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Verizon, AT&T restore cell service to Upcountry Maui

Verizon Frontline and AT&T FirstNet emergency response services are working toward restoring mobile service in Maui, a Hawaiian island recently devastated by wildfires. Fiber lines and power have been damaged in the fires, creating connectivity challenges for residents and first responders. Both providers have restored cell service in Upcountry Maui and are working to restore […]

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Battle lines drawn over automotive data collection

As July came to a close, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced that it was launching a review of the data protection regimes, or lack thereof, covering assisted driving systems. California not only has massive armies of vehicles on its roads (its registrations total around 35M, if you’re curious), it’s also sort of a […]

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System connects remote fleets to fight climate disasters

The dangers of climate change-induced disasters are becoming increasingly apparent, as this summer demonstrated with temperatures reaching all-time highs and wildfires spreading across Hawaii, Canada and parts of Europe. Finding methods to mitigate and meet these environmental disasters has become a priority for governments, and innovators are rising to meet this challenge. With tools emerging […]

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CISA committee tackles remote monitoring and management protections

Just two years after Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly unveiled the Joint Cyber Defense Collective (JCDC) initiative, a cooperative effort between public and private cybersecurity sectors, the group has presented its first piece of guidance: a road map to shore up the remote monitoring and management (RMM) systems ecosystem behind the […]

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Sunsetting 2G and 3G could leave IoT and roamers in the dark

With large cost and energy savings to be realized, it is no wonder operators are eager to say goodbye to older, less efficient generations and use the spectrum for newer technology that can carry more traffic. All UK operators except O2 have said they want to sunset 3G by next year, and all four have pledged […]

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Questions raised about why Maui’s emergency alert sirens were silent as Lahaina burned

In the aftermath of the tragedy in Maui last week, some have questioned why the island’s emergency alert sirens—which are a part of the largest public safety outdoor siren system in the world—remained silent as wind-driven wildfire raced toward Lahaina. During a press briefing Wednesday, Herman Andaya, former administrator of the Maui County Emergency Management […]

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Governments should select the right team when buying technology—and that includes experts who can fight off cyberthreats

Choosing the right people is a key part of technology procurement, says Noel Hara, vice president & chief technology officer, public sector, at NTT DATA Services, a provider of IT and business services including cloud, data and applications that helps clients, including those in the public sector, transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization […]

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The Cruise glitch will dominate MWC Vegas. Here’s why

Last week, almost a dozen driverless cars caused a traffic jam in San Francisco that lasted an estimated 15 minutes. The reason? The wireless network supporting the Cruise robotaxis went down. The incident, detailed in a San Francisco Chronicle article as well as by other local publications, will undoubtedly underpin sales pitches from a variety of wireless companies, […]

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Motorola Solutions posts strong results, plans to defer $80 million in Airwave revenue this year

Motorola Solutions officials announced strong earnings during the second quarter—featuring high growth in command-center and video-security offerings—and an improved outlook, despite a ruling that will cause an $80 million deferral in projected revenue from the Airwave network in the United Kingdom (UK). Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown expressed optimism about prospects in several […]

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California turns to IoT sensing tech for wildfires

California’s firefighters are using IoT and AI tech to help fight wildfires this summer, as cities face increased instances of fires as temperatures soar. The tech is being provided by ALERTCalifornia AI, a program developed by engineers at the University of San Diego that uses a sensor and AI system from DigitalPath, a company based […]

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Verizon, AT&T restore cell service to Upcountry Maui

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Battle lines drawn over automotive data collection

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System connects remote fleets to fight climate disasters

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CISA committee tackles remote monitoring and management protections

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Sunsetting 2G and 3G could leave IoT and roamers in the dark

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Questions raised about why Maui’s emergency alert sirens were silent as Lahaina burned

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Governments should select the right team when buying technology—and that includes experts who can fight off cyberthreats

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The Cruise glitch will dominate MWC Vegas. Here’s why

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Motorola Solutions posts strong results, plans to defer $80 million in Airwave revenue this year

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California turns to IoT sensing tech for wildfires

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Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

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