GTGI's NetDisc Deployed by U.S. Census; Web-Based Information On Customized CD-Rs Now Available.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers e-gov 2001 WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2001 Global Technologies Group, Inc. (GTGI GTGI Gas Turbine Generator Inspection ) has announced that their online delivery solution, NetDisc, has been internally deployed by the U.S. Census Bureau's LandView(R)IV Project. The LandView(R) IV project is a mapping system that manages a compilation of database extracts from several federal agencies - including the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and , the Bureau of the Census Noun 1. Bureau of the Census - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Census Bureau and the U.S. Geological Survey - which is presented in a geographic context on maps showing jurisdictional and demographic data for each state and territory of the United States. GTGI's NetDisc system allows users to select data from the provider's website, which is automatically written to a customized CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. or DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). disk and printed with a proprietary label. Due to the data-on-demand ability of NetDisc, Census users may combine data products from more than one region -- rather than receiving additional information contained on a pre-recorded -- or pressed -- CD. Elimination of excess CD or DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. productions is an added benefit of the NetDisc system, as well as automatic tracking of the most requested items for marketing and research purposes. More information about the LandView(R) IV project is available on the U.S. Census website at: http://www.census.gov. About Global Technologies Group, Inc. Global Technologies Group, Inc. (GTGI) is a high tech firm located in Northern Virginia. GTGI is a leading provider of data dissemination and storage solutions using the Internet, CD-Recordable and DVD-Recordable technologies for government, commercial and OEM customers. Access the GTGI website at www.gtgi.com. |
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