Modernization
XO spinoff beams broadband
Nextlink will market its wireless broadband service as a COOP solution.
Modernization
Optimus to develop DOD logistics information system
The company's job is to replace an outmoded CD/DVD system for data distribution.
Digital Government
Verizon offers wireless priority service
The service is a federal program that gives priority network access to national security and emergency preparedness officials in times of emergency.
Modernization
XO subsidiary looks for federal market
Nextlink is offering broadband wireless service to government agencies.
People
UPDATED: Beaming across the border
DHS and State disagree on which security technology to use for border protection
Digital Government
Army awards $5B desktop, mobile PC buy
CDW-G, Dell and HP, and six small businesses have been tapped for the 10-year deal.
Digital Government
Wi-Fi to ride N.M. commuter rail
New Mexico officials have not finalized the details, but the service will likely be free.
Cybersecurity
N.Y. county throws cold water on hot spots
A law requires Internet cafes and other commercial entities to secure their wireless networks to prevent identity theft.
Modernization
AT&T wins defense contracts
The company will conduct a local-area network upgrade for the Army and Air Force Exchange Services under a three-year, $4.8 million contract.
Cybersecurity
USAID implements wireless intrusion-prevention system
AirTight Networks provides technology to keep out eavesdroppers
People
JTRS office says streamlined development could save billions
Study suggests R&D costs could be cut up to $6B by moving to an incremental approach to development.
Modernization
UPDATED: NASA's new VOIP system crashes
A new VOIP telephone system at NASA headquarters sparked an outage that cut off computer network and phone service for hours.
Modernization
Hughes rethinks satellite strategy
New federal focus will be on providing redundant networks, remote connectivity
Digital Government
San Francisco selects Google/EarthLink for wireless network
The companies jointly submitted a proposal to deploy an affordable broadband network across the city.
Modernization
NGA: States make interoperability a top priority
Coordination of state and local efforts, protection of critical infrastructure and creation of intelligence "fusion centers" are also on the list.
Modernization
Lockheed Martin wins DMS extension
The 10-year-old Pentagon message system project will continue under a new $750 million agreement.
People
Louisiana governor creates interoperability committee
It will oversee establishment of a statewide reliable communications system for emergency response.
Modernization
Wash. state to use Network Chemistry products
The auditor's office will use elements of the RFprotect line, which detects and identifies the location of rogue wireless devices and access points.
Modernization
FAA telecom effort lags
The agency's initiative to replace the systems that let air traffic controllers communicate with pilots is unlikely to finish on time or on budget.
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