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Alion to assist NOAA with radio spectrum services
07/21/08 -- 02:17 PM Alion Science and Technology will supply radio frequency spectrum services to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under a new $7 million contract.

Boeing to complete GPS tech demo for Navy
07/21/08 -- 10:17 AM Boeing Co. has won a $153.5 million contract from the Navy to complete a technology demonstration of the high-integrity Global Positioning System.

Eyes on the prize
07/14/08; Vol. 23, No. 12 New software systems are increasing the clarity of all types of surveillance videos.

Maryland plans RFP for statewide communications system
07/11/08 -- 02:52 PM Three departments in the state of Maryland will fund the initial stages of a multiyear, statewide communications project that would allow first responders from different jurisdictions to communicate with each other.

General Dynamics captures more DOD satellite work
07/10/08 -- 10:35 AM General Dynamics C4 Systems will continue to develop technology for Defense Department satellites under a new $9.2 million contract option.

If you haven't already, it's time to climb aboard the Web 2.0 trend
06/30/08; Vol. 23, No. 11 I went ahead and did it. Everyone has been talking about Web 2.0, and I finally figured I'd better get on board before the Generation Y crowd eats my lunch and leaves me in the dust with the rest of the baby boomers.

Senate passes NET 911 Improvement Act
06/18/08 -- 12:58 PM The New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 would require IP telephony service providers to offer 911 services.

AGS to upgrade Army satellite network
06/17/08 -- 09:55 AM Americom Government Services will continue working on a custom communications network for the Army under a contract renewal with an initial value of $136.2 million.

Harris to develop broadband communications for Navy ships
06/16/08 -- 09:38 AM Harris will provide the Navy with multiband satellite communications terminals for its cruisers and destroyers under a new contract.

Networx score card
06/16/08; Vol. 23, No. 10 After years of preparation, the transition from FTS 2001 to Networx is finally beginning in earnest. Hold onto your hats.

Pack it up and go anywhere
06/16/08; Vol. 23, No. 10 NMCI’s ‘network in a box’ allows troops to set up offices in the field.

Survey: DOD drives satellite market
06/13/08 -- 12:56 PM DOD will remain the primary target for new satellite products and services, according to an annual satellite industry survey.

Harris to build HF radio adaptor kits for Army
06/13/08 -- 09:55 AM Harris Corp. will provide the Army with high-frequency radio adaptor kits for its mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles under a new contract.

New technologies key to opening doors to local market
06/06/08 -- 09:32 AM Systems integrators and other technology companies with emerging technologies should be able to find new opportunities with local governments — despite the state of the economy.

Harris to supply Marines with battle-tested radios
06/05/08 -- 02:51 PM Harris Corp. will supply the Marine Corps with radios under a new contract that could be worth as much as $350 million.

FEMA to manage cellular alert system
05/30/08 -- 02:00 PM The Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to be the aggregator for a national alert and warning system for cell phone users.

Harris to furnish satellite terminals to Navy
05/27/08 -- 09:35 AM Harris Corp. will provide support for Navy shipboard satellite communications systems under a new contract.

Ride, mobile, ride
05/26/08; Vol. 23, No. 09 More applications and more bandwidth answer an ever-growing demand for mobility.

Army readies active RFID procurement
05/22/08 -- 09:30 AM The Army plans to issue a draft request for proposals this week for active radio frequency ID devices to meet its need to monitor DOD assets.

GAO: Regs needed for unmanned aerial systems
05/20/08 -- 01:21 PM The number of Unmanned Aerial Systems being built for civilian uses is expected to quadruple between 2012 and 2017 assuming relevant federal regulations are complete, according to a new report.

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