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Closing The Digital Divide
Closing The Digital Divide episodes
- FQS - The Importance of Technical Due Diligence
Greg Smith and John Mellon of Fiber Quality Services (FQS) explain their new service and why technical due diligence is essential in evaluating an ISP’s value during acquisitions or consolidations. It assesses the quality and scalability of network infrastructure, readiness for next-generation technologies, and operational efficiency, offering insights into potential cost-saving measures and future capital needs. This process also ensures regulatory compliance, identifies cybersecurity risks, and evaluates in-house technical expertise, providing a realistic view of the ISP's strengths, risks, and growth potential. Ultimately, technical due diligence helps stakeholders make informed decisions by clarifying the ISP’s operational health, infrastructure needs, and alignment with strategic objectives.
17 min - An Interview With Brooke Coleman - BEAD Preparedness
I caught up with my friend Brooke Coleman for a fantastic conversation about getting you ready to execute the NTIA BEAD program.
29 min - Fiber Quality Services (FQS) - QualityJohn Mellon and Grea Smith explain how committing to “Quality” by FQS assures that your project is completed on time and on budget6 min
- A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate - Director of Digital Equity Cook CountyCook County Chicago one of America’s Top 10 Digital Counties and their efforts to achieve digital equity A conversation with Kyla Williams Tate – Director of Digital Equity Cook County34 min
- Techquity, Ensuring Digital Equity w/David BerkaTechquity & Resource Equity at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. Techquity pursues digital equity and inclusion for all via four strategies: Broadband, Devices, Skills, and Advocacy.35 min
- Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) RequirementsJoin us for an insightful podcast episode of “Closing The Digital Divide” featuring our esteemed guests, Jay Harmon, Managing Director at BorderHawk, and Scott D. Woods, President for Public-Private Partnerships at Ready.net, Inc. They will delve into the crucial topics of Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), specifically focusing on the BEAD/Enhanced A-CAM Requirement. Don’t miss out on this informative discussion! Tune in now to gain valuable insights.It’s39 min
- NaLA is working to bridge the "Digital Divide" w/ Danielle Perry - Chief Compliance Officer TruConnect and NaLA Board MemberDanielle Perry – Chief Compliance Officer TruConnect & NaLA Board Member discusses how NaLA is working to bridge the “Digital Divide”19 min
- Smart Raleigh Initiative w/ John Holden, Smart City Manager of Raleigh, NCI have the pleasure of interviewing my friend John Holden, Smart City Manager of Raleigh, NC, on this episode CTDD. John highlighted the incredible strides Raleigh is making in shaping its future, and I’m excited to see the continued impact of their work on the city and beyond. I have the pleasure of interviewing my friend John Holden, Smart City Manager of Raleigh, NC, on this episode CTDD. John highlighted the incredible strides Raleigh is making in shaping its future, and I’m excited to see the continued impact of their work on the city and beyond.33 min
- The ASTEAM Village Launch Program w/ William Wells - Executive Director at aSTEAM Village Kansas CityOn this episode of CTDD I chat with guest William Wells, Executive Director at aSTEAM Village Village Kansas City. We delve into how ASTEAM Village’s holistic approach fosters not only digital literacy but also a deep understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (ASTEAM). By featuring inspiring success stories and testimonials from program beneficiaries, the podcast underscores the transformative impact of bridging the digital divide, ultimately creating a more equitable and inclusive technological landscape for all.31 min
- Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (EA-CAM) Brooke Coleman ~ NokiaOn this episode of Closing The Digital Divide, Brooke Coleman Account Manager – Sales/Business Development at Nokia explains the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (EA-CAM) as well as the reason a special guest visited Nokia!31 min
About Closing The Digital Divide
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Did you know that roughly one quarter of Americans do not have access to high-speed home internet, according to the Pew Research Center, a digital divide made worse by a pandemic that forced people to…
work, learn and communicate online. On my program I will talk with industry leaders, policy makers, equipment manufactures as well as many others on actions they are taking to help Close The Digital Divide.