Washington Technology: Mobile and Wireless http://washingtontechnology.com/rss-feeds/mobile-and-wireless.aspx Put your broadband connection to the test FCC adds tools to broadband plan Web site that can show you whether you're getting the speed you're paying for. Here's how to find out. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/03/17/test-your-broadband-speed.aspx Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:02:15 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/03/17/test-your-broadband-speed.aspx TCS upgrades US communications capabilities in SW Asia TeleCommunication Systems Inc. will improve satellite services for U.S. government personnel in forward operating areas throughout Southwest Asia under a three-year contract valued at up to $7 million. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/03/15/tcs-us-commo-capabilities.aspx Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:34:35 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/03/15/tcs-us-commo-capabilities.aspx 6 technologies that will grab your attention at FOSE The GCN Lab offers a few ideas on new products worth checking out during this year's FOSE exposition. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/03/15/fose-products-preview-guide.aspx Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/03/15/fose-products-preview-guide.aspx Sorenson to announce Apps for Army challenge Army looks to accelerate Web and mobile application development by rewarding Army personnel for creative ideas. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/26/sorenson-to-announce-apps-for-army-challenge.aspx Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:23:31 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/26/sorenson-to-announce-apps-for-army-challenge.aspx Attack of the killer cell phones, Part 2 GCN Lab’s Greg Crowe responds to reader comments about cell phone health risks. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/25/attack-of-the-killer-cell-phones-part-2.aspx Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:57:32 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/25/attack-of-the-killer-cell-phones-part-2.aspx Is your cell phone trying to kill you? Studies that link cell phone use to cancer probably aren't going to scare us into not using them, but is the risk even real? GCN Lab's Greg Crowe has some thoughts. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/19/is-your-cell-phone-trying-to-kill-you.aspx Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:50:53 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/19/is-your-cell-phone-trying-to-kill-you.aspx Government re-opens while feds talk telework in aftermath of blizzard Now that severe weather in the nation's capital and elsewhere have provided ample opportunities for testing continuity-of-operations plans, federal employees have some thoughts. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/11/fed-telework-discussions.aspx Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:10:18 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/11/fed-telework-discussions.aspx Lockheed extends its IT services work at NASA Lockheed Martin Corp. will continue providing several computer services to NASA under a contract extension that has an estimated value of $230 million. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/02/lockheed-it-services-nasa.aspx Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:25:08 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/02/lockheed-it-services-nasa.aspx Avaya maps way forward in government market Avaya is banking on unified communications and contact centers to drive its government business. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/01/avaya-nortel-government-roadmap.aspx Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/02/01/avaya-nortel-government-roadmap.aspx Cell phone codebook exposes security gaps The release of a GSM codebook is a warning that cell phones are an easy and dangerous security gap without encryption. http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/01/28/cell-phone-security-woes.aspx Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/01/28/cell-phone-security-woes.aspx