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.

Cybersecurity

The Pipeline

Blocking the bad guys; Pardon the extrusion; Securing a wireless world

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.