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A Broadband Awareness Initiative from the Iowa Communications Network
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Stimulus bill includes funding to expand Internet connectivity for underserved students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which ed tech advocates hail as a major step forward.
Source: Government Technology
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Education
Creating an Information Technology 'Ecosystem' in North Iowa
Leaders from the public and secondary education and business communities gathered for a virtual IT summit about ways to grow related jobs and interest in the area
Source: KIMT-TV
Expanding STEM education
Kits bring fun learning home with Dodger Academy students thanks to a community partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Webster County.
Source: Ft Dodge Messenger
Virtual Technology a Bright Spot in Difficult School Year
Students who enjoyed studying from home might continue doing so, but schools also can present guest speakers, host parent conferences and livestream sports, plays and concerts.
Source: Government Technology
Public Safety
FirstNet to Provide Backup for Iowa 9-1-1 Centers
The Iowa 9-1-1 deployment is unique for FirstNet in that it encompasses multiple sites and spans the entire state
Source: Telecompetitor
NENA, CIS Partner on Cybersecurity for NG 9-1-1 Systems
An effort to develop and promote cybersecurity awareness and resources within the 9-1-1 community and encourage best practices between the two organizations.
Source: Mission Critical Communications
Government
Experts Explore the Need for a National Technology Strategy
Defense and security thought leaders outlined problems and priority areas such a strategy would need to address to counter China and ensure U.S. prosperity.
Source: Nextgov
14 Iowa broadband providers receive remainder of allocated CARES Act funds
The money will support projects impacting more than 2,800 homes, schools and businesses in 21 Iowa counties.
Source: The Center Square
Digital Divide
Iowa allocates more than $15 million in CARES funds to broadband providers
State officials on Monday said more than 52 providers applied with applications valued at more than $41 million, demonstrating the demand for broadband grants in Iowa.
Source: KCRG-TV 9
Clyburn, Klobuchar Introduce Bicameral $94 Billion Broadband Bill
The funding would go towards providing high-speed internet access nationwide, with $80 billion earmarked for expanding access to underserved rural, suburban, & urban areas.
Source: MeriTalk
Cybersecurity
The Most Commonly Spoofed Business-Related Applications in a Phishing Campaign
Business-related applications like Zoom, Microsoft, and DocuSign are the most commonly spoofed services in phishing attacks.
Source: KnowBe4
More than $4 billion in cybercrime losses reported to FBI in 2020
The uptick in crime reporting is driven largely by business email compromise, ransomware attacks and widespread technology support scams.
Source: CyberScoop News
Healthcare
Utilizing Telemedicine in a Novel Approach to COVID-19 Management and Patient Experience in the Emergency Department
19 telemedicine carts were used for 261 patient interactions in COVID-19 isolation rooms to conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) and mitigate infectious risk for patients and providers by decreasing in-person exposures.
Source: Telemedicine Journal
FCC Acting Chairwoman Circulates Round 2 Covid-19 Telehealth Program Report and Order
"Through the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, we can continue to make an impact on the health and well-being of all Americans.”
Source: Connected Nation
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