I have been a long time Mac and Blackberry user, and have wanted an iPhone since it first entered the market. Because the network ATT uses in our area is an affiliate and not ATT, I cannot sign up for a plan. There are always ways around these issues of course, but as a […]
Mind the Gap
An article in the NY Times earlier this week addressed the increasing gap in technology use and expectations among our youngsters today. The article predicted that our current elementary students will be considered “Old Fogies” by the time they are in their 20s, based on the speed of new technology developments and the present gap […]
Social Networking in the Classroom
Social Networking in the Classroom An issue brought to us from the many school administrators and tech directors that we work with is, “What do we do about social networking sites?” Students, staff and parents are using social networking sites to learn, connect and communicate at home. Teachers are attending courses and seminars on how […]
ITS Receives Iowa Venture Award
On December 3rd, 2009 Infrastructure Technology Solutions, was awarded the 2009 Venture Award, for the expansion and contribution to Iowa’s economy. The Iowa Area Development group (IADG) on behalf of Iowa’s rural electric cooperatives and member municipal electric systems honored eight distinguished Iowa companies with the Iowa Venture Award. The Iowa Venture Award ceremony began […]
FTC to Investigate Cloud Computing
There has been a lot of buzz recently about the decision for the FTC to investigate cloud computing. The FTC reports that the purpose of their investigation is to protect consumers’ privacy and data. While privacy and data security are valid concerns with cloud computing, people and business have been utilizing online systems for data storage […]