Modernization
Vendors push Wi-Fi intrusion detection
Cisco Systems, Full Mesh Networks secure wireless access points.
Digital Government
Intercepts
Steven Price, Army Knowledge Online, Army GIG-BE, Future Combat Systems, Navy targeting pods.
People
Thompson: 'Drive technology'
Tommy Thompson resigned as secretary of Health and Human Services and cited an emphasis on health IT as a hallmark of his tenure.
Digital Government
Intercepts
The Gray Lady renames DISA. DOD RFID delays? The NMCI GCCS problem. The satellite genie.
Digital Government
Medicines to get RFID tags
FDA issues policy guidelines to boost use of tags on prescription drugs
People
VA drives open-source health records initiative
Agency could spur adoption of e-health systems worldwide
People
Air Force combines Microsoft contracts
The service has consolidated its Microsoft contracts into two enterprise-wide agreements with a value of $500 million, one of the largest deals in the company's history.
Cybersecurity
DOD brass: Coalitions need info sharing
Some contend allies should have SIPRNET access
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
Admiral calls for improved protection for classified data
Vice Adm. Gary Roughead wants devices that will allocate access to different levels of classified information.
Modernization
Pacom wants faster NMCI support
Pacific Command is generally pleased with the Navy Marine Corps Intranet, but the tech support must respond faster for command and control systems.
Modernization
UPS delivers security in its wireless network
UPS considers applies wireless security from the top down.
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.
Modernization
Navy awards $100M wireless phone contract
Deal with three carriers seen as third biggest in industry's history
Digital Government
Intercepts
DOD continues to mull over procurement. The Marine Corps celebrates its 229th birthday. And GIG-BE news abounds.
Cybersecurity
Finding your weakest link
The Interceptors find public- and private-sector wireless vulnerabilities
Modernization