ISS Newsletter July 2004: Trends to watch!
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Wireless Boom - Wi-Fi is hot. It is predicted that 50% of the homes and
offices that have internet connections will be wireless by 2009 up from
about 10% currently.  To learn more about the wireless revolution, try a
Google search or go to: http://www.wi-fiplanet.com  
HP has a free eCourse called Wireless Security in Depth.  Sign up at:
http://www.hplearningcenter.com

Intelligent Grid - For years computer researchers have dreamed about the
endless possibilities for good and growth using an intelligent system.
Now, that idea of extending the attributes of a biological nervous
system comes to the power industry.  More information on the initiatives
for the power industry at: http://www.iecsa.org and http://www.e2i.org
and http://www.gridwise.org

Security Updates - Review the NERC 1200 Urgent Action Standard at:
http://www.nerc.com/~filez/standards-cyber.html

Fun Time - Here's a good one for your inner-engineer.  Try your luck at
spelling at: http://channels.netscape.com/ns/atplay/spellingtrivia.jsp

Business Stuff - In addition to representing the Advanced Control
Systems product line in Georgia, Alabama and the Florida panhandle, my
company Intelligent System Solutions, Inc. [ISS] provides services for a
wide range of topics.  If you are interested in learning more or have a
general question, please feel free to contact me via email or phone.
You can reach me at 770 855-3175 mobile.

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