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WIRELESS PHILADELPHIA
Over 200 local and state governments and 40 countries are looking at how WiFi can be used to help spur economic development, to overcome the digital divide, to enhance quality of life for their communities, and to reduce the cost of delivering government services . Come hear how the City of Philadelphia is taking the lead to be the first major city in the US to deploy WiFi citywide. Learn the ins and outs of getting started and the key steps to deploying a robust, metro-scale WiFi network. Dianah L. Neff is the Chief Information Officer for the City of Philadelphia. Appointed by Mayor Street in May 2001 she is also a member of the Mayor's Cabinet. Ms. Neff is recognized for her vision in long-range systems planning and her work in developing innovative systems. As CIO, Ms. Neff is currently leading Wireless Philadelphia. This initiative of Mayor Street is designed to strengthen the City's economy and transform Philadelphia's neighborhoods through the creation of a metro scale wireless environment serving all of the city. |
