Unisys will continue Chicago agency IT services work

Unisys Corp. will continue to provide information technology outsourcing services to the Chicago Park District.

House to consider expanding biometrics at sea

The House will vote today on whether to expand a Coast Guard program that screens fingerprints of suspected illegal migrants and terrorists caught at sea.

DataPath to supply Army with satellite equipment

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

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.

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.

Telecom news roundup

A roundup of recent news that involves Networx contract holders.

DOD awards $50 million contract for digital radios

The contract calls for Project 25-compliant radios that are designed to be interoperable among various groups.

Acumen unveils cloud computing for government agencies

Acumen Solutions Inc. has launched a cloud computing practice for government clients.

Stimulus plan is great, but does it go far enough?

Questions are being raised that the stimulus plan doesn't do enough for broadband.

GTSI to help DOD protect sensitive data

GTSI Corp. will provide a number of solutions and services to help the Defense Department minimize the risk associated with critical data loss under a new agreement.

SRA wins GSA task order for DOD

SRA International Inc. will provide communications and other support services to the Defense Department under a five-year task order that could be worth more than $200 million if all options are exercised.

Sprint pitches $2B emergency network

Telco proposes emergency network for first responders.

Cox expands telecom services for government agencies in Virginia

Cox Communications Inc. will extend telecommunications services to military and government customers in Virginia under a $57.8 million GSA contract.

AT&T boosts FEMA communications

AT&T Government Solutions will supply telephony technology to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under three awards potentially worth a total of $50 million.

Rising above security concerns

As demand and capabilities increase, integrators find customers are more open to cloud computing.

Northrop Grumman, Global Security team on alert systems

Northrop Grumman Corp. is teaming up with Global Security Systems Corp. to fulfill the requirements of a federal alert and public warning system that communicates with cell phones, computers, GPS, wireless devices and other consumer devices.

Army gives green light to Cisco wireless package

The Army has listed the Cisco Unified Wireless Network package on its Information Assurance Approved Products List.

Army gives green light to Cisco wireless package

The Army has listed the Cisco Unified Wireless Network package on its Information Assurance Approved Products List.

Air Force Space Command seeks applications support

The Air Force Space Command wants data from contractors on their ability to furnish scientific and technical services associated with real-time notification of atmospheric and space nuclear detonations.