Communications Engineering and IT

'SWaP is Critical', says Dr Nibir Dhar, and he's right - reducing the overall size, weight and power required for military equipment is vital in nearly all military operations. Dhar, Program Manager of DARPA's 'AWARE' program explains the latest tech advancements being applied to night vision systems and how this will ultimately benefit the warfighter. Read on... Full Article »

There have been rapid advances in biometric technologies in recent years, but how exactly are these technologies helping to ensure the security of the Northern US border? Gary Wheeler, Chief, Global Initiatives Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) discusses the current biometric technologies being used along the border, some of the challenges involved in collaboration with other agencies and surveys the future landscape of biometric technology and its use in border security. Full Podcast »

Preparing the Physical Infrastructure of Receiving Data Centers for Consolidation The consolidation of one or more data centers into an existing data center is a common occurrence. This paper gives examples of what is becoming a standard architecture for preparing the physical infrastructure in the receiving data center. This approach allows for shorter timelines and high efficiency while avoiding the commonly expected difficulties and complexities often experienced with consolidation projects. Full Whitepaper »