Partner content CBRS auction creates challenges, opportunities for utility companies 2nd July 2020 The federal government’s commercialization of CBRS spectrum is creating private network opportunities for a number of industries, but for the utility industry the FCC’s move to auction this midband spectrum is not entirely good news. That’s because many utilities are already using this spectrum. Utilities have been building their own communications networks for decades to […]
News COVID-19 impact contributes to significant decreases in LMR licensing activity 2nd July 2020 Hampered in part by economic slowdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, land-mobile-radio (LMR) licensing activity in both the public-safety and business-industrial sectors this year is on pace to set all-time low marks, according to data in the FCC’s online Universal Licensing System (ULS) database. Through July 1, the FCC has received 6,092 LMR license applications—1,378 […]
Partner content AI, edge-computing architecture drive embedded IoT development 2nd July 2020 Cloud systems have entered the realm of AI and machine learning, changing the nature of embedded IoT development, which already required an ample mix of skill sets. As AI work moves to the edge in many Internet of Things deployments, this trend could accelerate, setting the stage for greater development in platform diversity. Still, all […]
Partner content Missouri farm makes hay with edge computing, private LTE 1st July 2020 A family-owned farming operation in rural Missouri is about to get a major upgrade. Thanks to the efforts of Trilogy Networks and its new Rural Cloud Initiative (RCI), the Hurst Greenery farm in Westboro, Missouri, is scheduled to become the nation’s first “farm of the future,” complete with edge computing-powered machine vision technologies running on […]
News Newscan: NYC budget deal shifts a billion from NYPD, but threat of municipal layoffs still looms 30th June 2020 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations NYC budget deal shifts a billion from NYPD, but threat of municipal layoffs still looms Minneapolis City Council unanimously moves forward with plan to dismantle police department State of Michigan experiences 911 outages One bad algorithm? Advocates say facial recognition reveals systemic racism in AI technology New York […]
Partner content Hyundai claims V2X communications breakthrough 30th June 2020 Hyundai Mobis is claiming a breakthrough in its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, saying its latest hardware can handle large volumes of data in real time. It says its Integrated Communication Controller succeeds in localizing the core connected car technology that connects vehicles, people, things and infrastructure with high-speed communication networks. The unit connects various electronic control […]
Partner content IoT security prioritization creeps to the forefront 30th June 2020 As lightbulbs, door locks, garage doors and thermostats get connected and become part of the grander Internet of Things at increasing rates, securing those devices is gradually becoming a priority for the companies making those products and the service providers supporting them. While a portion of security threats centers on consumer IoT devices, those threats […]
News Allerio Mobile Hub certified for use on FirstNet, other LTE carrier networks 26th June 2020 Startup Allerio announced that its easy-to-use Mobile Hub broadband platform designed for EMS use and the healthcare community has been certified for use by the FCC and multiple U.S. carriers—FirstNet/AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and U.S. Cellular. “One of the unique things about this is that there’s one button on it—it turns the device on, and it […]
News Newscan: Wrongfully accused by an algorithm 26th June 2020 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Wrongfully accused by an algorithm Lawmakers propose indefinite nationwide ban on police of facial recognition House passes Democratic police reform bill as impasse deepens Fairfax County, Virginia, is ready for next-generation 911 Cities reconsider once-untouchable police budgets Oakland City Council approves budget with $14.6 million cut to police […]
Partner content How NB-IoT bombed: An IoT tale of hubris and no-show 26th June 2020 “Waiting for NB-IoT” could be a new telecom-themed play in tribute to Samuel Beckett. It would feature a couple of world-weary executives reminiscing about their time in the industry as they await the arrival of NB-IoT. Like Godot in the Beckett original, the eponymous technology would be destined never to show up. Flung together as […]
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