Program Awards Computers To Boys & Girls Clubs

From News Channel 5:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It's essential that all kids learn how to use a computer. On Monday, a group called Connected Tennessee gave even more students a chance to get hands-on-experience.

Computers 4 Kids "Preparing Tennessee's Next Generation for Success" program awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee with more than 150 brand new computers...

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High Speed Internet is Key for Business Growth

From Your News Now/Lima, Ohio:

In an economy which is still struggling, one Ohio non-profit believes they've found a key component to improving revenues. A recent survey from the organization, Connect Ohio, shows a link between high speed internet use and a businesses bottom line....



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Study: Tennessee businesses with high-speed Internet make more money

From the Nashville Business Journal:

High-speed Internet and higher revenue go hand-in-hand, according to a new Connected Tennessee study.

Tennessee businesses with high-speed Internet recorded $400,000 more in median annual revenue than businesses without broadband, the study found.

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Businesses with internet report more revenues in US - study

From Telecompaper:

Businesses with broadband have a clear advantage in revenue and thus potential job creation over businesses without it, according to a study by the Connected Nation. The research shows that businesses using high-speed internet connections report median annual revenues USD 200,000 more than businesses without broadband.

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Digital Literacy Critical for Aging Population

From USTelecom Blog:

Getting older American adults online is an important policy priority that should be addressed through a collaboration among state, local, national, non-profit and business entities, a panel of telecommunication policy experts said at a conference Tuesday.

Low broadband adoption rates among senior citizens could have an adverse effect on the economy if older Americans are resistant to using digital technologies that could speed delivery of health care and government services. “It’s an issue that doesn’t receive as much attention as it should,” said Thomas Koutsky , Chief Policy Counsel of Connected Nation, a non-profit that helped develop the NTIA’s national broadband map...

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Connected Nation to Address Broadband Challenges at TIA 2011: Inside the Network

From Telecom TV:

Connected Nation is joining an exciting lineup of speakers at the Telecommunications Industry Association's premier annual summit and conference – TIA 2011: Inside the Network – May 17-20 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Dallas.

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