Broadband-wireless connectivity in countries around the world is fostering social and economic development for underserved communities and enabling better city and regional management. Five best-practices awards for Technology Innovation, Community Momentum Building, Digital Inclusion, E-Government Applications, and Neighborhood Portals honor the exemplary efforts of local governments and affiliated organizations around the world who are realizing the promise of broadband-wireless solutions for their communities.
- City of Granbury, Texas, USA
- Itelazpi S.A., Basque Government, Spain
- Kista Science City, Stockholm, Sweden
- Town of Knysna, South Africa
- National e-Mexico System, Mexico
- OneCommunity, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Paris Local Transport Authority (RATP)France
- Rhode Island Wireless Innovation Networks (RI-WINs)USA
- Taipei City, Taiwan
- PhilaVoice Portal, Philadelphia, USA.
"As we recognize the very best projects in broadband deployment for 2006, it is clear that the rules of the game are changing," said Costis Toregas, Jury Chairman. "No longer are we seeking to reward partnerships of government and industry which result simply in the deployment of a state-of-the-art communications network. This year, we looked for projects that have produced extraordinary results in improving government services, in engaging the community and in strengthening the commercial sector. And we found strong, exemplary projects that can act as a beacon for the many initiatives that are coming behind them."
Award winners will be honored at a special ceremony at the W2i Digital Cities Convention in Philadelphia on the evening of December 6, 2006. Local-government IT professionals, industry thought leaders, equipment and service providers and systems integrators will participate at the interactive two-day program to explore the full range of opportunities and roadblocks associated with the planning and deployment of these networks.
Quelle/Source: Public CIO, 13.11.2006
