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Massachusetts Government Information Association <br /> Kathleen McCarthy Robert Burke Barbara Morache Donald Aucoin Anne Verret-Spec: Andre Beiiveau <br /> 'resident(Acting)-Vice president Treasurer Secretary <br /> Program Director Membership Past President <br /> Thursda , 9Va c , 2 004 —Yf <br /> inn, Warlboro <br /> Y <br /> sautes 2 c�49.E (DCit 240) <br /> "Wireless Techno - L oca Govemmen t" <br /> Registration 11:30 am Lunch 12:00 pm Meeting 1:00 ppm <br /> The world of wireless technology is rapidly ndin worldwide. This month our topic for <br /> discussion will explore various current and emerging wireless. technologies and the <br /> application alternatives for municipalities. Wireless technology -has expanded In usage <br /> and, design and has become more affordable for local cities and towns. <br /> Infrastructure'and LAN wireless solutions are of particular interest. Wireless products and <br /> services can now serve ars possible solutions for network access for municipal structures <br /> where cabling is impractical, undesirable, or cast prohibitive. Also, LAN solutions are now <br /> available that are secure and cost effective. GIS applications are pushing us towards <br /> affordable mobile and re'mote systems that offer wonderful application options and <br /> services that before now were expensive and unthinkable. <br /> Anthony Rodrigues, Director of Information Systems in Maiden, Ma., has a great deal of <br /> expertise and knowledge In wireless technologies and will be sharing this information with <br /> our group. The presentation will reveal methodologies, strategic planning, implementation, <br /> and network capabilities that can be utilized. Cost implications, network complexities, <br /> security and reliability are all obstacles preventing some local governmients 'from taking <br /> advantage of today's advances. Anthony _will review arnd provide comfort that these <br /> concerns can be accommodated in a-successful deployment. His insight and empathy for <br /> our concerns will make this meeting a special one. <br /> MGISA news. <br /> We now expect to be communicating more via e-mail and less via US postal service. <br /> Please a-mail your current contact i nfo rm ti n including title to anne(@,cl.amesbuty.m .us <br /> Don't forget to sign up for the new online forum for exchang' ing ideas and experiences with <br /> state and local IT directors. To join, please-send a blank e-mail to: <br /> .Loin-state local it ire x a r fi is .state.m .u <br /> Future meeting date: Thursday, May 20th <br /> Registratimi Information and Form on Reverse Side <br />