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.

People

DOD awards RFID contracts

Army taps six suppliers to deliver UHF tags.

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