Why is information technology important to economic development in Nebraska and my community?
Information technology means communications infrastructure. The development of communities and individuals depends upon their ability to communicate effectively with others. Information technology is simply the hardware which makes communication possible. 100 years ago the telephone was emerging as an essential information technology of the coming century. Today, satellite dishes, fiber optics and who knows what next are emerging as the communication channels of the century to come. Communities that wish to participate in that future must choose whether to make the investment in this infrastructure — just as they choose whether to pave streets, maintain water systems, and provide for public education.
