Partner content Using data to improve emergency response resources in healthcare arena 26th February 2021 The ability for a COVID-19 outbreak to swiftly consume emergency response resources has emphasized the need for accurate and timely data reporting as a central component of the pandemic response effort. Continuous analysis of data collected is producing concerning results for response leaders, as new variants of the virus are discovered, and the United States […]
Partner content 3 security flaws in devices and IoT that need fixing 26th February 2021 Rapid changes in how Internet of Things (IoT) devices around us interact with each other have created a landscape defined by unprecedented security vulnerabilities. There are three main security concerns with them and some possible fixes. In December 2020, Forescout identified 33 vulnerabilities impacting four open source TCP/IP stacks. These are used by millions of devices around […]
News Newscan: America’s creaky payment infrastructure is showing cracks 25th February 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations America’s creaky payment infrastructure is showing cracks Woman safe after texting 911 to report being held against her will in semi truck Experts say $15 billion could fix broken 911 system, saving lives and money Progressives want Joe Biden to go big for FCC chair. Does Joe Biden? […]
News California PD: ‘Game-changing’ Live911 streaming of emergency calls accelerates responses 24th February 2021 Police officers in the city of Clovis, Calif., are able to respond more quickly to incidents—saving lives and property—because they use the Live911 application developed by HigherGround to listen to the audio from 911 calls near their location, according to a Clovis police official. Jim Munro, a lieutenant in the Clovis Police Department, said the […]
Partner content Why Tucson is building its own 4G network 24th February 2021 The city of Tucson, Arizona, is weeks away from finishing the first phase of its 4G LTE network buildout. The city will initially use the network to connect around 1,000 kids in poor households to the Internet but eventually hopes to use the network for a variety of services ranging from smart city IoT operations […]
News SolarWinds attackers lurked for ‘several months’ in FireEye’s network 24th February 2021 Top execs from FireEye, SolarWinds, Microsoft, and CrowdStrike testified before the US Senate Intelligence Committee on Feb. 23 on the aftermath – and ongoing investigations – into the epic attacks. The attackers who infiltrated SolarWinds Orion’s software build and updates had spent “several months” embedded in FireEye’s network before the security firm spotted them, Kevin […]
Partner content Digital transformation, connectivity create platform for sustainable mobility 24th February 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic is causing tectonic plates to slide in the automotive industry, and in indeed in many others. However, it’s not the only factor that is causing a shift. Consumer purchasing behavior, electric vehicle adoption is increasing, connect and autonomous vehicle technology is important, and there is a push to, as Markus Winkler is […]
News Newscan: SolarWinds CEO recommends liability protections for sharing information about incidents 23rd February 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations SolarWinds CEO recommends liability protections for sharing information about incidents Florida water hack highlights risks of remote-access work without proper security UK Home Office sign suppliers for vehicle devices to work with ESN USITC to investigate Ericsson claims against Samsung for 4G, 5G gear Pandemic puts money, political […]
Audio Mission Critical Partners: New CEO Darrin Reilly discusses acquisition, company growth and outlook 22nd February 2021 Darrin Reilly, president and CEO of Mission Critical Partners, talks about being named as the consulting firm’s CEO earlier this month and the company’s growth opportunities, both organically and via acquisitions like the recent purchase of MTG Management Consultants, which bolstered MCP’s expertise in the justice arena.
News Spectrum coordinators initiate submittal of new T-Band applications 22nd February 2021 Spectrum coordinators last week submitted applications to expand land-mobile-radio (LMR) systems operating on T-Band spectrum (470-512 MHz) into a queue, with applications expected to be submitted formally to the FCC beginning next month and continuing through June, according to people familiar with the process. Both public-safety and enterprise incumbent licensees operating T-Band radio systems were […]
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