Modernization
DOD satellite systems boost Gulf cell coverage
In an unusual step, the Pentagon is using military satellite systems to help improve cell phone coverage in the Gulf Coast states.
Modernization
Red Cross works to restore communications at shelters
Red Cross CIO Steve Cooper says the organization is working to restore communications with its 300 shelters in the region devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Modernization
Katrina smashes Coast Guard IT
As the U.S. Coast Guard handles search and rescue efforts on the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Katrina’s wrath, it also copes with the loss of much of its IT based in the region.
Modernization
New Orleans radio system flooded
State police bar entry of radio repair technicians to city.
Modernization
DOD, Coast Guard deploy satcom systems to Gulf Coast
Agencies provide much needed communications in wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Digital Government
Battery-operated radio systems aid Katrina relief efforts
The National Interagency Fire Center is sending two-way radios that can run without commercial power to areas where public safety systems have been knocked out by Hurricane Katrina.
Modernization
FEMA gets Hurricane Katrina help from unlikely place
FEMA taps the National Interagency Fire Center for radios and frequencies to support disaster relief efforts.
Digital Government
Hong Kong airport tunes
$50 million auto ID project to improve baggage handling and security
People
City adds wireless mesh for public safety
Providence, R.I., will offer its public safety agencies 100 times more capacity for mobile data communications.
Digital Government
Vendor group aids wireless urban renewals
Intel and others launch international initiative to provide wireless technology and applications for governments and communities.
Modernization
NSA picks General Dynamics for secure cellular PDAs
The PDAs will permit access to the Defense Department’s Secure IP Router Network.
Digital Government
Battle over municipal Wi-Fi networks
Both sides of municipal Wi-Fi networks issue speak out at the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Modernization
Networx leader to take over Alliant
John Johnson, the GSA official who has spearheaded the development of the Networx contract, will take over leadership of Alliant.
Digital Government
San Francisco launches affordable wireless initiative
The citywide network is also aimed at providing connectivity for city employees and the police and fire departments.
Digital Government
Gates calls for a better science and engineering workforce
The United States has had one of the best systems of higher education in the world, but the Chinese and Indian workforces are gaining ground in education, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said today.
Modernization
Networx award could be delayed
GSA will give vendors more time to respond to the Networx RFP, but that extension could make it difficult for the agency to award the contracts by April 2006, as originally planned, GSA officials said.
Digital Government
Flyzik: The power to be unwired
Don't let 700 MHz get away -- there are lives that depend on it!
People
AT&T to continue Army work
The Army has awarded AT&T Government Solutions a $2.4 million contract.
Cybersecurity
AirTight targets low-end wireless customers
Its stand-alone sensor monitors 2.4 and 5 GHz wireless bands.
Modernization
Senate jumps into 21st century with voice over IP
Senate officials want to convert the entire Senate phone system to voice over IP.
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