Modernization

Cisco targets city wireless

The Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network provides one network for multiple wireless technologies.

Modernization

Broadband goes rural

Companies use loans to bring high-speed wireless Internet access to rural areas

People

Digital radios: A new calling plan

As Project 25 matures, first responder radios become more interoperable, although problems remain

People

Digital radio building blocks

Key components of an interoperable digital radio network

Cybersecurity

Wireless worm appears

Security firm F-Secure warns of a worm that spreads through Bluetooth.

Digital Government

LifeGuard boosts health telemetry

NASA officials believe they can improve monitoring of astronauts' vital signs.

Modernization

GAO calls for improved spectrum use

Auditors recommended that federal agencies learn more about technologies for airwave efficiency.

People

Safecom chief defends program

A GAO report criticizing the progress of wireless interoperability was released before many program accomplishments completed, David Boyd says.

Digital Government

Cooperation, wireless, top NASCIO agenda

Wireless interoperability and intergovernmental cooperation are among the top issues that state CIOs plan to discuss with members of Congress this week.

Modernization

AirMagnet offers intrusion detection

New functions let users manage and enforce wireless security policies.

People

Wireless Garland to grace police

The police department will be the first users of a high-speed wireless network built for Garland, Texas.

Modernization

Remotely updating BlackBerries

The next version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server will let IT managers wirelessly update software in handheld devices.

People

Dems back DHS wireless office

The bill introduced by House Democrats would also create a grant program for first-responder interoperability.

Modernization

DOD wireless policy looks to the future

Defense officials took a minimalist approach with basic guidelines rather than detailed specs.

Modernization

Allegany goes wireless

The Md. county has almost finished a broadband network for ISPs.

Modernization

Wireless net to test agencies' mettle

Three agencies team to develop integrated wireless network

Modernization

Army to field new net strategy

Soldiers need more secure, mobile comms

Modernization

Atlanta lays out WiFi plans

The city council passed legislation allowing officials to go ahead with a WiFi initiative.

Digital Government

Testing wireless cooperation

A pilot project is under way in Seattle to test the technical features and project and logistics management of the Integrated Wireless Network.

Digital Government

Safecom requirements laid out

First responders now have a document that spells out their needs for wireless interoperability.