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WSTPA to present Ready Launch —
SQL2005: The Next Generation |
| The Westsound Technology Professionals Association (WSTPA) will present, “SQL 2005: The Next Generation,” at its regularly scheduled meeting to be held Feb. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Poulsbo Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library, located at 700 NE Lincoln St... (Full Article) |
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EFF applauds Google's resistance
to government subpoena
However, broader privacy concerns remain |
| The Justice Department has asked a federal court in San Jose, California to force Google to turn over search records for use as evidence in a case where the government is defending the constitutionality of the Child Online Protection Act (COPA). Google has refused to comply with a subpoena for those records, based in part on its concern for its users' privacy... (Full Article) |
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NorthwestWeb to develop new
Web site for casino |
Northwest Web Services recently announced that it has been selected to develop a new Web site for Clearwater Casino of Suquamish.
“As our demographics shift to more tech-savvy customers, having an easy to navigate and interactive website has become one of our top priorities,” stated Kristine Smutek, director of marketing for Clearwater Casino. “The new site will provide information on all casino facilities and the new hotel scheduled to open this spring,” she added.
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One site built and another redesigned by Moff |
Moff Interactive of Kingston recently announced the completion of a web site for Rebate Real Estate NW and the redesign of Seattle Water Colors web site.
Moff Interactive Inc. can be reached at (360) 394-9601 or www.moff.com.
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Town & Country Markets expanding
main IT facility |
Town & Country Markets is expanding its main information systems office at Arbor Business Park naer Kingston by almost 50 percent.
The facility provides data and IT services for its six Pacific Northwest grocery stores which include the Ballard Market in Ballard, Central Market in Poulsbo, Town & Country Market on Bainbridge Island, Greenwood Market in Greenwood and Central Market in Mill Creek.
The Kingston location processes pricing support, data collection and reporting needs in addition to email, Internet services and technical support for its employees.
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Conquest Innovations awarded
contract from USSOCOM |
| Conquest Innovations, LLC of Poulsbo has received a contract for research and development services from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The contract is for the development of a specialized, powerful, lightweight audio public address system. The contracts period of performance runs until approximately June 2006. |
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EPIC urges privacy protections
for online court records |
In recent years, federal and state courts have revisited their policies for access to public records because these registers frequently contain personal information. Many of the identifiers necessary to commit identity theft, for instance, can be found in county-level property records and other public records.
Pennsylvania is the most recent state to formulate a policy for access to electronic court records. The proposed policy will eliminate Social Security numbers, full dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, and full home addresses from electronic versions of court records.
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is urging policymakers in all states to apply these protections to paper records as well, and create a mechanism so individuals can correct errors in court records easily.
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Paladin to receive federal
funds for bioterror project
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Poulsbo-based Paladin Data Systems could receive as much as $4 million in government funding this year for a bioterrorism-related project. The funding was announced in December by Sen. Patty Murray, who visited the facility and said she has secured $4 million in a Department of Defense Appropriations bill that would allow the company to expand its current federally funded project called the Outbreak Detection Information Network... (Full Article) |
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Microsoft to unveil new "Small Business
Specialist" program to WSTPA |
| Unveiled in July 2005 in response to customer and partner needs, Microsoft's new Small Business Specialist designation helps partners that focus on the small-business space differentiate themselves and better serve their customers... (Full Article) |
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Internet Refresher 102
By Jim Kendall |
| E-mail in one form or another still constitutes the biggest use of the Internet. It is a close analogue to “snail mail” (USPS) in all its forms, including, unfortunately, postage-due... (Full Article) |
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NorthwestNet launches new
real estate services portal |
Northwest Network Services Inc. (NSS) recently announced the launch of a new online portal to serve the online realtor at www.irealtywebs.com.
iRealtyWebs is a new brand and service designed to exclusively serve real estate brokers and agents who want improved functionality and visibility for their websites... (Full Article)
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EPIC urges privacy protections
for online court records |
| In recent years, federal and state courts have revisited their policies for access to public records because these registers frequently contain personal information. Many of the identifiers necessary to commit identity theft, for instance, can be found in county-level property records and other public records... (Full Article) |
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High-tech wages increase in Q3 |
| Hourly wages for highly skilled technology professionals improved in the third quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004, according to the latest Yoh Index of Technology Wages, the quarterly compensation index used by Fortune 500 companies to determine salary scales. Wages changed at varying levels, with a 2.7 percent increase in July, a 1.1 percent increase in August and a slight 0.4 percent decrease in September, as compared to the same months in 2004. |
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Moff Interactive completes web site
for real estate attorney |
| Kingston’s Moff Interactive, Inc. recently announced the completion of a web site that combines ease-of-use with an attractive design for real estate attorney Daniel A. Suchman. Moff Interactive Inc. can be reached at (360) 394-9601 or www.moff.com. |
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Sympathy for the Devil:
DRM stirs controversy from all sides
EFF jumps into the fray with scathing letter
demanding action, refunds, and more... |
| Sony BMG's rootkit debacle has sent shockwaves through the electronic privacy community as well as the music industry. After security expert Mark Russinovich first discovered the intrusive malware on a Van Zandt CD, fans, copyright activists and industry experts all took up positions on the issue... (Full Article) |
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EIMS, Inc. releases an all-in-one POS
system for espresso stands and cafés |
| Local software development company EIMS, Inc. has released Splyce Café, an all-in-one solution for espresso stands, cafes and quick serve restaurants. The software helps small service retailers to automate and streamline many of the functions related to running their shops. Intuitive touch screen displays and integrated software applications help speed the order and payment process for customers and keeps tabs on business profitability, inventory controls, employee management and customer data for owners and managers... (Full Article) |
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Internet Refresher 101
By Jim Kendall |
| In an age when probably as many people who own telephones, are also accessing the internet, it is clear that internet access has become a part of daily life. Certainly on a population basis there are as many people who access the internet as those that access their local and state roads to drive to school, work, or to the ball game (or wherever). Despite the impressive numbers of individuals participating in internet commerce, most have less knowledge of what the internet is or how to really use all it's tools, than they do how the engine under the hood of the family buggy works... (Full Article) |
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National and regional security experts
to present in Seattle |
| ASG, an independent integrator of enterprise security solutions, announced that it will host the fifth annual ASG Security Expo at SAFECO Field on Nov. 10. The expo is a unique forum for companies from every industry to learn about and evaluate the latest security technologies and trends. Industry speakers will address the business, security, and IT challenges surrounding the opportunities and risks of implementing enterprise security solutions... (Full Article) |
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Growth of teleworking benefits
employees and employers |
| The number of teleworkers grew from 41.3 million in 2003 to 44.4 million in 2004, representing a 7.5 percent growth rate, according to a report form the International Telework Association and Council (ITAC), a Maryland-based nonprofit organization... (Full Article) |
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Tech rebound fuels growth
in higher paying jobs |
| For the first time in four years, industries that traditionally offer higher paying hourly jobs like technology, health services and construction are starting to grow faster than retail and other industry sectors that provide lower paying jobs... (Full Article) |
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WTC presents defense
and security grants conference |
| Washington entrepreneurs interested in learning about technology research grants available from the U.S. Department of Defense are invited to attend a one-day event in Seattle on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Museum of History & Industry... (Full Article) |
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