People

Navy names IAP to manage air traffic in Southwest Asia

The U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center's IDIQ award has a potential value of $61 million.

Cybersecurity

4 ways to look beyond classified data to combat terrorists

Authors urge greater use of open-source information.

People

Herley Industries wins two Pacific Rim contracts

The defense contractor will supply telemetry system upgrades and hardware to two Asian customers.

Modernization

Terrorists brandish tech sword, too

Five years after the 2001 terrorist attacks, law enforcement and terrorist groups bring new levels of sophistication to the ongoing game of digital cat and mouse.

People

Combat Communications Squadron to move to Guam

Based in South Korea, the squadron is responsible for rapid mobile communications deployment for wartime contingencies or natural disasters in the entire Korea area of operations.

People

SAP unit hires new VP

Rob Massey, former chief information officer for Clark County, Nev., will lead the company’s Global Public Services business unit.

Modernization

Advisory committee on accessibility named

It includes international, federal and private organizations.

People

AT&T to manage Army network center in Kuwait

The Theater Network Operations and Security Center in Kuwait will serve as the Army’s link to the Global Information Grid.

People

Survey: Budget pressures could lead to new business models

Government and industry leaders also said business and technology must be better integrated.

People

Europe targets at-risk groups for 'e-Inclusion'

The program aims to help people gain Internet access and boost broadband coverage to 90 percent of the European Union's population.

People

Accenture establishes public service institute

The group will bring together academics, officials and government service providers to discuss government policy and service delivery strategies.

Cybersecurity

DOD: China fielding cyberattack units

A new Pentagon report states China is stepping up its information warfare and computer network attack capabilities.

Modernization

Get ready for IPv6, industry leader says

IPv4 use will peak in 2010, Alex Lightman said.

Digital Government

Iraqi scientists get virtual access to research

Federal, private sector will help Iraqis build and take control of digital science library

Cybersecurity

Web extra: Campfire stories of SCADA insecurity

As government and industry start taking the cybersecurity of industrial control systems more seriously, shocking and funny stories are emerging.

Modernization

Customs agents are seizing record amounts of pirated IT hardware

But counterfeit technology is finding its way into government agencies.

People

U.S./Iraqi research team relies on Internet to talk

Safety concerns prevent Iraqis from speaking English for long periods of time in public.

People

UPDATED: Beaming across the border

DHS and State disagree on which security technology to use for border protection

People

DHS, HHS make secret pact to share airline passenger info

The ACLU says the agreement could violate a deal with the European Union.

People

DHS: E-passport live test a success

The agency is on track to meet its Oct. 26 deadline for use of the passports.