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As they buy tech, cities want mobile systems that perform multiple tasks in all kinds of settings

As they buy new IT systems, local governments want portability and versatility, says Scott Thie, senior manager of government markets at Zebra Technologies, which offers a portfolio of rugged tablets and mobile computers for field services, the public sector and other industries. Zebra sells marking, tracking, and computer printing technologies. It offers systems that are used […]

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SpaceX makes first social-media post using Starlink direct-to-cell satellites

SpaceX has posted its first status on X (formerly Twitter) using Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite network in space. “This post was sent through a SpaceX Direct to Cell satellite in space,” the company wrote on X. Musk re-shared the post, adding that no special equipment was used to make the status. Only a mobile phone and […]

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AT&T filing with SEC outlines new payment schedule to FirstNet Authority

AT&T will pay more than $5.1 billion during the next five years to the FirstNet Authority, which plans to use this money to help fund the $8 billion commitment to enhance the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) that is being built and maintained by AT&T, according to the carrier’s recent filing with the SEC. AT&T […]

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AT&T CEO on outage: “We let down many”

AT&T CEO John Stankey addressed the carrier’s massive Feb. 22 outage that impacted FirstNet and commercial service, stating in a letter to company employees that “we let down many of our customers” and apologizing, but the exact cause of the hours-long disruption remains murky. In the letter released on Sunday, Stankey noted that AT&T’s restoration […]

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For faster emergency response, New York’s fire department looks to AI

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is tapping technology from the smart transportation-focused C2SMARTER research center to speed up emergency responses in traffic-congested areas. In the last decade, the average response time between a 911 call for a life-threatening medical emergency and on-site FDNY arrival rose about 10%, from 6 minutes, 45 seconds to 7 minutes, 26 seconds, […]

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Counting the cost of AT&T’s outage

AT&T said it will offer customers a $5 credit to apologize for its recent outage. According to one estimate, that could cost the company up to $140 million. That figure puts AT&T roughly in line with other mobile network operators struggling with similar issues. For example, Australian operator Optus said its 2023 outage cost the company around $40 […]

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Wyze camera breach impacts thousands

Security-camera maker Wyze has revealed a breach that allowed users to see into each other’s camera feeds has impacted thousands of people. It was initially announced that the incident impacted 14 users, though in recent updates this number has risen to 13,000. Customers were notified by email, as well as in a post on Wyze’s forum. “As […]

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AT&T suffers extended nationwide outage, prioritizes FirstNet restoration

AT&T today suffered a nationwide outage of its wireless services that included interruption to the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN), which the carrier giant has been building and maintaining for almost seven years. During the early hours this morning, AT&T customers began reporting what the carrier giant referenced as a “nationwide outage” that also […]

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In private wireless 5G, reality is strangling hype

The hype around private wireless started around five years ago, in the early days of 5G, when vendors like Nokia suggested the market opportunity could span up to 14 million sites worldwide. That would be double the 7 million macro basestations devoted to commercial wireless networks. That outlook sparked a race among vendors. Startups like Celona, networking giants […]

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Critical-infrastructure vendor PSI Software hit by ransomware

PSI Software, a Germany-based critical infrastructure software and logistics platforms vendor, is running at diminished capacity following a ransomware attack the company initially detected Thursday. The attack impacted PSI’s internal IT infrastructure and the company responded by shutting down all external connections and systems, PSI said in an update Monday. The remainder of the company’s website […]

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As they buy tech, cities want mobile systems that perform multiple tasks in all kinds of settings

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SpaceX makes first social-media post using Starlink direct-to-cell satellites

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AT&T filing with SEC outlines new payment schedule to FirstNet Authority

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AT&T CEO on outage: “We let down many”

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For faster emergency response, New York’s fire department looks to AI

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Counting the cost of AT&T’s outage

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Wyze camera breach impacts thousands

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AT&T suffers extended nationwide outage, prioritizes FirstNet restoration

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In private wireless 5G, reality is strangling hype

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Critical-infrastructure vendor PSI Software hit by ransomware

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