Audit: Law enforcement wireless network in peril

The plan to build a $5 billion nationwide wireless communications network for 81,000 federal agents runs a high risk of failure, according to a new audit.

Raytheon wins satellite modification

Raytheon Co.'s Intelligence and Information Systems unit won a $14.5 million contract modification for an Air Force project.

Washington state, DHS team on enhanced ID

Washington State and DHS will test a driver's license with enhanced security features so it can be used as a border-crossing card.

On the edge

A new wireless tracking and sensing technology called The Enterprise Dot is now available from Axcess International.

On the edge

A new wireless tracking and sensing technology called The Enterprise Dot is now available from Axcess International.

Spectrum wars

First responders take on telecom players in battle over airwaves.

Border Guard: Q & A with Greg Giddens

Interview with Greg Giddens, Executive Director of SBInet.

Green technology could be a partnership away, AMD CEO says

A stronger partnership between government and industry is needed to achieve more energy-efficient computing, Hector Ruiz, CEO of AMD told participants at FOSE today.

IBM, Cisco team for crisis management

IBM Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. will partner to provide emergency crisis response as an end-to-end managed service.

Choosing sides in the spectrum debate

The heated debate over the future radio spectrum needs of first responders is pitting public safety representatives against major telecommunications companies.

DIA re-ups GTSI for Microsoft enterprise support

GTSI has won a three-year, $16.5 million Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contract renewal from the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Sweet success for small-biz owners

The Small Business Administration and the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a new Internet tool March 7 that offers small-business owners advice and guidance.

Sentry duty

Vista view: Andrew Norris sees security as a selling point.

Pointing talk

Unisys/TSA deal shows how tough the blame game is.

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The network and your customer

News, trends and tips for federal contractors.

L-3 lands Navy F/A-18 flight training deal

L-3 Communications will support the Navy and Marine Corp with F/A-18 training at a handful of military bases in the United States and Japan.

Navy seeks support for new networks

The Navy Department has asked the Center for Naval Analyses to help it plan new Navy and Marine Corps networks. The Marines also seek contractor support to help it develop Next Generation Enterprise Network requirements.

FCC public safety network plan found wanting

The FCC's proposal to create a nationwide broadband public safety network falls short, according to a national public safety organization.

Common language

First responders find software well-suited to their interoperable communications needs.