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Artificial Intelligence (AI) features prominently in the Pentagon's predictions for the world in 2045, making great broadband connectivity key! #futureoftech #innovation youtu.be/DCgHsxISE0Q
Broadband providers deployed #fiber networks to 5.9 million new homes in 2018, the largest number ever recorded! Still much work to be done but progress is positive. bit.ly/2EUnP7C
NGN is seeking a Technical Support Representative Supervisor to join our growing team. If you’re an individual who excels at customer service, motivating a fast-paced team and are available to work night and weekends, please visit ngn.coop/careers/ .
Today we are proud to join the nation in celebrating the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We hope you have a happy and safe #MLKDay.
A new bill, Senate Bill 2, is being prefiled by Sen. Gooch. If passed this bill could make it easier for Georgia’s EMCs to partner with internet companies to alleviate the states #broadband gap. Read more on this bill & how EMCs can make a difference at bit.ly/2Ccao0D.
With New Years just around the corner, we want to know what upcoming shows or movies are you most excited to stream in 2019?
Good news for #AgTech! A new farm bill is set to provide funding to the United States Department of Agriculture for various projects including rural broadband development. Read more on this bill from the White House fact sheet at bit.ly/2ENnuEC.
NGN will have modified hours next week to celebrate the Christmas holiday. We hope that your holidays are merry and bright!
#EdTech is on the rise! This infographic from American University’s School of Education details how EdTech has been utilized in recent years and the trends that are emerging within this growing industry. bit.ly/2RTfPbz
Technology and Santa are going hand in hand this Christmas. The AJC has found a few great ways for kids to track Santa on both smartphones and the web for the upcoming holiday. Read more at on-ajc.com/2QXfp6O.
The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 dramatically increased electricity in underserved rural areas of the US. It is now being considered as a model to provide internet to the regions of the nation which are most in need. Read more at bit.ly/2zUi1bI.
Thinking about #cuttingthecord? If you’re considering making the switch to stream all of your favorite holiday movies, first read our detailed blog which follows NGN’s marketing assistant and her experience shifting from traditional cable to streaming. bit.ly/2NOpeTF
In North Carolina, more leaders are considering public and private partnerships as a solution to expanding rural broadband. Read how they are using co-ops to bolster their connectivity at bit.ly/2IYy7Ui.
New #wearabletech is looking to help deaf concert-goers enjoy music in a new way. By creating vibrations on watch-like devices, it is allowing users to ‘experience’ the music rather than hear it. Read more about this exciting new tech at bit.ly/2DMM73Y.
Citizens of Plains, GA. are looking to #telehealth to solve their rural healthcare dilemmas. Read how they are planning to help their rural citizens and how this solution could expand all #GATelehealth in this detailed article from US News. bit.ly/2Fu9Qsa
Broadband and agriculture are becoming increasingly crucial to revitalizing rural America. This Forbes article breaks down the importance of providing broadband to rural farms and the legislation that is currently in place to help these initiatives. bit.ly/2KQKBPA
Between Black Friday & Cyber Monday, it’s been a busy weekend for online retailers. These popular shopping holidays always highlight the importance of website infrastructure preparedness, as one large retailer found out the hard way. Read more at read.bi/2TBNuHX
