A Discussion Of Technology and Telecom Issues in Wisconsin
Have you looked at your cable-TV bill recently? If you are experiencing the same frustrations as many of your peers, it went up at least 10% over the last few months, and some of your favorite channels may have been moved to a higher and more expensive tier. And guess what - are you ready for this surprise? The State of Wisconsin is to blame.
In Wisconsin, as in the rest of the world, there are those that create, those that follow, and those that obstruct. Just as the candle originates the light, the mirror reflects it, and the brick wall blocks it, the fate of a community depends upon the category to which its leaders belong.
It is tempting to say that an Integrated Network is simply one that demonstrates ease of use features and expansion capabilities that Wisconsin’s Badgernet platform does not have. However, propriety demands we be more specific. A true integrated statewide network could be used to its full capacity for ANY voice, video or data application without constraints being placed on the amount of bandwidth allocated to each mode.
From prehistory to the present day, success in technology integration is coupled to success in business and effective government. History is replete with examples of both good and bad technology planning, reflecting the profound changes in the social order wrought by many of mankind’s new inventions.