Modernization
Intercepts
NMCI wastes 22,500 man-hours on Dell battery recall; The enemy within; BlackBerry bandits redux.
People
DHS IG calls for better RFID security
One problem is that DHS does not have a departmentwide policy for how its various agencies should manage and protect systems that use RFID.
Cybersecurity
CDW-G networks Calif. library district
The company is using Cisco Systems-based technology to boost citizen services while ensuring security.
People
Census director raises a red flag about the upcoming e-census
Officials warn that several factors threaten to spoil their plans for an electronic census.
People
Marines buy new radio systems
Harris Corp. won a $69 million delivery order to provide active-duty Marine and reserve components with Falcon II multiband, multimission radios.
Modernization
Currency office seeks wireless providers
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is looking for service providers that can offer thousands of dial-up, broadband and wireless connections worldwide.
Modernization
Harris rapped for FTI failures
Harris accused of trying to duck responsibility for problems.
Modernization
Panel: ATF not required to pay teleworkers' broadband costs
The Federal Services Impasses Panel rejected NTEU arguments that the costs of teleworkers’ broadband could be offset by potential savings in office space.
Modernization
Qwest names new government relations head
Tom McMahon has been a press secretary for two members of Congress.
Modernization
UPDATED: Verizon signs FTS 2001 extension
The contract will bridge the expiring contract to the new Networx pact, which has not yet been awarded.
Modernization
GSA wants telecom expense management providers
The agency is surveying the market as part of a strategic sourcing initiative.
People
Argon ST buys defense wireless communications firm
The company paid about $41 million in cash for San Diego Research Center.
Cybersecurity
Move to extend wiretap law to VOIP criticized
Skeptics: Old law doesn’t fit new technology.
Modernization
OMB beefs up protections for sensitive information
Johnson spells out specific steps that agencies should follow to protect data that users take off site or access from remote locations.
Cybersecurity
Expert: Cybersecurity lapses could cost public trust
Government and industry must invest in protective and proactive measures, he said.
Modernization
Roadblocks hamper emergency response system coordination
Federal funding and a lack of standards affect compatible communications at the state level.
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