Despite security concerns, federal agencies should pursue voice over IP technology because it will revolutionize how the government communicates, and reduce costs as well, according to several industry analysts.
The National Climatic Data Center, one of the world's largest archives of weather data, will rely on STG Inc. for the next five years to operate its IT systems.
Voice over IP, the technology that uses Internet Protocol to transmit telephone calls over data networks instead of over the public switched telephone network, may be ready for enterprisewide deployments.
Years ago, the Pentagon turned over huge amounts of raw data on the Vietnam War to the National Archives and Records Administration to be stored in perpetuity. But that wasn't the end of it.
An acquisition of mobile laptop computers from Motorola Inc. by Chester County, Pa., is expected to improve data communication for police and fire departments within the county's borders.
Qwest Communications International Inc. won a contract from the Wyoming Education Department to furnish network services for a statewide system connecting more than 400 public schools.
The state of Ohio spent more money on IT products related to network and security hardware, security software and anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-spam software purchases than any other state in the past five years, according to a study released today by CDW Government Inc.
No fan of the Treasury Department's standalone telecommunications initiative, Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) urged the Office of Management and Budget to ensure that the department follows recommendations in a recent report, including a suggestion that the agency consider canceling the solicitation.
The General Services Administration is considering issuing RFIs to solicit industry feedback for some of the additions it has made to its enhanced strategy for the multibillion-dollar Alliant IT procurement.
The General Services Administration wants to significantly beat the current official award dates for the two parts of its $20 billion Networx telecommunications procurement, an agency official said today.
The Treasury Department's standalone telecommunications vehicle was poorly conceived and disorganized from the start, resulting in missed deadlines and increased costs, according to the agency's inspector general.
The Defense Interoperability Communication Exercise 2006 started last week to test communications equipment and systems for use among DOD services and agencies and with the Homeland Security Department and first responders.
The General Services Administration has issued a request for proposals for its Satcom II contract for commercial, worldwide satellite communications. Responses are due by March 14.
