Modernization

Apriva licenses FIPS-certified module for Feds

Arrangement with Certicom allows company to speed delivery of its secure wireless messaging products to government customers.

Modernization

Hughes unveils new government hook

A satellite company also announces a new brand and ownership structure.

Modernization

Verizon unveils network tools

The tools provide aid in network assessment, reporting, dynamic bandwidth adjustments and packet marking.

Modernization

States slow to implement E911

Many states have not set dates for upgrading systems to manage wireless calls.

Modernization

Interoperability still plagues DHS

New report expected to hit agency for foot-dragging on communications

People

GAO: States implement E911 at varying levels

Enhanced 911 helps first responders locate wireless callers in an emergency.

People

Americom deal extends DOD satellite options

The company has partnered with Xtar, giving it access to the XTAR-EUR satellite.

Modernization

DHS wireless experiment takes to orbit

This summer, the project will shift from testing cellular communications to satellite.

Modernization

Panel: VOIP should change agency practices

They said feds should look at it as a technology that enables new ways of thinking.

Cybersecurity

Expert: Wireless security is all about location

Authenticating wireless users by the location of the access points they use is a good benchmark for role-based access to networks, said Matthew Gray of Newbury Networks.

People

DOD to update Wi-Fi policy

The new directive focuses on interoperability and security.

Modernization

Visionaries needed

Agencies are facing a telecom revolution with few big thinkers to lead

Digital Government

Unfurling wireless mesh

New gear expands coverage of wireless networks, but proprietary products prevail

Modernization

Qwest to enhance, run Wyoming education network

The Wyoming Equality Network connects all of the state's public schools.

Digital Government

Actix buys German network firm

Radioplan provides software for automated network optimization.

People

Vegas police go with IP-based wireless net

M/A-COM will deploy a private 700/800 MHz network over the next two years.

Modernization

Telcos regroup for 2006

As dust settles on two telecom mergers, remade companies plan for the future

Cybersecurity

Port officials want hands off grant program

Representatives of the nation’s public seaports oppose President Bush’s proposal to lump a dedicated grant program to improve port security into a larger funding pool.

People

Texas town creates wireless potpourri

Roaming technology enables police and fire officials to seamlessly communicate using three wireless networks.

Modernization

Tech could redefine 'car talk'

The Federal Highway Administration is researching ways to enable cars to communicate with traffic signals.