http://www.paecomm.org/knowledge_center/knowledgecenter.asp The PA eCommerce Association recently produced an educational series on broadband related topics. We would like to thank the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, our speakers and partners for their support of this project. en-us Technology No The PA eCommerce Association recently produced an educational series on broadband related topics. We would like to thank the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, our speakers and partners for their support of this project. PA e-commerce Association maryjoshaub@comcast.net Mary Jo Shaub http://www.paecomm.org/knowledge_center/broadband.asp This interview will educate listeners on the landscape of broadband in Pennsylvania, alternative technologies such as wireless and satellite as well as emerging technologies such as Broadband over Power Lines and WiMax. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:04:00 EST No broadband, broadband connectivity, dial up, economical broadband, wireless, high speed wireless, satellite, broadband over power lines, BPL, WiFi, WiMax, broadband grants, broadband aggregation, Internet, broadband providers, High speed internet, communications, T-1, FIOS, broadband service, internet speeds, download speeds, upload speeds, slow website, bandwidth, affordable broadband, FIOS, VoIP, benefits of broadband service, online communication, digital divide, BonaFide Retail Request, Broadband Outreach and Aggregation Fund, cable internet, DS-3, broadband deployoment, landline services, EVDO, cable modem, Frame Relay Service, Transparent LAN Services, Switched Mutli-Megabit Data Service, broadband service areas, fiber backbone PA e-commerce Association 8:21 http://www.paecomm.org/audio/broadband.mp3 http://www.paecomm.org/knowledge_center/ecommerce.asp This interview begin with a basic discussion of eCommerce – that is, the strategic purpose of a web presence to meet a business need and will lead listeners to a greater understanding of emerging technologies. Web 2.0; social marketing, the new Net Economy and design strategies will be discussed. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:03:00 EST No eCommerce, Strategic eCommerce, web 2.0 technology, social networking, user generated content, web ROI, designing web sites, viral marketing, eCommerce technology plan, improve quality of visitors to site, web conversion rate, analyzing web data, increasing web traffic, improve online markets, improve online presence, improve online ROI, online merchants, vertex internet, listrak, broadband providers, Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission, NTRPDC, researching web presence, designing ecommerce sites, web site construction, tagging, smart lists, web security, secure payments, web fulfillment, tracking web orders, confirm web deliveries, customer retention, email marketing, email newsletters, web site optimization, web site visitor tracking, google analytics, search engines, organic web listings, in-bound links, pay per click, search exposure, maximize web presence PA e-commerce Association 14:28 http://www.paecomm.org/audio/ecommerce.mp3 http://www.paecomm.org/knowledge_center/technology_plan.asp This interview focuses on the importance of a technology plan and it’s inclusion in business plans. Listeners will find detailed information on composing a technology plan as well as sources of no-cost assistance. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:02:00 EST No PA e-commerce Association 11:05 http://www.paecomm.org/audio/technologyplan.mp3 http://www.paecomm.org/knowledge_center/government_procurement.asp This interview will look at DoD Initiatives aimed at streamlining business and procurement processes utilizing web applications. DOD eMall, electronic invoicing requirements, online bidding, reverse auctions and other web-based processes adopted by the military, prime contractors and other agencies will be discussed. Listeners will learn of free government contracting assistance available to small businesses. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:01:00 EST No PA e-commerce Association 11:40 http://www.paecomm.org/audio/governmentprocurement.mp3 Bill Shuffstall Extension Educator at Penn State University discusses “Connecting Communities”, a program designed to increase the availability and use of digital technologies in rural communities. The Internet and digital technology are important tools that impact every aspect and segment of our rural communities. Individuals and organizations need to have access to and be able to use these tools participate in the Knowledge Economy. Connecting Communities helps community leaders gauge their community’s connectedness, broadband infrastructure, capability to use digital technologies, and Web content, and develop projects that to increase connectivity across the community. For more information, visit www.connectingcommunities.info Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:16:00 EST No community broadband infrastructure, rural broadband, community technologies, rural government and the internet PA e-commerce Association with Bill Shuffstall, Extension Educator at Penn State University 10:13 http://www.paecomm.org/audio/connectedcommunities.mp3 Why is RSS important in a web marketing strategy? What exactly is RSS and easy is it to use? Dave Armstrong discusses this new marketing tool and provides listeners with ideas on how to research RSS and implement on websites. Create your own RSS feed and learn how this tool can easily drive traffic to your website. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:46:00 EST No Webfeeds, producer content, rss feed, search and finds stories, rss and sale, rss strategy, user controlled, rss, producer controlled rss, decentralized messages, decentralized traffic, Create an rss feed PA e-commerce Association with Dave Armstrong, Ecommerce Director of Vertex Internet 10:06 http://www.paecomm.org/audio/RSSFeeds.mp3 Heidi Hudac of Clearview Federal Credit Union provides listeners with tips on guarding personal information and who to contact in the event of identity theft. For more information visit www.ftc.gov/IDtheft or call the Federal Trade Commission ID Theft hotline at 877-438-4338. Contact Heidi Hudac at hhudak@clearviewfcu.org or by calling 1-800-926-0003 ext. 3075 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:06:00 EST No ID theft, identity fraud, identity theft, identity scams, protecting private information, stealing identity, credit card fraud, securing personal information, Clearfield Federal Credit Union, Heidi Hudac PA e-commerce Association with Heidi Hudac, Fraud Speacialist Clearview Federal Credit Union 09:09 http://www.paecomm.org/audio/identitytheft.mp3 Senator Rob Wondering, 24th District, talks about technology legislation and the 21st century knowledge based economy in Pennsylvania. Listen to his views on the appropriate role of government regulation, personal privacy and upcoming legislative issues such as tele-health, Voice over Internet Protocal (VoIP) telephone service and on-line auctioneers. Contact Senator Wonderling at (717) 787-3110 or www.senatorwonderling.com. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:08:00 EST No Senator Rob Wonderling, VoIP regulation, eBay regulation, regulation on-line auctioneers, technology policy, technology legislation, Pennsylvania, on-line auctioneers, regulating the knowledge based economy, internet phone service, tele-health, technology and medical records, electronic medical record PA e-commerce Association with Sen. Rob Wonderling 24th District Chair Communication and Technology Committee 07:30 http://www.paecomm.org/audio/technologylegislation.mp3 This interview presents a realistic outlook on the significance of broadband, as it relates to current and upcoming e-commerce technologies. Listeners are also made aware of how pending legislation plays such and important role in the deployment of broadband. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:36:00 EST No PA e-commerce Association with Clyde Zimmerman 07:33 http://www.paecomm.org/audio/VOIP.mp3