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Welcome to Noblis' Sigma Audio Presentation Noblis info@noblis.org Government & Organizations No Science, technology, Criminal Justice, Environment and Energy, Health Care, Information Security, Oceans, Atmosphere, Space, Telecommunications, Transportation, Homeland Security, Counterterrorism, Toxicology, Risk Assessment, Information Technology Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:28:10 +0200 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:28:11 +0200 http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/Podcast/PublishingImages/audiocast_logo.gif http://www.noblis.org Audiocast Logo 140 74 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200 Introduction from Editor-in-Chief. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaRareEventsSept2010.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_RE_Enlarging_the_Threat_of%20_Uncertainty.mp3 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200 The northeastern United States suffered a massive blackout in August 2003. Understanding its causes and consequences can provide insights into mitigation that might prevent paralyzing cascading failures in future blackouts. Read by Harry Cummins http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaRareEventsSept2010.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_RE_Rare_Events_The_Unrecognized_Threat.mp3 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200 The northeastern United States suffered a massive blackout in August 2003. Understanding its causes and consequences can provide insights into mitigation that might prevent paralyzing cascading failures in future blackouts. Read by Harry Cummins http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaRareEventsSept2010.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_RE_What_Can_Lead_to_a_Wide-Scale_Blackout.mp3 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200 Analysts have amassed much data that points to vulnerabilities in telecommunications and cybersecurity. Examining past natural disasters and major attacks can provide valuable insight into mitigating new ones. Read by Kathleen Diehr http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaRareEventsSept2010.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_RE_Understanding_and_Mitigating_Catastrophic_Disruption_and_Attack.mp3 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200 Transportation systems must function even after an event results in multiple failures. Agile operations and increased operational awareness can improve resilience when standard disruption-handling techniques no longer apply. Read by Karl E. Wunderlich http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaRareEventsSept2010.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_RE_Managing_the_Transition_from_Reliability_to_Resilience.mp3 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200 Since 9/11, the intelligence community has been striving to improve interagency coordination and information sharing. Advanced technologies and novel tradecraft will assist in that goal, allowing analysts to fuse disparate data sources early enough to connect the dots in the intelligence picture. Read by Karen Young http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaRareEventsSept2010.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_RE_In_the_Shadow_of_911.mp3 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200 One change among septillions of DNA base pairs could lead to Tay-Sachs disease, cancer, or H1N1 flu. To gain insight into the interactions that leads to such an event, analysts need technology and algorithms that can rapidly process volumes of information. Read by Jason Kowalski. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaRareEventsSept2010.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_RE_From_Past_Events_to_Actionable_models.mp3 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200 Entire industries involving trillions of dollars and the security of hundreds of millions of people are built squarely on the applicability of the bell curve to human events. How well does it fit the underlying phenomena of finance? Read by Thomas B. Fowler http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaRareEventsSept2010.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_RE_In_Depth_Finance_Theory_and_Heavy_Tails.mp3 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0200 Researchers at the Center for Network-Based Systems are experimenting with optimal splitting, refining a technique that focuses on the paths most likely to lead to a rare event. Read by Paige Alfaro http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaRareEventsSept2010.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_RE_Spotlight_Rare_Event_Simulation_Enhancing_Efficency.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Introduction from Editor-in-Chief. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaInfosecJune2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_Infosec_New_Freedom_New_Rules.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Doing business in a web environment is testing what experts know about information security. The threefold challenge is to make smarter use of existing technology, evolve new technology, and raise awareness that more secure alternatives are readily available. Read by Jason Kowalski http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaInfosecJune2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_Infosec_Responding_to_Information_Securitys_New_Age.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Both industry and federal agencies are resisting a stronger authentication and authorization infrastructure. The reasons have little to do with available technology and everything to do with users’ and system owners’ resistance to change. Read by Jason Kowalski http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaInfosecJune2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_Infosec_Requiring_Strong_Credentials-What_is_taking_So_Long.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Many organizations bring security to the forefront of web application design only when an incident occurs. The result is generally an expensive, knee-jerk, reaction to security problems that might have been avoided with intelligently planned controls. Read by Kathleen Diehr http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaInfosecJune2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_Infosec_Web_Application_Security-From_Reactive_to_Proactive.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 The federal government is aggressively reforming its security authorization to unify disparate policies and processes across sectors. Enterprises will soon have a single authorization process that aligns security and enterprise-level risk management. Read by Sarah Mumford http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaInfosecJune2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_Infosec_Streamlining Security Authorization.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 A more reasoned and thoughtful approach to information assurance is called for, but the security community must first recognize the solutions at hand and define measurable success. Read by Harry Cummins http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaInfosecJune2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_Infosec_Doing_More_With_The_Solutions_We_Have.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 As mobile network use increases exponentially, Internet users are assuming too much about the security of their communications protocols. Fortunately, solutions are at hand and relatively easy to implement. Read by Ralph A. Broom http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaInfosecJune2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_Infosec_Becoming_Smarter_about_Secure_Communications.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 No security policy can be effective if people fail to follow it. Training supervisors and managers to understand and enforce security policy can help avoid breaches from human error. Read by Bridget Dorward http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaInfosecJune2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_Infosec_In_Depth_Strengthening_a_Security_Programs_Weak_Link.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0200 The Noblis Information Security Plan relies on an agile mix of education, tools, and careful oversight to keep security concerns in the forefront of business operations. Read by Morgan Sendek. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaInfosecJune2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Media/Sigma_Infosec_Sigma_Spotlight.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Introduction from Editor-in-Chief. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NEWSPUBLICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/TECHNICALPUBLICATIONS/SIGMAJOURNAL/Pages/SigmaGFEMay2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_Green_Realizing_the_Sustainable_Green_Enterprise.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Organizations need ways to use fewer resources, optimize processes, and invest in energy-saving products and services. The good news is that they have more practical options than ever. Read by Mile Corrigan http://www.noblis.org/NEWSPUBLICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/TECHNICALPUBLICATIONS/SIGMAJOURNAL/Pages/SigmaGFEMay2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_Green_Strategies_for_a_Sustainable_Green_Enterprise.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0200 The political, social, and scientific climate couldn’t be more favorable for investing in green federal buildings. Agencies are ramping up their commitment, and with funding now available, action is a step away. Read by Edna Davis http://www.noblis.org/NEWSPUBLICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/TECHNICALPUBLICATIONS/SIGMAJOURNAL/Pages/SigmaGFEMay2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_Green_The_Climate_is_Right_for_Green.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0200 With green analytical tools, supervisors and managers can see when and where energy is consumed, empowering them to better manage equipment, energy load, and energy-related improvements. Noblis’ Total Emissions Analytics is one such tool. Read by Brian DeRocher http://www.noblis.org/NEWSPUBLICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/TECHNICALPUBLICATIONS/SIGMAJOURNAL/Pages/SigmaGFEMay2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_Green_Analytics_to_Improve_Operations.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Data centers consume two percent of all electricity produced in the United States, which means that applying proven green practices to data center operations makes both environmental and economic good sense. Read by Jason Kowalski http://www.noblis.org/NEWSPUBLICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/TECHNICALPUBLICATIONS/SIGMAJOURNAL/Pages/SigmaGFEMay2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_Green_Data_Center_Management.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0200 More organizations are turning to telecommuting as a viable green strategy, but not all such initiatives succeed. Lessons based on nine years of implementing a telecommuting program offer advice on adapting an old idea to a modern workplace. Read by Mosetta G. Whitaker http://www.noblis.org/NEWSPUBLICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/TECHNICALPUBLICATIONS/SIGMAJOURNAL/Pages/SigmaGFEMay2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_Green_Modern_Telecommutings_Contribution_to_Green.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0200 With regulatory mandates on the horizon, understanding the steps outlined in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the de facto standard for emissions accountability, will help organizations stay within acceptable limits. Read by Michael A. Barba http://www.noblis.org/NEWSPUBLICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/TECHNICALPUBLICATIONS/SIGMAJOURNAL/Pages/SigmaGFEMay2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_Green_A_Future_in_Counting_Carbon.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0200 To carry out missions vital to national security, military installations must be self-sustainable after a natural disaster or terrorist act, which means they must generate as much power as they consume. Four strategies can get an installation closer to that goal. Read by Kathleen Diehr http://www.noblis.org/NEWSPUBLICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/TECHNICALPUBLICATIONS/SIGMAJOURNAL/Pages/SigmaGFEMay2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_Green_In_Depth_Toward_Net-Zero_Energy_Installations.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Ongoing—A Look at What's Changed since SIGMA’S last report. Read by Harry K. Cummins, Jr. http://www.noblis.org/NEWSPUBLICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS/TECHNICALPUBLICATIONS/SIGMAJOURNAL/Pages/SigmaGFEMay2009.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_Green_Revisiting_Energy_Security.mp3 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Introduction from Editor-in-Chief. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaPMOSeptember2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_PMO_Realitys_Moving_Target.mp3 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0200 As old-style organization lines erode, PMOs face new challenges in managing multiple projects, coordinating effective communication, and maintaining the right amount of control over resources and program direction. Read by Michael D. Nelson http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaPMOSeptember2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_PMO_The_Modern_Program_Management_Office.mp3 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Many federal programs believe that an established framework is enough to keep the program on track. But information technology projects require multiple integrated processes, which a program management office is best suited to govern and coordinate. Read by Jason Kowalski http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaPMOSeptember2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_PMO_Toward_Best_Practices_Management_96kbs.mp3 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Four IT projects within a government organization posed acquisition, staffing, and oversight challenges. Lessons from each project and from the support effort overall can help organizations avoid or overcome similar obstacles. Read by Kathleen Diehr http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaPMOSeptember2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_PMO_Managing_Multiple_Information_Technology_Projects.mp3 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Templates integrate diverse requirements, letting project managers customize activities and service level agreements to fit the agency’s goals. The result is an IT project that gets the right support at the right time. Read by David Vera http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaPMOSeptember2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_PMO_Toolkit_For_Federal_Information__Technology_Project_Managers.mp3 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Two quantitative measurement methods, earned schedule and event chain, are emerging as useful ways to accurately predict progress and prepare for contingencies in very large projects. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaPMOSeptember2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_PMO_Schedule_Management_for_Complex_Projects.mp3 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0200 When a highly visible project ends far behind schedule, senior management wants to know why. A project post-mortem using Six Sigma techniques is an effective way to discover the root causes of delay. Read by Edna Davis http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaPMOSeptember2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_PMO_Using_Six_Sigma_in_Project_Forensics.mp3 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Many project management offices adopt a cost-containment model to control projects. But to endure, a PMO must turn to a value-driven model that can empower it to add strategic value to the organization. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaPMOSeptember2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_PMO_The_Case_for_Agile_Management.mp3 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0200 Noblis CEO Amr ElSawy describes his rationale and expectations for this measurement and management system. Read by Michael D. Nelson and Nicholas G. Keith http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaPMOSeptember2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_PMO_Implementing_The_Balanced_Scorecard_at_Noblis.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0200 A Step Ahead. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaITJune2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_IT_A_Step_Ahead.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0200 A varied portfolio of projects, technologies, and initiatives can help IT managers survive escalating expectations, promote innovation, and ride an unpredictable market wave. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaITJune2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_IT_Information_Technology_Survival_Through_Diversity.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0200 A secure hosted environment uses Web-accessible servers to efficiently manage complex data volumes in a telecommunications acquisition of unprecedented size. Read by Bob Wassmann http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaITJune2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_IT_Bringing_Order_to_Requirements_Chaos.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0200 In designing a voice over IP system for the U.S. Senate’s 16,600 lines, service level agreements proved an effective way to ensure that performance meets the customer’s stringent requirements. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaITJune2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_IT_Service_level_Agreements_Ensuring_Expected_performance.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Enterprises can benefit from an open-source GIS architecture, but implementation success depends critically on understanding the nature of GIS data and the functions of the various open-source components. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaITJune2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_IT_Open_Source_Geographic_Information_Systems.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Playing serious computer games can help hone strategies and operational concepts. But their real value lies in the ability to extract, characterize, and compare the actions of players and teams. Read by Jason Kowalski http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaITJune2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_IT_Serious_Games_That_Improve_Performance.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0200 With a common handheld device, a trusted certification authority, and a two-dimensional barcode, anyone anywhere can determine that a driver’s license or passport is authentic. Read by Charlee Franklin http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaITJune2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_IT_Authenticating_Printed_Documents_on_The_Fly.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Identity discovery is greatly enhanced when multiple data types are captured, processed, and combined for analysis. A design framework makes it easier to identify system requirements. Read by Mosetta Whitaker http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaITJune2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_IT_Improving_Identity_Discovery_Through_Fusion.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Operation Green supports enterprise decision-making that accelerates transformation in greenhouse gas management and climate change policy. Read by Mile K. Corrigan http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaITJune2008.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/Sigma_IT_Going_Green_in_the_Service_Sector.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Energy Crisis or Opportunity for Action? Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaEnergySecurityDec2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaES_Energy_Crisis_or_Opportunity_for_Action.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Energy security is an unpredictable intersection of environmental, economic, and equity issues. As concerns blend, they form a new breed of complexity that is truly a wicked problem. Read by Rodney Lay http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaEnergySecurityDec2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaES_Harnessing_the_Complexity_of_Energy_Security.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Environmental, economic, and equity concerns must be balanced in addressing urgent issues surrounding energy resource supply and demand. Read by Shanie Bartlett http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaEnergySecurityDec2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaES_Harmonizing_the_Three_Es_of_Energy.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Current views about energy security are varied and often contradictory. A vital first step is to identify, analyze, and deeply understand these thought paths in concert. Read by Rodney Lay http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaEnergySecurityDec2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaES_Deconstructing_the_Energy_Security_Puzzle.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Studies of major chemical and nuclear facilities reveal cost dynamics that energy infrastructure planning must consider as nations turn to alternative resources. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaEnergySecurityDec2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaES_Plant_Construction_Costs_What_Have_We_Learned.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200 U.S. energy policy on automobile use must move beyond fuel efficiency and recognize that energy, economics, and transportation issues are tightly intertwined. Read by Charlee Franklin http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaEnergySecurityDec2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaES_Automobile_Use_Policy_Its_Time_to_Integrate.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200 The U.S. Air Force is aiming for 50 percent of its fuel to be synthetic by 2016, and it must also drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions. A novel process could make both these goals a reality. Read by Jon Morris http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaEnergySecurityDec2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaES_From_Coal_and_Biomass_to_Synthetic_Fuel.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Microbial fuels are renewable, clean burning, and potentially efficient. But they come with waste remediation and scalability issues, which research must continue to address. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaEnergySecurityDec2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaES_In_Depth_Biological_Fuels_From_Microbes.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Tools for modeling, simulating, and assessing energy supply-chain scenarios can help those who must manage the transition to a more sustainable energy future. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaEnergySecurityDec2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaES_Sigma_Special_Report_Noblis_Corporate_Initiative.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Introduction from Editor-in-Chief. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVoIPSeptember2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVoIP_Converging_Perspectives.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0200 VoIP is neither turnkey nor immature. It requires careful planning and attention to detail, but the technology is developed enough to benefit most enterprises. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVoIPSeptember2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVoIP_Voice_over_IP_Are_We_Ready.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0200 What does it take to successfully execute a VoIP project? Meticulous planning and consideration of the user perspective can overcome many problems, as this case study illustrates. Read by K.C. Bell http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVoIPSeptember2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVoIP_Anatomy_of_an_Implementation.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Guaranteeing acceptable voice quality requires understanding what you can and can’t control and implementing comprehensive testing. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVoIPSeptember2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVoIP_Voice_Quality_End_to_End.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0200 The Internet Protocol infrastructure must move beyond simple best-effort service. A QoS policy will ensure that each information flow in converged services receives the right priority and reliability. Read by Jon Morris http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVoIPSeptember2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVoIP_Quality_of_Service_for_All_Traffic.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Defense in depth recommends securing a VoIP system from the outside in, from the network to the perimeter devices, to the VoIP servers, and finally to the IP phones. Read by Jon Morris http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVoIPSeptember2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVoIP_A_Defense_In-Depth_Approach_to_VOIP_Security.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0200 This protocol, which is already in early deployment, maps telephone numbers to Internet addresses, allowing one telephone number for e-mail, fax, instant messaging, and voice calls. Read by Mosetta Whitaker http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVoIPSeptember2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVoIP_ENUM_A_Bridge_Between_Voice_and_Data.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0200 Installing a VoIP system doesn’t represent a broad cultural shift, but VoIP is only one part of a much larger-and inevitable-integration that will revolutionize daily living. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVoIPSeptember2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVoIP_In_Depth_From_VoIP_to_Quad-Play_Convergence.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0200 A quick look at a selected Noblis project Read by Jason Kowalski http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVoIPSeptember2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVoIP__Spotlight-Moving_Closer_to_Unified_Communications.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Navigating the acquisition maze requires sparks of innovation, as well as foresightand practical expertise. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaAcquisitionStrategiesFebruary2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaAS_From_Creative_Spark_to_Actionable_Solution.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Many acquisitions fail because they take the narrow view. Navigating the inevitable twists and turns requires a far-reaching view and cohesive goals across the acquisition cycle. Read by Rodney Lay http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaAcquisitionStrategiesFebruary2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaAS_Acquisition_in_the_Large.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0200 The acquisition strategy is the base on which subsequent activities rest. Getting it right means that the acquisition has taken its first step toward success. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaAcquisitionStrategiesFebruary2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaAS_Crafting_Acquisitions_Foundation.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Risk management is too important to address piecemeal. Integrating formal risk analysis into activities at each acquisition stage lowers risk to both the acquisition and the program after award. Read by Jon Morris http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaAcquisitionStrategiesFebruary2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaAS_Risk_Analysis_Making_it_Formal.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Rigorous requirements definition and tracking have proved their worth in many successful projects. Rigorous attention to requirements should also be the basis for any acquisition. Read by Mosetta Whitaker http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaAcquisitionStrategiesFebruary2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaAS_Toward_Requirements-Diven_Acquisition.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0200 What is a best process? Most acquisition teams talk about it, but few understand how the people, review process, and results interconnect. Read by Robert Wassman http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaAcquisitionStrategiesFebruary2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaAS_Elements_of_Best_Process.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Description: At this point, all the planning, application of best practices, and award decision come together. Thinking about this convergence early on can head off problems later. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaAcquisitionStrategiesFebruary2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaAS_Preparing_for_Acquisitions_Reality_Check.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Understanding how PBC differs from traditional contracting can help agencies make the most of this approach. Lessons from PBC use in environmental restoration highlight the need for careful planning. Read by K.C. Bell http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaAcquisitionStrategiesFebruary2007.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaAS_Using_Performance-Based_Contracting_to_Advantage.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0200 EA forward vision leaves the current emphasis on crash worthiness, embracing proven technologies and proactive policy that centers on crash prevention. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVehicleSafetySeptember2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVS_New_Vision_for_Vehicle_Safety.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Single-function warning systems are already available in some cars and light trucks. The next step is to provide multiple systems in one vehicle, which requires addressing some daunting human interface issues. Read by H. Gilbert Miller http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVehicleSafetySeptember2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVS_Systems_Integration_and_the_Human_Factor.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0200 We have the technology to improve vehicle safety. All that remains is for governments, vehicle manufacturers, and drivers to recognize and use this technology as a strategic weapon, not a support tool. Read by Rodney K. Lay http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVehicleSafetySeptember2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVS_Proactive_Prevention.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Current warning systems cannot always accurately predict the effects of storm surges. A prototype system combines more capable models to help organizations visualize these effects and plan a response. Read by Kenneth Carey http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVehicleSafetySeptember2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVS_Next-Generation_Flood_Warning.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Introducing large commercial off-the-shelf applications into an environment that traditonally custom-develops software can pose unique challenges. These lessons from a large health care organization can offer some solutions. Read by Jerry Jasper http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVehicleSafetySeptember2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVS_Integrating_COTS_Software.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0200 Modeling the behavior of multibiometric systems with sufficient realism requires accounting for complex interactions among accuracy, workflow, and workload. Read by Paige Alfaro http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVehicleSafetySeptember2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVS_The_Challenge_of_Modeling_Multibiometric_Systems.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0200 For nearly a decade, the US federal government has been working to unite disparate public key infrastructures within and outside its workforce. The result is the federal PKI and Federal Public Key Infrastructure Architecture. Read by Mosetta Whitaker http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVehicleSafetySeptember2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVS_PKI_Architecture_for_EGovernment.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0200 The Personal Information Extraction and Modeling tool helps glean knowledge from clinical trial reports and put it in the hands of practicing physicians. Read by Victor Pollara http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaVehicleSafetySeptember2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaVS_From_Data_to_Knowledge.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0200 On the one hand, decision makers face unprecedented problem-solving complexity. On the other, they have modern computingU+2019s formidable power. A solution forged from these elements requires disciplined forethought and systematic execution. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaMay2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaDA_Forging_a_Sword_of_Purpose.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0200 An analytic effort can be on time, on budget, on plan-and on the way to failure. To avoid this subtle trap, consider these lessons learned from three case studies. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaMay2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaDA_Is_Your_Model_Designed_To_Fail.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0200 Overlooking or misinterpreting data can cause analysts to rely on simple models that can yield inaccurate results. Transportation investment planning and Internet congestion are two domains that require supplements to more basic models. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaMay2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaDA_Avoiding_a_Simple_Models_Tragedy_of_Errors.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0200 With the current level of digital sophistication, it is easy to create too much model and not enough value. These two case studies underline the importance of selecting the right data and creating usable models. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaMay2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaDA_Doing_More_with_Less.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0200 Mathematical modeling must incorporate an artful balance between tractability and the need for accuracy and detail, as this telecommunications case study illustrates. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaMay2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaDA_The_Art_and_Science_of_Mathematical_Modeling.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0200 Computing advances have enabled increasingly sophisticated models and simulations. Analytic science has pushed those advances with demanding applications. This mutual dependence holds lessons for the future of mathematical modeling. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaMay2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaDA_Computing_and_Analytic_Science-A_Useful_Symbiosis.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0200 The Noblis system dynamics model extends the classic epidemiological approach to address policy impact, equipping decision makers to better prepare for and react to biological events. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaMay2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaDA_Biological_Event_Modeling.mp3 Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:20:53 +0200 Forward http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaSeptember2005.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaEO_01_Exploring_One_Ocean.mp3 Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:19:53 +0200 The Global Earth Observation System of Systems is currently seeking to significantly improve our ability to observe and predict the impact of a wide range of natural phenomenon and human activities. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaSeptember2005.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaEO_02_Earth_Observations_Peek.mp3 Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:18:53 +0200 As unmanned vehicles become ever more capable they offer new capabilities for ocean science and observation. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaSeptember2005.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaEO_03_Mobile_Unmanned_Systems.mp3 Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:17:53 +0200 Assimilation of satellite data is a critical component to realizing the benefits of an improved weather, ocean, climate, and other environmental forecast system. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaSeptember2005.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaEO_04_JCSDA.mp3 Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:16:53 +0200 A quick look at a selected Noblis project http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaSeptember2005.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaEO_05_Sigma_Spotlight_NOAA.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:19:53 +0200 How Call Centers Would Respond to an Attack http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaFebruary2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaBio_01_Defining_Challenge.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:18:18 +0200 Many in the homeland security community believe that a bio-threat is not a question of if but when. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaFebruary2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaBio_02_Biodefense.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:17:43 +0200 Most of the pieces to prevent and mitigate a biological attack already exist, but we have yet to bind them into a viable biodefense system. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaFebruary2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaBio_03_Connecting_Goals.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:16:10 +0200 Syndromic surveillance systems are entering the mainstream, but lack of access to quality data remains a significant barrier. http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/Pages/SigmaFebruary2006.aspx http://www.noblis.org/NewsPublications/Publications/TechnicalPublications/SigmaJournal/media/SigmaBio_04_Present_Practice.mp3