Many online social networking platforms lend thoughtful, hard-working, innovative people the opportunity to share their experiences, ideas, and dreams. For quite some time these platforms were seen as websites to be used “just for fun”, but changes in the way society views social networking have given many professionals the ability to use these resources as professional developmental tools, forums, and brainstorming outlets.
This week Citizens for a Digital Future posted two new blogs. The first, Healthcare Apps: Just What the Doctor Ordered is about the need for congress to work together to make sure that there is an adequate amount of spectrum to ensure the reliability of healthcare apps. The second, Payroll Tax Extension Bill Puts Money in Taxpayers Pockets and Boosts Wireless Service applauds Congress’ bipartisan decision to approve the payroll tax cut extension.
What does the payroll tax cut extension have to do with your broadband service? Well, a lot actually. According to a Tampa Bay Times article, the recent decision by congress to auction spectrum to wireless companies could lead to faster wireless connections. According to the article, “if a compromise bill completed Thursday by Congress is approved as expected by this weekend, the result will eventually be faster connections for smartphones, iPads and other data-hungry mobile devices.” Now that the bill has been passed by both houses of congress, the legislation will head over to the White House for the President’s signature.
Earlier this year, Kaiser Permanente announced a bold initiative to ensure that patients will have access to health records on the go. Personal records will be available on mobile devices ensuring that patients and their doctors will have immediate access to potentially lifesaving information.
This week Citizens for a Digital Future posted three new blogs. App-etite for Growth Driving Economic Recovery discusses the massive growth of the tech industry, including the app economy. 16th Anniversary of the Telecommunications Act reflects back on the passage of the Telecommunications Act and outlines the many flaws of the legislation. Security Vital for Growth of Small Businesses details the growth potential for small businesses who utilize digital services and their coinciding need for digital security.
It is increasingly obvious that many small businesses have been able to grow their bottom line in an economy that still remains on life support by turning to off-the-shelf cloud solutions. Whether they use PayPal for e-commerce, or salesforce to better connect with their customers, businesses are finding great success online.
Yesterday marked the 16th anniversary of the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Telecom Act). At the time, the Internet was controlled by the government, universities, and computer wizards. In 1996 personal computers were just starting to spread from the workplace into the home and dial-up was the only type of connection offered. We have come a long way, but there is more to be done.
A recent report from McKinsey Global Institute announced that the internet industry is responsible for nearly a quarter of economic growth in industrialized nations. The report also states that profits internet services, devices and tools has far surpassed that of previous economic staples, including natural resources like oil and gas.
Citizens for a Digital Future posted three new blogs this week. Watching the Super Bowl on the Go informs consumers that they are now able to live stream the Super Bowl from their Android or iPhone device or on a computer. A Tattoo Mom Will Approve Of relays the National Science Foundation announcement of a more »
Stuck doing something on Sunday and aren’t able to watch the Super Bowl while sitting in your La-Z-Boy? Never fear there’s an app for that! This year the Super Bowl will be live streamed and even available to watch on your mobile phone due to a partnership between Verizon and Comcast. That’s right, your mobile phone (Verizon, Android or iPhone users) is now able to live stream the Super Bowl.
