Partner content 7 cybersecurity priorities for government agencies and political campaigns 11th September 2020 As we approach November, the digital election infrastructure finds itself in the crosshairs of a new peril. Authoritarian forces and other adversaries have weaponized the fifth domain of warfare — cyberspace — against the very fabric of democracy. As the election process ramps up, organizations engaged in the political process must strengthen cybersecurity to prevent […]
Partner content Using IoT for COVID-19 safety is a priority for many industrial firms 11th September 2020 Safety has been a long-standing priority for industrial companies. With COVID-19, though, protecting workers has taken on new dimensions. In recent months, industrial organizations have enacted measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. In addition to requiring workers to wear masks and maintain at least six feet of distance when possible, they have […]
News FCC plans to vote on state-based 4.9 GHz proposal on Sept. 30, Chairman Pai says 9th September 2020 FCC commissioners are scheduled to vote Sept. 30 on rules that would let states lease 4.9 GHz spectrum—50 MHz of which currently is designated for public-safety use—to “commercial entities, electric utilities and others,” according to a blog released yesterday by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. Pai outlined the proposal in his monthly blog previewing items on […]
Partner content UK drivers could be hands-free by next year 6th September 2020 In what many traditionalists will see as a seismic change, UK drivers could be in charge of vehicles without holding the steering wheel by as soon as next spring. The nation’s government has announced consultations on the legal hands-free use of Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) in what could pave the way to rapid acceptance […]
Partner content Verizon, CenturyLink, Windstream still using Huawei, ZTE equipment 6th September 2020 Verizon, CenturyLink, Cincinnati Bell, América Móvil and Windstream are among the companies that told the FCC they still have equipment from Huawei or ZTE in their networks. As part of its “rip and replace” program, the FCC has been collecting information from US telecom companies that have equipment from Chinese vendors Huawei or ZTE in their […]
Partner content Funding is necessary for building and fire-prevention code compliance right now 3rd September 2020 When the United States first began experiencing the effects of COVID-19, no one could have imagined the all-encompassing impact the virus would have on our society. Congress is currently at a standstill regarding the next pandemic response bill. Even if a deal is reached, disagreements over state and local aid means that any additional assistance […]
News Motorola Solutions buys Callyo to enhance command-center portfolio 2nd September 2020 Motorola Solutions this week announced the acquisition of Callyo—a software-as-a-service company that provides cloud-based mobile applications for law enforcement—in a deal that is expected to bolster Motorola Solutions’ command-center software suite, according to a company official. Andrew Sinclair, Motorola Solutions’ senior vice president and general manager of software enterprise, said Callyo’s two key application suites—10-21, […]
News LTE ProSe direct-mode communications works with limited range, Samsung official says 2nd September 2020 Proximity Services (ProSe)—an LTE standard for direct-mode communications when network connectivity is not available—works today, but its range is limited to “maybe half a mile” because of the low power levels of LTE devices, according to a Samsung official. “ProSe is already available today,” Timothy Paul, senior sales manager for Samsung Electronics America, said during […]
News Newscan: Ransomware attacks ‘raising the bar’ as cities struggle to respond 1st September 2020 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Ransomware attacks ‘raising the bar’ as cities struggle to respond COVID-19 delays tests for 911 location technology IWCE Virtual: Highlighting FirstNet use amid the COVID-19 pandemic As telemedicine replaces the physical exam, what are doctors missing? Amazon’s drone delivery fleet hits milestone with FAA clearance Qualcomm doubles fixed […]
Partner content Fleets among the first to benefit from AI telematics 31st August 2020 AI is being heralded as a game-changer in many aspects of automotive use yet it could have its biggest early impact on fleet management. That’s the view of Sid Nair, head of product management and UX at Teletrac Navman who sees its introduction as a four-phase evolution starting from the baseline of telematics. Nair explained: […]
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