Partner content CES 2022: John Deere showcases self-driving tractor 10th January 2022 John Deere introduced a fully autonomous tractor at CES this week and brought one to display at the show. The machine is so large, Deere set up a building in the main CES parking lot to house it. Deere has been automating many of its tractor features for some time. “Advanced technology has always been […]
Partner content 7 Predictions for global energy cybersecurity in 2022 7th January 2022 We now live in a world where cyberattacks can shut down critical infrastructure. Those who follow the mega-trends driving the global economy — like the convergence of the digital revolution and the energy transition — understand that with more and more critical infrastructure remotely operated or digitally managed, it was only a matter of time […]
News Microsoft opens up about AT&T’s 5G core 7th January 2022 Roughly six months into their groundbreaking agreement, Microsoft reported that it is making progress in transferring AT&T’s 5G cloud and core into Microsoft’s Azure operations. Microsoft also reported that it has received interest in the effort “from many operators, partners and customers.” That’s noteworthy considering Microsoft is using its work with AT&T to improve its new Azure […]
Partner content A three-step plan for a citizen-first cybersecurity strategy in cities and counties 6th January 2022 Cyberattacks against states and municipalities have increased significantly in the last year, with school districts, city halls and police departments among the most vulnerable. Ransomware attacks in particular are on the rise. In 2020, more than 2,000 public sector organizations—including municipalities—were targeted in these attacks. These incidents highlight how local governments can become an easy target […]
Commentary Rethinking mega-event private critical communications after Astroworld 5th January 2022 The catastrophic loss of life in November at the Astroworld music festival in Houston is a potent reminder of the special critical-communications needs that should be considered at large venues hosting tens of thousands of participants. Large-scale mega-events—for example, football games, music festivals, and concerts—are not unusual, and many take place safely. But tragedy is […]
News Newscan: AT&T, Verizon agree to delay C-band launch to Jan. 19 4th January 2022 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations AT&T, Verizon agree to delay C-band launch to Jan. 19 When utilities burn your house down and get away with it The Pentagon’s cloud war is (finally) nearing conclusion The implications of publicly disclosing cyberattacks Remote work increases accessibility, widens talent pool Covid microchip developer says there’s no […]
Partner content Verizon, AT&T reject federal request to delay 5G on C-band 3rd January 2022 On New Year’s Eve, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson asked AT&T and Verizon to delay their launch of 5G in C-band spectrum by two weeks. That delay, they explained, would give federal regulators more time to figure out whether 5G operations in C-band spectrum might affect aircraft radio […]
Partner content American City & County survey highlights local spending priorities, challenges of infrastructure bill 29th December 2021 Across cultures and nations, the new year traditionally signifies an opportunity for self-reflection, and brings with it a chance to change and evolve. Gym memberships surge as resolutions are set and new courses are charted. But with familiar stay-at-home-advisories emerging once again, as the omicron variant surges, it’s difficult to get excited about 2022. More than […]
Partner content 7 of the most impactful cybersecurity incidents of 2021 29th December 2021 The Log4j vulnerability that became public on Dec. 10 quickly established itself as one of the most significant security threats of 2021. But, by far, it was not the only issue that security teams had to wrestle with through the year. As with every year, 2021 had its share of other big data breaches and […]
News Verizon-owned Skyward accepting orders for Parrot drone 23rd December 2021 Skyward, a Verizon company, recently announced the preorder availability for Parrot ANAFI Ai, the only off-the-shelf drone powered by Verizon’s 4G network that is designed to deliver critical-grade video quickly to enterprises executing missions using the Skyward Connected Drone Solution. Matt Fanelli, Skyward’s director of strategy and operations, said the Parrot ANAFI ai drone includes […]
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 2 24th March 2024
FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds 16th March 2024
