Democrats used good data to win midterms
Party scrapped worn-out computers and old voter files for newer technology.
Expert: Cybersecurity lapses could cost public trust
Government and industry must invest in protective and proactive measures, he said.
Product improves info from UAVs
As tactical usage of unmanned aerial vehicles has become more prevalent in the military and in civilian law enforcement, Sarnoff has developed software that can better manage, exploit and improve the streamed video and data coming down from the devices.
Customs agents are seizing record amounts of pirated IT hardware
But counterfeit technology is finding its way into government agencies.
N.Y. county throws cold water on hot spots
A law requires Internet cafes and other commercial entities to secure their wireless networks to prevent identity theft.
Bentley Systems offers subscription software
The geographic information systems company said it hopes to interest local governments in licensing its software on an annual basis.
San Francisco selects Google/EarthLink for wireless network
The companies jointly submitted a proposal to deploy an affordable broadband network across the city.
NGA: States make interoperability a top priority
Coordination of state and local efforts, protection of critical infrastructure and creation of intelligence "fusion centers" are also on the list.
Louisiana governor creates interoperability committee
It will oversee establishment of a statewide reliable communications system for emergency response.
Louisiana invests in immersive technology
State backs high-performance computing facility to attract wide range of industries
GAO: States implement E911 at varying levels
While significant progress is being made across the nation in deploying emergency 911 infrastructure for wireless callers, whose phone numbers and locations would automatically be transmitted to public safety dispatchers, there's no indication when implementation will be completed, according to a Government Accountability Office report released last week.
System eases traffic s toll on Stockholm
Traffic in Sweden's capital has been reduced by 25 percent through a new road toll system that uses radio frequency identification transponders and cameras, according to the prime contractor that designed, implemented and is operating the system.
Coach2100 offers new twist on information sharing
Collaboration tool could aid homeland security efforts
Vegas police go with IP-based wireless net
Officials from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) have awarded an $8.9 million contract to M/A-COM to implement a wireless, IP-based communications network in the city within two years.
DHS funds advanced cargo-screening technology
Homeland Security Department officials have awarded a Massachusetts-based company an additional $1.6 million to continue development of scanning technology that could potentially better detect radiological threats and other weapons of mass destruction in cargo containers.
Texas town creates wireless potpourri
A residential community north of Dallas is using technology to connect three different wireless networks together enabling first responders to seamlessly communicate across the area.
N.C. county installs public safety network
The 4.9 GHz, multiband broadband public safety network is the first in the country, a Motorola official said.
N.Y. county wants more secure wireless hot spots
A New York county executive wants Internet cafes and other commercial businesses that offer wireless hotspots to better secure their networks so consumers are protected from identity theft and other threats.
Milwaukee to create citywide Wi-Fi net
Milwaukee is the latest city to announce plans to develop a citywide wireless network for residents and businesses.
Radio upkeep is no small task in New Orleans
Since Hurricane Katrina hit Aug. 29, New Orleans public safety officials and technicians from M/A-COM, which installed the city's 800 MHz first responder radio system, have been continuously repairing and maintaining tower sites, supplying fuel for generators and even sleeping near the systems to make sure nothing goes wrong.
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