Digital Government
Medicines to get RFID tags
FDA issues policy guidelines to boost use of tags on prescription drugs
Modernization
Meshing with standards
Rivals of MeshNetworks say the latter's acquisition by Motorola goes against the trend of wireless open standards, but proponents of the deal say the opposite is true.
Modernization
Lockheed finishes satellite system
The Coalition Multinational Network provides warfighters in Iraq with high-quality voice and secure broadband.
People
Never away from the office
BlackBerry handhelds keep feds in the loop with 'electronic leash'
People
Training for RFID
Technology isn't the barrier to RFID adoption, says the Defense Logistics Agency's CIO.
Digital Government
RFID gets FDA push
The Food and Drug Administration released new policy guidelines designed to stimulate the use of passive radio frequency identification tags for prescription drugs.
Modernization
New satellite terminals approved
DOD's Global Broadcast Service received approval for its next generation architecture and ground terminals, Raytheon says.
Cybersecurity
Securing your wireless network
NIST's guidelines are a reminder that significant effort, resources and vigilance are required to maintain security controls on wireless communications.
Cybersecurity
Finding your weakest link
The Interceptors find public- and private-sector wireless vulnerabilities
Modernization
UPS delivers security in its wireless network
UPS considers applies wireless security from the top down.
Modernization
Navy awards $100M wireless phone contract
Deal with three carriers seen as third biggest in industry's history
People
Coast Guard gets satellite help
Officials will track vessels with automatic identification system receiver
Modernization
Trio to handle $100M in wireless
Cingular, Nextel and Verizon will compete for Navy orders under one of the largest mobile phone deals.
Modernization
NMCI to take on enterprise wireless
The Navy plans to add enterprise-based cellular data and voice services to the Navy Marine Marine Corps Intranet soon.
Modernization
Bringing broadband to public safety
Washington, D.C., pilot network shows benefits for first responders
Modernization
Rewiring government
Authors of a book on 'networked government' explain the shifting landscape in the public sector
Modernization
FCC, USDA work on rural broadband
Staff from the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau will work with loan-grant officers and regional field representatives to help communities deploy wireless broadband.
Modernization
Aeris.net expands machine-to-machine communication
Aeris.net's acquisition of t-Connect and t-Data from Wireless Car allows Aeris to expand its services to several networks.
Modernization
Air Force expands Link 16
More aircraft will get the old Link 16 system because officials can't find more secure high-capacity communications.
Modernization