The Ohio IT Association (OITA) and its member companies and organizations stand ready to support the State of Ohio in the battle against COVID-19 as well as the state’s eventual economic and social recovery.
If you have ideas, suggestions and/or solutions to help in the fight against COVID 19 and the economic and social recovery — Contact OITA
As many employees, especially in the software services sector, are forced to work from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the move could turn out to be an inflection point for the Indian IT industry, experts said. See more at ... Coronavirus crisis may fast-forward IT's work-from-home adoption
OITA is planning a Statewide Broadband Policy Forum in 2020. Stayed tuned for more information.
The DeWine-Husted Administration is building on Ohio’s success and economic growth by breaking down barriers for Ohioans and reducing bureaucracy for Ohio communities. For more than 300,000 households, which is close to 1 million Ohioans, a major barrier they face is access to high-speed internet. In parts of Ohio, there are households that lack the basic connectivity necessary for children to do homework, look for a new job or access an online education or training programs. See more at ... Ohio Broadband Strategy
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today commended Ohio high-speed internet providers who have announced they will take part in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) “Keep Americans Connected” Pledge to help Americans impacted by disruption caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. These providers pledge that they will not terminate service to any residential or small business customer for failure to pay during the pandemic; they will waive late fees for those customers, and open their Wi-Fi hotspots to anyone who needs them. See more at ... Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted Praise Internet Providers for Commitment to “Keep Americans Connected” Pledge
The USA is considering legislation that would protect local governments by requiring the appointment of a cybersecurity leader for each state.
See more at ... US Could Appoint a Cybersecurity Leader for Each State
