Defense
The Army wants smaller command posts. But first it needs great software
What’s missing is the ability to rapidly configure existing gear and networks to a given mission and environment.
Modernization
VHA's $8.5M Emergency Comms System Largely Inoperable, OIG Finds
An audit conducted by VA’s Office of Inspector General found that an estimated 80% of the emergency communications systems deployed at 184 VA medical facilities are “not fully operational.”
Cybersecurity
White House Committee Advocates Collaboration, Consensus in Cybersecurity Standards
The fourth installment of cybersecurity recommendations from the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee advocates more blanket requirements to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture.
Digital Government
The Army’s Distributed Command Posts of the Future Will Need More than Videochats
Structuring data is key to the service’s visions of Pacific-spanning operations and AI-enabled decision tools.
Policy
FCC Moves to Limit the Number of Spam and Scam Texts
The proposed rule out of the Federal Communications Commission notes such messages should be blocked “at the network level.”
Modernization
NOAA Looks to Transition Ground-Based Radio Processing to the Cloud
The agency plans to offer industry and academia the chance to demonstrate how cloud solutions could enable their radio processing objectives.
Digital Government
How Will the Military Use 5G? A New Drone Experiment Offers Clues
High-speed, low-latency networks promises to help bring AI to bear on floods of battlefield sensor data.
Digital Government
Strong Solar Storm Could Impact U.S. Communications This Week
The geomagnetic storm could also make auroras visible in the Northeast and upper Midwest.
Modernization
Lumen Tapped To Upgrade Customs and Border Protection Comms Network
The Communications company will overhaul CBP’s communications infrastructure and expand its network.
Emerging Tech
New Bluetooth Upgrade Could Provide a Big Audio Assist for Government
The one-to-one limitation on Bluetooth devices may no longer be the case.
Defense
Zoom's new security authorization might mean expanded use by defense components
A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.
Policy
Zoom's New Security Authorization Might Soon Mean Expanded Use by Defense Components
A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.
Modernization
DOD Awards Verizon Almost $1 Billion to Modernize its Networks
New communications equipment will soon be deployed at the Pentagon and beyond.
Emerging Tech
Army Bring-Your-Own-Device Experiments Test New Security Concepts
The service is “setting the stage” to try new communications ideas in the Pacific.
Modernization
Energy Department Awards Verizon $34.6M to Modernize its Communications Services
Two new Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions task orders will underpin the work.
Ideas
Follow These 3 Ts for Faster, More Effective Application Development
Government agencies must optimize application development to realize digital transformation goals. Facilitating collaboration and aligning DevOps, IT, security and mission owners is crucial to this mission.
Emerging Tech
Lockheed Martin and Verizon to Partner to Develop 5G Tech for the Military
The companies recently connected a military communications network to a commercial 5G network.
Emerging Tech
Senate Unanimously Passes Secure Equipment Act
The legislation aims to protects telecom networks from foreign threats.
Emerging Tech
DIU’s First 5G Experiment Could Be a Game-Changer for First Responders
The Defense Innovation Unit is prototyping portable—and wearable—networking tools with the California National Guard so they can connect anywhere.
Emerging Tech
Bill Supports the Expansion and Development of 6G Infrastructure
A bipartisan bill would establish a council to oversee and implement 6G broadband access across the country.
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