$2M Free Geek Donation Will ‘Help Build Strong Communities and Strong Families Who Can Fly Together,’ Recipient Says
Last week the nonprofit received a $2M grant to close the digital divide in East Multnomah County.
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Flexential to Open Fourth Data Center in Hillsboro
The new colocation facility will double the station’s megawattage, and connect businesses to Pacific servers.
Instacart Now Accepting Oregon SNAP
Over 100 Oregon grocers, including Albertsons Company stores, are among the first to accept payments.
Comcast Expands Network to Silverton
The communications company cites growing demand, a commitment to underserved communities, and public assistance programs as reasons for the expansion.
Cyber Legionnaires
A new phase of Russian aggression and high-profile Oregon cyberattacks have firms investing more heavily into cybersecurity, leading to a new era of business for IT firms — and competition for talent.
Rural Connections
Maupin’s publicly owned fiber-optic network has made COVID-19 challenges more manageable and could accelerate the exodus of workers from cities.
How Cyber Attackers Take Advantage of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has made networks more lucrative and vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever before. Employers should know the risk.
Not That Kind of Cable Guy
Comcast’s regional head works to overhaul the company’s reputation for bad customer service.
IoT tech cluster takes shape
How Oregon is poised to become the center of a revolution in smart factory technology.
Economist Eric Fruits on Oregon’s jobless rate
Oregon’s unemployment rate is among the highest in the country and is heading toward double digits. If employment does not improve, one out of every 10 Oregonians will be looking for work by the middle of the year.