Partner content Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control 23rd May 2024 Public agencies want a better way to leverage data to make the construction and operation of infrastructure less expensive, says Matt Sprague, market manager – local governments for Trimble’s Owner & Public Sector. Trimble is a technology company that offers a variety of integrated infrastructure solutions to local government (including cities) and other sectors. “We are seeing an increased demand […]
News RapidSOS unveils innovations in new offerings for 911, public safety 22nd May 2024 RapidSOS today announced two platforms—Unite and Harmony—that are designed to help 911 centers address personnel shortages and stress challenges by leveraging numerous available data points quickly and automating some of the more mundane tasks associated with emergency calls and digital alerts. RapidSOS CEO Michael Martin emphasized that the new capabilities integrated in the Unite and […]
Partner content Sony develops microsurgery robot 21st May 2024 Sony has unveiled a prototype of its new microsurgery assistance robot, capable of assisting surgeons by performing automatic surgical implement exchange and precision control. Designed to be used in combination with a microscope, the robot can work on extremely delicate body parts, such as veins and nerves. The model made its first public debut at […]
Partner content Whose data is it anyway? Equitable access in cybersecurity 21st May 2024 In an era of enormous data volumes and proliferated sources, cybersecurity has become a data management problem. The threat landscape is always evolving, leaving elements of security infrastructure still needing attention. As we prepare for surmounting challenges ahead, it has become clear: Equitable access to our log data is not just a necessity, but a […]
Partner content Cyber pros weigh an intel-sharing quandary: What to share when attacks hit close to home 20th May 2024 Reactions to cyberattacks — and the demands for information they elicit — are personal and professional for cybersecurity experts. Stephanie Carruthers, chief people hacker and global head of cyber range at IBM Security X-Force, wants to know everything when an incident impacts her personally. But as a cybersecurity professional, Carruthers wants to know what the […]
Partner content It’s time to get excited about indoor 5G 20th May 2024 There is plenty of excitement in the US wireless industry about taking 5G indoors. “We think the opportunity for indoor is significant,” said Ed Farscht, CEO of cell tower company Diamond Communications, during the “View from the Top” keynote event at the Wireless Infrastructure Association’s (WIA) recent annual trade show. Indeed, Diamond acquired Cheytec Telecommunications, a company […]
Partner content As the FBI closes in, Scattered Spider attacks finance, insurance orgs 16th May 2024 Scattered Spider hackers have been tearing through the finance and insurance sectors, all while authorities are preparing legal actions to stop them. A game of cops and robbers is playing out between the FBI and Scattered Spider (aka UNC3944, 0ktapus, Roasted Oktapus, Scatter Swine, Octo Tempest, Muddled Libra), the cybercrime outfit a la mode, ever […]
Partner content Private 5G is making an impact. Can telcos seize the day? 15th May 2024 5G may not have been the fast track into enterprise that operators expected, but 5G private networks are now delivering efficiency and cost improvements in a broad swathe of verticals. Research company SNS Telecom, which has compiled a report tracking dozens of 5G private networking use cases worldwide, expects total spending in the segment will reach $3.5 […]
Partner content Black Basta ransomware is toying with critical-infrastructure providers, authorities say 15th May 2024 Black Basta ransomware has targeted healthcare and other critical infrastructure providers in recent months, impacting more than 500 organizations around the world as of this month, the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned Friday in a joint advisory with the Department of Health and Human Services and MS-ISAC. The alert comes just after a ransomware attack […]
Partner content Millions of IoT devices at risk from flaws in integrated cellular modem 13th May 2024 Millions of IoT devices in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, and automotive are at risk of compromise from several vulnerabilities in a cellular modem technology the devices use to communicate with each other and with centralized servers. The vulnerabilities in Cinterion modems from Telit include remote code execution flaws, including some that require […]
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