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A first-rate display packed in a slim box

Samsung's SyncMaster 193P offers a first-rate 1280 x 1024 screen in a small footprint for less than $900.

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Pros and cons of outsourcing vulnerability assessments

As with other kinds of software, customers used to buy and maintain their own vulnerability assessment systems.

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You've got options

The good news about vulnerability assessment solutions is that there are options for most budgets and management styles.

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Finding chinks in the armor

Security vulnerability scanners tackle their own weaknesses

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NIST suggests VoIP caution

Federal agencies should be careful to acquire the right hardware and software for making their VoIP systems secure, says the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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Treasury to outsource network

The Treasury Department seeks proposals for a network services contract that would be worth up to $1.5 billion.

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UBL standard published

Version 1.0 of the Universal Business Language protocol comes after a six-year effort.

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Justice cancels network award

The contract for the Justice Unified Telecommunications Network will be recompeted.

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IBM offers government middleware

Big Blue announced five platforms for integration, compliance and productivity.

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Schools plan security test lab

McAfee Research was selected industry partner for three universities constructing a large-scale cybersecurity test bed.

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Linux weighs in

Major vendors are positioning Linux as an alternative for high-end systems

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Atlanta lays out WiFi plans

The city council passed legislation allowing officials to go ahead with a WiFi initiative.

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Army to field new net strategy

Soldiers need more secure, mobile comms

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Technology speeds Linux database access

Some developers believe Linux databases can be as fast as Unix ones.

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Drawing new battle lines

In March, Army officials announced that the name "LandWarNet" will refer to all service networks.

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Tech vendors unite for grid computing

Observers foresee widespread agency adoption of technology

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Wireless net to test agencies' mettle

Three agencies team to develop integrated wireless network

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Database will help track international aid in Iraq

The Iraqi government is having a hard time keeping track of billions of dollars in international assistance filtering in to rebuild the country’s war-torn infrastructure.

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Seeing is believing

Iris-recognition systems provide highly secure authentication.

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Cisco, IBM team up

They'll produce servers, storage and networking devices that incorporate elements of both companies' technology.