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Advancing O-RAN Telecommunications in DOD

FedInsider

The Department of Defense has adopted advanced telecommunication capabilities to support a variety of new technologies including creating private networks for the military, integrating 5G capabilities, improving supply chain logistics and more. With over 20 years of experience in research and development in the Department of Defense, Ms.

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NASA Eager to Collaborate With Private Sector on Optical Communications Tech

GovCon Wire

Optical communications are an up-and-coming alternative to radio frequency-based comms that are attracting the attention of the biggest space companies and agencies. Among them: NASA and Elon Musk’s Starlink.

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A tech pipeline for rural communities: West Virginia joins AWS Tech Alliance

AWS Public Sector

West Virginia’s state government and universities are working collaboratively to grow nationally-recognized training in 21 st century tech careers, particularly cybersecurity. Thirty-nine employers have engaged directly with students across 15 career-readiness and work-based learning events in partnership with collaborating organizations.

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Whistleblower Receives $1.2 Million for Alleging Violations of FCC Rules

Whistleblower Network News

Department of Justice announced that telecommunications provider Armstrong Group, based in Butler, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $6.5 I applaud the continuing collaboration among the Office of General Counsel, the Office of the Inspector General, and the U.S. On July 12, the U.S. million to settle False Claims Act accusations.

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O-RAN – the Next Step for 5G

FedInsider

Friday, October 27, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Advances in telecommunications capabilities are a major driver in Department of Defense programs. Amanda Toman is the Director for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce.

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White House touts federal action to protect children online

FedScoop

The group, which includes federal agency representatives and members of the executive office of the president, calls in its report for bipartisan legislation and engaging in international efforts to collaborate on online safety, in addition to offering other information to the public.

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Congresswoman blasts GSA for purchasing Chinese tech

Federal News Network

The 85 percent: FEBs’ future is open-ended, but not uncertain - Federal News Network) The General Services Administration is facing new scrutiny about its purchase of prohibited telecommunications technology from China. A couple options on the table right now are adding more boards, or extending the ones that already exist. (