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DOD Drives New Interest in 5G Networks Across Government

FedTech Magazine

Upgrading to a 5G network is a simple matter for citizens; our carriers and phones do it for us. But when it comes to a government transition, there’s more advance work that needs to be done. The NDAA requires the Defense Department to develop private 5G networks at military bases and other DOD facilities.

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JMA’s Rishi Bhaskar on Modernizing Government Communication Systems With Software-Based 5G Networks

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Rishi Bhaskar, senior vice president and general manager at JMA Wireless, said government agencies looking to modernize their communication systems and meet evolving demands should consider implementing software-based 5G networks. “A

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GuardSTACK’s Richie Obermayer: 5G Networks Could Accelerate Government Digital Transformation Efforts

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Richie Obermayer, vice president of technical sales at GuardSTACK Technologies, said government agencies looking to accelerate digital transformation efforts should consider adopting 5G technology.

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Druid’s Derek Gallagher on Implementing Private 5G Networks to Meet Government Communication Requirements

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Derek Gallagher, chief technology officer at Druid Software, said private 5G networks could help government agencies meet their communication needs while ensuring security. The other components of a

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NCR Government Systems to Maintain DeCA Network Under $335M DISA Contract

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NCR Government Systems has secured a potential $335 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency to provide the Defense Commissary Agency, or DeCA, with an Enterprise Business Operations Systems Solution.

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EchoStar Finalizes Dish Network Acquisition; Hamid Akhavan Quoted

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EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS), the parent company of broadband satellite services provider Hughes Network Systems, has closed its purchase of Dish Network in a transaction that strengthens its position as a global terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity provider to government and business customers.

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5G: The Transformation of Defense Networks

FedInsider

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In 2022, the Department of Defense created a cross-functional team to accelerate the adoption of 5G and future-generation wireless networking technologies, laying the foundation for new opportunities to implement innovative solutions to military needs. and its allies and partners.