People
Air Force combines Microsoft contracts
The service has consolidated its Microsoft contracts into two enterprise-wide agreements with a value of $500 million, one of the largest deals in the company's history.
Cybersecurity
DOD brass: Coalitions need info sharing
Some contend allies should have SIPRNET access
Digital Government
RFID gets FDA push
The Food and Drug Administration released new policy guidelines designed to stimulate the use of passive radio frequency identification tags for prescription drugs.
Modernization
New satellite terminals approved
DOD's Global Broadcast Service received approval for its next generation architecture and ground terminals, Raytheon says.
Cybersecurity
Admiral calls for improved protection for classified data
Vice Adm. Gary Roughead wants devices that will allocate access to different levels of classified information.
Modernization
Pacom wants faster NMCI support
Pacific Command is generally pleased with the Navy Marine Corps Intranet, but the tech support must respond faster for command and control systems.
Modernization
UPS delivers security in its wireless network
UPS considers applies wireless security from the top down.
Cybersecurity
Securing your wireless network
NIST's guidelines are a reminder that significant effort, resources and vigilance are required to maintain security controls on wireless communications.
Modernization
Navy awards $100M wireless phone contract
Deal with three carriers seen as third biggest in industry's history
Digital Government
Intercepts
DOD continues to mull over procurement. The Marine Corps celebrates its 229th birthday. And GIG-BE news abounds.
Cybersecurity
Finding your weakest link
The Interceptors find public- and private-sector wireless vulnerabilities
Modernization
Trio to handle $100M in wireless
Cingular, Nextel and Verizon will compete for Navy orders under one of the largest mobile phone deals.
Modernization
NMCI delays EDS earnings again
Auditors say they are still evaluating the write-down of assets related to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
Modernization
Doctors wanted for e-records
A nationwide system for electronic health records won't work unless small doctor's offices and physician groups adopt the technology, an HHS official says.
Modernization
NMCI to take on enterprise wireless
The Navy plans to add enterprise-based cellular data and voice services to the Navy Marine Marine Corps Intranet soon.
People
Marines lead the way in use of voice over IP
Corps using combat systems in Iraq that rely on Internet phones
Modernization
More oversight on combat systems spending
Congress tightened its oversight of the Army's FCS program, DOD business systems and a project to move DOD networks to a new Internet standard.
Digital Government
Health IT experts urge investment
Members of the health IT field say the United States should spend more money on their industry to cut overall medical costs.
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