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

FCC promotes power line broadband

Commissioners issued rules so broadband over power lines doesn't interfere with radio.