"NJOIT is the exclusive technology services provider of the State of New Jersey. Established in 1984, we are responsible for managing enterprise infrastructure, developing statewide applications, and establishing policies and standards governing State agencies' use of technology."
The Global Telecommunications Network Episode 21 of Everyday Engineering"Investigate the beauty and complexity of the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Optimized for transmission of the human voice, it comprises a vast array of conventional phone lines, fiber-optic cables, microwave links, and other media. Trace its evolution to the remarkable system in use today. Investigate the beauty and complexity of the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Optimized for transmission of the human voice, it comprises a vast array of conventional phone lines, fiber-optic cables, microwave links, and other media. Trace its evolution to the remarkable system in use today." Kanopy
The Net Ted Kaczynski, the CIA, and the History of Cyberspace"In 1996, the FBI captured American domestic terrorist and former mathematics professor and anarchist author Ted Kaczynski (aka: The Unabomber) who understood himself to be battling the increasing technologization of the world.
In the mid-20th century, a host of intellectual developments--including cybernetics and systems theory, multimedia art, new concepts of psychology and military research--came to the fore and became relevant in influencing and controlling communications and mass behaviors. With the development of the internet in the 1980s, the question arose: What does the unlimited development of information technology mean for human society?" Kanopy
Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World The Past, Present and Future of the Internet"Legendary master filmmaker Werner Herzog examines the past, present and constantly evolving future of the Internet. Herzog conducts original interviews with cyberspace pioneers and prophets such as PayPal and Tesla co-founder Elon Musk, Internet protocol inventor Bob Kahn, and famed hacker Kevin Mitnick.
These provocative conversations reveal the ways in which the online world has transformed how virtually everything in the real world works, from business to education, space travel to healthcare, and the very heart of how we conduct our personal relationships.
Thoughtful, intelligent and mind-blowing, through its examination of technology, LO AND BEHOLD: REVERIES OF THE CONNECTED WORLD gives us an insight into what it is to be human." Kanopy
Killswitch The Battle to Control the Internet"The Internet is under attack. Free speech, innovation, and democracy are all up for grabs. KILLSWITCH is about the battle for control over the Internet.
This is the story of two young hactivists, Aaron Swartz & Edward Snowden, who symbolize the disruptive and dynamic nature of the Internet. Their lives parallel one another as they free information to millions on the Internet, putting them directly in the cross-hairs of the most powerful interests in the world. Will this be a cautionary tale of what happens when you dare to take on elite power structures? Or will it be the spark that ignites a revolution that will redefine democracy in the digital age?" Kanopy
Teslafy Me"Nikola Tesla kicked off the industrial revolution by pioneering the ideas behind electric energy and wireless communication. Though generally uncredited for his inventions, his ideas still continue to shape our future and technology." Kanopy
The Five Gateways of Internet Vulnerability Episode 3 of Thinking about Cybersecurity The Great Courses"Take a closer look at the cyber domain's inherent vulnerability to cyber threats. Professor Rosenzweig explains the five key gateways to this vulnerability, including the Internet's ability to destroy time and space; allow users to act in ways they can't in the physical world; and operate without international boundaries."
Films on Demand
Cyber Security"Onfido Co-founder Eamon Jubbawy discusses the necessity of machine learning to combat cyberattacks and liveness detection. Darktrace Co-founder Poppy Gustafsson discusses using machine learning as an enterprise immune system. Ivy’s smartwatch can alert emergency contacts during a health crisis."
Faster Wireless Connectivity—European Inventor Award 2016"Paulraj is the principal inventor behind MIMO (multiple input multiple output), a wireless networking technology that is fundamental to the increases in connectivity speed to which many people around the world have grown accustomed to. Current 4G LTE networks and latest WiFi for instance, wouldn’t be possible without this breakthrough invention. He improved the spectral efficiency of wireless networks, meaning he found a way to transmit higher data rate within the same channel bandwidth (frequency spectrum)."
IT Networks"Computer networks are at the foundation of information and communication technology. A thorough understanding of network design and function is therefore crucial. This program provides a helpful overview of the world of networks for those who are exploring the IT field. Topics include wireless LANs, mobile devices, hardware and software components, wired and wireless protocols, the strengths and limitations of wired and wireless systems, and network security. Whether viewers are embarking on a career in information technology or business, the video is suited to burgeoning professionals who want a better grasp of the infrastructure that drives 21st-century communications. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (20 minutes)"
Library Services
Research assistance - help finding sources, evaluating sources
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