People
U.K. launches procurement for GPS backup
The decision to install eLoran puts pressure on the U.S. Transportation Department to deploy a similar system, analysts say.
Cybersecurity
DOD fields multilevel security environment
The Cross Domain Collaborative Information Environment brings outside parties into the information loop.
People
WiMax threatens DOD radars, officials say
As commercial long-range wireless systems proliferate, DOD needs to find a way to share spectrum, both internationally and at home.
People
Training event links IT with military, international partners
Joint Forces Command led DOD's latest homeland defense simulation with Australian and Swedish teams to train leaders to work with multinational partners.
Cybersecurity
State, OPM team on clearance processing
The agencies are combining their resources to process security clearance applications for overseas DOD installations.
Modernization
U.S. moves to protect spectrum
DOD's Spectrum Summit kicks off as the United States opposes the use of some spectrum eyed for mobile services.
Cybersecurity
China a major cyberthreat, commission warns
China is fielding information warfare units and developing anti-satellite capabilities aimed at countering U.S. military technology, according to U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
People
Weak education system threatens U.S. innovation, study says
Right now, the United States still leads the pack, but that could change, a Council on Competitiveness report states.
People
USAID contracts with BearingPoint for work in Bosnia-Herzegovina
The management and technology consulting firm will work with USAID to improve the country's workforce mobility and tax collection programs.
Digital Government
China approves Savi RFID tags
The ruling will allow the company to use its RFID tags, readers and signposts throughout the world’s largest manufacturing country.
Digital Government
ITAA president: Treat industry as 'full partner'
Phil Bond called on leaders of developing countries to treat the private sector as a full partner and create business conditions that promote the growth of the Internet.
Cybersecurity
DHS: All but 3 countries meet visa waiver deadline
Visa Waiver Program countries' newly issued passports must contain a contactless chip with the passport holder’s biographical information and a biometric identifier.
People
Tenet joins QinetiQ's advisory board
The former CIA chief has joined QinetiQ Group, a British international defense and security technology company, as an independent nonexecutive director.
People
Australian contractor names North American sales chief
Ken Kellstrom has been promoted to vice president of sales for North America, helping the Australian defense contractor expand its presence in the U.S. federal sector.
People
USAID gives BearingPoint $69M contract for work in Jordan
Under the five-year contract, BearingPoint will set up a Sustainable Achievement of Business Expansion and Quality program for Jordan.
People
EU building info systems to help secure borders
The existing system is outdated and cannot meet the demands placed on it.
People
DOD, DOT explore next-gen satellite systems
The departments will meet with government and commercial organizations to assess capabilities users want in the Positioning, Navigation and Timing architecture planned for 2025.
People
Project to track passengers in airports
A European Commission-backed program will use RFID tags to track people at airports, making it easy to alert them if they are missing at the gate at boarding time.
Digital Government