The past year, we’ve seen federal and state government’s highest level of focus on bridging the digital divide in Indian Country. We call it a “perfect storm” for solving these…
Recently a few folks from our team attended a Native Edge Institute (NEI) sponsored by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (the National Center) at Microsoft’s Corporate Headquarters…
As summer ends I gaze at the August sky, and I don’t see any clouds. I’m thinking about our tribal partners and recent questions they’ve been asking about the “cloud”…
Last month I discussed some federal programs specifically for technology and telecommunications infrastructure, the Universal Service Programs and the Rural Utilities Programs which are only a small example of the…
For many months I have been sharing my thoughts on various happenings in technology and telecommunications. By now, I think we can all agree broadband is crucial for increased health,…
The past month I was able to see Federal Communications Commission, Commissioner Mignon Clyburn speak at the Competitive Carrier Association spring gathering, where I was reminded of the stark statistics…
Last month I talked about The Internet of Things (IoT) because it continues to be one of the hottest terms in the technology industry today. I talked about the positive…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the hottest terms in the technology industry today. Hardly a week goes by without hearing about our connected world, or the Internet…
Once in awhile, I talk to a tribe that isn’t quite ready to invest in telecom infrastructure. We talk a little more and sometimes they identify tribal members that may…
I have been asked by tribal partners what my thoughts are surrounding net neutrality which has been in the news lately. For those that aren’t familiar with this topic, I…