NetFlash: Feds eyeing one access model for all

Security concerns have propelled the federal government into the modern age of authentication. While no specific technologies have been adopted yet, it looks like a combination of smart cards and biometrics will become the new key to get into a variety of federal buildings. And that means security companies are about to get a whole lot of new business. Feds eyeing one access model for all http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092004fedsmart.html?net

Security concerns have propelled the federal government into the modern age of authentication. While no specific technologies have been adopted yet, it looks like a combination of smart cards and biometrics will become the new key to get into a variety of federal buildings. And that means security companies are about to get a whole lot of new business.

Feds eyeing one access model for all

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092004fedsmart.html?net

HP’s StorageWorks Grid garners mixed reaction

Grid technology is one of the most exciting areas of computing today, and HP is extending grids to storage. The company laid out a plan to combine the two over the next four years – the only problem users and analysts see with the plan is that four years is an awfully long time.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092004hpgrid.html?net

Linux supporters rally around standard

The Linux industry hit a standardization milestone last week that observers say will further bring open source technology into mainstream use.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092004opensource.html?net

AT&T strengthens its IP service SLAs

AT&T last week began touting new IP service-level agreements that constitute some of the strongest performance guarantees available.

https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/092004attsla.html?net

Today on Layer 8, here to help you ease into the week:

We help get Monday started on the right foot with these gems: a famous hooker blog goes dark; a Bluetooth motorcycle helmet; more proof college kids have it easy; and lost and found – nuclear style. Plus, we unveil the latest Caption Contest winner. Tune in at:

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