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Monday, August 16, 2004 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 11  
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Continental Divide
The fates of the United States and Europe have been inexorably intertwined since the spinoff colony became a world power early in the 20th century.
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Congress Cites Global Information Grid Challenges
Government Accountability Office eyes Defense Department response.
by Robert K. Ackerman

The U.S. Defense Department's Global Information Grid (GIG) faces several challenges that could imperil its implementation, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.
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Software By The Bundle
Integrated solution allows customers to install and go.
by Maryann Lawlor

Middleware is being remodeled to meet the needs of today’s marketplace.
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Keeping the President Connected
White House communications shortfalls remedied, but work remains.
by Maryann Lawlor

White House Communications Agency (WHCA) personnel use Internet protocol-based telecommunications equipment in the WHCA’s advanced business center. While information technology is furnishing combatant commanders with situational awareness in current operations, cutting-edge capabilities now provide overall situational awareness to the commander in chief.
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Army Conference Brings Two Views Together
August 30 - September 3, 2004
www.afcea.org/doim2004
by Henry S. Kenyon

Systems and knowledge management experts meet to share ideas and advice.
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Computer Purchase Discounts
Good time to save through AFCEA.
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Back to school time churns up anxiety in the minds and wallets of students and parents.
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AFCEA Chapter Links

Find out what is going on in your local AFCEA chapter this month. Go to www.afcea.org/signal/chapters.asp for an alphabetical list of AFCEA chapters with Web sites.


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How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections

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UPCOMING EVENTS

DOIM/AKM
Aug 30-Sept 3, 2004
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ACT
Sept 16, 2004
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Oct 14-15, 2004
Warsaw, Poland
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Oct 31-Nov 3, 2004
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Sept 20-22, 2004
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CONTENTS
AFCEA Chapter Links
AFCEA Educational Foundation
Army Conference Brings Two Views Together
Business Continuity Comes Into Focus
Computer Purchase Discounts
Congress Cites Global Information Grid Challenges
Contact AFCEA
Continental Divide
European Professional Development Information
How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections
International Contract Awards
Keeping the President Connected
Meet the Staff
NATO Global Security Interest
Software By The Bundle
Source Book of Leading Information Technology Companies
The Association Advantage
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