Partner content Deal will put lidar to use in autonomous vehicles (AVs) at Chinese shipping ports 13th September 2022 Innoviz Technologies has confirmed a major deal that will see its lidar sensing tech deployed at ports in China. The Tel Aviv firm has worked with strategic partner HiRain Technologies – a leading Beijing-based supplier to the Chinese automotive market – on the project. The pair have produced a combined solution that uses InnovizOne Lidar and […]
Partner content Satellite-communications industry primed for upheaval 12th September 2022 The news cycle in the satellite communications industry seems poised to hit ludicrous speed. While massive incumbents like SES and Intelsat reportedly discuss mergers, upstarts like SpaceX are looking for any advantage they can get. Meanwhile, startups ranging from Rivada to Sateliot to OQ Technology are seeking new funds to power their various space-based gambits. The […]
Partner content Autonomous insurance: How future-ready are insurers? 12th September 2022 With connected and autonomous vehicles set to change the insurance liability paradigm away from human drivers, this article examines whether insurers and automakers are really ready for a driverless future. That’s the question posed by Ulrike Deetjen, partner and co-leader of digital ecosystems for insurers, McKinsey & Co, Kersten Heineke, partner and co-leader of the […]
Partner content Why ports are at risk of cyberattacks 12th September 2022 Evidence indicates that the world’s ports are returning to pre-pandemic levels. During the first 11 months of 2021, the value of US international freight increased by more than 22% (PDF) compared with the same 11 months in 2020. More freight means more ships docking at port. And not only are more ships docking, but their dwell times […]
News NENA provides input on proposed NG911 funding 9th September 2022 National Emergency Number Association (NENA) CEO Brian Fontes this week sent a letter to key Senate leaders that expresses support for federal funding for deployment of next-generation 911 (NG911) technology throughout the U.S. but appears to seek some changes in the legislative language pending in the Senate. Much-anticipated federal funding for NG911 currently is included […]
News Newscan: IoT vulnerability disclosures grew 57% from 2H 2021 to 1H2022: report 9th September 2022 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations IoT vulnerability disclosures grew 57% from 2H 2021 to 1H2022: report Network-slicing trials shed light on vertical future of 5G Report: Commercial real estate property value could fall 20% in recession Facebook engineers admit they don’t know what they do with your data Facebook engineers: We have no […]
Partner content Vulnerability exploits, not phishing, are the top cyberattack vector for initial compromise 9th September 2022 Breaches involving phishing and credential compromise have received a lot of attention in recent years because of how frequently threat actors have employed the tactics in executing both targeted and opportunistic attacks. But that doesn’t mean that enterprise organizations can afford to lessen their focus on vulnerability patching one bit. A report from Kaspersky this […]
Partner content Vodafone partnership to boost vehicle-to-everything tech 9th September 2022 Vodafone’s new partnership with California’s Topcon Positioning Group could bring major benefits to road safety. The pair is working together to develop a new mass-market positioning system that can locate IoT devices, machinery and vehicles with more accuracy than is currently provided by individual global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). According to Vodafone, this will allow vehicles, […]
Partner content With new school year, federal agencies warn of increased cyberattacks 9th September 2022 As another school year begins, children are returning to classrooms, teachers are preparing for their busy season and public administrators are ramping up oversight of educational cyberdefenses. Over the last few years, educational institutions have become focal points for cybercriminals. In a joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), […]
News Apple announces iPhone 14 lineup with Emergency SOS via Satellite, Crash Detection features 8th September 2022 Apple yesterday announced updates to its device portfolio with new capabilities, including two that are designed to enhance the ability for customers to get help in dire circumstances: Emergency SoS via Satellite and Crash Detection. Available with all iPhone 14 models, Emergency SOS via Satellite lets users contact emergency services via text, even when the […]
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