WAN is the word

Optimization tools boost efficiency and reduce strain on bandwidth.

Apptis to operate networks for Centcom

Apptis Inc. will provide critical network operations and information assurance support to the U.S. Central Command under a multiyear award worth $25 million.

Hughes to operate Social Security learning network

Hughes Network Systems will provide operational support services for the Social Security Administration's distance learning network.

Booz Allen to boost Army communications technology

Booz Allen Hamilton will provide the Army with technology, program management and engineering support under a $149.5 million Strategic Services Sourcing contract.

Bulk of network data languishes in storage

Integrators can save dollars by putting old data on lower-cost storage area networks.

SI International wins pair of Census contracts

SI International will help manage the local network and desktop PCs at the Census Bureau under two new deals.

General Dynamics to expand Fort Meade communications

General Dynamics will help prepare Fort Meade for an influx of government technology workers by upgrading the base's IT infrastructure and network capabilities.

Lockheed to merge DOD supply networks

Lockheed Martin Corp. will help merge and unify two key military supply networks to boost performance under a new $89 million contract.

GAO: SBI so far nets Boeing more than $1B

<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color>Boeing has received more than $1 billion ? an amount higher than what was previously disclosed ? for work on the Secure Border Initiative system, according to a new GAO report.

MCC readies financial management RFP

The Millennium Challenge Corp. wants to acquire an integrated financial management system that would substantially improve its current capabilities.

Ready to dig in: Program management

Good project managers measure their success and focus on results and satisfied customers.

GCE to upgrade Labor financial systems

Global Computer Enterprises Inc. will help the Labor Department revise its core financial management functions under a $50.3 million contract.

NASA plans industry day on IT infrastructure strategy

NASA plans to hold an industry day July 23 in Washington to brief the private sector on the acquisition strategy for its Information Technology Infrastructure Improvement program.

In search of greener pastures

Emtec expects to grow by adding IT services to its reseller offerings.

Verizon wins USPS tasks

Verizon Business has been awarded task orders to provide voice and data services to the U.S. Postal Service under GSA's Networx Universal contracts.

Embrace the Wiki: New collaboration tools lead to a business edge

Mention of Web 2.0 often elicits bewilderment, mild aversion or downright confusion. Social-networking tools and technologies have become widespread, but not yet in government or the federal contracting industry, where they prompt adoption anxiety.

DGP joint venture to support NOAA programs

Diversified Global Partners Joint Venture LLC will provide program management and operations and maintenance support to NOAA under a contract worth a maximum of $200 million.

Harris will build next-generation space suit radios

Harris Corp. will provide the radio communications and navigation system for NASA's next-generation space suit.

L-3 wins NASA training deal

Under the contract, L-3 Enterprise IT Solutions will furnish knowledge and expertise related to robotics, dynamics, guidance, navigation and control.

Senate passes NET 911 Improvement Act

The New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 would require IP telephony service providers to offer 911 services.