White House wants students' brainy broadband ideas

It's fine to solicit ideas from the crowd, but when you want something that’s really focused on solutions, you need to go directly to the brainy bunch.

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.

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.

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.

Sorenson to announce Apps for Army challenge

Army looks to accelerate Web and mobile application development by rewarding Army personnel for creative ideas.

Attack of the killer cell phones, Part 2

GCN Lab’s Greg Crowe responds to reader comments about cell phone health risks.

It's put-up time for the emergency communications network

It seems the government will try again to build a nationwide public safety communications network, at least if Congress agrees with the FCC’s forthcoming recommendations.

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.

To USB or not to USB

USB thumb drives are very useful for transporting data between computers--as well as introducing malware into sensitive computer systems.

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.

After Snowmageddon comes the Mobilpocalypse

Recent studies suggest that the network contracts that agencies are signing up for now and in the near future probably won't be robust enough, writes blogger Brian Robinson.

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.

Avaya maps way forward in government market

Avaya is banking on unified communications and contact centers to drive its government business.

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.

6 ways to improve cell phone security

Establishing guidelines is the first step in improving cell phone security, but don't stop there.

Nexus One: All that and a trackball

Google ups the ante in the smart phone frenzy with the Nexus One, a smart phone running the Android OS.

Top products: The class of 2009

GCN Labs picks the best products from 2009, based on more than 150 product reviews and rigorous testing.

Droid does it better

The new Verizon Wireless Droid by Motorola is a phone that could really change the industry, and the way the federal government does its job.

NORAD enhances Santa tracking abilities

Old St. Nick is under constant surveillance.

Sprint comes back swinging after missing on Networx Universal

As a longtime fixture of the government market, Sprint fights to keep customers as the transition to the Networx contract continues.