On Database Technology for US Homeland Security
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In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the US government has initiated a wide array of measures to forestall replay of such attacks. One such measure is to encourage development and adoption of information technology to detect and apprehend suspects and security risks, and to manage emergencies should such an attack elude prevention. One element of information technology that is indispensable, particularly in preventing terrorism, is database technology.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of Object Technology
دوره 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002