Partner content Tests show FirstNet MegaRange effective for 20-plus miles in maritime scenario, AT&T says 13th February 2021 FirstNet MegaRange—the new FirstNet offering that leverages high-power-user-equipment (HPUE) technology to extend the effective range of a cell site—delivered throughput speeds that could support multiple video streams during maritime tests conducted as far as 28 miles from the California coast, according to an AT&T official. Andy Salvador, lead product marketing manager for the FirstNet program […]
Partner content Industry debates the art of the possible in 5G spectrum sharing 12th February 2021 The US Department of Defense (DoD) released the responses to its September request for information (RFI) on how it might “lease” its spectrum and whether it should own and operate a domestic 5G network. Not surprisingly, most wireless industry players flatly rejected the notion of a “nationalized” 5G network – but some remained open to the possibility […]
Partner content Botnet takedown brings short-term celebration, long-term concerns 12th February 2021 Emotet—one of the world’s most dangerous botnets and a vector for malware and ransomware attacks—suffered a major setback nearly two weeks ago when an international law enforcement collaboration disrupted its infrastructure. But security researchers warn the malware and its operators may still prove to be a threat, and its takedown may give other attackers a […]
Partner content IoT security risks and benefits of IT convergence 12th February 2021 Over the past few years, one of the major IT trends has been that of system convergence. This trend is not just in relation to converged systems or hyperconverged systems, although that is certainly a part of it. Convergence points to a much larger trend that might be better described as “system standardization.” This standardization […]
Partner content The future of transportation: Leveraging smart solutions to boost user experience 12th February 2021 COVID-19 has changed the world this year, with some industries affected more than others. As teleworking and spending more time at home become the norm, travel and transportation agencies have to adjust to fewer commuters and travelers while implementing additional safety protocols. In July 2020, Transit App showed a 58 percent national reduction in travelers since 2019, […]
News Florida city says water system hacked, warns critical-infrastructure community 10th February 2021 Critical-infrastructure systems are potential targets for cyberattacks, local Florida officials warned after a hacker last week infiltrated the computer system of a Tampa-area city’s water-treatment plant and made a potentially dangerous change to the lye level in the system that was thwarted by an alert plant operator. Eric Seidel, mayor of Oldsmar, Fla.—a city with […]
News Newscan: Hacker thwarted in attempt to poison water supply of Florida town 9th February 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Hacker thwarted in attempt to poison water supply of Florida town How the United States lost to hackers Court rules Nebraska county cannot be sued for delayed 911 response Florida police union calls for lawmakers to protect cops with funding for new radios Hackers lurked in SolarWinds e-mail […]
Partner content ViaSat drops more hints about super-capacity satellite 8th February 2021 Viasat’s plan to launch and activate a new constellation of ViaSat-3 satellites has been slowed by the pandemic, but the company is already discussing potential capacity targets for a next-gen broadband satellite. That satellite, dubbed ViaSat-4, could be powerful enough to support capacities of between 5 Tbit/s to 7 Tbit/s, Viasat Chairman and a Co-Founder […]
Partner content Cybercrime goes mainstream 8th February 2021 The World Economic Forum’s 2020 “Global Risks 2020” report notes that the digital space is characterized by growing geopolitical tensions and meddling, a lack of technology governance, and a greater overall reliance on technology. Further, more than half of the world is connected to the Internet, and the number grows by a stunning 1 million people a day. As […]
News ‘The Holy Grail’: Public safety applauds FirstNet vertical-location launch 5th February 2021 First-responder officials are applauding the recent AT&T announcement that FirstNet agencies now can access vertical-location (Z-axis) information powered by NextNav to find personnel inside taller buildings—a challenging task that has been described by many as the “Holy Grail” of public-safety communications. Charles Werner, a former fire chief for the city of Charlottesville, Va., said he […]
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