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Codan to buy Zetron for $45 million cash, will keep Zetron brand

Codan Limited has signed a definitive agreement to pay $45 million cash to acquire 911 solutions provider Zetron that will enable the merger of Codan’s Critical Communications unit and Zetron into a new company that will operate under the Zetron brand, according to multiple sources. Australia-based Codan and Zetron—a subsidiary of Japan-based JVCKENWOOD—announced the deal […]

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Newscan: U.S. Army to spend $22 billion on Microsoft-based IVAS augmented-reality headsets

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations U.S. Army to spend $22 billion on Microsoft-based IVAS augmented-reality headsets Feds charge 22-year-old for hacking Kansas water supplier Ransomware halts IoT operations at Sierra Wireless, as maritime industry hit 1.5 million times in 30 days Sierra Wireless hit by ransomware attack, operations disrupted ESN makes 2021 a […]

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What we know (and don’t know) so far about the ‘Supernova’ SolarWinds attack

It’s mostly been overshadowed by the massive and brazen supply chain breach of the SolarWinds Orion software-build process, but the lesser-known Supernova cyberattack also remains a bit of a mystery. Details about the scope and victims of Supernova, which exploited a flaw in SolarWinds’ Orion network management software, so far have been scarce. Less than […]

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Biden’s big infrastructure plan targets broadband access, puts subsidy programs on notice

President Biden’s massive, $2 trillion infrastructure-focused “American Jobs Plan” includes an outlay of $100 billion to bring affordable, reliable broadband to all areas while also putting high-speed Internet subsidy programs on notice. There’s not a lot of meat on the bones yet, but the broadband-facing piece of the eight-year spending plan shoots for “100 percent […]

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AT&T launches 5G services for FirstNet subscribers in parts of 38 cities, 20+ venues

First responders can access millimeter-wave 5G services that are being enabled by recent upgrades to the FirstNet core in parts of 38 cities and in more than 20 venues, as well as tower-to-core encryption of FirstNet traffic nationwide in less than a year, according to FirstNet contractor AT&T and the FirstNet Authority. AT&T announced the […]

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Newscan: Virginia State Police admit—after repeated denials—they used controversial facial-recognition app

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Virginia State Police admit—after repeated denials—they used controversial facial-recognition app Virginia lawmakers ban police use of facial recognition Signing of Senate Bill 40 grants first-responder classification to Kansas 911 telecommunicators Lawmaker raises alarm bells over 5.9 GHz, C-Band spectrum ‘Time is not on our side’—Biden navigates cyberattacks with […]

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California set to begin NG911 deployments in 911 centers statewide next month

California 911 centers could have IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) connectivity deployed throughout the state by the end of this year or early next year, according to an official helping lead the execution of the emergency-calling initiative. Budge Currier, 911 and emergency-communications branch manager for California, said the state is building its NG911 platform around the […]

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5G slicing can be dicey, says security specialist

Hailed by vendors and operators alike as a key benefit of future 5G networks, one security specialist is now saying there is a problem with 5G network slicing that could make 5G mobile networks vulnerable to attack. Network slicing is a feature of standalone 5G networks that is set to enable an array of new […]

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IoT deployment success: Getting it right vs. getting it going

Internet of Things projects are a continuous work in progress. While many business leaders see the long-term potential of Internet of Things (IoT) benefits, the ongoing challenge is how to get from here to there. The upsides include substantial cost savings, increased efficiencies, new revenue streams and enhanced customer engagements. IoT benefits come via new […]

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The future of work is hybrid: Why city and county workers need secure access

With the United States now leading the world in the rollout of vaccination programs, there’s a sense of optimism that many aspects of life may soon return to normal. But the big question for city, local, state and federal government agencies of all sizes isn’t necessarily about how to safely bring employees back to the office, but whether […]

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Codan to buy Zetron for $45 million cash, will keep Zetron brand

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Newscan: U.S. Army to spend $22 billion on Microsoft-based IVAS augmented-reality headsets

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What we know (and don’t know) so far about the ‘Supernova’ SolarWinds attack

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Biden’s big infrastructure plan targets broadband access, puts subsidy programs on notice

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AT&T launches 5G services for FirstNet subscribers in parts of 38 cities, 20+ venues

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Newscan: Virginia State Police admit—after repeated denials—they used controversial facial-recognition app

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California set to begin NG911 deployments in 911 centers statewide next month

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5G slicing can be dicey, says security specialist

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IoT deployment success: Getting it right vs. getting it going

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The future of work is hybrid: Why city and county workers need secure access

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Unlocking the power of ESInets: Different NG911 provisioning approaches exist; level of control is key differentiator

Ransomware? Let’s call it what it really is: extortionware

Redefining communications for today’s mobile workforces

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IWCE 2019 Wrap Up

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Ubiquiti’s latest hack highlights troubled security path for operators dlvr.it/RxkzLj

Dependency problems increase for open-source components dlvr.it/RxkffD

How smart environments will take shape post-COVID-19 dlvr.it/RxkVPH

RootMetrics 5G report puts AT&T in first place dlvr.it/RxkVKD

Newscan: Cincinnati to pay $6 million to settle suit in death of Kyle Plush who called 911 dlvr.it/RxfsSd

First NENA i3-compliant NG911 call to be delivered today in California, officials say dlvr.it/RxffG7

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