Green IT looks for connections

The push for green information technology relies on making such systems part of the broader world.

Verizon offers virtualization under Networx

Carrier expands offerings under the huge government telecommunications contract.

SRA to assist Navy with systems engineering

SRA International Inc. will provide systems engineering services to the service under a task order that could be worth as much as $40 million.

DataPath to supply Army with satellite equipment

DataPath Inc. will help upgrade Army satellite communications systems under a $12 million delivery order.

FedSources: IT contractors to benefit from stimulus

Federal contractors will see a significant rise in opportunities stemming from the economic stimulus package, according to new analysis from FedSources Inc.

Unisys starts global forum for government, IT executives

Unisys Corp. has created a global forum to bring together leaders from government and the information technology industry.

Networx on the brink of transforming federal telecom

With the Networx deadline looming, Verizon Federal's Susan Zeleniak offers her views on how the contract is progressing and its ability to transform government operations.

Jacobs will provide technical support to Marine Corps

Jacobs Engineering will provide the Marine Corps with technical and other support services under a task order worth $7.3 million.

Telecom news roundup

The latest news on telecommunications developments.

DISA extends contracts on DISN network

AT&T, Sprint and Verizon win extension of work on the Defense Information Systems Network.

AT&T to invest $18B in '09

AT&T Inc. said it will invest up to $18 billion this year on its wireless and broadband networks and add 3,000 jobs to support that business.

Qwest gets OK to provide TIC services

Qwest Communications International is the second Networx vendor to win a Trusted Internet Connections contract.

Verizon wins $2.5B award from DISA

The Defense Information Systems agency has tapped Verizon Business Network Services Inc. for network support.

General Dynamics wins $341 million Canadian Army contract

General Dynamics Canada will provide the Canadian Army with digital communications support under the contract.

Obama names Genachowski FCC chairman

Julius Genachowski served as Obama's campaign technology adviser.

Audit finds fault with National Communications System

The National Communications System was not prepared to manage procurements for the 2005 hurricane season, according to an audit released by the Homeland Security Department inspector general.

Lockheed to support logistics for Special Operations Command

The U.S. Special Operations Command has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a 10-year contract to provide various support services to maintain military equipment and information technology infrastructure.

Comms, health tech make contract news

A $200 million communications contract and as much as $23 billion in health IT work in the coming decade have been making headlines.

NTIA seeks info on broadband stimulus grants

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration will begin a planned series of meetings to discuss the broadband grant programs funded by the economic stimulus law.

Coming: $7.2B for broadband, Internet access

The new economic stimulus law allots $7.2 billion for expanding broadband connections to underserved areas.