Partner content More U.S. utilities signal interest in private wireless networks 26th March 2021 EA, NRTC and Southern California Edison are among the newest members of the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA), which this week announced it’s now officially a not-for-profit association “dedicated to advancing and developing private LTE broadband.” The development is the latest in a series of movements within the US utility industry toward private wireless networking. However, it’s still […]
Partner content Making cities safer means making security simpler 26th March 2021 When it comes to managing multiple security systems within a city, a good rule of thumb is simpler equals safer. This happens by moving away from inefficient, siloed technology systems that require constant monitoring and input, to information-based systems that proactively manage the increasing amount of data flowing into a centralized control room. The era […]
Partner content Using artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity 26th March 2021 The Growing Problem of Enterprise Network Security When it comes to integrating AI-based processes into security, it isn’t just useful; it’s become essential and is rapidly becoming mission critical to organizations of all sizes. The rapidly expanding attack surface of virtually every enterprise, with the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and cloud systems is a […]
News Siyata Mobile buys ClearRF to enhance reliability of IoT systems with amplifiers 25th March 2021 Siyata Mobile announced that it will pay $700,000 in cash and stock to acquire ClearRF, which holds a patent that is designed to improve the reliability of Internet of Things (IoT) or machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions by ensuring that a power outage to a cellular amplifier does not cause the broader system to fail. Glenn Kennedy, […]
News Newscan: Major hack of camera company offers four key lessons on surveillance 23rd March 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations CISA will use new authority over Internet service providers to fight ransomware, official says ‘We’ve lost the line!’: Radio traffic reveals police under siege at Capitol Michigan county opposes FCC limiting use of 911-fee revenues West Virginia 911 dispatchers adapting technology as House bill pushes for upgrades Woman […]
News Aina offers direct-mode solution via LTE speaker microphone 23rd March 2021 As proponents of public-safety LTE struggle to deliver off-network, direct-mode communications via an LTE device, accessory maker Aina is taking a different approach, providing device-to-device capability through its Kepler remote speaker microphone (RSM). Aina founder and CEO Maximilian LeRoux said the interest level in the company’s speaker microphones has increased significantly in recent months as […]
Partner content On the road to good cloud security: Are we there yet? 23rd March 2021 Misconfigured infrastructure is IT pros’ top cloud security concern, but they’re conflicted on how to address it in practice. In early 2020, the “Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report” noted that the second-most common cause of data breaches behind hacking was errors such as misconfigurations. New research published by Enterprise Management Associates in January showed that IT security […]
Partner content Ransom payments have nearly tripled 22nd March 2021 In 2020, ransomware targeted the manufacturing sector, healthcare organizations, and construction companies, with the average ransom reaching $312,000, a report finds. Ransomware gangs aimed to bilk business victims of even more money in 2020, causing the average ransom paid by companies to jump 171% to more than $312,000. A new report from Palo Alto Networks […]
Partner content Autonomous vehicles must protect their passengers last 21st March 2021 Traditionally insurance policies focus on the vehicle and its users. Even with fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) they will concentrate on the vehicles. However, liability may rest more with the automotive manufacturers than with an autonomous car, van or trucks users. What’s missing, says Tony Fish, chief executive of Digital20 and an artificial intelligence expert, is […]
News New NFPA standard for firefighter devices sets challenging benchmark for vendors 19th March 2021 Firefighters’ RF devices and remote speaker microphones will have to pass unprecedented durability testing and include a data-logging capability—similar to a “black box” on an airplane—to achieve certification under the new standard published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA is well known for developing fire-safety standards for citizens and firefighters, but the NFPA […]
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