HPCSA--computer burglars strike again.
Burglars stole scores of computers from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) headquarters in Sunnyside in what police believe may be 'an inside job' that began as Pretoria's rugby-mad inhabitants joined the nation to watch the rugby world cup final kick-off. It is the second...

Comparison between underfloor supply and overhead supply ventilation designs for data center high-density clusters.
ABSTRACT Data center facilities that house computer equipment represent a high capital investment and are typically designed to function for at least a few years, often without any down time. The computer equipment is usually designed with the assumption of rack air inlet temperatures in the 20-30[degrees]C...

Mathematics, science and technology teachers working collaboratively with ICT.
Abstract Supported by the Partners in Learning Programme of Microsoft and the UK Teacher Development Agency (TDA), a group of five secondary schools from Hampshire are working together on developing collaborative approaches to teaching mathematics, science, technology and allied subjects including physical education and sports. Typically three...

Why buy new when used might do? Refurbished computers help stretch technology budgets.
As schools face the challenge of bridging the "digital divide," the goal is typically complicated by the costs of computers and then support once they have been acquired. Many districts are therefore turning to refurbished computers as a possible solution. "Used computers have always played a critical role in...

Riding the wave of personal technology: once reluctant users, superintendents now find their hand-held devices an indispensable tool for leveraging their leadership.
Doug Otto, superintendent of the Piano Independent School District in Piano, Texas, doesn't leave home or the office without two hand-held computing devices: his BlackBerry, which doubles as a cell phone, and his Palm Pilot. "I'm pretty much connected 24-7," says Otto, who also has a desktop...

Cyber-criminals and data sanitization: a role for forensic accountants.
Abstract Forensic accountants are typically involved in fraud prevention/detection. However, their expertise may also be needed to protect sensitive/confidential information that may become accessible through an organization's discarded computers. Cyber-criminals (CCs) acquire old discarded computers with the intention of collecting sensitive/confidential information for illegal purposes. Deleted files,...

Moving Up the IP Video Ladder.
Moving Up the IP Video Ladder By Rich Anderson Five Steps to Success Security dealer integrators and end users alike need to start planning for the transition to IP video. In its latest report on the video surveillance market, JP Freeman expects the...

Excellent security without breaking the bank.
A business doesn't need to be a corporate behemoth to have a good security system. Mid-sized businesses can get many of the protections very large corporations have without breaking the bank. It just requires a little foresight and hooking up with experts who have the knowledge and capability to...

Ergonomics in the Computer Age.
With so much attention focused on computer-related workplace injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and debilitating neck and back strain, it is easy to forget that schools are on the road to becoming similarly hazardous work environments for students within the coming years. According to a January 4,2001, article...

Are desktops dead? Technology--and how it is used--is changing quickly. But 85 percent of the computers schools expect to purchase this year are still desktops. Is this a sign that districts remain out of touch, or an understanding of exactly how districts are using computers?
Mary Cullinane, who manages the K-12 computing segment at Microsoft, has a somewhat absurd analogy regarding the use of computer labs in K-12 education. "Imagine saying to your students, 'Okay, class, now we're all going to get up and go down the hall to the room where...