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In tight times, FCC pushes forward with emergency network

In tight times, FCC pushes forward with emergency networkOn the other hand....... the feds are going to need money to fight the financial fires. I'm not saying that the FCC's doing the right thing, but business and government do go on, even in times of crisis.

Tags: Federal government, FCC, emergency network

Discussion threads 2008-09-25

In tight times, FCC pushes forward with emergency network

With the greatest credit crunch since the 1930s in full swing, this is perhaps not the greatest time to sell your house. Or your airwaves. But the FCC is not dissuaded. The agency is pushing ahead with an attempt to get private investors to foot the bill on a public...

Tags: FCC, Network, Chairman, Emergency Network, Federal Government, Government, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-09-25

Additional Resources

Is Microsoft a dinosaur to Google's mammal?

Random comments...How odd the mixed metaphors sound... "built from the ground up to work in the cloud"...The dinosaurs were around for tens of millions of years, and we mammals can barely say the same. The crown of creation can be wrested from the head of the wearer by something unforeseen--like...

Tags: Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, Ideation, Google Inc., desktop, dinosaur, Linux, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Will a flu pandemic really bring down the Internet?

Is the last bulleted list a joke??That last bulleted list is a joke. It worships a model, and is not the best tool for the job.Keep in mind through all this:-The problem is going to be network congestion. Therefore steps should be taken to [b]REDUCE[/b] network usage."Monitor your VPNs. Make...

Tags: NETWORKING, H1N1 flu, network, marketing, network congestion, flu, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Sports and Fitness Manager for Workgroup 1.2 (Windows)

This is a more powerful version of Sports and Fitness Manager, with all of the features of the standard version, but with the additional capability to share data in real time over the network. A comprehensive solution, the program allows creating the database and events planned. It is absolutely essential...

Tags: Coach, Microsoft Windows, Binary House Software, Backups, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-04

Aussie power grid threatened by virus

Nasty virusInfects and corrupts several file typesspreads in network sharesOne of the few virus I've encountered that can only be cleaned up by reloading windowsRE: Aussie power grid threatened by virusIf there's "absolutely no way it could make its way onto the grid" then don't use a sensational headline like...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, power grid, virus, tool

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Alas, Poor Blackberry, I knew him.

verbsjust my opinion but:I brought (s/b took) it with me when I left the house. ...will be happy to bring (s/b take) me on as a new... just my opinion.Just buy a damn phone.Just buy a normal phone, you know, one that makes and receives calls.You tried phoning people...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Handhelds, Smart phones, phone, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., carrier, RIM BlackBerry

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Jeju University Hospital Improves System Performance, Eliminates Network Downtime

Jeju National University Hospital is a teaching hospital, which was established in November 2001. Korea's Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs recognized the hospital as a specialist intensive care and emergency institution. Over recent years, the amount of electronic patient records that needed to be managed and archived had...

Tags: Hospital, Oracle Corp., Performance, Network, Downtime, Jeju National University Hospital, E-health, Healthcare

Case studies 2009-10-01

A Quick Primer on Data Center Tier Classifications

Today, a number of companies are either consolidating their data centers or implementing new data center projects. Their decisions are often based on the appropriate "tier level" of the IT facility. The tier level is determined by an industry standard classification system for infrastructure performance. A four-tier system rates a...

Tags: Data Center, STC Associates, Tier Level, Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management

White papers 2009-10-01

Major security holes in popular XML libraries

A security research outfit has issued a warning for several critical vulnerabilities in popular XML libraries used by a wide range of software vendors. The flaws, discovered earlier this year by Codenomicon, affect a wide range of technology products, including servers and server applications, workstations and end...

Tags: Vulnerability, Server, XML, Security, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-08-06

Open-source XML-enabled application risk identified

Since XML is the foundation of all things SOA, any perceived security vulnerabilities need to be looked at very seriously. At issue appear to be XML-enabled applications built in Python, the open source language. Network World's Ellen Messmer surfaced an advisory, issued by Codenomicon, working in conjunction...

Tags: Vulnerability, SOA, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), XML, Security, Open Source, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Joe McKendrick

Blog posts 2009-08-05

Trafficking in Michael Jackson

The news of Michael Jackson's death and subsequent coverage of his memorial service brought the Internet to a crawl and saturated even the most robust of content delivery networks. When the King of Pop died last week, I swore that I was going...

Tags: Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-07-08

PhoneBAK GPS 9.0 (Mobile)

Symbian OSAn integrated solution (''Anti-theft'', ''GPS Tracking'' and ''Emergency'') that lets users locate their friends, classmates, vehicles or family members to know their whereabouts.PhoneBAK GPS lets the parents see the location of their children mobile phones, employers to track their vehicles and also the whereabout of employees (journalists, agents etc)...

Tags: Phone, Mobile, Cell Phone, SMS, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Telecom & Utilities, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking

Software downloads 2009-06-29

Building a vision for Government 2.0

Government 2.0 isn't waiting for a federal mandate. Earlier this week, the nation's first ever CIO, Vivek Kundra, urged the use of Web 2.0 approaches to address the needs of government and citizens at the Management of Change conference in Norfolk, Virginia. Kundra outlined several important areas where he...

Tags: Web, Citizen, Web 2.0, Vision, Vivek Kundra, Government, Vertical Industries, Dion Hinchcliffe

Blog posts 2009-06-03

Maintenance Assistant Free CMMS 2.1.7 (Windows)

Maintenance Assistant Free CMMS is full-featured, network enabled Industrial Strength Computerized Maintenance Management System that runs on any OS platform. There are no fees, and no purchase expectations, it is always updated and entirely free. MA CMMS gives full control over your inventory and business assets through preventative, corrective and...

Tags: Network, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Assistant Free CMMS, Firewalls, Asset Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-05-24

LG 160 (Credo Mobile)

Specialty cell phone carriers haven't had the best track record. Virgin Mobile is still around, but Mobile ESPN, Disney Mobile, and Amp'd Mobile have gone under. Even hotshot Helio, which offered the Helio Ocean, merged with Virgin Mobile last year. Yet, that hasn't stopped Credo mobile from giving the wireless...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Overall IT, display, LG 160, LG Electronics Inc., Credo Mobile, phone

Product reviews 2009-05-18

Living with a netbook: Toy or tiny notebook?

Living with a netbook: Toy or tiny notebook?I guess they are OKWith most Windows Based Netbooks being in the $350 area I do not see any advantage of a netbook other than size. Sure you can get a nice light 10" screen netbook, but expect to only do light...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, netbook, notebook

Discussion threads 2009-05-13

Mac OS 10.5.7 released, adds iPhone notes syncing

Mac OS 10.5.7 released, adds iPhone notes syncingWow! NASA uses Mac's too? ntntConnie CulpNowadays, latest gadgets might means expensive and high-price. Just like having surgery after an accident or just for your own satisfaction. . After a traumatic incident, there are times when emergency surgery is necessary. Because this...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, iPhone Notes, Mac OS 10.5.7, Apple iPhone, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Connie Culp

Discussion threads 2009-05-12

20% of U.S. households shun landlines, go mobile-only

20% of U.S. households shun landlines, go mobile-onlyWould you drop your landline and go mobile-only?Would you drop your landline and go mobile-only?Tell us in TalkBack.No - its just not cost effective..Instead I have opted to tell Verizon Local good-bye and hello to Broadvoice a VoIP Telephony company. This is great...

Tags: Network technology, Advertising & Promotion, Broadband Internet, U.S. Households, mobile, cable, DSL, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-05-11

Swine flu? What it means for IT professionals

The US Center for Disease Control CDC has confirmed 64 cases of swine flu in the United States and as other countries including Canada (6), New Zealand (3), the United Kingdom (2), Israel (2), Spain (2), and now Germany have confirmed cases, the World Health Organization has raised the worldwide pandemic threat level...

Tags: Storage, Flu, Business Continuity, Workforce, CDC, Recruitment & Selection, Workforce Management, Remote Access, Payroll Solutions, Human Resources, Stephanie Balaouras

Blog posts 2009-04-29