BBN tapped for artificial intelligence
BBN Technologies won a $5.5 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for the first phase of the Integrated Learning Program, an artificial intelligence project.
Combined Endeavor spotlights opportunities
The push for IP equipment that can function in a multinational setting is a huge opportunity for vendors and systems integrators in the United States and abroad.
On the edge | In brief
Acunetix Ltd., a Web security software developer, released the fourth version of its Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner, designed to help enterprises detect vulnerabilities, such as SQL Injection and Cross Site Scripting.
Lockheed Martin boards Navy training task order
A team led by Lockheed Martin Corp. won a $150 million task order from the Navy to deliver training support to surface ship combat systems sailors.
Lawmakers pledge support for supercomputing
While the commercial applications are needed to support the development of high-performance computers, the science still relies heavily on the U.S. government for support.
BAE Systems nabs tactical network development deal
With the hope of being able to form networks free of fixed infrastructure, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded an 18-month contract worth $7.8 million to BAE Systems Inc.
Caucus convenes to scout out new technologies
Members of the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus today reviewed new technologies aimed at assisting the nation's warfighters.
DOD acquisition still open to fraud and abuse: GAO
Large and more numerous contract awards continue to keep the Pentagon vulnerable to fraud, waste and abuse, according to a Government Accountability Office review of contract management at the Defense Department recently forwarded to Congress.
BBN Technologies wins DARPA artificial intelligence work
BBN Technologies won a $5.5 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for the first phase of the Integrated Learning Program, an artificial intelligence project.
On the edge | News brief
Using 2X Software Ltd.'s ApplicationServer's Linux client, RedHat Inc., Suse Inc., Ubuntu Inc. and other Linux distribution users now can seamlessly run Windows applications on their desktop.
More than just server backups
Over the years, the Army Knowledge Online portal has evolved into what military leaders envisioned it would become: a single point where warfighters and their support networks could log in and access applications and services. But it had a serious flaw.
Let's go to the tape
What may appear to be harmless loitering near the entrance of a subway tunnel could escalate quickly into a terrorist attack. Video surveillance helps monitor such vulnerable public areas, but the growing numbers of cameras have put a strain on the people tasked with monitoring them.
Argon ST buys wireless communications business
Argon ST Inc. has acquired San Diego Research Center Inc., a provider of wireless communications for military environments.
Harris wins $169M Army handheld vehicle radio deal
The Harris Corp. won an Army contract to provide radios and related systems that one day will assist the Army's move to the Joint Tactical Radio System.
EMC buys digital security provider
EMC Corp. will acquire RSA Security Inc., a provider of technology for protecting and managing identities and digital assets, for about $2.1 billion in cash.
L-3, Rockwell Collins nab Air Force GPS deals
L-3 Communications Inc. and Rockwell Collins Inc. have won contract awards to develop new global positioning system technology for the Air Force.
Air Force enlists Telos for automated network process
Telos Corp. will train Air Force network operators in the use of new technology that automates manual monitoring processes for network systems, under a $7.4 million contract.
Census taps Apogen for computer-assisted interviewing
Apogen Technologies Inc. won the Field Operations Authoring Support contract from Commerce Department to help census takers with computer-assisted interviewing systems.
IP breathes new life into fax technology
Humming away in a corner of most offices is a relic invented 163 years ago: the fax machine. Its relatively archaic core technology is a big part of why it remains relevant today.
Telecoms take on the elements
Whether it's a hurricane, forest fire, terrorist attack or other disaster, telecom companies have assembled the hardware, plans and people to get communications networks back online within days or hours.
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