GSA says 'No' to more Networx extensions
Despite rumors to the contrary, the General Services Administration remains unmoved by any whining about agencies needing more time to complete the transition to Networx from FTS 2001.
Verizon Business probes cloud security issues
Verizon Business is probing network security issues in cloud computing and network management.
Qwest to boost NASA network backbone
Qwest Government Services has won a $14.2 million, eight-year award for network upgrades at NASA.
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.
Cloud computing faces confusion, but contractors still see an opportunity
A new survey finds confusion among federal agencies about cloud computing, yet Network contract holders are gearing up to offer such services.
Sprint Nextel to buy Virgin Mobile USA
Networx Enterprise contract holder Sprint Nextel Corp. will acquire prepaid wireless phone provider Virgin Mobile USA Inc. for $483 million.
Verizon, AT&T win Social Security Networx awards
Verizon Business and AT&T Government Solutions have won Networx Universal awards from the Social Security Administration totaling $220 million for telecom services.
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.
Networx awards: Commerce, Labor, State lead the pack
The General Services Administration has released a list of 86 federal agencies that have awarded contracts to telecom providers through the Networx contract.
Level 3 brings an engineer's approach to Networx
Level 3 relishes odd duck status on Networx contract as it pushes the advantages of its fiber network.
Networx pressure on agencies to increase
As the 2010 deadline gets closer, agencies will feel more and more heat -- both financial and political.
GSA calls monthly Networx meetings to speed transition
The General Services Administration hopes regular meetings of the transition working group will speed agencies' switch to Networx.
Verizon gets GSA go ahead on MTIPS
Verizon Communications Inc. joins AT&T Inc., Qwest Communications Inc. and Sprint Solutions Inc. as a Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service provider under the General Services Administration’s Networx telecommunications contract.
GSA chief-to-be vows to prod Networx transition
The nominee to head the General Services Administration plans to keep close tabs on agencies to ensure that they complete the Networx transition on schedule.
AT&T chief trusts old pros and new technology
AT&T Government Solutions chief Don Herring applies experience and engineering skills to federal agency work.
Eye on M&A
Telecom and technology companies, such as Deloitte, Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Bivio Networks, are tackling strategic acquisitions despite an economy that makes such deals challenging.
Networx task-order update
A directory of all the Networx task orders awarded to date.
Networx numbers: The good and the unknown
The transition continues its slow pace, and even determining the value of the awards is a challenge.
Top 10 stories: Competitive sourcing leads the list
A roundup of the news stories that captured the most traffic in May.
Qwest sale rumors resurface
Qwest Communications long-haul fiber network may or may not be for sale as Cogent Communications announces that it has withdrawn as a bidder.
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