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Iraqi Government Begins Managementof High Frequency Radio BandThe Government of Iraq (GoI) began managing the highfrequency radio band throughout the country in October '09By Multi-National Force-Iraq Public AffairsSo, regardless of whether we want to video teleconferencefrom home or at an enterprise level, we need to engineer ourpacket networks for high throughput, low latency and lowpacket loss. A network-based VTC call will not be a fun or satisfyingexperience if late or lost packets result in the signal lookingworse than the video quality of the "Blair Witch Project."I want a nice, clear, high definition signal so I can at least try tosee the other person’s eyes.Finally, there are security issues, particularly at the enterpriselevel. Standard H.323-based videoconferencing, in particular,uses a large number of network ports across a wide range, andcomplicating matters further, the ports used will vary almostwith every call.On the one hand, most desktop video conferencing systemsinclude some form of firewall traversal capability that allowstraffic to pass through the firewall without the need to changefirewall rules or settings, enabling fairly seamless communicationsand reducing the burden on network administrators.Then again, this means a lot of bits and bytes will be passingthrough the firewall without much adult supervision, thusmaking network security folks just that much more anxious.CONClusiONsMaybe I am a Luddite, because despite my desire for that DickTracy two-way TV wristwatch, I just do not have a great burningdesire to do much more than pick up the phone or send ane-mail. Yes, there are times where we can use a VTC to hold abig meeting with participants in lots of different places and savethe cost and carbon footprint of all those airline tickets, but onlywith a high-quality dedicated VTC system. Desktop VTC is stilljust a bit quirky for me.But even if someone solves the parallax issue, as, for example,Microsoft is attempting with its GazeMaster project, and we getdesktop VTC software that can display multiple callers simultaneously,and there is enough network capacity available that wedo not throttle the rest of our users into a network breakdown,is it really worth the extra expense just so I can see a movingpicture of who I am talking to?Maybe. And definitely, if it can work on my wristwatch.Happy NetworkiNg!Long is a retired Air Force communications officer who has written forCHIPS since 1993. He holds a Master of Science degree in information resourcesmanagement from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He currentlyserves as a telecommunications manager in the Department ofHomeland Security.Multi-National Force-Iraq turned over responsibility for managementof the high frequency radio band to the Governmentof Iraq after a months-long process that included training, fieldingmanagement systems and development of Iraqi proceduresfor utilization of the electromagnetic spectrum.In accordance with the Security Agreement, both partiesformed the Frequency Management Joint Sub-Committeein January 2009 to address any issues regarding frequencymanagement.Dr. Hiyam Al Yassiri, of the Ministry of Communications, andRear Adm. David Simpson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Communicationsand Information Systems (CJ6), Multi-National Force-Iraq,co-chairman of the sub-committee, oversaw the developmentof Iraqi spectrum management capacity to allow the transitionof the high frequency (HF) band to the Iraqi Government.The sub-committee will continue to work together to developan Iraqi process for each successive band. Each band has verydifferent commercial, government and security uses and willneed different procedures to accommodate all of the Iraqi usergroups. The sub-committee is now working on the transition ofboth the very high frequency (VHF) and ultra high frequency(UHF) bands with the ultimate goal of turning over managementresponsibilities for all frequencies to the GoI.In May 2009, U.S. forces conducted frequency managementtraining for GoI personnel in various ministries. The purpose ofthe training was to establish a cadre of individuals capable ofstaffing a Communications and Media Commission and for Ministriesthat depend on radio frequencies as a critical resource.The training produced GoI staff capable of training and certifyingfuture spectrum and frequency managers.“The radio spectrum is a limited natural resource for every nation.Governments must balance domestic needs and internationalresponsibilities as they manage their spectrum resources.The demand for radio frequency use is on the rise and will continueto grow in the foreseeable future. Iraq’s Communicationsand Media Commission and Ministry of Communications arecommitted to preserving the equities of Iraqi citizens,” Simpsonsaid.“This talented Government of Iraq team of engineers, techniciansand managers are ready to serve Iraq as stewards of the[Iraqi] nation's spectrum resources consistent with internationaltreaty obligations and with due regard for the rights of neighboringnations.”For more information about Multi-NationalForce-Iraq, visit WWW.MNF-IRAQ.COMor contact the public affairs office atMNFIPRESSDESK@iraq.centcom.mil.44 CHIPS www.chips.navy.mil Dedicated to Sharing Information - Technology - Experience
Enterprise Software AgreementsThe Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiativeto streamline the acquisition process and provide best-priced, standardscompliantinformation technology (IT). The ESI is a business discipline used tocoordinate multiple IT investments and leverage the buying power of the governmentfor commercial IT products and services. By consolidating IT requirementsand negotiating Enterprise Agreements with software vendors, the DoDrealizes significant Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings in IT acquisition andmaintenance. The goal is to develop and implement a process to identify, acquire,distribute and manage IT from the enterprise level.Additionally, the ESI was incorporated into the Defense Federal Acquisition RegulationSupplement (DFARS) Section 208.74 on Oct. 25, 2002, and DoD Instruction5000.2 on May 12, 2003.Unless otherwise stated authorized ESI users include all DoD components, andtheir employees including Reserve component (Guard and Reserve) and theU.S. Coast Guard mobilized or attached to DoD; other government employeesassigned to and working with DoD; nonappropriated funds instrumentalitiessuch as NAFI employees; Intelligence Community (IC) covered organizationsto include all DoD Intel System member organizations and employees, but notthe CIA, nor other IC employees, unless they are assigned to and working withDoD organizations; DoD contractors authorized in accordance with the FAR; andauthorized Foreign Military Sales.For more information on the ESI or to obtain product information, visit the ESIWeb site at http://www.esi.mil/.Software Categories for ESI:Asset Discovery ToolsBelarcBelManage Asset Management – Provides software, maintenance and services.Contractor: Belarc Inc. (W91QUZ-07-A-0005)Authorized Users: This BPA is open for ordering by all Department of Defense (DoD) components and authorized contractors.Ordering Expires: 30 Sep 11Web Link: https://chess.army.mil/ascp/commerce/contract/ContractsMatrixView.jspBMCRemedy Asset Management – Provides software, maintenance and services.Contractor: BMC Software Inc. (W91QUZ-07-A-0006)Authorized Users: This BPA is open for ordering by all Department of Defense (DoD) components and authorized contractors.Ordering Expires: 29 Jan 10 (Please call for extension information.)Web Link: https://chess.army.mil/ascp/commerce/contract/ContractsMatrixView.jspCarahsoftOpsware Asset Management – Provides software, maintenance and services.Contractor: Carahsoft Inc. (W91QUZ-07-A-0004)Authorized Users: This BPA is open for ordering by all Department of Defense (DoD) components and authorized contractors.Ordering Expires: 18 May 10Web Link: https://chess.army.mil/ascp/commerce/contract/ContractsMatrixView.jspDLTBDNA Asset Management – Provides asset management software,maintenance and services.Contractor: DLT Solutions Inc. (W91QUZ-07-A-0002)Authorized Users: This BPA has been designated as a GSA Smart-BUY and is open for ordering by all Department of Defense (DoD) components,authorized contractors and all federal agencies.Ordering Expires: 01 Apr 13Web Link: https://chess.army.mil/ascp/commerce/contract/ContractsMatrixView.jspPatriotBigFix Asset Management – Provides software, maintenanceand services.Contractor: Patriot Technologies Inc. (W91QUZ-07-A-0003)Authorized Users: This BPA has been designated as a GSA Smart-BUY and is open for ordering by all Department of Defense (DoD) components,authorized contractors and all federal agencies.Ordering Expires: 08 Sep 12Web Link: https://chess.army.mil/ascp/commerce/contract/ContractsMatrixView.jspBusiness and Modeling ToolsBPWin/ERWin BPWin/ERWin – Provides products, upgrades and warranty for ER-Win, a data modeling solution that creates and maintains databases, datawarehouses and enterprise data resource models. It also provides BPWin,a modeling tool used to analyze, document and improve complex businessprocesses.Contractor: Computer Associates International, Inc.(W91QUZ-04-A-0002); (813) 612-7352Ordering Expires: Upon depletion of Computer Hardware, EnterpriseSoftware and Solutions (CHESS) inventory.Web Link: https://chess.army.mil/ascp/commerce/contract/ContractsMatrixView.jspBusiness IntelligenceBusiness Objects Business Objects – Provides software licenses and support for BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Crystal Enterprise and training and professionalservices.Volume discounts range from 5 to 20 percent for purchasesof software licenses under a single delivery order.Contractor: EC America, Inc. (SP4700-05-A-0003)Ordering Expires: 04 May 10Web Link: http://www.gsaweblink.com/esi-dod/boa/CHIPS January - March 2010 45
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