Combined Endeavor spotlights opportunities

The push for IP equipment that can function in a multinational setting is a huge opportunity for vendors and systems integrators in the United States and abroad.

On the edge | In brief

Acunetix Ltd., a Web security software developer, released the fourth version of its Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner, designed to help enterprises detect vulnerabilities, such as SQL Injection and Cross Site Scripting.

Boom times ahead for ID solutions

U.S. government agencies likely will fuel $8 billion in indentity initiatives in the next five years..

BAE Systems nabs tactical network development deal

With the hope of being able to form networks free of fixed infrastructure, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded an 18-month contract worth $7.8 million to BAE Systems Inc.

Caucus convenes to scout out new technologies

Members of the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus today reviewed new technologies aimed at assisting the nation's warfighters.

EFJ buys 3e Technologies International

EFJ Inc. has acquired 3e Technologies International Inc., a wireless security company, for $36 million in cash.

BBN Technologies wins DARPA artificial intelligence work

BBN Technologies won a $5.5 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for the first phase of the Integrated Learning Program, an artificial intelligence project.

On the edge | News brief

Using 2X Software Ltd.'s ApplicationServer's Linux client, RedHat Inc., Suse Inc., Ubuntu Inc. and other Linux distribution users now can seamlessly run Windows applications on their desktop.

More than just server backups

Over the years, the Army Knowledge Online portal has evolved into what military leaders envisioned it would become: a single point where warfighters and their support networks could log in and access applications and services. But it had a serious flaw.

Let's go to the tape

What may appear to be harmless loitering near the entrance of a subway tunnel could escalate quickly into a terrorist attack. Video surveillance helps monitor such vulnerable public areas, but the growing numbers of cameras have put a strain on the people tasked with monitoring them.

Cubic sets up battlefield training for Indiana National Guard

Members of the Indiana National Guard will get a taste of what combat is like in Afghanistan and Iraq this month without having to leave their home state.

Skinner: US Visit program RFID needs better security controls

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general has uncovered problems implementing radio frequency identification tags for the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program.

Policy group urges RFID use to thwart terrorists

Use of radio frequency identification tracking technologies and 24-hour remote sensor systems on shipping containers not only would boost port security but also would have significant commercial benefits, according to a new study.

Data warehouses need integrator's touch

To further a spirit of cooperation, agencies also are beginning to share information from disparate databases by sending some of that data to common data warehouses, where it can be merged, queried and analyzed.

IP breathes new life into fax technology

Humming away in a corner of most offices is a relic invented 163 years ago: the fax machine. Its relatively archaic core technology is a big part of why it remains relevant today.

Telecoms take on the elements

Whether it's a hurricane, forest fire, terrorist attack or other disaster, telecom companies have assembled the hardware, plans and people to get communications networks back online within days or hours.

On the edge

Critical Links, a U.S. subsidiary of Portuguese developer Critical Software S.A., has released its edgeBox multifunction network gateway, which provides converged voice and data networks for small and midsize enterprises.

Entrust buys Orion Security Solutions

Entrust Inc. has acquired Orion Security Solutions, a supplier of public key infrastructure services, for $8 million cash.

Viisage reels in new Real ID work

The Pennsylvania Transportation Department, seeking to bolster its IT security for state driver's license processes, has awarded Viisage Technology Inc. a series of contracts worth $45.5 million.

Harris wins tactical radio deals with Army

Harris Corp. won contracts totaling about $50 million from the Army for Falcon radios that will be used to support missions in Iraq and emergency communications.