GAO: Individual IWN updates risky

The Homeland Security, Justice and Treasury departments have abandoned their efforts to jointly develop the $10 billion Integrated Wireless Network nationwide radio system for federal agents.

Northrop to install tracking system for Immigration

Northrop Grumman will build and deploy a system for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency that will track the location of detainees.

Global Crossing seeks growth through acquisitions

Five years after emerging from bankruptcy-court protection and changing its business focus, Global Crossing Ltd. is now mulling over possible mergers and acquisitions.

FCC to vote on wireless mergers

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin said Wednesday that the agency plans to vote on two key mergers involving wireless carriers next month.

DataPath to supply Army with satellite electronics

DataPath Inc. will provide the Army with satellite communications equipment under two delivery orders.

TCS gets the wireless point with Marine contract

TeleCommunication Systems Inc. will provide wireless communications technology to the Marine Corps under a new contract.

ITT wins $1.2B NASA network deal

ITT Corp. will provide telemetry, tracking and command services to operate and maintain satellite communications for NASA.

Army selects six for RFID contract

The contracts include Electronic Product Code Class 1, Gen 2 pRFID tags, fixed and handheld readers, and RFID enabled label printers.

FCC to review pair of wireless mergers

The Federal Communications Commission plans to closely examine two pending wireless mergers before the end of the year.

Credit crunch won't stop airwave auction

The FCC plans to put up two valuable chunks of airwaves for sale, but economic turmoil might make it difficult for smaller companies and start-ups to raise adequate financing.

GAO: Despite holdup SBInet will stay on track

Though the Customs and Border Protection has postponed work on the project until January 2009, it will not be a final blow to the troubled program, one official said.

DHS needs to re-evaluate SBInet plan

Changes to the agency's approach to managing technology in its Secure Border Initiative Network need to be made immediately, according to one GAO official.

General Dynamics to supply Stryker Brigade with next-gen combat system

The 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team will strap on a lighter version of the Land Warrior fighting system designed by General Dynamics C4 Systems.

Army wants to recruit small businesses for FCS

The Army is seeking information from small businesses on their capabilities as they relate to supporting its future combat systems program.

Data interoperability and accessibility

For years, data was the forgotten stepchild of public safety communications, but recently it has moved closer to the forefront.

New York puts M/A-COM on notice over radio network

New York has issued a letter of default to M/A-COM to correct deficiencies with its statewide radio network.

ITT to install software on tactical radios

ITT will provide radio communications software for the Navy under a $117 million contract.

Alion to furnish Navy with anti-submarine trainers

Anti-submarine warfare involves the successful tracking and destruction of enemy submarines.

Verizon Business to manage Interior wireless usage

Verizon Business will help the Interior Department manage the expenses of more than 22,000 mobile devices used by its employees nationwide.

911 Improvement Act protects VoIP 911 calls

Phone calls made over VoIP to 911 numbers will have the same access and protections as other 911 technologies under a measure recently signed by President Bush.