Risk assessment tool scans LAN for possible date code chicanery. Civilian agencies step up year 2000 repair work on PC networks. Civilian agencies replace servers, install software upgrades to be 2000-ready. PCs with 3DNow technology go to extremes. A NOAA lab builds an ATM network to keep scientists connected. Unix messaging with user agent.
Survey finds managers want Net access controls to reduce legal liabilities.
The Air Force sets service BPAs. Red Cross opens military communications center. 99 budget is hampering IT efforts. As deputy CIO of EPA, Day leads the march toward creating a new information organization at the agency. Getting the right communications tool for road warriors can be a gamble.