Audio Ranplan Wireless: Jonathan Rowney outlines in-building challenges, opportunities in evolving market 12th November 2020 Jonathan Rowney, the head of solutions engineering for the Americas at Ranplan Wireless, discusses some of the challenges and opportunities facing the in-building wireless industry today, particularly as it tries to ensure connectivity for both first responders and the citizens they help during times of emergency. Rowney is one of the expert speakers who […]
Partner content An integrated approach to IoT security 11th November 2020 Ranging from autonomous vehicles to connected wind turbines, the Internet of Things is far from a monolithic technological concept. A single device can involve a patchwork of software and hardware. Securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices thus requires a comprehensive approach. (Take part in IoT Security Summit this December.) This e-book takes an integrated approach to IoT […]
Partner content TinyML could democratize AI programming for IoT 6th November 2020 Much of the development in machine language (ML) implementations follows a “bigger is better” path: more data, more storage, more compute power, more bandwidth all equals better results – or so the mantra goes. But a community-based effort is moving in the opposite direction, building “TinyML” implementations for use on low-powered devices with scarce computer […]
Partner content Barriers facing the builders of the smart city 6th November 2020 A series of challenges remain for the key technologies to an autonomous future, among them fast moving technological developments and lack of consumer understanding. Architecturally speaking, there should be no change because these types of communications technologies are going to use the existing cell connection embedded in the car, explained Strategy Analytics analyst Roger Lanctot. […]
Partner content A closer look at Verizon’s curious CBRS spectrum purchases 6th November 2020 Verizon was the biggest spender during the FCC’s recent 3.5GHz CBRS spectrum auction, doling out a total of almost $1.9 billion for 557 licenses in markets across the country. As Light Reading reported more than a year ago, Verizon has been deploying CBRS network equipment in anticipation of using the band. The operator sees the CBRS […]
News Mission-critical services, coverage options highlighted in FirstNet Authority Roadmap update 5th November 2020 Encouraging the development of solutions that address unique public-safety coverage solutions and enhance mission-critical voice, data and video communications are among the focus areas highlighted the recently updated FirstNet Authority Roadmap that outlines strategic technological priorities for the FirstNet system. Last month’s release represents the first update to the Roadmap, which was created last year […]
Partner content Cybercrime: Nation-states go prime time 5th November 2020 Cybercriminals have become more sophisticated by employing methodologies that make them both tougher to detect and more capable of thwarting even tech-savvy targets. Hostile nation-states are using new attack methods that improve the odds of infiltrating and knocking off high-value targets. Increasingly, criminal groups are shifting their infrastructure to the cloud in order to hide […]
News Anterix maintains 900 MHz broadband momentum with NYPA pilot 4th November 2020 New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently announced a new pilot project with Anterix to assess potential use cases private LTE technology leveraging 900 MHz broadband spectrum, an indication of continued interest in the space for utilities and other critical-infrastructure entities, according to Anterix President and CEO Rob Schwartz. “The momentum we’ve had since the report […]
Partner content SpaceMobile’s 5G from space touted as a game-changer 4th November 2020 Abel Avellan has a clear message for his company’s investors and the wider market in general: Speedy 5G is coming. From space. Soon. “We believe being connected is a human right,” said Avellan, the CEO of SpaceMobile, which is the go-to-market brand from Midland, Texas-based startup AST & Science (AST). However, Avellan is facing some […]
News Newscan: FirstNet is interoperability, FirstNet Authority CEO says in blog 1st November 2020 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations FirstNet is interoperability, FirstNet Authority CEO says in blog SpaceX prices Starlink satellite Internet service at $99 per month, according to e-mail FBI warns ransomware assault threatens U.S. health-care system Board declares emergency over Humboldt County’s 911 system failures Modified drones help scientists better predict volcanic eruptions Council […]
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