Author: John Mathewson

Late last week, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling about what is commonly referred to as "net neutrality." The concept of net neutrality is to keep all internet access fair and open, so some internet and cable providers cannot pay for better access and offer that to their customers.

The FCC ruled, 3-2, that all internet content must be treated equally, no matter who the service provider is. For a state as tech savvy as Massachusetts, this ruling will benefit both private citizens who rely on their computers and technology companies that do work on the internet each and every day.

While the ruling has been somewhat controversial and will likely head to U.S. federal court to be worked out entirely, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh issues a statement praising the decision of the FCC, which will allow tech businesses to continue to grow and thrive throughout both the city and the entire state.

"We are pleased that the FCC has voted to preserve an open internet and the right to build community broadband networks. Strong rules supporting an open internet protect broadband consumers and preserve a level playing field for our innovative technology businesses," Mayor Walsh said in his public statement. "The right of cities to build their own broadband networks is an important tool to drive investment in critical 21st century infrastructure."

The mayor continued by talking about how the FCC is progressive in its new broadband policy, and that his administration would continue to work with laws at the local, state and federal levels to continue driving forward the state's digital economy, as well as improving the affordability and accessibility of broadband in the city.

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When you are working with technology, you will need to do everything you can to keep your private data secure. This is especially true for businesses that are just starting out, as you don't want your competition to get the upper hand on you.

While hacks and other cyber issues do occur, you want to try to prevent them as best as you possibly can. By taking a few extra measures to ensure the security of your private information and other data, you will be able to run your business without worrying about cyber problems.

Here are some tips to help you out:

• Control administration access: Not everybody who works for the company will need access to every piece of information on the server. That is why you should limit those who have administration access to only those who absolutely need it as a part of their job.
• Have training sessions: Your employees might not even be aware of how their everyday actions could possibly endanger the cybersecurity of your company. You should have a training seminar where they will learn the risks of installing new software or using free WiFi networks to surf the internet.
• Work with those you trust: If there is an outsider vendor that wants to work with your company that you don't trust completely, you should do business elsewhere. That lack of trust and communication could lead to further problems down the road.

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Starting your own business is one of the most exciting things you can do over the course of your career. You will be making a big leap, however, so you want to make sure that you have everything in order before you commit yourself financially.

As long as you are willing to follow a few simple guidelines, you will see rapid expansion and success for your startup. This is especially important in the tech world, as your early success will come to define the overall brand of your company.

Here are a few tips to help you navigate these new waters:

• Be patient: While you will want your company to grow as quickly as possible, that might not be possible at the very beginning. You need to have faith that what you are doing will pay off in the long run, so don't be afraid to have a little patience with how things go.
• Hire the right people: In order for your startup to be successful, you will need to have the right people employed. That means finding those that are familiar with the industry and have the experience your business will need to get off of the ground.
• Plan until the end: You want to have your company planned into the foreseeable future. While it is very likely that things will come up and the course of your business will change, it is necessary to have guiding principles and ideas at the very beginning.

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These days, it is not uncommon to find yourself on dating apps or other forms of social media dedicated to helping you find a special someone. The name "Tinder" has become pretty synonymous with online meetings over just the last few months alone.

If you are a resident in the state of Connecticut, chances are you use a social media dating app on a regular basis. According to AVG Technologies' ranking of the entire United States, Connecticut ranks first in dating app downloads such as Tinder, Match and OKCupid.

This means that, throughout the entirely of 2014, there were more people per capita in Connecticut with an online dating app downloaded to their smartphone than any other state in the country. Rounding out the top five were Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Illinois.

Although there has been an increase in digital dating in the United States, the country itself does not rank as the top nation across the globe. According to AVG Technologies, the U.S. is currently fourth in dating app popularity, falling behind the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. Argentina rounds out the top five in this international ranking.

This information is totally anonymous, as AVG Technologies only looked at aggregate data and not into anything else about the people using these apps. This new information also does not include those people who downloaded any of these dating apps and then later decided to delete them off of their smartphones.

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These days, the security of customer data is of utmost importance to those in the business community. For private companies that want to do business with state agencies in Connecticut, they will likely need to step up their encryption software in order to get those lucrative contracts.

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a mandate that will require all public vendors to encrypt all of the personal data that is stored and transmitted while they are doing business with the state. Business will also be responsible for creating stronger password protections and controlling how much information can be downloaded at one time.

The idea behind this is to help prevent important data from being stolen, and to help mitigate any damage that could be done in the event that a hack takes place. This increased push for greater protections comes about a month after the Anthem breach, in which the personal data of nearly one-third of Connecticut's residents were exposed.

"We've learned a hard lesson, but it provides us with the momentum to accomplish change – change to put in real protections for Connecticut residents," State Majority Leader Bob Duff said in an interview with Government Technology. "This is also an opportunity for the state to provide assistance to small businesses to encrypt their sensitive data and make our state a more attractive place for them to locate."

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There is no office these days that is not filled with technology, from computers to tablets to the smart phones that sit on our desks. That means there is more opportunity than ever to be respectful of your colleagues' possessions, especially when it comes to something as sensitive as technology.

In a recent poll done by Robert Half Finance and Accounting, more than 75 percent of human resources professionals found that breaches of office technology etiquette can have a negative impact on the career prospects of an individual. You need to be careful when it comes to technology!

Here are a few tips to help you out:

• Keep laptop usage to a minimum in meetings: When you are meeting with other people in the company, it is best to stick to pens and paper to take notes. You will be more fully engaged in what is going on and not distracted by all your computer has to offer.
• Never unplug a charging device: If something is plugged into an outlet that does not belong to you, do not unplug it before talking to the owner first. You never know how much juice a person might need in their phone or computer for the day.
• Only wear headphones at your desk: You should never walk around the office with your headphones in. This will reduce your level of concentration and will not allow you to meaningfully interact with those around you when necessary.

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Every year, the Connecticut Technology Council chooses a group of women across the state who represent the very best in science, technology, engineering and math. These women come from a variety of backgrounds, and include those who are innovators and community leaders, whether they are in the professional workforce or are still students.

The year's list has 56 women on it, and they are in many different fields that rely on the heavy use of state of the art technology. This year's women has researchers, teachers, students, engineers, managers and entrepreneurs. The most common industries that these women are employed in include biotech, pharmaceuticals, computer hardware, software and medical technology.

"Each year the Women of Innovation awards ceremony honors outstanding women who have made contributions in their professions, studies, and in many cases, their communities," said Beth Alquist, planning committee chair for the Women of Innovation awards program, in a public statement. "The 2015 Women of Innovation awards dinner is an inspirational time to celebrate these women and their accomplishments."

There are eight awards categories, and a winner in each of these categories will be chosen from the impressive list of women. The list includes tech executives, professors from Yale University and other senior officials from the high-tech world in Connecticut.

For those students that are a part of the night, they are competing for one big prize, a $4,000 scholarship from Covidien, one of the sponsors of the event. Whoever wins the Youth Innovation and Leadership category — high school, undergraduate and graduate students are eligible — will receive the check.

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If you are thinking about starting up your own company, no matter what industry you intend to specialize in, you will need to make sure that you have the necessary tools to guide your business to success. The market can be tough on new companies, which is why you need to come out of the gate strong.

This is especially true in the tech world, where it can be all too easy to fall into the traps that have swallowed up countless companies in the past. As long as you focus on the work and the strength of your brand, there is nothing you can't accomplish.

Here are a few tips for running a successful tech startup:

• Focus your efforts: The main thing you should be concerned with is narrowing your efforts at the very beginning. It is much better to do only a few things well than to try and take on too much and do them all poorly. Once you are on a solid foundation, you can start branching out your business.
• Have a concrete plan: When you are starting out, you need to first be sure that you have a solid business plan and mode. If you attempt to wing is as you go along, chances are you will not find the success you want.
• Work with people you trust: Relationships are just as important in the business world than the product you are creating. That means you should staff your company with competent employees that you can trust will have the work done when you need it.

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A Boston-based developer of management software for the cloud, CloudHealth Technologies, announced at the end of January that it has raised $12 million in new funding. These new investments and influx of money were led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Scale Venture Partners, which joined those that already have a financial stake in the company.

CloudHealth Technologies offers IT services for those companies and businesses that are reliant on the performance of cloud-based software to succeed. Many companies in the Boston area — and across the entire country — rely on the cloud for a number of services, including data backup and new software applications for what they develop over time.

The services of CloudHealth allow these individual companies to monitor the performance of the cloud, as well as analyzing and tracking the best ways to use all of the features that the cloud offers. Any issues that arise can be dealt with quickly and more affordably than they would otherwise if the service was not being monitored by a third party.

"There is this ecosystem of cloud vendors forming as the world is moving to the cloud, and the market is moving very quickly," CloudHealth Technologies co-founder Dan Philips said in a public statement. "We are fortunate to be in the middle of that and accelerating like crazy."

The new investments will allow CloudHealth to expand its reach and capabilities in Boston, which is good news as Massachusetts' technology sector continues to make up larger and larger parts of the state's overall workforce.

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This has been a particularly brutal winter for those living in the New England area, as the last few weeks have seen a record-setting amount of snowfall. This has left many government officials, as well as homeowners looking to dig themselves out of the mess, wondering what to do with all of the excess snow.

Officials in Boston have done everything they can think of to get rid of the snow, from shoveling it onto the sidewalks to melting it, even going as far as to dump some into the surrounding harbor. But Connecticut has come up with a more tech savvy way to alert public workers to the areas that need the most attention.

With resources limited and already stretched to the breaking point, cities have to be very careful and efficient when it comes to getting rid of all the snow that has built up over the last month. This means knowing what problem areas need to be dealt with first, so cities can get up and running as quickly as possible.

In Connecticut, workers are now using a program known as Veoci. This is a system that allows those out on the road to take pictures of problem areas that need snow removal as fast as possible, uploading them to a main system that can be accessed by the public works employees. That way, places that need the most attention can get it right away.

The new computer system was implemented this past weekend by officials in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with many commenting on how well it helped aid the effort to deal with the massive amounts of snow.

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