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Agencies Seek Gains Through Precision Modernization

GovLoop

For example: A lawmaker who might not understand the need to upgrade network infrastructure will likely see the value of providing constituents with more reliable and secure services. 3 – TIGHTENING DATA SECURITY Modernization is a linchpin of the March 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy.

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Public-Private Partnerships Help Communities Achieve Their Digital Inclusion Goals

Government Technology Insider

In 2023, the U.S. In addition, with many projects under strict time limits — for example, California’s middle-mile broadband initiative is funded by Senate Bill 156, which requires completion of the project by 2026 – states need to reserve funds for incentives or additional manpower.

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Strengthen Middle-Mile Infrastructure to Drive Digital Inclusion

Government Technology Insider

In October 2023, the California Department of Technology announced its partnership with Lumen to build out 1,900 miles of network infrastructure by pulling new fiber utilizing Lumen’s existing conduit. Either way, there’s minimal construction; those fibers are there, and we’re making them available.”

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