The July/August 2008 issue of StateTech features a cover story on public safety professionals using rugged notebooks in the harshest conditions. Other feature stories include arming social workers with mobile devices to boost efficiency; e-ticketing solutions; and single-sign technology for officers in the field. Also included are articles on cellular modems; SSL VPNs; securing virtual servers; data-leak prevention; storage management; and two case studies on thin client implementation and virtualization for the purposes of disaster recovery. The issue also contains two columns on IT governance and project management.