Obama's broadband stimulus: throwing money at wrong target? The tangled web of universal broadband

Voices of Networking NetworkWorld.com | Network Management Research Center | Update Your Profile Sponsored by sletter is sponspred by NetScout Metzler: IT Initiatives for 2009 In late 2008 Jim Metzler surveyed over 300 IT professionals on a number of topics. In this brief he gives an overview of 5 key initiatives that IT organizations should implement in 2009 to respond to the challenging economic environment. Learn more about why new initiatives must have tangible business value. Download this brief today. Spotlight Story Obama's broadband stimulus: throwing money at wrong target? By Scott Bradner President Obama is not happy that the United States is ranked 15th in the world in broadband adoption and wants to fix things as part of his big economic stimulus package. But it's not at all clear that the type of approach in the current draft bill will help improve the U.S. ranking all that much. Part of the problem is that the ranking is misleading. Read full story Related News: Johnson: The tangled web of universal broadband I love the idea of universal broadband, but fear the devil is in the details. Gaskin: New Year's Resolution 4: Backup, backup, backup The last of our resolution reminders this year is backup, because that's too often when people think of backup: at the end of the planning process. I understand, because thinking about backup makes you realize how ... 'Net Buzz: College student wins free-speech spat, but... News arrived this week via the Electronic Frontier Foundation that Michigan State University had dropped disciplinary action against a student who had been accused of spamming and network abuse because she sent e-mail ... Backspin: Mr. Gibbs, let me introduce myself Reader feedback continues Gibbs' discussion of malware. Gearhead: TiddlyWiki is amazing, fantastic! Every now and then you stumble across a truly great idea and, as often as not, don't get it at first. Then you fall over the idea a second time and click! The light goes on. Cool Tools: Octiv Air an impressive iPod streamer If being able to play music in one location and have the music emanate from another location appeals to you, Octiv Air is a very impressive system. Guest Column: Free BlackBerry Downloads: 5 (More) Essential Apps If you're anything like me, you spend entirely too much time poring through Web pages and online search engines seeking the latest and greatest free BlackBerry downloads for your Research In Motion (RIM) smartphone. But ... Guest Column: Exploring Disaster Recovery Options Now that my disaster recovery budget for 2009 has been wiped out, I'm trying to find some kind of replacement that won't cost any money upfront. I can't in good conscience sit idly by while we roll out critical ... Betting on SuperNAP In Las Vegas, data center takes power and cooling to the limit. Data gone missing 10 woeful tales involving backup tapes: some current, some classic and one just plain unusual. Sponsored by sletter is sponspred by NetScout Metzler: IT Initiatives for 2009 In late 2008 Jim Metzler surveyed over 300 IT professionals on a number of topics. In this brief he gives an overview of 5 key initiatives that IT organizations should implement in 2009 to respond to the challenging economic environment. Learn more about why new initiatives must have tangible business value. Download this brief today. Everybody says "Do more with less!" But no one tells you how. We will and it costs nothing to find out at IT Roadmap Conference and Expo. Coming to 10 cities in 09 including New York in February, Denver in March, Chicago in April. Register now, attend free Preparing for the Next Cyber Attack. Ensure you are up-to-speed on the latest security technologies available to keep your network safe. Get a thorough assessment of the corporate security threat landscape. Protect your network with data leakage protection, NAC and other technologies. Download this Executive Guide now.   02/02/09 Today's most-read stories: Ex-Fannie Mae employee accused of planting computer time bomb Fan starts campaign for Windows 7's immediate release Windows 7 will not sway XP users Google M-Lab provides a window into your ISP Don't fear the penguin: A newbie's guide to Linux 10 woeful tales of data gone missing IPhone takes 1.1% of the mobile phone market Worm floats Obama's head on your desktop Taser-wielding boss? Can't get to me here Are these the real reasons for the fall of Nortel? Effectively Managing Change. Find the right network/system management platforms that leverage the latest IT technologies in this Executive Guide, "The New Network/System Management Challenges." Get a handle on server sprawl, managing 802.11n wireless LANs, and data center automation tool integration. Confidently deploy innovative technologies that drive efficiencies today. Download this Executive Guide now. Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to networking.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge, Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com