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Enterra to develop improved emergency response procedures
Enterra wins contract from ORNL to develop “a 21st century” civilian defense infrastructure
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Northrop Grumman wins Navy's critical infrastructure protection contract
The technology giant wins a contract worth potentiually $100 million to protect naval bases around the world
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Airport authorities press for increased facility charges
Airports Council International says airports must invest $87.4 billion over the next five years; FAA has capped passsenger fees at $4.50 since 2000
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Project Hydra aims for a more secure power grid
DHS funds an effort to develop and deploy a high temperature superconductor power grid technology
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Bosch reports strong 2006 earnings
37 percent growth growth comes mainly as a result of the company’s recent purchase of Telex Communications Holdings and TeleAlarm Group; strong Asian market also a factor
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Experts express concern about REAL-ID security
National database could be a prime target for hackers; Smart Card Alliance modestly recommends smart cards as alterantive to bar codes
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IT breaches can prompt loss of trade secret protection
Failing to properly secure data is strong evidence against intellectual property rights; unsecured product user guides a major challenge
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TSA employees sue over data breach
Lost hard drive contained records of 100,000 employees; union files class action to demand stricter privacy policies and other accomodations
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Brazil's electronic security market posts 15 percent annual gains
A $1.1 billion market exists for those in the biometrics and CCTV game; Priel Metal Detector earns special attention
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Debate over 700 MHz intensifies
Communication problems during 9/11 and Katrina have prompted calls for dedicating a portion of the 700 MHz spectrum for public-sfatey use; commercial interest have other ideas, and the FCC is caught in the middle
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L-1 buys Maryland's Advanced Concepts
Robert LaPenta moves forward with the second phase of his acquisition strategy; network security and engineering firm expected to widen federal market access
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$100 laptop for developing world poses IT security concerns
Mesh network system could turn a small African village into the largest botnet in the world; program’s enemies aim at the “$100 brick”
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Israel's Ministry of Transport criticized for wartime transport policy
Government’s failure to declare a state of emergency during Lebanon war resulted in widespread operational failures at the ports
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DHS plans back-up cross-agency data center
Worries about the Eastern Interconnect prompt DHS to build a mirror site in the west; contracts to be awarded this summer
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Gonzales ignores critics, focuses on identity theft
Attorney General proposes a national information sharing system; presidential task force suggests national standards
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The long view
Nuclear Has Changed. Will the U.S. Change with It?
Fueled by artificial intelligence, cloud service providers, and ambitious new climate regulations, U.S. demand for carbon-free electricity is on the rise. In response, analysts and lawmakers are taking a fresh look at a controversial energy source: nuclear power.
Water Is the Other U.S.-Mexico Border Crisis, and the Supply Crunch Is Getting Worse
The United States and Mexico are aware of the political and economic importance of the border region. But if water scarcity worsens, it could supplant other border priorities. The two countries should recognize that conditions are deteriorating and update the existing cross-border governance regime so that it reflects today’s new water realities.
Exploring the New Nuclear Energy Landscape
In the last few years, the U.S. has seen a resurgence of interest in nuclear energy and its potential for helping meet the nation’s growing demands for clean electricity and energy security. Meanwhile, nuclear energy technologies themselves have advanced, opening up new possibilities for their use.