AT&T dials up disaster solution for Networx

AT&T plans to release a new smartphone that can use both satellite and cell communications networks.

General Dynamics wins Marine Corps operations center work

A General Dynamics unit will furnish the Marine Corps with on-the-ground operations equipment, networks and technical support for the force’s mobile Combat Operations Center (COC) program.

DRS Technologies closes Soneticom buy

DRS Technologies Inc. has completed its purchase of Soneticom, a provider of geolocation systems, wireless communications protocols and digital signal processing.

EF Johnson wins two DOD radio contracts

EF Johnson Technologies Inc. will provide two-way radios and accessories to the Defense Department under two contracts worth nearly $10 million.

Battlefield networks roll with the punches

New technologies make wireless networks more powerful and flexible.

BIO-key buy might be first of many for InterAct

The $11 million purchase of BIO-key International Inc.'s law enforcement division is likely only the first of several to come for InterAct911 Mobile Systems Inc.

Ericsson sets sights on broadband dominance

Ericsson brings in a new team to increase its focus and visibility in the government market.

Structure your business to build trust

For HMS Technologies, hard work and a structure that built trust with its partners have fueled its growth.

Mobile apps are powerful, but don't forget security

As the popularity and power of mobile applications grow, security measures must grow with them.

Verizon's contract 'garden' growing more than nicely

Verizon Business continues an impressive streak of contract wins that began in March and includes numerous Networx contracts and large Defense Department projects.

Alion wins Army radio frequency contract

Alion Science and Technology Corp. will provide radio-frequency spectrum modeling, simulation and analysis to the Army.

Verizon cell phones might aid traffic jam monitoring

Location data from 120 million Verizon cell phones, including some of those used by federal agencies, will provide information about traffic jams to Google Maps and other users of real-time traffic congestion data.

What next after TSAT?

A California satellite communications provider is touting its new satellite as a possible solution to some of the Defense Department’s high-speed, broadband communications needs.

Raytheon to build wireless radio network for DARPA

Raytheon Co. will create a wireless network for the military under a four-year contract that could be worth as much as $155 million.

Cobham to support DARPA wireless network program

Cobham Sensor Systems has won a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop wireless technology for next-generation tactical radios.

Apptis wins Army communications upgrade contract

Apptis will provide overall management, engineering, integration and acquisition support for the Army's Command Center Upgrades Special Projects Office.

ITT to upgrade DOD radio software

ITT Corp. will upgrade radio software for the Defense Department under a five-year contract that could total $62 million if all options are exercised.

Smart video gains ground

Sales of smart-video systems are on the rise as new applications put power tools into the hands of everyday users.

GovDelivery helps government broadcast messages to the public

The founders of government-to-citizen communications company GovDelivery Inc. discuss how they have harnessed the power of Web. 2.0.

European communications companies make bid for U.S. sales

Two European communications companies are seeking to increase their share of the U.S. government market by touting the benefits of their videoconferencing and mobile satellite offerings.