Modernization

Army to drop older Windows

The Army mandated that all commands use Windows 2000 or newer Microsoft Corp. operating systems by 2005.

Modernization

White Sands keeps Qwest

The White Sands Missile Range has picked Qwest to provide data and voice communications under a five-year contract renewal.

Modernization

States team up for buying

At least eight states have signed on to a cooperative purchasing contract for public safety communications services and equipment.

Modernization

GSA keeps options open for Networx contract

Agency is listening to options for FTS 2001 follow-on

Modernization

Open-source gets serious: A new window on Linux

The Linux OS challenges Microsoft and others for data centers and desktops

Modernization

A recipe for locking down systems

Security software vendors give managers holistic view of systems

Modernization

Networx plans

The General Services Administration's Federal Technology Service is formulating the structure of its Networx contract

Modernization

Linux meets enterprise server challenge

Government officials are starting to take notice of the Linux OS.

Modernization

The many forms of 'Rugged'

Air Force BPAs reflect the diverse offerings in the ruggedized market

Modernization

AppRadar detects database intruders

Application Security rolled out a new database protection system, and added management capabilities to a network-based vulnerability assessment scanner.

Modernization

Army has one name for networks

The service now calls all of its communications networks LandWarNet.

Modernization

Xacta updates risk management app

The company says the upgrade will make it easier for federal agencies to document their information security environment and practices.

Modernization

Another View: Good decision-making needs good IT

The purported intelligence failures regarding Iraqi weapons of mass destruction are stark reminders of the role IT has—or should have—in fixing longstanding government problems.

Modernization

Review: SyncMaster 213T impresses

Samsung's 21.3-inch flat-panel display maximizes the picture and minimizes the rest.

Modernization

Arizona capitol goes wireless

The capitol building in Phoenix now has an 802.11 network.

Modernization

Justice to award telecom deals

Two vendors will be chosen for the Justice Unified Telecommunications Network.

Modernization

Xerox announces categorization software

The company's researchers say they've created a "deep linguistic analysis" program for organizing messages and documents.

Modernization

Military: JTRS not about the box

The Air Force and Navy want improved data-sharing and voice capabilities from the Joint Tactical Radio System.

Modernization

House reformers ponder Networx

The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee wonders if a centrally managed telecom contract is the best idea.

Modernization

Laws, other hurdles hinder telehealth

The Commerce Department says teleheath faces barriers to further adoption.