Cell phone codebook exposes security gaps

The release of a GSM codebook is a warning that cell phones are an easy and dangerous security gap without encryption.

6 ways to improve cell phone security

Establishing guidelines is the first step in improving cell phone security, but don't stop there.

Three named to top GSA contract posts

ITS assistant commissioner Ed O'Hare fills vacancies to oversee governmentwide acquisition contracts, schedules and acquisition operations

Cyber crime takes a bite out of legitimate systems

Attacks on systems often go undetected and are growing in number and sophistication.

Homeland Security approves Networx trusted Internet solutions

The Homeland Security Department has approved Networx carriers’ Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services solutions for agency customers.

Part 3: Data is key to transition to Networx and beyond

Data collection is at the heart of GSA's efforts to move from FTS 2001 to Networx as well as laying the foundation for future transitions, says Karl Krumbholz.

Verizon lab to demo the greener side of telecom

Verizon Business opens a lab to show feds how optical local-area networks can help make buildings greener by reducing the energy needs of their networks.

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.

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.

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.

HP slams into comms; Inmarsat buy shifts satcom balance

The big deal in November's information technology mergers and acquisition market was undeniably Hewlett-Packard Co.'s announcement that it plans to buy network equipment maker 3Com Corp. for $2.7 billion.

November awards bring billions in defense contracts

The companies benefiting from large Defense Department contract awards in November included Science Applications International Corp., ManTech International Corp. and Lockheed Martin Corp.

Al Nashman: A life and career worthy of the Hall of Fame

Former CSC executive Al Nashman served as a mentor and inspiration to countless others during his career. He insists that it was always about finding the right people and enjoying the work.

HPTi focuses on ethics, quality to accelerate growth

HPTi won the Greater Washington Government Contractor award for 2009 contractor of the year in the $25 million to $75 million division.

Fed CIOs, GSA smooth agencies' Networx transition path

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.