Digital Communities March 2008

Feature

Chicago Fusion Center Gives Police New Criminal Investigation Tools

By Blake Harris

Chicago's new Crime Prevention Information Center equips the city to prevent terrorist attacks and revolutionize investigations.

Municipal Wireless Success Demands Public Involvement, Experts Say

By Sascha D. Meinrath

Municipal wireless networks must focus on public good, not corporate profits.

Wireless Sensors May Help Governments Monitor Health of Aging Infrastructure

By Chandler Harris Minneapolis bridge collapse spurs monitoring innovations.

Broadband Growth Helps Rural Areas Compete With Offshore Outsourcers

By Indrajit Basu IT outsourcing to rural America is more attractive to domestic firms.

Viewpoint

Creating and Sustaining Healthy and Successful Communities

By Todd Sander Modern tools and technologies help improve quality of life for residents.

Introduction

The Expanding Focus of Digital Communities

By Blake Harris

Broadband, regionalization, sustainability and citizen engagement will drive coverage.

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