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Past Issues

• What you need to know about botnets
  Learn about one of the most dangerous cyber threats

• State invests in new statewide networking infrastructure to enhance speed, capacity, and service delivery capabilities
  Read about the Next Generation Network’s enhanced speed, capacity, and service delivery capabilities

• Washington State receives national spotlight for business resource website
  Find out why the state’s business website is noted as an outstanding IT achievement

• Gary Robinson elected officer of National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)
  Learn about the DIS director’s new role with NASCIO

• DIS soon to offer e-mail archiving service to state agencies
  Learn how the upcoming E-mail Archiving, Retention and Discovery Service will help you effectively manage your agency's e-mail

• Virtual Private Networks connect staff to the office from any location
  
  • Read about how Virtual Private Networks can connect staff from anywhere at anytime
  • Find out how Virtual Private Networks can play a key role in emergency preparedness

• New technology simplifies information gathering for law enforcement
  Learn how new DIS technology simplifies information gathering for law enforcement professionals, like police officers and prosecuting attorneys

• Plan for changes to Daylight Saving Time
  Read about how new Daylight Saving Time rules will require checks of your computer systems

• Use video and multimedia to get your messages out -- book now for end-of-biennium projects!
  Find out how to bring your messages to life using video and multimedia technologies

• Keep staff connected with wireless Enterprise Blackberry Service
  Learn how Blackberry wireless technology connects staff for state agencies

• "Doing Business in Washington" Web site provides one-stop resource for businesses
  Read about how this Web site is making it easier for businesses to interact with government

• Small Agency Technology Pool helps small state government offices overcome financial hurdles, acquire technology
  Read about how DIS helps small government agencies acquire needed technology

• State offers free seminars on webcasting services for public agencies
  Find out how webcasting can enhance communication with employees and the public

• Government organizations save by participating in DIS SmartBuying
  Read about how DIS can help your organization save money

• State Agencies can increase network security with Managed Firewalls
  Learn about more network security options

• October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
  Read about how you can protect your agency's computer systems

• DIS Web Content Management: The easy way to run your government Web site
• Watch video clip
• Decided you want Content Management? Request a free consultation

• Secure File Transfer: Read about the latest technology to ensure the secure transfer of your valuable data

February 2006
January 2006
December 2005