People
Intercepts
Lots of questions but few answers; Buy high, sell low; Battle of the bands update.
People
DISA plans second NCES buy in early 2007
IBM won the first contract for online collaboration tools by bidding tools from the Lotus Sametime suite.
People
Northcom's new C2: collaboration and communications
The command is using that phrase instead of classic military "command and control" to emphasize the need for agencies to work together in emergencies.
People
DARPA extends wireless revolution
The agency wants proposals for its next-generation wireless networking project, which will go beyond the mobile ad hoc networks first proposed in 1997.
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
DOD needs more than a few good spectrum managers
The Army is developing a primary Military Occupational Specialty for spectrum managers and wants to have two managers in its brigade combat teams instead of one.
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.
Modernization
Texas Guard goes wireless for rapid response
It has started to use Fortress Technologies’ rapid response communications kit to help it share critical information and save time and lives in disasters.
Modernization
Arrowhead win signals telecom changes
Field of competition is expanding beyond traditional carriers.
Modernization
Intercepts
The Core at the core of DATS; DISA is not a four-letter word; HF radio gets legs!; Build a better antenna and the Navy will be at your door
Digital Government
Bandwidth squeeze imperils Navy's C4 goals
Navy internal memo cites concerns about inadequate satellite communications.
Digital Government
Navy Department makes it official, clearing way for deployment of WLANs
A new policy requires Navy and Marines to use strong encryption and intrusion detection.
People
Navy satcom performance impedes warfighters
Shipboard satellite systems operating in the super and extremely high-frequency bands do not perform well enough to support warfighting needs, according to an internal message.
People
Navy names Robert Carey as new CIO
The former deputy CIO will take over in early 2007 after he returns from active duty in Iraq.
People
Marines award $45.6M deal to meet needs in Iraq
General Dynamics won the contract to deliver 150 tactical data systems to Marines in Iraq.
People
Navy drops ban on commercial WLANs
The policy, which was not publicly distributed, also permits the use of WiMax and Bluetooth gear encrypted with AES.
People
DISA won't pursue I-Assure follow-on
The agency says a variety of alternative contract vehicles can fill DOD's information assurance requirements.
Cybersecurity
DISA awards $7.2 million PKI test contract
Tangible Software will also evaluate Common Access Cards under the two-year agreement.
People
Intercepts
The Marines’ Cyber Wallah; Looking for a few good network systems; Spawar’s test pilot; Congress just can’t help itself; Cybersecurity and Christmas trees; Encore I task order update.
Digital Government