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AI ups the ante for IoT cybersecurity

Securing vast and growing IoT environments may not seem to be a humanly possible task—and when the network hosts tens or hundreds of thousands of devices the task, indeed, may be unachievable. To solve this problem, vendors of security products have turned to a decidedly nonhuman alternative: artificial intelligence. “Cyberanalysts are finding it increasingly difficult […]

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5G claiming success in connected and autonomous vehicle testing

Vodafone has joined Midlands Future Mobility in the UK, giving a boost to the country’s real-world connect and autonomous mobility (CAM) testbed. As telecoms website 5g.co.uk explains: “In all, thanks to Vodafone along with the Wireless Infrastructure Group, 80% of the Midlands Future Mobility urban route will be connected to 5G, which the network claims […]

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Tests show FirstNet MegaRange effective for 20-plus miles in maritime scenario, AT&T says

FirstNet MegaRange—the new FirstNet offering that leverages high-power-user-equipment (HPUE) technology to extend the effective range of a cell site—delivered throughput speeds that could support multiple video streams during maritime tests conducted as far as 28 miles from the California coast, according to an AT&T official. Andy Salvador, lead product marketing manager for the FirstNet program […]

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Industry debates the art of the possible in 5G spectrum sharing

The US Department of Defense (DoD) released the responses to its September request for information (RFI) on how it might “lease” its spectrum and whether it should own and operate a domestic 5G network. Not surprisingly, most wireless industry players flatly rejected the notion of a “nationalized” 5G network – but some remained open to the possibility […]

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Botnet takedown brings short-term celebration, long-term concerns

Emotet—one of the world’s most dangerous botnets and a vector for malware and ransomware attacks—suffered a major setback nearly two weeks ago when an international law enforcement collaboration disrupted its infrastructure. But security researchers warn the malware and its operators may still prove to be a threat, and its takedown may give other attackers a […]

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IoT security risks and benefits of IT convergence

Over the past few years, one of the major IT trends has been that of system convergence. This trend is not just in relation to converged systems or hyperconverged systems, although that is certainly a part of it. Convergence points to a much larger trend that might be better described as “system standardization.” This standardization […]

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The future of transportation: Leveraging smart solutions to boost user experience

COVID-19 has changed the world this year, with some industries affected more than others. As teleworking and spending more time at home become the norm, travel and transportation agencies have to adjust to fewer commuters and travelers while implementing additional safety protocols. In July 2020, Transit App showed a 58 percent national reduction in travelers since 2019, […]

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Motorola Solutions touts strength of North American LMR business at close of 2020

Dedicated, purpose-built land-mobile-radio (LMR) systems remain the primary mission-critical voice technology for first-responder agencies in North America and in other parts of the world, according to Motorola Solutions officials citing record LMR orders during the final quarter of a challenging 2020 as evidence supporting the claim. Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown said the final quarter […]

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Florida city says water system hacked, warns critical-infrastructure community

Critical-infrastructure systems are potential targets for cyberattacks, local Florida officials warned after a hacker last week infiltrated the computer system of a Tampa-area city’s water-treatment plant and made a potentially dangerous change to the lye level in the system that was thwarted by an alert plant operator. Eric Seidel, mayor of Oldsmar, Fla.—a city with […]

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Newscan: Hacker thwarted in attempt to poison water supply of Florida town

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Hacker thwarted in attempt to poison water supply of Florida town How the United States lost to hackers Court rules Nebraska county cannot be sued for delayed 911 response Florida police union calls for lawmakers to protect cops with funding for new radios Hackers lurked in SolarWinds e-mail […]

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AI ups the ante for IoT cybersecurity

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5G claiming success in connected and autonomous vehicle testing

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Tests show FirstNet MegaRange effective for 20-plus miles in maritime scenario, AT&T says

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Industry debates the art of the possible in 5G spectrum sharing

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Botnet takedown brings short-term celebration, long-term concerns

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IoT security risks and benefits of IT convergence

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The future of transportation: Leveraging smart solutions to boost user experience

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Motorola Solutions touts strength of North American LMR business at close of 2020

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Florida city says water system hacked, warns critical-infrastructure community

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Newscan: Hacker thwarted in attempt to poison water supply of Florida town

Commentary

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

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