Wireless Networks Archives

Transforming federal and defense network infrastructure with new wireless technologies

A new report highlights how advancements in wireless technologies will allow agencies to modernize their infrastructure faster and better support mission-critical operations.

Sep 12, 2024 By Scoop News Group

software-defined networking — (Source: FedScoop)

The silver lining in GSA’s 2020 deadline to replace outdated TDM networks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.

Jun 14, 2019 By FedScoop Staff

Burning Man festival. (BLM Nevada / Flickr)

Wanted: Contractor to provide government Wi-Fi network at Burning Man

Yes, that Burning Man.

Apr 30, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

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.

May 12, 2016

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.

Mar 29, 2016

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.

Mar 16, 2016

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…

Feb 17, 2016

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…

Jan 15, 2016

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.

Jan 12, 2016

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.

Jan 4, 2016