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WorldCom picked for DREN contract
DISA awards much-delayed contract for the Defense Research Engineering Network to connect DOD researchers
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Spectrum leaders on same wavelength
FCC and NTIA leaders moderate discussion of public- and private-sector telecom spectrum challenges
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Wireless priority system given a 'go'
FCC gives waiver to VoiceStream for launching a wireless priority access service for use during emergencies.
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Priority wireless pilot program in the works
VoiceStream Wireless may provide service starting with a pilot program in
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Filling the communications gap
Satellite services garner new interest as a backup to wired networks
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Agencies like anywhere, anytime access
Satellite's all-encompassing nature appeals to agency officials
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Network pioneers
Three agencies define success on the leading edge of networking and telecommunications
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Air Force pact to protect phone lines
Air Force contract would plug a commonly overlooked gateway into networks: telephone lines
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DISA awards Pacific networking deal
Getronics wins contract to support networks that link training and operations sites in the Pacific region
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USDA planning telecom network
From IPIC: Acting CIO says the department is preparing a business case for a universal telecommunications network
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FAA continues air traffic links
WorldCom to continue operating LINCS, the telecom network that supports the air traffic control system
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Qwest to offer Web hosting on FTS 2001
Local telecom provider to offer Web-hosting services on GSA's governmentwide long-distance contract
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DOD creates spectrum chief
The Pentagon has created a position for overseeing allocation of the wireless spectrum
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To be redundant
Reliable phone service during a crisis is a basic need, and agencies are learning the real meaning of redundancy
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GSA's unclear Connections
Proposed mega-contract leaves vendors confused about what they should bid
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GSA hurries to make Connections
GSA is moving quickly to put a national telecommunications and networking contract in place
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GSA seeks Connections ideas
Connections draft RFP covers all voice, data and video network solutions needed in the modern agency
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Justice shift calls for better IT
Wartime mobilization requires modern information technology, attorney general says
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Emergency wireless net rushed
Clarke hurries development of a priority cellular network for emergency, security personnel
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