by Katherine Hambrick | Mar 1, 2017 | Fiber to the Community, Digital Infrastructure
Today, Mayor James and Mayor Holland of the respective Kansas Cities joined over 60 other other mayors and city representatives in penning a letter to the new President, Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader urging the federal government to keep digital...
by Aaron Deacon | Jan 25, 2017 | Computers in the Home, Home Internet Access, Digital Skills Training
After eight years leading the Kansas City-area computer and electronics recycling organization Surplus Exchange, Bob Akers recently accepted the position of Enterprise Director with e-Stewards. E-Stewards offers sustainability certification for electronics recyclers,...
by Katy Schamberger | Dec 26, 2016 | Government Innovation, Community Education and Awareness
Did 2016 fly by for anyone else? It’s hard to believe that another year has come to a close, but as we reflect back on the last 12 months, we’re thrilled by what Code for KC and KC Digital Drive have accomplished, not to mention the foundation we’ve built to continue...
by Katy Schamberger | Dec 26, 2016 | Community Education and Awareness, Government Innovation
Anyone who’s worked on a digital project like a website or an app knows it’s very much a work in progress. There’s the initial launch, of course, which is typically followed by a never-ending evolution: updates that introduce new or improved functionality, design...
by Katy Schamberger | Nov 22, 2016 | Next-Generation Home, Telehealth Pilot
The numbers tell a compelling—even overwhelming—tale. Currently, the number of people worldwide 65 years and older is estimated at 506 million, according to information shared by Greg Corpier, principal/vice president of technology solutions and strategy, Telecare...