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Modern RFID tags are only a few millimeters in size and comprise a chip, antenna and in some cases a battery (active). Some forms of RFID tags (passive) have no battery, but actually take power from the electromagnetic beams of a reader, and then send data back to the source. These tags can theoretically last forever, since they only send data or require power when actually being pinged by a reader device. Almost all RFID tags can be inserted into almost anything and do not require line of sight back to a reader. Some tags are so tiny that they have been glued to the backs of ants to track their behavior.
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A real-time system that connects medics on the battlefield with surgeons at a hospital would save lives, if it can be made to work.
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The feature lets you keep work and personal information separate, and could appeal to IT managers.
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DISA wants software that would let DOD personnel securely use smart phones and tablets on DOD networks.
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Mobility is key for unlocking productivity, but government still struggles to securely manage mobile devices and their data, agency IT leaders say.
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The device's portability, features and security could fit the service's requirements.
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Cisco wants to network and IP-enable vehicles, which could be a boon for emergency response crews, among others.
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Plenty of things agencies do still can't be done on a smart phone or tablet.
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GAO report on mobile threats concludes that certain agencies, and all users, can help improve security.
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Unmanned ocean-going Wave Gliders proving useful for research and, perhaps, much more.