The all-seeing eye: Big Brother

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Automated surveillance systems are being used by various cities in Great Britain to better monitor the streets in the event that crimes occur. The systems have helped reduce crime in areas, but some believe that the reduction comes with social implications. The public supports their use.

CCTV Surveillance Equip, Social aspects, United Kingdom, Usage, Social policy, Closed circuit television equipment, Television surveillance equipment, Electronic surveillance, Closed-circuit television, Closed circuit television

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Future perfect

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Motorola has achieved a defect rate of 40 per million, and plans to reach one in a billion by the year 2000. This quality control has saved the telecommunications equipment firm $700 million in manufacturing costs. Strategies on quality and marketing are presented.

Semiconductors and related devices, Planning, Telecommunications equipment industry, Quality management, Quality control, Motorola Inc., MOT

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Tapping the ether

Article Abstract:

Wireless networking offers many benefits, including convenience, cost savings and speed, but security is a real problem. The wireless data networking standard 802.11b has many failings relating to security.

Local Network Microwave Equip, Safety and security measures, Wireless communications, Wireless LANs, Wireless communication systems, Wireless local area networks (Computer networks)

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