Arielle Roth, who leads the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, announced that all contracts have been signed to move forward with the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.
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Veterans with vision loss find new ‘eyes’ through AI glasses
The Cadet Foundation, working with Meta and the Blinded Veterans Association, has about 100 pairs of Meta Ray-Bans to distribute to VMI graduates and other veterans who qualify.
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Internet provider ZiTel approved to finish broadband deployment work in Patrick, Franklin, Henry counties
RiverStreet Networks was removed from the project with thousands of locations unfinished.
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Tech Briefs: 3 Virginia Tech projects win ‘Genesis Mission’ grants
Plus: Blacksburg company graduates from state trade accelerator program.
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Google to use electric cooling instead of water in at least 1 of 3 data centers on Botetourt campus
It is unclear what impact an air-cooling system would have on the project’s overall water demand, according to a spokesperson for the Western Virginia Water Authority.
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Virginia Tech researchers look to AI to ease difficult workplace conversations
Need help navigating a tough talk with your employees? Researchers are developing an AI training tool that offers coaching and customizable scenarios.
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RiverStreet Networks removed from multiple broadband deployment projects in rural Virginia after years of delays
The company informed the state’s broadband office that it was unable to secure funding to complete connections to more than 30,000 potential customers.
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Tech Briefs: Regional business accelerators combine for program focusing on agricultural, forestry and rural concerns
Plus: Emerging Tech Conference seeks proposals for this year’s event; professor emeritus at Virginia Tech makes seven-figure donation to support undergraduate research.
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COVID-era strategy shift leads to exponential growth for CPR training startup
Roanoke-based Code One Training Solutions currently has 112 remote training locations. Its owners want to expand nationwide.
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Tech Briefs: Chandler Vaughan named Virginia broadband office director
Plus: RBTC’s Beer + Biotech events are moving to the new RoVa labs building.
