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Truants Wear Ankle Bracelets, Smart Appliances: GT News Wrap

May 11, 2009 - Health cost comparisons, thermal imagers for airport, online tracking of public records requests.

Is Open Source Software More Secure than Proprietary Products?

Jul 2, 2009 - Proponents say constant peer review creates more secure applications.

China Relaxes Computer-Filter Edict

Jun 17, 2009 - While manufacturers must still install the Green Dam software on computer hard drives or have it available on installation CDs, consumers are not required to use it.

SaaS Saves Millions for North Carolina

Jun 9, 2009 - Software as a service saves North Carolina money by letting agencies test Web applications before they go live.

Microsoft Unveils Bing Search Engine

Jun 2, 2009 - The company hopes its new 'decision engine' will rival Google.

New Products from LG, Bretford Manufacturing Inc., Lenovo, Nokia

Jun 1, 2009 - Mini notebook, laptop cart, desktop, smartphone.

ID You Can Eat

May 27, 2009 - An alternative to RFID?

Cloud Computing: CIOs Should Consider its Benefits (Opinion)

May 26, 2009 - Cloud computing offers resources for software computing power, infrastructure and storage.

Personal Computing: Who's Tops in E-Commerce Satisfaction?

May 21, 2009 - "In an economy where rising unemployment, plummeting home values, and tight credit continue to make headlines, consumers are punishing retailers if they feel prices aren't fair or competitive."

Popular Smart Card Can Be Hacked, Researchers Show

May 20, 2009 - Researchers reveal security flaws in the MIFARE Classic contactless smart card, used worldwide in access control and public transportation systems.

New Products from Sargent Manufacturing, Nucsafe, Protective Products International, Leica

May 20, 2009 - Exit device, radiation search tool, body-armor vests, mapping camera.

EU Adopts RFID Privacy Recommendations

May 13, 2009 - Refrigerators report when food reaches its expiration date, automobiles communicate to avoid accidents or traffic jams. Baggage routes itself within airports, and everyday objects connect, report, and interact.

Truants Wear Ankle Bracelets, Smart Appliances: GT News Wrap

May 11, 2009 - Health cost comparisons, thermal imagers for airport, online tracking of public records requests.

End of Free Windows XP Support Mourned by Government

Apr 16, 2009 - Microsoft says customers, including state and local governments, must now pay for IT support that previously was free.

NIST Accepting Public Comments on Federal Voting Machine Test Guidelines

Apr 14, 2009 - "A single transparent set of tests that will help give voters and governments confidence that the systems operate in a reliable fashion."

Cloud Computing Apps for Government Offered by Microsoft

Apr 2, 2009 - Cloud applications from Microsoft include public-records tracking, case management, and licensing and permitting.

Outsourcing, Stimulus, IT Spending, Vista, Gartner: GT News Wrap

Apr 2, 2009 - The budget rider, sponsored by Sen. Juan Hinojosa, would require any state agency that wants Vista to get approval from the State Budget Board.

Microsoft Introduces On-Demand Cloud Solutions for Government

Apr 1, 2009 - Subscription-based cloud computing model offers six new applications ranging from public records tracking to case management and student information systems.

TWIC, PIV, CAC FIPS 201-Based Card Reader

Mar 31, 2009 - PIV-Reader is FIPS 201 compliant in contact- and contactless modes.

New Products from ICOON, Samsung, Teradici, Imation, Hewlett-Packard

Mar 31, 2009 - Language dictionary, PC-over-IP/display, external hard drive, Mini Notebook PC.

Plustek OptiBook Scans the Thickest Books - If You're Patient (product review)

Mar 31, 2009 - Flatbed scanner with removable lid works well, but lacks automated feeder.

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