Carahsoft Providing AppSecInc Cyber, Data Solutions To Govt; Michael Shrader Comments

Carahsoft will aggregate Application Security Inc.’s database and cybersecurity solution applications to the U.S. government, the companies announced Tuesday.

AppSecInc’ database security will be available under Carahsoft’s General Services Administration schedule. 

Carahsoft’s customers and partners will receive solutions for database security, auditing, automative compliance and risk monitoring solutions, said Michael Shrader, Carahsoft’s vice president of innovative solutions. 

According to Neil Herron, AppSecInc VP of…

Air Force Updating Boeing B-52 Fleet; Jim Kowalski Comments

The Air Force is set to upgrade its Boeing-built strategic bomber fleet that has been used by the force since the 1950s, the Air Force’s news service reports. 

Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, head of Air Force Global Strike Command, recently visited the B-52 Stratofortress test force team to see previews of enhancements…

Report: Verizon CEO McAdam Calls For Govt-Industry Spectrum Collaboration

The current information ecosystem requires a more collaborative strategy, a top Verizon official recently told attendees of a Defense Information System Agency industry conference last week. 

AOL Government’s Wyatt Kash reports Lowell McAdam said believed government and industry need to work together to make wireless spectrum more efficient. 

McAdam said Verizon would commit personnel and allocate…

CBP Considering Green Radio Disposal

Customs and Border Protection agency is looking for a company that can melt or shred the agency’s extra or outdated electronic gadgets, Nextgov’s Allya Sternstein reports.

According to a May 8 solicitation, CBP said it is considering using a vendor who can recycle metal and plastic waste.

Hard drives or any other technology component with sensitive…

Pentagon Taking IT Lead For Joint VA EHR System; Jonathan Woodson Comments

The Defense Department will provide the majority of information technology architecture for the Pentagon’s joint electronic health record system with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Nextgov’s Bob Brewin reports.

Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant defense secretary for health affairs, said in an April report to Congress that the Defense Information Systems Agency will save the health…

Report: Verizon Working On 911 Texting For FCC Project

Verizon and Annapolis, Md.-based TeleCommunications Systems Inc. are developing a system that could let users send text messages to 911 in situations where they cannot call, the companies have announced.

Developing a system for texting or sending photos to 911 has been an ongoing project between the Federal Communications Commission and private sector…

Army Issues Industry Request For User-Powered Biosensors

A U.S. Army entity is seeking a device that can analyze soldiers’ breathing and brainwaves and is powered by the device wearer, Nextgov reports. 

The Army Medical Research and Material Command wants the stress sensors to transmit wireless data to a computer so the Defense Department assess troop performance while in combat.

Sensors should be run…

Pentagon Seeking Burn Scar Prevention Tech

The Defense Department wants biomedical technology that can stop burn scar formation in the event of deep tissue injuries, Nextgov reports.

According to a small business solicitation notice, nearly 450,000 burn injuries require medical attention in the U.S. each year.

Burn injuries are the cause of five to 10 percent of combat casualties that do not return…

Boeing Completes AF Refueling Tanker Design Review; Maureen Dougherty Comments

Boeing has completed the preliminary design review phase for its program to develop aerial refueling tankers with the U.S. Air Force, the company announced Tuesday. 

The KC-46A went through the design demonstration and testing process from March 21 to April 27, during which the tanker had to meet specific system requirements.

In the summer of 2013, the tanker will undergo…

BAE To Update Boeing Tanker Boom Systems

BAE Systems will update associated boom technology systems for one of Boeing’s tankers, BAE announced Tuesday.

The company will develop and manufacture the actuator control unit for Boeing’s KC-46A tanker ‘s boom actuation control system. 

Pilots use the ACU to move the aerial refueling boom and refueling occurs via a flight control stick.

BAE is also providing touchscreen interior control panels for…