Harris to upgrade first-responder regional network in Virginia
New communications system will link 184,460 residents in several counties and towns
How BlackBerry holds onto government users
Despite growing competition from Android and Apple, RIM says its security, support for BYOD policies and cross-platform management services appeal to agencies.
Harris to build major wireless network for VA
Contract will create one of the largest health care mobility infrastructure deployments in the world.
General Dynamics continues deploying Coast Guard rescue system
When completed, Rescue 21 will be a network of 32 Coast Guard command centers, 167 stations and more than 260 fixed towers across U.S. and territorial waterways.
Are your employees on a BYOD binge?
A new study found that only 9 percent of organizations are "fully aware" of the personal mobile devices accessing their networks.
Do you know your customers' top 5 challenges?
Leading CTOs explain the biggest challenges -- and your opportunities -- that government agencies face today.
CACI helps Army fine-tune communications efforts
The contract calls for helping the Army more effectively engage with its geographically, culturally and linguistically diverse audience.
Cisco to buy Lightwire in $271M cash deal
Lightwire acquisition will allow Cisco to deliver cost-effective, high-speed networks with the next generation of optical connectivity.
BAE to upgrade Navy shipboard, airborne communications systems
The work covers shore systems, mobile and airborne communications testing and certification.
Unisys, ERT put NOAA employees in the cloud
The $11.5 million project gives 25,000 NOAA employees e-mail access through Google Apps for Government.
Virgin Mobile's security fail
Thanks to Virgin Mobile for providing an object lesson in how NOT to do mobile security.
Air Force wants wearable computers
The Air Force is seeking input from businesses on developing a wearable computer system.
Will Amazon's Fire kindle a new push for personal tech at work?
Amazon's new device may be less versatile than Apple's iPad, but it's also much less expensive. Expect the weeks after Christmas to bring it into the workplace.
LGS Innovations names a COO, creates wireless unit
The telecom company promotes Kevin Kelly to COO and creates a wireless business unit with offices in Virginia, New Jersey and Colorado.
Scrutiny of IT spending: The new normal
The executive order limiting agencies' ability to provide mobile devices, among other things, is unlikely to be the last measure tightening the limits.
Light Bulb Finder mobile app wins EPA contest
The Environmental Protection Agency named the winners of its Apps for the Environment challenge.
VA readies deal to buy 100,000 tablets
The Veterans Affairs Department has concluded that a mobile device management solution will overcome any security hurdles.
Mobile computing: The sky's the limit, but the leash is short
FCW cartoonist John Klossner offers his take on the federal mobile IT policies.
National Sept. 11 museum launches mobile app
The National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum is offering a free iPhone application.
VA's Roger Baker gives an iPad a test run
CIO Roger Baker is one of more than 100 VA employees trying out iPads and iPhones on VA networks.
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