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A salute to IRM College
Pentagon CIO John Grimes was among those who saluted the Information Resources Management College during a 20th anniversary dinner.Education unveils college site
Education Department's Web site offers tips to the college-bound in a stylish easy-to-navigate site.
McAfee to acquire Secure Computing
Acquisition gives McAfee a complete network security portfolio covering intrusion prevention, firewall, Web and e-mail security, data protection and network access control.
Amtrak to use IP video surveillance
System allows surveillance video to be monitored in real-time from any Amtrak location over an IP network connection.
Security in the executive suite ( )
Cloud computing leaving relational databases behind ( )
Microsoft to lend security lifecycle expertise ( )
USPS to deploy IPv6 video ( )
IPv6 standards profile released ( )
GCN Lab Review
Network in full view
IPsonar creates a working map to detect IP-connected devices within the enterprise.
AVG 8.0 alerts you to Internet dangers
AVG Internet Security 8.0 protects your PC from Web dangers at a reasonable price.
Tech Trends
The future of ad hoc mobility
GCN Interview: Brad Boston, senior vice president of global government solutions and corporate security programs at Cisco Systems, discusses the evolution of mobile ad hoc networks.
GCN Interviews index
Behind the browser wars
Googles Chrome could challenge Microsoft, but critics cite shortcomings.
Enhanced SOA
Business process management closes gaps in service-oriented environments.
Models for business
BPM tools get to work on workflow and collaboration.
One password says it all
South Carolina agencys single sign-on system boosts authentication and security.
Commentary
A test for text alerts
With 116 million users in the U.S., text messaging could be an effective tool for a national alert system. More
The Tao of architecture
Commentary: Optimizing key design characteristics is the hardest and most important part of building an enterprise architecture. More
Securing virtual environments
By using proven IT security benchmarks, federal CISOs can limit risks from virtualized environments. More
GCN Lab Review:
DiscPainter spiffs up your CDs
if you are serious about making your CDs and DVDs snappy and professional-looking, you ought to look into the DYMO DiscPainter.
More from the GCN Lab | GCN Lab TV
WLAN: Going mobile
GCN will present Chris Silva, an analyst with Forrester Research, in an eSeminar at 2 p.m. Sept. 25, discussing the use of wireless local-area networks.
From the Editors
2008 Agency Award winners
Government Computer News has selected 10 agencies whose IT initiatives are being recognized as the best of 2008.
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Special Report: 2008 Rising Stars
The GCN Rising Stars are a new generation of IT leaders who blend technical savvy and innovation with an instinct for collaboration and a commitment to the governments mission.