U.S. Army to Use Security Shield against terrorists and viruses

Now, more than ever, U.S. soldiers around the world are carrying new and more sophisticated mobile data devices (similar to smartphones) into combat. These devices have vital information on them that, if captured by enemy combatants or other "evil doers," could cause tremendous harm to our troops in the field.

According to a press release, the U.S. Army has made a decision to embed the SMobile Systems in its field-used, hand-held devices.

These handheld devices will be used by the U.S. Army's mortar battalions in both Iraq and Afghanistan and will begin fielding in October 2007.

emily | 4:10 PM | Technology |
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