April 1999

PRESIDENT'S COMMENTARY
A Half Century Leads to a New Era

INTELLIGENCE
Missile Technology Access Emboldens Rogue Nations
Psst! Want to Buy a Missile? (sidebar to above article)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Utility Approach Emerges From Communications Access Strategy
Regional Telephone Company Expands Reach, Broadens Services
Satellite Communications Provider Downlinks One-Stop Shopping

SIGNAL SPOTLIGHT: NATO AT 50
Atlantic Alliance Begins Era of New Missions, Shared Responsibilities
Digitization Defines Future of North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Communications, Information Systems Drive Bulgaria's Military Reform

INTERNATIONAL
Polish Military Benefits From Telecommunications Research

SPECIAL REPORT: LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Data Technology Changes the Face of On-Site Criminal Investigations
Software Supports the Case for Computerizing Law Enforcement

MILITARY
Defense Department Researchers Aim for Sky Based Switchboard

COMMUNICATIONS
Tactical Communication System Tuned for Export Market

ASSOCIATION FEATURE
Robust Information Technologies Vital to Maintaining Pacific Theater Effectiveness

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