The Bureau is developing a new
network technology solution based on Java that will allow users to access,
search, tabulate, extract and electronically purchase census data over the
Internet. Thematic maps based on specific demographic, economic and geographic
data will be generated for easy interpretation of the information.
The Data Access and Dissemination System (DADS) will serve as the primary means
to access and distribute all Census Bureau information products to internal and
external customers. The DADS application will be able to reach all web users
because of Java's platform neutrality. In addition to the extended reach, this
system is expected to reduce the current costs associated with distributing
data.
IBM technology and services will enable access to summary data collected by the
Census Bureau covering an estimated 118 million households in the year 2000
census. The Java-based application also includes
IBM-patented Cryptolope
technology and other state-of-the-art database security methods, summary data
access will be provided without compromising the confidentiality of personal
information. IBM's Cryptolope technology provides for the protection of
intellectual property and secure delivery of electronic data over the Internet.
The DADS solution will deploy leading edge technologies such as scalable
RS/6000 SP Servers, Java, Cryptolopes and other network computing product
technologies from IBM and other vendors.
The U.S. Census Bureau web site is: www.census.gov/ .