The commonwealth is partnering with GTE Corp. to begin testing a system that will enable Massachusetts financial institutions to securely post interest rate updates to the Division of Banks via the Internet. The senate passed Resolution 545, requiring each state agency, board, department and commission to conduct an assessment of the impact of the year 2000 date change to determine if computer systems should be modified or replaced. The state is now working closely with the Northwest Educational Technology Consortia and a team of local educators to develop model standards and policies for the integration of technology in schools. Nebraska University of Nebraska administration drew criticism from students when Information Services decided to pull the plug on the university's modem pool. The modem pool allowed students to dial in from off-campus locations and access the university's network at no cost.
Students now have to pay an Internet provider to access the network.
Nevada Las Vegas is hosting a year 2000 seminar, developed by the National League of Cities and Public Technology Inc., August 7 and 8.