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November 23, 2004
Wireless Network Monitors Landfill Emissions
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The weekly GovPro Newsletter is produced by the editors of Government Product News and Government Procurement Journal. Visit: www.govpro.com a news-, product-, and issue-driven site for all levels of government. Sponsored by Networkcar This Week Wireless Network Monitors Landfill Emissions The Ada County landfill, located northwest of Boise, ID, is using a wireless, high-speed Ethernet radio network to monitor landfill gases and to control an irrigation system for the surrounding vegetation.
CISO Study Reveals Software Quality Concerns According to a recent study, Federal Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) ranked patch management as their number-one security concern --pointing directly to significant issues with commercial software quality. The study highlights cyber attack preparedness, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance, and network compromise among major concerns that keep CISOs up at night.
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Feds to Develop Earth-Friendly Electronic Asset Strategies Top-level federal organizations have agreed to develop and promote common strategies for using environmentally sustainable technologies and practices to improve the quality, performance, and environmental management of federal electronic assets throughout their life cycle.
Grant to Fund First Responder Radio Technology The National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) has awarded a grant for the development of a new radio system capable of reliably transmitting data from first responders inside a burning building to the commander and rescue team outside. Fort Bragg Tests Scanner System for Visitor Security A security system that gleans information from drivers' licenses via bar code scanners is being tested at two post gates at Fort Bragg, NC. The information will be fed to databases containing the names of people prohibited from post and those who have had their on-post driving rights revoked. Exposing the civil security force to the technology, gauging how long the processing of people through the gates takes, and discovering how many people are improperly trying to get into Fort Bragg are among the agendas of the three-month trial. Source: The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC).
Program Encourages Electrically Powered Irrigation Pumps The California Air Resources Board (ARB) applauds the new program proposed by the Agricultural Energy Consumers Association (AECA), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) encouraging Central Valley farmers to convert diesel-powered water irrigation pumps to electric. The new program proposes to offer an "incentive" rate for farmers who voluntarily convert diesel-engine-powered agricultural pumps to electric. In addition to the incentive rate, eligible customers would be provided with an enhanced "line extension", or hook-up allowance, that is based on the air quality benefits achieved, designed to help defray the costs of the initial conversion to electricity. Program participants would be required to destroy their older diesel engines, and newer "cleaner" diesel engines would be turned over to the local air district for reuse or proper disposal. IAC Calls For Excellence.Gov Nominations The Industry Advisory Council (IAC) e-Government Shared Interest Group (SIG) announced a call for nominations for its fifth annual Excellence.Gov Awards program. Nominations are open through December 17, 2004. Building on the theme of results-oriented electronic government, this year's awards recognize best practices in the outreach initiatives and adoption of federal e-Government implementations.
News of the Weird
Biodiesel Conference Plan to attend the 2005 Biodiesel Conference and Expo hosted by the National Biodiesel Board. Held in the Marina Marriott and Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the event will run from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. For more information, visit: www.biodiesel.org/expo2005 DENIOS manufactures Spill Containment, Chemical Storage and related equipment. Systems provide safe, compliant, and efficient storage of flammables, corrosives and other hazardous chemicals or materials. Visit: www.thehazmatpro.com C & H Distributors provide a fast, efficient way to purchase shelving, cabinets, packaging and shipping products, or office furniture. Visit: Crown Equipment designs, manufactures, distributes, services, and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. Cardiac Science-combines industry leading AED technology with comprehensive AED/CPR training programs to create a heartsafe environment for you. The new Powerheart Automated External Defibrillator (AED) G3 offers simple, one-button operation. Featuring RescueReady technology guaranteeing first time, every time shock delivery. Meyer Products Inc. offers a complete line of snowplows and spreaders for all your snow removal needs. www.meyerproducts.com We welcome your feedback. Please e-mail suggestions and comments to Katherine Frisch at: mailto:kfrisch@penton.com You may qualify for a complimentary subscription to Government Product News. For more information, visit:www.submag.com/sub/gn You may qualify for a complimentary subscription to Government Procurement. For more information, visit: If you would like to subscribe to this weekly newsletter for government professionals send a blank email to: If you would like to unsubscribe to the GovPro newsletter send a blank email to: GovPro Newsletter, 1300 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44114-1503 Copyright 2004 Penton Media, Inc. | ||
