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A Broadband Awareness Initiative from the Iowa Communications Network
We are looking for two Telecommunications Administrators to lead our teams...
Business Services Bureau Manager and Facilities & Technical Assistance (TAC) Bureau Manager.
To learn more about these positions visit: https://icn.iowa.gov/careers
Searching for High School Students to discuss broadband and Internet topics, learn about Iowa technology companies, and discover technology careers. Apply for the Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council (SYBAC) for the 2021-2022 school year by May 14. https://icn.iowa.gov/sybac
State governments can improve the resiliency of grid operators and other utilities against cyberattacks by forming policy committees and advisory boards that bring together policymakers, officials and industry representatives, says the National Governors Association.
Source: State Scoop
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Government
Sen. Kinney Hopes Expanded Broadband in Iowa Will Attract Job Seekers
The need for expanded broadband became very apparent during the pandemic as schools went online, more people worked from home, and medical appointments
Source: KCII Radio
Cybersecurity
Nonprofit provides help to hospitals battling ransomware
The Center for Internet Security recently launched a free tool for private U.S. hospitals to block malicious activity.
Source: TechRepublic
White House launches cybersecurity push targeting electricity sector
Push to modernize cybersecurity defenses, including enhancing detection, mitigation and forensic capabilities of the nation's electricity infrastructure.
Source: FCW
Healthcare
FCC will accept applications for its $250M COVID-19 telehealth program starting April 29
Interested providers can submit their applications through a portal to be made available on the FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program webpage.
Source: Fierce Healthcare
UnitedHealth’s Optum To Broaden Telehealth Offerings In All 50 States
The effort is “integrating physical care, virtual care, home care and behavioral care."
Source: Forbes
Digital Divide
To build a healthy community, address the digital divide and telemedicine equity in Iowa
One segment of the population that is being hurt by the steady rise of telemedicine: those who are digitally divided.
Source: Des Moines Register
Illinois Law May Mandate Nursing Home Virtual Visit Options
Nursing home residents isolated by the COVID-19 pandemic would be able to visit loved ones virtually under a proposal being considered by Illinois lawmakers.
Source: Government Technology
Education
Art teacher uses technology to support students' work
The website Artsonia curates 80 million pieces of student art, and works with teachers to create online school art galleries and student art portfolios.
Source: The Brunswick News
9 Reasons Why Campus Online Learning Teams Should Be Permanently Remote
Planning for the post-pandemic university when there is a mismatch between the demand for online learning (high) & the supply of staff who can do this work (low).
Source: Inside Higher Ed
Annual skilled trades event provides hands-on learning
More than 2,500 high school and junior high students from nearly 80 Iowa schools are attending the interactive event to gain valuable insight into potential careers in skilled trades.
Source: Iowa Dept of Education
Libraries
Public Libraries Can Tap into Eligible Funds Worth Billions
The American Rescue Plan allocates $200 million for libraries through an independent federal agency that provides grants to libraries and museums.
Source: Governing
Libraries Must Be Vigilant To Ensure Adequate Broadband, Consultants Say
Libraries should monitor their broadband speeds and ensure they are getting quality connections.
Source: Broadband Breakfast
ICN is Iowa's only authorized anchor giving exclusive access to Internet2 services and research facilities for our education users.
Public Safety
FirstNet rolling out 5G, tower-to-core encryption
The FirstNet wireless broadband network for public safety is getting two new capabilities: 5G connectivity and tower-to-core encryption.
Source: GCN
National 911 Program publishes resource on NG911 transition for dispatchers
The new resource is the latest in a series of publications for fire, EMS and law enforcement leaders to better understand Next Generation 911
Source: Gov 1
The Iowa Communications Network is a state-of-the-art fiber optic network
providing high-speed Internet, data, voice, security, and consulting services to
Iowa's healthcare, education, government, and public safety sectors.
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