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DISA upgrading presidential comms

DISA is helping to upgrade the communications systems and tools that are available to the president

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NCS working on pair of pilots

The National Communications System projects are aimed at improving the systems for first responders

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OMB reins in wireless

OMB intends to reduce the federal government's $1.5 billion investment in wireless telecommunications by forcing agencies to consolidate redundant projects

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Forman: Avoid wireless overlap

E-gov chief says some wireless telecommunications projects should be consolidated to avoid redundancy

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EADS Telecom forms fed division

Telecom network provider's new division is focused on serving the government and military markets

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Telecom troubles

As telecom providers struggle financially, nervous feds seek alternatives, backups

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GSA stands by WorldCom

The federal government intends to stand by its business deals with bankrupt WorldCom, but it is carefully monitoring its performance

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FAA taps Harris for telecom contract

FTI to integrate multiple existing networks

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Lessons learned after Sept. 11

Public safety agencies in the Washington, D.C., area did not have many of the interoperability problems reported in New York

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Harris wins FAA telecom deal

Harris Corp. is awarded the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure contract, potentially worth $3.5 billion over 15 years

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FAA preps award for consolidated telecom

The FAA expects this week to award the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure contract, potentially worth $3.5 billion over 15 years

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Feds mull impact of WorldCom woes

GSA, DOD reviewing WorldCom's viability, responsibilities

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DOD rapped on switch policy

GAO report says DOD lacks a suitable process for certifying telecom switches, hindering interoperability

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FEMA taking charge of wireless

FEMA will organize the government's communications capabilities under Project SafeCom

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Feds pick up pace on wireless

Directors of major wireless communications projects report strong signs of progress

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Satellite phones answer the call

Agencies rediscover the benefits of commercial satellite services

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State taps CSC for IT services

Contract, potentially worth $160 million, will provide computer and telecom services

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Firms weigh in on national plan

IT and communications companies submit ideas on the nation?s cyber critical infrastructure strategy

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Shirking 911 duties

A Legal View: GAO has made it harder for local governments to raise money

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GSA fills wireless gap

Agency plans to modify telecom contracts to address homeland security needs