People
Talk isn’t cheap
Maturing technologies address the high cost of radio interoperability for state and local first responders.
People
DOD pushes wireless to the edge
JFCOM prepares tactical mobile networks for homeland security and battlefield missions.
Modernization
In Afghanistan, cell phones double as C2 systems
Afghanistan infantry battalions and the Taliban take advantage of the country's burgeoning cellular network infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Voters are caught in an e-voting quandary
Are elections officials naive about e-voting, or are critics just pushing the wrong buttons?
Modernization
Defense rethinks its wireless needs
DOD seeks new policies and technologies to stay ahead of surging spectrum demand.
Digital Government
USPS to audit its wireless costs
U.S. Postal Service contracts with ProfitLine to analyze the agency’s spending on wireless devices and services.
Modernization
Digital TV offers opportunity for interoperability
When part of the radio frequency spectrum currently reserved for television is freed in 2009, it could help strengthen public safety communications, an expert said.
Modernization
USPS wants to stamp out excess costs
The Postal Service recently awarded a $2.4 million contract to ProfitLine to analyze account data on its 34,000 wireless devices and point out potential savings.
People
Army: Iraqi militants can't crack tactical radios
Troops have been concerned due to news reports that Hezbollah forces in Lebanon had hacked into Israeli radios.
Modernization
BlackBerry 8700g pumps up the power
Intel XScale processor boosts speed of RIM’s new wireless handheld multifunctional device
Cybersecurity
Fortress, General Dynamics agree on reseller pact
Under the agreement, General Dynamics C4 Systems will resell Fortress Technologies' secure wireless solutions to the government market.
Modernization
Congress wants emergency comms office at DHS
An amendment to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 would establish an Office of Emergency Communications at DHS to develop a national emergency communications plan and promote interoperability among systems.
Modernization
Army, Air Force cellular buys to save $200M
The contracts provide discounts of 17 percent or more, depending on the rate plan, a contracting officer said.
Digital Government
NYC to cover city with 2.5 GHz wireless
Wireless broadband network would fulfill recommendations of 9/11 Commission.
Digital Government
Setting up for wireless
FCW’s Quick Start looks at how to plug your portable computers into a WLAN.
Digital Government
Schools choose Meru for wireless
Meru Networks has landed deals with more than 70 educational institutions to provide wireless local-area network infrastructure.
Modernization
New Motorola suite helps responders share on-scene data
The Incident Scene Management solutions suite gives commanders on the scene data and video information to help them decide how to use their available resources.
Modernization
GSA seeks comments on governmentwide wireless buy
The procurement, part of the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative, will cover products, services and management support.
Modernization
Rhode Island leads nation in wireless investment
A reseller's study reveals the New England state is able to provide statewide wireless coverage across all levels of government.
Cybersecurity
5 star technologies that feds should know about and deploy
These new information technologies will change the way government works.
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