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Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations

Editor’s note: A previous version of this column was posted that included only the first portion of the article—a mistake by the editor. IWCE’s Urgent Communications regrets the error and apologizes for any inconvenience. When first responders are called to action, they need reliable communications to coordinate an effective public-safety response. Public-safety personnel understand this […]

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Newscan: Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication Meta must pay $175 million to Voxer for patent-infringing livestreaming tech, judge says DOD IG: Officials failed to identify security risks when authorizing cloud services NTSB report: Sensor detected overheated wheel bearing in Ohio train derailment Crew tried to […]

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Why smart cities need more than just autonomous vehicles

Cities aren’t just about one thing. There are many aspects of life in the city, and transport is but one of them. That’s why it’s suggested that smart cities need more than just autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the same way that traditional transport modes don’t make a city in itself. To a certain extent that […]

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Skip proof-of-concept stage, businesses told at IoT Evolution Expo

Businesses should bypass conducting proof of concepts for Internet of Things developments, according to a keynote presentation at IoT Evolution Expo today. “Never do a proof of concept,” said Chase Hawkins, strategic engagements, Azure IoT Engineering at Microsoft. “Go to proof of value. We know the technology works.” Most of the focus in the presentation, […]

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Modernizing 911: Three simple steps for a faster emergency response

When people experience an emergency or life-threatening situation, they dial 911 with the expectation that help will quickly be on the way. However, due to emergency center staffing shortages, large call volumes and other factors, 911 response times have increased in recent years. In some cities, it can even take hours for help to arrive. Computer-aided dispatch […]

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Iridium comments latest wrinkle in satellite D2D guessing game

Shares in longtime satellite player Iridium have been on the upswing in recent days following the company’s solid fourth quarter performance and its positive outlook for 2023. But a big part of that optimism is due to the company’s new agreement with Qualcomm to provide satellite connections to Qualcomm’s Android smartphone customers. However, Iridium officials declined to speculate on […]

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Smart-city innovations highlighted at IoT Evolution Expo

Technological innovation to empower smart cities is evolving with various individual components highlighted at the IoT Evolution Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this week. These range from technology that monitors air quality to fully digitizing city hall. While none match the end-to-end capabilities at the smart city in Peachtree Corners, as we extensively covered here, some […]

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T-Mobile to finally turn off 2G in 2024

T-Mobile recently disclosed that it will turn off its 2G GSM network on April 2, 2024. The move follows the operator’s dismantling of its 3G networks, and Sprint’s 3G and 4G networks, during 2022. “Across the industry, wireless companies have retired older network technologies as part of an important progression to ensure all customers can […]

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mmWave 5G in 2023: Fast, but still expensive and hard to find

Several new research reports help paint a clear picture of the current status of millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G in the US and globally. Broadly, the findings show that the technology supports speedy connections but remains relatively pricey and scarce. First, a new report from network-monitoring company Ookla – which offers the popular Speedtest app – shows that mmWave […]

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Japan to roll out traffic laws for delivery robots

In April, Japan is set to introduce new traffic laws to allow self-driving delivery robots easier access to public roads across the country. The new laws are hoped to particularly aid elderly people living in remote areas by increasing their access to food, as well as meet ongoing labor shortages in the country by stepping […]

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Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations

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Newscan: Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication

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Why smart cities need more than just autonomous vehicles

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Skip proof-of-concept stage, businesses told at IoT Evolution Expo

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Modernizing 911: Three simple steps for a faster emergency response

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Iridium comments latest wrinkle in satellite D2D guessing game

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Smart-city innovations highlighted at IoT Evolution Expo

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T-Mobile to finally turn off 2G in 2024

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mmWave 5G in 2023: Fast, but still expensive and hard to find

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Japan to roll out traffic laws for delivery robots

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