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Latest News
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California: Expect a massive earthquake
Over the past few months, the world has seemingly been besieged by a series of devastating quakes; Haiti, Chile, Taiwan and Turkey have all been affected, but according to The...Read more
03/12/2010 13:45
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Could nuclear weapons power homes?
Nuclear weapons - weapon of mass destruction, political deternet and, according to Newsweek, a way to power homes.Read more
03/11/2010 15:24
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Skyscraper designs of the future
The eVolo Magazine 2010 Skyscraper Competition, which "recognizes outstanding ideas that redefine skyscraper design through the use of new technologies, materials, programs,...Read more
03/10/2010 14:47
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Did 'Big Oil' cause Hurricane Katrina?
In what can only be described as one of the most tenuous lawsuits ever to hit US courts, victims of Hurricane Katrine have filed a law suit against large oil companies...Read more
03/09/2010 13:20
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IBM's 'smart transportation, smart plane...
Computer corporation, technology innovator, eco-warrior? Apparently so, because IBM have said they are to focus on 'Smarter Planet' initiatives that aim to focus on the problems...Read more
03/08/2010 16:46
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Breakthroughs and concerns for smartgrid
Smartgrid was the "buzz term" of 2009 for the US power and energy industry and 2010 looks set to be no different.Read more
03/08/2010 15:22
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Editor’s Choice
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Track and trace
How do airports keep track of millions of bags from scores of carriers to meet today's all-encompassing security requirements? By Aviation Software, Inc.Read more -
Current risks
Dawn Kristof Champney explains how aging water infrastructure, public health concerns and infrastructure funding legislation make water a matter of national security.Read more -
Crystal clear
Cynthia Dougherty of the EPA talks about the state of the nation’s water infrastructureRead more -
Public safety progress
A new report from Frost & Sullivan highlights the potential role that wireless broadband technologies will play in the public safety applications segment.Read more -
Virtual reality
Larry Clinton explains that critical infrastructure protection is not just a physical security issue.Read more -
Driving smart
Caroline Visser of the International Road Federation details the benefits intelligent transportation systems can bring, both for travelers and the environmentRead more
Readers’ Choice
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Reuse: Where Is It Headed?
Throughout the years, I have been asked where our nation is headed in regards to replenishing our water supply, especially given our seemingly shifting weather patterns leading...Read more -
Make Better Decisions with Intergraph’s ...
Gain the Most from ARRA with the Tools You Need for Asset Management and AccountabilityRead more -
The Future of Traffic Data
Michael Ostrom, CEO of Mygistics, Inc., reveals how advancements in traffic modeling will improve personal and commercial travel.Read more -
Fundamentals of a Robust Mass Communicat...
By Siemens. Layered communications and network redundancy are essential when implementing a mass notification system. Using both techniques increases the probability that all...Read more -
Emergence of IP in Mass Notification App...
By Advanced Fire Systems, Inc. The fire and security industries have had a long history of applying available technologies and putting them to good use in solving the many...Read more -
Ready to Report?
Jay Stinson of Intergraph Corporation explains how ARRA is putting the spotlight on asset management accountability.Read more
Executive Interviews
High-speed rail: Interview with Yoav Hagler
US Infrastructure talks to America 2050's Yoav Hagler about America's high-speed rail plans
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Fixing America's Infrastructure
We speak to Blaine D. Leonard, President of the American Society of Civil Engineers, for his thoughts on improving America's infrastructure.
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Fully automatic
Automation through wireless and information technology has the potential to generate important cost savings in the way we manage, maintain and run our infrastructure assets, says Matt Nelson.
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Utilities Summit North America
10th - 12th May 2010
The Next Generation Utilities North America Summit 2010 will once again serve as an arena for senior level executives to engage in clear and focused dialogue with their peers and examine their management objectives in a relaxed and vibrant environment.
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