The silver lining in GSA’s 2020 deadline to replace outdated TDM networks
Agencies must soon replace TDM technologies but will benefit from lower costs and greater agility using open, software-defined networks, says new report.
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Wanted: Contractor to provide government Wi-Fi network at Burning Man
Yes, that Burning Man.
Navy, Marines seek tech to deal with spectrum squeeze
The Department of Navy and Marine Corps CIOs lobbied for new technologies to make the most of their wireless systems in an overcrowded and constrained spectrum environment.
OMB looks to save $230M in new governmentwide mobile policy
The Office of Management and Budget wants to get a better idea of how agencies buy mobile devices and services, and reduce duplicative and unnecessary contracts governmentwide.
6 priorities for building enterprise mobility in government
Government and private sector IT leaders met at FedScoop to discuss their top strategies for strengthening their mobile capabilities.
GSA looks to telecoms contract transition — and beyond
The final deadline for proposals on the General Services Administration's massive forthcoming telecom contract — Network Services 2020's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions — is Monday, but the masterminds…
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GSA wireless contracts use up 500 percent, saving more than $10M
More federal agencies are moving to mobile, and last year it showed as purchases on General Services Administration wireless contracts soared 500 percent more than the prior…
FCC commissioners: Free up smart car spectrum for general use
A pair of bipartisan Federal Communications Commission policymakers think it's time to repurpose spectrum previously dedicated for the development of federally funded short-range vehicle-to-vehicle communications.
GSA issues $2.5B satellite comms follow-on contract
The General Services Administration hopes to continue the successes of recent commercial satellite communications contracts in a familiar-but-new $2.5 billion procurement vehicle.
DHS names members to new first responders panel
The Department of Homeland Security has named the members of a special panel to help oversee testing of first responder two-way radios and make sure they comply…