and discusses their capabilities and limitations. It concludes with a panel discussion on local broadband projects.
This document summarizes a regional broadband event that took place on September 30, 2021. It included welcome remarks, a panel on the current broadband climate in the region, and storytellers from local broadband providers. There was also an elected official update, small group discussions, and a recap. The event concluded with information about the upcoming state broadband conference in October. The purpose was to bring stakeholders together to discuss broadband access challenges in the region and potential solutions.
Regional Broadband meeting in NW MN from Office of Broadband DevelopmentAnn Treacy
This document summarizes Minnesota's broadband development timeline and policies from 2008 to the present. It outlines the state's statutory broadband goals, the role of the Office of Broadband Development and task forces, broadband mapping, and the Border to Border broadband grant program. The grant program has provided broadband access to over 56,800 homes since 2014. Current federal funding opportunities through programs like RDOF, NTIA, and the American Rescue Plan Act are also discussed.
MN Broadband regional meeting in west centralAnn Treacy
The document summarizes Minnesota's broadband development timeline and policies from 2008 to the present. It outlines the state's statutory broadband goals, the role of the Office of Broadband Development and task forces, broadband mapping, and the Border to Border broadband grant program. The grant program has provided broadband access to over 56,800 homes and businesses since 2014. Current federal funding opportunities and the potential impacts of infrastructure legislation are also mentioned.
The document discusses broadband access and inspiration stories in West Central Minnesota counties. It provides broadband access speeds and rankings for counties in the region. It also shares several inspirational stories of how organizations are using broadband to provide education, healthcare, employment resources, and more to their communities.
Regional Broadband MN - presentation from Office of Broadband DevelopmentAnn Treacy
The document summarizes Minnesota's broadband development timeline and policies from 2008 to the present. It outlines the state's statutory broadband goals, the role of the Office of Broadband Development and task forces, broadband mapping efforts, and the Border to Border broadband grant program. The grant program has provided broadband access to over 56,800 homes and businesses since 2014. Current federal funding opportunities through programs like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act could provide additional funding to support Minnesota's broadband expansion efforts.
Chisago Lakes Community Broadband SurveyAnn Treacy
A survey of 762 respondents in the Chisago Lakes community found that 30% said the internet met their online school requirements most of the time while 16% said no. For working from home, 37% said the internet met their needs most of the time and 28% said no. Regarding running a business, 56% said it did not apply while 21% said no and 18% said most of the time. Respondents rated internet reliability as 33% poor and 31% fair, and rated speed as 34% fair and 29% poor.
This document summarizes broadband and technology-related projects and initiatives in Le Sueur County from June 2020 to December 2020. It discusses funds received from the CARES Act and Blandin Foundation that supported broadband planning, infrastructure expansion, WiFi hotspots, and device purchases. It also outlines next steps around partnership opportunities, federal funding applications, and continued stakeholder engagement to further broadband capacity goals.
Otter Tail County MN: Blandin strut your stuff 4 22-21Ann Treacy
This document summarizes discussions at an April 2021 meeting of the Blandin Broadband Communities Strut Your Stuff Tour in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Representatives from local organizations presented several current and planned projects to expand broadband access and digital literacy. Projects included distributing 100 laptops and internet hotspots to residents impacted by COVID-19, outfitting public spaces with technology for remote work and learning, and providing free public Wi-Fi in several communities. Future plans discussed establishing virtual career fairs for youth, expanding coding education, and helping local businesses improve technology resilience. Challenges and next steps were also discussed.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
OpenID AuthZEN Interop Read Out - AuthorizationDavid Brossard
During Identiverse 2024 and EIC 2024, members of the OpenID AuthZEN WG got together and demoed their authorization endpoints conforming to the AuthZEN API
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Infrastructure Challenges in Scaling RAG with Custom AI modelsZilliz
Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with open-source and custom AI models is a complex task. This talk explores the challenges in productionizing RAG systems, including retrieval performance, response synthesis, and evaluation. We’ll discuss how to leverage open-source models like text embeddings, language models, and custom fine-tuned models to enhance RAG performance. Additionally, we’ll cover how BentoML can help orchestrate and scale these AI components efficiently, ensuring seamless deployment and management of RAG systems in the cloud.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
2. Todd County Development Corporation will
establish ten public Wi-Fi hotspot locations
in Todd County by the end of October
2013. Our project is providing technical
and financial assistance to public and
private sector participants for one year.
This project was made possible through
assistance of a Blandin Foundation
“Broadband Innovation Grant”.
3. Assist in creating ten new public Wi-Fi
hotspot locations in communities across
Todd County.
Provide technical and financial assistance to
our participants for one year.
Provide greater access to under served areas.
Enhance economic opportunities created for
business through Wi-Fi.
Reduce connection barriers for all people.
4. Nine participant agreements are in place.
- Three restaurants
- Two coffee shops
- Four community locations
Six of these participant locations are up and
running.
Three are working with their internet
provider.
One location is pending.
5. Increased use by citizens and area visitors
who take advantage of the free public Wi-Fi
locations.
Increased opportunities for business through
customer traffic and sales.
Area attractions are enhanced by providing
public Wi-Fi to citizens and visitors.
Retention of these public Wi-Fi hotspot
locations after year one is complete.
6. Through promotion of this program, we have
experienced an increase in non-participating
businesses offering free public Wi-Fi service.
As part of the original project, we are hosting
Ecommerce/technology workshops for area
business and community members .
7. Contact Information:
Rick Utech, Executive Director
Todd County Development Corporation
347 Central Avenue, Suite 1
320-732-2128
rick.utech@co.todd.mn.us