Cybersecurity
FAA to block wireless activity near agency networks
It has signed a contract with a small business to install a wireless intrusion-detection system at air traffic control centers, FAA training centers and headquarters.
People
Coast Guard releases work draft on automatic ID system
The Nationwide Automatic Identification System will track vessels equipped with Automatic Identification System technology and transmit relevant security data that could affect the United States’ safety.
People
Air Force micro-satellite to test tactical data comms
The TacSat-2 is part of the Joint Warfighting Space initiative, which seeks to develop low cost, rapidly deployable space technologies to support tactical operations.
People
Trace Systems to seek DOD, DHS wireless network sales
The newly formed systems integrator is led by Otto Hoernig, who sold Spacelink International to Engineered Support Systems last year.
People
DARPA extends wireless revolution
The agency wants proposals for its next-generation wireless networking project, which will go beyond the mobile ad hoc networks first proposed in 1997.
People
WiMax threatens DOD radars, officials say
As commercial long-range wireless systems proliferate, DOD needs to find a way to share spectrum, both internationally and at home.
People
DOD needs more than a few good spectrum managers
The Army is developing a primary Military Occupational Specialty for spectrum managers and wants to have two managers in its brigade combat teams instead of one.
Modernization
U.S. moves to protect spectrum
DOD's Spectrum Summit kicks off as the United States opposes the use of some spectrum eyed for mobile services.
Modernization
Texas Guard goes wireless for rapid response
It has started to use Fortress Technologies’ rapid response communications kit to help it share critical information and save time and lives in disasters.
Modernization
Companies focus wares on IPv6 transition
Hexago sees a market for gateway devices to span the gap between IPv4 and IPv6.
Modernization
DataPath buys network management software firm
The satellite and wireless communications provider paid $25.7 million for ILC.
Digital Government
Navy Department makes it official, clearing way for deployment of WLANs
A new policy requires Navy and Marines to use strong encryption and intrusion detection.
People
Navy drops ban on commercial WLANs
The policy, which was not publicly distributed, also permits the use of WiMax and Bluetooth gear encrypted with AES.
Modernization
Va. governor reaffirms telework support
Thirty-two Virginia companies pledge to promote employees' ability to work from remote sites.
Digital Government
Wireless mesh solution sought for mine safety
The federal government is seeking proposals for adapting wireless mesh communications to improve coal mine safety.
Modernization
A younger federal workforce could influence tech choices
As younger workers come into the federal workforce, they will demand faster adoption of new technologies.
Modernization
USDA seeks encryption software for mobile devices
The department could buy as many as 150,000 licenses through blanket purchase agreements with businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.
Digital Government
Allen amendment to help minority institutions
The program, which will provide grants for universities, colleges and other organizations to buy digital networks, was approved as part of the VA spending bill.
Cybersecurity
Feds more confident in agency security
A new survey found that decision-makers, especially those in the defense sector, were spending more time on mandated security requirements than they did last year.
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