Tuesday, May 06, 2003

Working the Wireless Space On Friday, Department of Homeland Security CIO Steve Cooper, when asked about state technologies being developed at the state level that might be leveraged by the Federal government mentioned that "Utah is working the wireless space, as is California and Washington."  We presented the Utah Wireless Integrated Network (UWIN) strategic plan to the cabinet two weeks ago and received a positive response.  A cross agency team continues to push the development of UWIN's multi-faceted approach that will highly leverage existing infrastructure to create a statewide integrated voice and data network that works in the 700 MHz, 150 MHz, 450 MHz, and 800 MHz space, as well as 802.11, and utilizes the state WAN and microwave infrastructure for transport.  Secure solutions have been developed jointly by the Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Public Safety.  Steve also mentioned that the department will be looking to simplify its environment as it develops its enterprise architectural plan and use more open source. 6:23:12 AM    comment []

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