People
Criminal probe looks at pilot radios
The Defense Department is conducting a criminal investigation of potentially defective parts in emergency radios used by downed pilots.
People
Battlefield communications
Joint Network Node gives soldiers voice, video and data in mobile unit.
Digital Government
Wireless firms jump on Senate Wi-Fi
Commercial cellular carriers have activated service for the U.S. Senate across a secure wireless network.
Cybersecurity
Wireless struggles with security
What employees see as simple wireless conveniences can cause security nightmares.
Cybersecurity
Security through layers
Wireless networks are inherently insecure, but the more layers of security they have, the less likely they are to be attacked, Mischel Kwon said.
Modernization
Shared spectrum report due in May
A federal telecom official says a steering group's report will help federal regulators determine ways for broadband technologies to share the airwaves.
Modernization
Wi-Fi battle escalates
The battle over whether municipalities can act as their own utilities to provide broadband Internet access is intensifying.
Modernization
One big wireless net
What happens when you put two great wireless technologies together?
People
Future JTRS work put on hold
DOD officials await April tests to determine future of software radio
Digital Government
Marin IT speaks
A county in California is turning to voice services for managing e-mail, calendar and contact programs.
Modernization
Navy relief works wirelessly
The Navy has deployed a cellular telephone system that will link medical personnel onboard USNS Mercy with humanitarian assistance teams operating in Banda Aceh.
Modernization
Report warns against muni broadband
A group funded by a company that works for communications firms says municipal broadband isn't a good idea.
Digital Government
Washington ferry goes wireless
The ferry system will officially launch Wi-Fi service Feb. 3 for its eight-mile-long Seattle-Bainbridge run.
Digital Government
Census to spend $300M on handhelds
The U.S. Census Bureau plans to issue a request for proposals in the coming months for a contract that could be worth at least $300 million to equip between 500,000 and 600,000 census counters with handheld computers for the 2010 head count.
Digital Government
Tracking Postal trucks
U.S. Postal Service officials have awarded a three-year contract to I.D. Systems to provide wireless location-tracking of USPS' vehicle fleet.
Modernization
Tempe plans Wi-Fi
The Arizona city expects to seek bids for a citywide wireless network.
Modernization
Indiana bill would crimp municipal broadband
The measure would severely limit Indiana municipalities' ability to set up their own communications facilities.
Digital Government
Cisco to buy Airespace
$450 million deal will help company accelerate delivery of future wireless technology.
Modernization
The year ahead ... in technology
From business intelligence to wireless, progress abounds but work remains
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