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.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattackers can exploit Pentium self-defense
The vulnerability affects every computer that runs on x86 architecture, an expert said at the CanSecWest/core06 conference.
People
Border Patrol to expand UAV usage
A success so far, unmanned aerial vehicles also cause concern for some officials.
Cybersecurity
International body adopts network security standard
The ISO approved a comprehensive model that identifies critical requirements to ensure end-to-end network security.
Modernization