Empowering Rural Communities: The Role of Libraries in High-Demand Job Skills Development
By John E Hargrove PE Let’s reimagine libraries’ role, invest in workforce development, and create pathways to success for every member of our communities. In today’s world, where technology and innovation drive economic growth, rural communities face unique challenges in accessing resources and training for high-demand jobs. Libraries, often seen as quiet knowledge repositories, can […]
The Grid Is Under Siege: Why OT and WAN Security Can’t Wait
By John E Hargrove PE The modern grid is no longer a fortress. With substations, transmission systems, SCADA, and power plants tied into wide-area networks and cloud platforms, the walls that once kept operations safe have crumbled. What we’ve gained in efficiency and visibility, we’ve lost in isolation. That shift has made critical infrastructure an […]
What If You Had to Live in Yellowpine? A Heartfelt Look at the Rural Broadband Crisis
By John Hargrove PE TX – COO and Co-founder of Evergreen Technology Solutions LLCIf you’re reading this from a city where your kids can stream their homework, your grandparents can join a virtual doctor’s visit, or your job doesn’t care if you work from home—take a moment and ask yourself: What if you had to […]