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U.S. Army signs $75 million contract for passive RFID
ODIN technologies said it was selected as a prime contractor for a new $75.5 million contract for passive RFID solutions from the U.S. Army. The selection is a nice win for ODIN, which has carved out a strong niche for itself serving the Department of Defense’s RFID needs, but also a positive signal of ramping adoption by the US military.

Government to take over screening from airlines
Come January, at least one aspect of traveling by air may improve. That’s when Uncle Sam takes over passenger screening from the airlines. It is good news for many travelers but some worry that the new system isn’t bugproof.

IT security sector faces major changes
The world of information security should prepare for major changes in priorities and budgets as businesses suffer the impact of the credit crunch. A leading UK security authority has said that he believes that the next 18 months will see major structural upheaval in the infosec community.

Senators propose changes at DHS
Sens. Joseph Lieberman and Susan Collins are sponsoring a bill proposing a host of cybersecurity, acquisition and other changes at the Homeland Security Department. They acknowledge their proposals are likely to get no attention in Congress this session; they hope they will serve as a blueprint for the next administration and Congress.