Online and In Touch: Broadband Supports Increased eGovernment Services

Washington, DC: Today, Connected Nation, a national non-profit technology firm,released a high-level study of broadband’s impact on eGovernment services, the first edition of the Online and In Touch research series. The six-part study highlights Kentucky technology trends as identified in ConnectKentucky’s 2007 Kentucky Technology Assessment. The Online and In Touch series highlights the growth in services enabled by broadband including: eGovernment services; Employment Trends; Online Healthcare; Impact of Online Healthcare, and Telework.

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NIC and Connected Nation Partner to Drive Broadband Access and Increase eGovernment Use Across America

Washington, DC., and Olathe, Kan., : Improving broadband Internet availability and expanding access to online government services to rural areas is the catalyst for eGovernment leader NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) joining the Connected Nation Partner Program. As part of the partnership, NIC is excited to support Connected Nation’s effort to get better online access and services to more people and students currently underserved. Connected Nation, a national 501(c)3 non-profit, has garnered international, industry-wide recognition as a best-practice model for broadband expansion.

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Chamber, Connected Nation Launch Connect! Campaign, Co-Host Regional Broadband Dialogue

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and national non-profit Connected Nation announce Connect!, a national campaign to promote the importance and benefits of broadband and related technologies. The campaign kicks off with a series of regional dialogues to be held across the United States over the coming months.

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