Partner content Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit 6th March 2022 Charles Miller, co-founder and CEO of Lynk, discusses his company’s technology and its ambition to help existing mobile network operators connect rural, remote and underserved communities worldwide. Lynk’s tech allows a phone to shift from a terrestrial tower connection to a satellite and back to a terrestrial tower when one is again available. Miller said […]
Partner content Audi, Verizon partner to bring 5G to vehicles 6th March 2022 As 5G service rolls out for wireless devices across the country, Verizon Business and Audi of America have partnered to bring 5G embedded connectivity to select 2024 model year vehicles. The deal marks Verizon’s first agreement with a global automaker for 5G-enabled automobiles. The rollout will provide the auto industry with the necessary speed and […]
Partner content Russian invasion of Ukraine highlights need for cybersecurity at local level 6th March 2022 The Russian invasion of Ukraine hasn’t only taken place on the ground—it’s also been conducted online. Ahead of the unprovoked attack, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency witnessed destructive malware attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure “to destroy computer systems and render them inoperable,” according to a security advisory issued by the federal organization this week. According to the advisory, […]
News Newscan: Biden FCC pick Gigi Sohn advances in Senate by 14-14 vote amid Republican opposition 4th March 2022 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Biden FCC pick Gigi Sohn advances in Senate by 14-14 vote amid Republican opposition If Russia hacks a U.S. satellite, then what? DOJ officials criticize Senate-passed cyber bill Russia-Ukraine conflict could push major cybersecurity legislation past finish line Russia holds OneWeb rocket launch hostage, issues conditional demands Tyler […]
Partner content Researchers warn of stealthy Chinese backdoor targeting multiple foreign agencies 3rd March 2022 A stealthy backdoor program discovered in tools used by China-linked threat actors has targeted government computers at multiple foreign agencies, allowing attackers to retain a presence on sensitive networks and exfiltrate data — while remaining undetected. Researchers at Symantec, a division of Broadcom Software, said in an advisory issued today that the backdoor, which they have dubbed as Daxin, is “exhibiting […]
Partner content War in Ukraine continues to rattle telecom industry 3rd March 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has begun to affect a large and growing number of companies in the global telecom industry. Here are some of the latest developments: As reported by CNBC, Russian space agency Roscosmos has refused to launch more than 30 satellites for OneWeb. At issue are the UK’s sanctions against Russia for its […]
News Rosenworcel says FCC will consider receiver NOI in April 2nd March 2022 FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel this week announced plans for the agency to launch a proceeding in April that would explore rules regarding radio receivers—not just transmitters, as is currently done—to ensure modern spectrum schemes are effective, as opposed to the ongoing C-band debate regarding aviation and 5G deployments. “In the past, our discussions of spectrum […]
News Newscan: Vulnerable U.S. electric grid facing threats from Russia and domestic terrorists 2nd March 2022 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Vulnerable U.S. electric grid facing threats from Russia and domestic terrorists FCC’s Rosenworcel: 2.5 GHz auction, receiver inquiry on the way As tanks rolled into Ukraine, so did malware. Then Microsoft entered the war. ‘Minutes count’: Changes to Lebanon, TN, emergency-dispatch system could increase response times Satellite giant […]
Audio ITEC: Walt Magnussen, Joan Quintana outline features of upcoming Interoperability Institute 28th February 2022 Texas A&M Internet2 Technology Evaluation Center (ITEC) Director Walt Magnussen and ITEC Associate Director Joan Quintana outline the public-safety-communications educational sessions, tech showcase and real-world exercises that will be part of Interoperability Institute ’22 on May 2-6 in College Station, Texas. For more information about the annual event (formerly known as the Winter Institute) […]
Infographic Public-safety drone usage takes flight in 2022 28th February 2022 Drone usage in public safety is still in very early days, particularly for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) usage. Omdia expects that 2022 will see this begin to change, with increasing uptake of drone usage within public safety settings. Early adopters such as Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) in the US have shown that drones used as first […]
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 3 24th March 2024
Video Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023 Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit
