People

DOD gets instant message

Secure messaging tool for defense collaborative software suite awaits approval

Modernization

Spectrum leaders on same wavelength

FCC and NTIA leaders moderate discussion of public- and private-sector telecom spectrum challenges

Modernization

WorldCom picked for DREN contract

DISA awards much-delayed contract for the Defense Research Engineering Network to connect DOD researchers

Modernization

Wireless priority system given a 'go'

FCC gives waiver to VoiceStream for launching a wireless priority access service for use during emergencies.

Digital Government

CyberWolf prowls for cyber alerts

Tool helps agencies sort out security alerts and identifies patterns that might signal a cyberattack

People

DOD makes history more accessible

DOD awards contract for declassifying, digitizing documents

Digital Government

Guard takes part in security exercise

First responders try wireless link to portal

People

Intercepts

The Defense Department is moving to curb its problems with government-issued credit cards

Digital Government

Army test drives gate security

The Army is testing a security system that uses radio frequency identification technology to screen vehicles and personnel

People

Army closes in on transformation

The Army has begun a limited pilot project in the Washington, D.C., area to test key concepts of a top-level initiative

People

Army makeover under scrutiny

The Army's aggressive timetable for transforming and fielding of the Objective Force has lawmakers from both parties, as well as Defense Department leaders, unsure whether the service will be able to meet its ambitious goals

People

Army test drives transformation

A pilot project in the Washington, D.C., area will serve as a test bed for the Army's vision of an enterprise 'infostructure'

Modernization

Priority wireless pilot program in the works

VoiceStream Wireless may provide service starting with a pilot program in

People

Air Force fights off probes

The network at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was the subject of a high number of attacks one night last week, but none succeeded

People

DOD digitizes documents

Department awards a $10 million contract to declassify documents and convert them into digital images

Digital Government

NIMA tries venture capital route

The National Imagery and Mapping Agency recently awarded a pair of contracts through the National Technology Alliance

People

DOD eyes bandwidth growth

Pete Aldridge says department's vision includes 'unlimited bandwidth with global access'

People

Army tests base security app

Military police at Fort McPherson will use radio frequency identification technology to screen vehicles and people

Digital Government

Firms undergo NSA infosec rating

Companies sign on for NSA's information security assessment training and rating program

Acquisition

DLA urged work on IT management

GAO calls for the Defense Logistics Agency to improve its IT investment management strategy