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Digital Communities March 2007

Digital Communities Race

By Wendy Haig and Uzair Dada

American cities compete not only against a global work force, but also against the technology initiatives and national visions of new rising economic powers.

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Viewpoint

The Community 2.0 Mindset
By Blake Harris Municipal Wi-Fi and wireless projects are spreading like wildfire, but without a more holistic view in their planning and implementation, the benefits to communities will likely be limited.

Trends

Shifting How We Work
By Chandler Harris Governments realize telework strategy benefits disaster recovery and business continuity planning -- as well as productivity.

Disaster Management

Beyond Interoperability
By Chandler Harris Santa Clara County's Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Project has become a model for the rest of the country.

Feature

Through a Different Lens
By Wendy Haig and Uzair Dada Disaster preparedness isn't just about big budgets -- it requires informed decision-making and a comprehensive approach to planning.
Dissecting Muni Wi-Fi's DNA
By Sascha D. Meinrath Municipal wireless started in the basements of open source aficionados. How did this underground movement become all the rage among commercial companies looking to make a profit?

Introduction

Lessons from the Past
By Blake Harris

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