April 30 , 2008
The city of Prestonsburg was recently awarded Most Innovative Use of Technology for Local Government during the Kentucky Digital Government Summit. Hosted by Government Technology Magazine, the Summit recognized the city’s wireless mesh network during the Best of Kentucky Awards.
April 16 , 2008
ConnectKentucky remains dedicated to the idea that all Kentuckians can realize the promise of expanded technology for the sake of new economic opportunities, enhanced education and health services, among other community-related and quality of life benefits. During tough economic times, technology can help deliver the best of two worlds - improved services and expanded opportunities available in ways that save time and money.
March 31 , 2008
ConnectKentucky launched a new website to better serve the needs of Kentuckians, broadband providers and others interested in learning more about broadband efforts in Kentucky. Through a collective effort between SpeedTest.net, the Communications Workers of America’s (CWA) Speed Matters Campaign and ConnectKentucky, the new website features a speed test designed to collect average download and upload speeds across Kentucky.
March 28 , 2008
ConnectKentucky’s No Child Left Offline® (NCLO) program announced the distribution of more computers to non-profit agencies that provide after-school programs to children in Jefferson County. Last year, NCLO delivered nearly $50,000 worth of new computers, laptops, printers and other technologies to several agencies in Louisville. Representatives from AT&T, Louisville Metro Council and ConnectKentucky were joined in the celebration by students, staff and members of the communities at Boys Haven. In addition to Boy’s Haven, computers and equipment will also be delivered to All Care Community Center, South West YMCA, The Lighthouse and the Cabbage Patch Settlement Home. Each organization will make this technology available to the underserved community of Jefferson County.
February 26, 2008
Continued investment in programs that expand broadband adoption could translate to an economic impact totaling $1.5 billion in Kentucky. The impact includes healthcare savings, creation and retention of jobs, value of time saved and offset of reduced carbon emissions. Kentucky’s potential for economic gain continues to drive the need for programs to expand broadband adoption.
February 19, 2008
A ceremony was held at Adkins-Caudill Performing Arts Center celebrating the donation of 71 computers to Elliott County 6th graders. The computers were donated through CWashington, D.C.: ConnectKentucky was recently honored with the 2008 Susan G. Hadden Pioneer Award presented by the Alliance for Public Technology (APT). The award was presented during the APT 2008 awards luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The Hadden Award honors individuals and organizations which, like the award’s namesake, advocate for widespread public access to advanced telecommunications. Until her passing in 1995, Dr. Hadden dedicated her career to the principle of “connecting each to all,” defining a national vision for technology access. APT has presented the awards annually for 12 years.onnectKentucky’s No Child Left Offline (NCLO) program, an innovative initiative designed to help close the digital divide among Kentucky’s youth.
February 11, 2008
A ceremony was held at Adkins-Caudill Performing Arts Center celebrating the donation of 71 computers to Elliott County 6th graders. The computers were donated through ConnectKentucky’s No Child Left Offline (NCLO) program, an innovative initiative designed to help close the digital divide among Kentucky’s youth.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Efforts led by the Kentucky non-profit ConnectKentucky are garnering unprecedented success in broadband (high speed Internet) deployment and technology advancement. Utilizing what is becoming known as the Connected Nation model for technology expansion, ConnectKentucky has helped the Commonwealth become a national leader in technology adoption and planning, as recently cited in publications including The Economist, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE HONORS PRESTONSBURG WIRELESS NETWORK