NASA plans improved ‘Internet in space’
NASA’s Deep Space Network is on the way toward becoming a true Internet in space, thanks to the agency’s research and investment in software-defined radios.
FOSE showcases special sessions
FOSE released its final list of specialized educational events scheduled to take place at the annual government IT expo March 10-12.
Phoenix's online Office tools
Phoenix Technologies has introduced a suite of free Microsoft Office-compatible applications that run on Phoenix’s online HyperSpace platform.
SMCWEB-N EZ Connect N Pro
The SMCWEB-N EZ Connect N Pro could be what you need if you want a quick and easy wireless implementation and still have other 10/100 bottlenecks in your network.
CAG's 20 high-priority areas
The CAG list of controls includes 15 that are able to be validated in an automated manner and five that must be validated manually.
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CNN senior White House correspondent added as keynote to FOSE 2009
CNN senior White House correspondent Ed Henry will serve as the opening keynote speaker for FOSE 2009, and will discuss the Obama administration’s embrace of technology.
802.11n access points get up-to-speed
The 802.11n wireless access points differed in performance and features, but all of them were easy to set up and came with the latest security features.
NSBRI, Alion aim for software to help keep pilots oriented
The project calls for matching knowledge of human physiology with what computers can sense about an aircraft’s movement to predict disorienting effects likely to afflict pilots.
FDA puts Web site search in a nutshell
The Food and Drug Administration used Google Search Appliance to compile an online list of hundreds of recalled peanut products.
NIST suggests areas for further security metrics research
The accurate measurement of IT security remains an elusive goal, but NIST suggests some areas of research with promise.
CAG plays complementary role on security
NIST's Ron Ross does not see CAG as competing with NIST's guidelines, but he warned that focusing on a small subset of threats, vulnerabilities and controls could make managers miss fundamental weaknesses in information systems.
NASA, Cisco develop new environmental monitor
The system, named Planetary Skin, is intended to be an online, collaborative application that will make available environmental data collected from satellites and airborne, sea-based and land-based sensors.
Resources: Video surveillance technology
Vendors involved in video surveillance technologies.
Netgear ProSafe WNDAP330 Wireless Access Point
Despite its high price, the Netgear ProSafe WNDAP330 could be the AP you need if you want a more secure administration interface, which may be a requirement in some organizations.
Criteria for testing 802.11n Draft-N access points
The VeriWave tests were invaluable in pointing out an access point's flaws and quirks, and the real-world file-transfer tests indicated how it would perform in an office environment.
Belkin N+ Wireless Router
The Belkin N+ Wireless Router would do well in almost any situation. But in more secure environments, you might want to make sure other security features are in place.
Video surveillance turns the corner
Recent advances in software and hardware promise to further reduce costs and expand coverage while delivering analytical capabilities that can greatly improve security.
Buffalo Nfiniti Wireless-N Router
The AirStation Nfiniti Wireless-N Router and Access Point is good for any network that still has at least one existing 100 megabits/sec bottleneck.
Survey: IT management challenges persist for years
Despite awareness and improvements, the same problems continue to plague federal CIOs year after year, according to a study by TechAmerica.
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