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Hughes debuts low-latency broadband that mixes satellite and cellular

Hughes Network Systems has begun to roll out a low-latency option for its satellite broadband service that stitches in connectivity to a terrestrial cellular network. The new option, called HughesNet Fusion, is being billed as a “multipath” offering that combines access to Hughes’ existing geostationary (GEO) satellite and the supported, nearby cellular network. “We are […]

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Deal will put lidar to use in autonomous vehicles (AVs) at Chinese shipping ports

Innoviz Technologies has confirmed a major deal that will see its lidar sensing tech deployed at ports in China. The Tel Aviv firm has worked with strategic partner HiRain Technologies – a leading Beijing-based supplier to the Chinese automotive market – on the project. The pair have produced a combined solution that uses InnovizOne Lidar and […]

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Satellite-communications industry primed for upheaval

The news cycle in the satellite communications industry seems poised to hit ludicrous speed. While massive incumbents like SES and Intelsat reportedly discuss mergers, upstarts like SpaceX are looking for any advantage they can get. Meanwhile, startups ranging from Rivada to Sateliot to OQ Technology are seeking new funds to power their various space-based gambits. The […]

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Autonomous insurance: How future-ready are insurers?

With connected and autonomous vehicles set to change the insurance liability paradigm away from human drivers, this article examines whether insurers and automakers are really ready for a driverless future. That’s the question posed by Ulrike Deetjen, partner and co-leader of digital ecosystems for insurers, McKinsey & Co, Kersten Heineke, partner and co-leader of the […]

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Why ports are at risk of cyberattacks

Evidence indicates that the world’s ports are returning to pre-pandemic levels. During the first 11 months of 2021, the value of US international freight increased by more than 22% (PDF) compared with the same 11 months in 2020. More freight means more ships docking at port. And not only are more ships docking, but their dwell times […]

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Vulnerability exploits, not phishing, are the top cyberattack vector for initial compromise

Breaches involving phishing and credential compromise have received a lot of attention in recent years because of how frequently threat actors have employed the tactics in executing both targeted and opportunistic attacks. But that doesn’t mean that enterprise organizations can afford to lessen their focus on vulnerability patching one bit. A report from Kaspersky this […]

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Vodafone partnership to boost vehicle-to-everything tech

Vodafone’s new partnership with California’s Topcon Positioning Group could bring major benefits to road safety. The pair is working together to develop a new mass-market positioning system that can locate IoT devices, machinery and vehicles with more accuracy than is currently provided by individual global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). According to Vodafone, this will allow vehicles, […]

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How AT&T’s network chief hopes to cut a $1.6 billion electricity bill

SEATTLE – AT&T’s Chris Sambar is putting the operator’s growing 5G network to sleep at night – a move he said will help reduce the operator’s annual $1.6 billion network electricity bill. “We’re constantly trying to reduce that,” Sambar said of AT&T’s power needs. “I think about that a lot.” Speaking here at the Mobile […]

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With new school year, federal agencies warn of increased cyberattacks

As another school year begins, children are returning to classrooms, teachers are preparing for their busy season and public administrators are ramping up oversight of educational cyberdefenses. Over the last few years, educational institutions have become focal points for cybercriminals. In a joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), […]

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T-Mobile strikes deal to unload legacy Sprint wireline biz to Cogent for $1

T-Mobile has moved forward with the anticipated unloading of its legacy wireline business, striking a deal to sell the asset to Cogent in a transaction valued at $1. However, T-Mobile will be on the hook to pay $700 million in transit services to Cogent for several years after the deal is closed. The deal was […]

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Hughes debuts low-latency broadband that mixes satellite and cellular

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Deal will put lidar to use in autonomous vehicles (AVs) at Chinese shipping ports

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Satellite-communications industry primed for upheaval

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Autonomous insurance: How future-ready are insurers?

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Why ports are at risk of cyberattacks

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Vulnerability exploits, not phishing, are the top cyberattack vector for initial compromise

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Vodafone partnership to boost vehicle-to-everything tech

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How AT&T’s network chief hopes to cut a $1.6 billion electricity bill

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With new school year, federal agencies warn of increased cyberattacks

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T-Mobile strikes deal to unload legacy Sprint wireline biz to Cogent for $1

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