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Government-Industry Partnership Assumes High Priority

Keeping the lines of communication open is more important than ever before.
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Tech Ed Flourishes in Battle Zone
3rd Signal Brigade in Iraq establishes Baghdad Signal University.
by Maj. Kenneth L. Cypher, USA

In front of Baghdad Signal University are System Support Team members (l-r) Sgt. 1st Class Jeff King, USA; Staff Sgt. Victor Britton, USA; Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Rinehart, USA; and Sgt. 1st Class Mark Hredzak, USA.

The soldiers who are fighting to keep networks up and running in support of operation Iraqi Freedom are being trained alongside civilians. The local university has its roots in the 3rd Signal Brigade at Camp Victory, Iraq.
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Industry Cautiously Adopts Smart Tagging Systems
Multiple mandates, technologies and policy issues fuel uncertainty.
by Henry S. Kenyon

Although the U.S. Defense Department and some major commercial retailers are beginning to adopt radio frequency identification technologies to increase the efficiency of their logistics and inventory operations, many private firms are approaching it with

Despite the potential of radio frequency technologies to save millions of dollars through increased product tracking and logistics efficiencies, many private sector businesses are still undecided about adopting the technologies.
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Viewpoint: Apathy and Incompetence Trump Terrorism in Cyberspace
It's the evil them versus the inept us.
by Col. Alan D. Campen, USAF (Ret.)

Inadequate federal management and industry's reluctance to make software security a priority increase the threat of cyberterrorism.
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Major Carriers on Collision Course With Voice Over Internet Protocol
Improved sales to drive industry in 2005, but new technologies challenge established pricing schemes.
by Henry S. Kenyon

Applications such as this voice over Internet protocol-enabled telephone allow businesses to save money on long-distance calling because the voice traffic is routed across the Internet.

Storm clouds loom on the horizon as emerging technologies such as broadband and voice over Internet protocol threaten to change traditional service carrier arrangements.
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Canada Executive Breakfast

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Government-Industry Partnership Assumes High Priority

How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections

Industry Cautiously Adopts Smart Tagging Systems

International Contract Awards

Major Carriers on Collision Course With Voice Over Internet Protocol

Meet the SIGNAL Connections Staff

Small Business Committee Scrutinizes Security Clearance Process

Tech Ed Flourishes in Battle Zone

The Association Advantage

Viewpoint: Apathy and Incompetence Trump Terrorism in Cyberspace

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