Part 2: Is Networx transition a third done or barely begun?

The slow pace of the Networx transition stands in the way of other initiatives that might be implemented through the contract.

  • By Sami Lais

Senators appeal to OMB for Networx muscle

Sens. Joe Lieberman and Susan Collins want the Office of Management and Budget to put more pressure on agencies to transition from FTS 2001 to Networx.

  • By Sami Lais

Part 1: Business on FTS 2001 grows despite GSA's push for Networx

GSA is pushing hard to get agencies to use Networx, but so far business on FTS 2001 continues to grow.

  • By Sami Lais

Fed CIOs, GSA smooth agencies' Networx transition path

Agencies get a few more months to lay out plans to transitioning services to Networx.

  • By Sami Lais

Networx transition woes: Enterprise becomes an also-ran

This is part 3 of our look at the Networx transition that explores how and why Networx Universal has become the favored contract of the two vehicles.

  • By Sami Lais

Networx transition woes: Dual contracts or dueling contracts?

In part two of our look at Networx transition woes, we look at Enterprise and Universal, once thought to be complementary contracts, increasing are seen as interchangeable.

  • By Sami Lais

Transition Woes: Networx structure remains a sticking point

In part one of our look at Networx transition woes, we look at how reality hasn't lived up to the original vision for Networx and the question of why not restructure it into a single vehicle.

  • By Sami Lais

Verizon harvests bumper crop of Networx awards from USDA

Verizon leads the way in September with 38 fair opportunity tasks awarded during September under the Networx Universal contract.

  • By Sami Lais

Telcos await awards on 38 Networx tasks

A total of 131 statements of work have been issued to date under both the Networx Universal and Enterprise contracts, with large agencies accounting for 95 percent of the work.

  • By Sami Lais

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.

  • By Sami Lais

Bandwidth demand will stoke Intelsat General growth

Intelsat General Corp. is seeking to jettison its reputation as a global satellite company and to make a name for itself as a total communications solutions provider.

  • By David Hubler

Level 3 speeds Recovery.gov operations

Level 3 is working with Recovery.gov to create the infrastructure to make the site work faster.

  • By Sami Lais

Verizon adds new feature to Networx contract

Verizon has won a contract modification on Networx that lets it to sell LAN management.

  • By Sami Lais

AT&T buys VeriSign consulting biz

AT&T added to its cybersecurity capabilities and positioned the company for more growth by acquiring VeriSign's Global Security Consulting Services.

  • By Sami Lais

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.

  • By Sami Lais

TIC initiative gathers speed

Agencies have until Sept. 25 to file plans with the Office of Management and Budget on how they plan to comply with the Trusted Internet Connection initiative.

  • By Sami Lais

Sprint buyer rumored to be German firm

Stock soars on rumors that Sprint will be acquired by Deutsche Telekom.

  • By Sami Lais

Verizon 'legend' to retire

Dennis Strigl announces retirement plan after leading operations for Verizon's network businesses, such as Networx Universal and Enterprise contracts.

  • By Sami Lais

Networx transition crawls to 26.5 percent

Agencies have made 98 awards during the last three months, but the transition still only has reached 26.5 percent.

  • By Sami Lais

Senator's hold on GSA confirmation hobbles Networx transition

Transition to Networx slowed further because Sen. Kit Bond won't let Martha Johnson's confirmation come up for a vote.

  • By Sami Lais
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