Talking the Same Language: Government Network Interoperability
The hardest thing to kill is a very bad idea. Total Information Awareness by any other name, including RAINS is still a problem. The Regional Alliance for Infrastructure and Network Security (RAINS), unveiled an �open format� system built as a multi-vendor, interoperable solution for sensitive information sharing across law enforcement jurisdictions. After September 11, 2001 the group formed to work on interoperability issues. The effort has received support from the Department of Homeland Security, but much of the group's work has been done through the Defense Department.
Group aims to set data-sharing standard, Government Executive, March 29, 2004
