With the creation of a global community and the advancement of people’s tastes, there is a need to address such an evolution. As the capital of the nation, the District of Columbia should be at the heart of the development of the United States. Already boasting of a highly urbanized lifestyle, the area is known for having a strategic and entrepreneurial atmosphere.
One of the ways in which The District of Columbia can accomplish this is to make sure that the technology is keeping up with the pace. Thus far, it has been a bastion of talents when it comes to information technology. One such example of how this trend is managing to continue is how the District of Columbia has identified the importance of the internet in the education of its residents.
It has been recognized by both the public and private sectors that the internet is an efficient and practical tool when it comes to the education of people. Furthermore, businesses have also established that the utilization of the internet for education can become a profitable enterprise. In short, there is a merger of benefits and debunks the idea that one has to lose in order to gain.
An example of such an interconnection is a company based in the District of Columbia named Blackboard, which was granted a US patent for Internet-based technology. Under it is the technology to offer education through the internet. According to the company, its products are used by millions of people.
To stimulate the industry further, several experts have encouraged the officials of the District of Columbia to enact legislation that would provide tax incentives that would encourage information technology companies to make their investments in the area. This will increase the competition in the area and encourage further developments in technology.
Another proposal on how to secure the role of technology in the District of Columbia is to make the services rendered by the government more supportive of the internet movement. It is suggested that the processing of all permits, the filing of tax incomes, and the research of all specialized information be done online. Not only will this be more convenient for the public, but it also sends a message that the District of Columbia is aware that technology is an integral part of its development.
Research funds must also be established for the universities and laboratories located in the area. Agencies such as NASA and the NIH should be encouraged by the local and federal governments to use the District as a hug for research and e-commerce to promote innovation. After all, there are institutions such as the UDC and Southwestern University which are capable of supporting such a movement.
Judging from the economy alone, technology is already recognized as an important part of the District’s heartbeat. Without this important factor of every developing state or city, the District will perhaps waste away into the sidelines instead of being at the forefront of development.
