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EFF: Americans may not realize it, but many are in a face recognition database now
The National Institute of Justice has developed 3D binoculars and camera that allow real-time facial acquisition and recognition at 1000 meters, according to U.S. Senate testimony. The tool wirelessly transmits images to a server, which searches them against a photo database and identifies the photo's subject. Read More


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Changing the Competitive Dynamics of the Business
Date/Time: June 5, 2012, 11:00 a.m., EDT, 4:00 p.m. BST / 3:00 p.m. UTC Please join us for this webcast, as Dr. Barry Devlin, Founder and Principal, 9sight Consulting, describes what operational analytics can do for your business and reviews an architectural approach that will enable you to make it a reality. Register Now

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Is Google guilty of enabling piracy?
You might think the big search engines aren't knowingly and intentionally enabling access to pirated content, but the reality is that they do know they index pirated content. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Motorola

WiNG 5 Wireless LAN: Delivering Better Quality of Experience
Can your wireless network infrastructure handle the growing numbers of mobile devices taking significant bandwidth bites out of your network? The good news is that with smart, cost-effective wireless infrastructure investments, not only can you scale quickly to secure the growing number of devices you serve, but also optimize their performance. Learn More.

IT groups petition Apple to "fix" Bonjour protocol
Apple's Bonjour and AirPlay technologies make networking with peripherals a snap for individual consumers but pose challenges for enterprises. Higher ed IT pros want changes they say would make it easier for IT to secure, provision and manage Bonjour-enabled networking. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Xirrus

Tablets in the Enterprise
Tablets are replacing laptops at lightning speed. Whether company-issued or part of the BYOD phenomenon, the increased use of smart devices has resulted in a dramatic shift in network traffic with an emphasis on wireless. This paper explains how to predict Wi-Fi demands and architect a best-fit wireless network strategy for your environment. Learn more.

Medical-device security isn't tracked well, research shows
Medical devices often use commercial PCs and have wireless connections that make them vulnerable to malware, or require software updates for security, but the U.S. may not be doing an adequate job tracking these risks, researchers indicated in a study published today. Read More



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