The National Broadband Plan: What’s in it for Businesses?
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/031810-national-broadband-plan-business.html
I found an article that asked that very question. It mentions how even though the plan is primarily focused on boosting broadband adoption it does create some benefits for the enterprise. The key benefit they focus on increased telecommuting options for employees and companies. The plan will do this by effectively increasing broadband speeds for all and extending broadband into rural areas where employees currently have long commutes to work. I agree that this is a great benefit to both companies looking for ways to improve their bottom line and employees working to improve their work/life balance. The article brought a few other benefits to mind that the article did not cover. They are listed below:
- Increase skilled workforce: By increasing adoption a new diverse set of workers will emerge once they have access to the information and skills training currently available online.
- Travel costs: No longer will employees have to constantly travel for meetings. The notion of web conferencing from anywhere can truly become a reality.
- Virtual Conferences: Trade Conferences have been truly suffering in this economy. Now those conferences can be offered in an interactive virtual experience. Creating value and savings for themselves and their participants. This is definitely coming.
These are just a few that came to mind. Can you think of any others?
