Seniors citizens have mixed feelings about technology (McKinney Courier-Gazette)

Seniors citizens have mixed feelings about technology (McKinney Courier-Gazette)
Cell phones and BlackBerries have become common accessories. But to Kathy Fagan, modern technology isn?t always what it is cracked up to be. ?I?m a dinosaur in the computer world,? Fagan said. ?Things today are too complicated for me. I?m a literal person.?

IBM invests $5 million in ISU information technology program (The Pantagraph)

IBM invests $5 million in ISU information technology program (The Pantagraph)
NORMAL â? Illinois State University senior Joe Ksiazek is among those who say IBMâ?s estimated $5 million investment in the campusâ?s information technology program could open doors to more 21st century jobs for him and his classmates.

Smart Grid Technology Directs Future For Utilities (PublicWorks.com)

Smart Grid Technology Directs Future For Utilities (PublicWorks.com)
Smart grid technology seized the spotlight at this year’s ESRI Electric and Gas User Group (EGUG) Conference. Keynote speakers suggested that the smart grid concept is the foundation for a new era of power system management. Moreover, they described how geographic information system (GIS) technology is an essential component of this transformation technology.