Intel, Dell, Lenovo Part of Broadband Accessibility Initiative

by Jeffrey Burt/eWeek.com

A number of technology providers, including Intel, Dell, Lenovo and Fujitsu, are part of an initiative spearheaded by Connected Nation to expand access to broadband to underserved areas such as rural regions and inner cities. The Every Citizen Online program is seeking $24 million in federal economic stimulus money to bring 150,000 low-cost PCs bundled with discounted broadband service to low-income families in 20 states and Puerto Rico.

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Malaysia seeks Kentucky expertise to wire nation

by Erik A. Carlson/Business Lexington

Lexington, KY - After being lauded as a model for the United States in President Barack Obama's stimulus plan, the head of the program that has given 95 percent of Kentuckians access to high speed Internet has been asked to advise Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak.

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Connected Tennessee looks to bring broadband to Monroe

By Michael Thomason/The Advocate and Democrat

If the world is moving toward an online community, how important is it for you to reach that community quickly? Anyone who's on the Internet and has made the move from a dial up connection to a broadband one knows the difference in speeds. Just about everyone who's ever had a broadband connection will say they can't imagine having to go back to using a phone line for their Internet usage.

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International Advisory Panel Meeting To Enhance MSC Malaysia's Role

By Leslean Arshad/Bernama.com

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- When the who's who of the information technology (IT) industry convene for two days at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre from Monday, a slew of key issues will await them to provide views on enhancing the role of MSC Malaysia to accelerate the country's transformation into knowledge-based, innovation-led economy.

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IAP meeting to be smaller but more focused

By Jo Timbuong/The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), custodian of the MSC Malaysia initiative, has downsized this year’s International Advisory Panel (IAP) meeting.

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