Tracking, Monitoring & Control

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Vodafone partnership to boost vehicle-to-everything tech

Vodafone’s new partnership with California’s Topcon Positioning Group could bring major benefits to road safety. The pair is working together to develop a new mass-market positioning system that can locate IoT devices, machinery and vehicles with more accuracy than is currently provided by individual global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). According to Vodafone, this will allow vehicles, […]

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How AT&T’s network chief hopes to cut a $1.6 billion electricity bill

SEATTLE – AT&T’s Chris Sambar is putting the operator’s growing 5G network to sleep at night – a move he said will help reduce the operator’s annual $1.6 billion network electricity bill. “We’re constantly trying to reduce that,” Sambar said of AT&T’s power needs. “I think about that a lot.” Speaking here at the Mobile […]

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With new school year, federal agencies warn of increased cyberattacks

As another school year begins, children are returning to classrooms, teachers are preparing for their busy season and public administrators are ramping up oversight of educational cyberdefenses. Over the last few years, educational institutions have become focal points for cybercriminals. In a joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), […]

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Apple announces iPhone 14 lineup with Emergency SOS via Satellite, Crash Detection features

Apple yesterday announced updates to its device portfolio with new capabilities, including two that are designed to enhance the ability for customers to get help in dire circumstances: Emergency SoS via Satellite and Crash Detection. Available with all iPhone 14 models, Emergency SOS via Satellite lets users contact emergency services via text, even when the […]

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Is there potential for biometrics in-car health monitoring?

In the future, will your car also be your doctor? That’s not as farfetched as it might sound. For example, in-car breathalyzers have been used for years to check the sobriety levels of drivers previously convicted of drunk-driving offenses (passing a test allows the driver to turn over the vehicle and ride it away). With […]

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FDA approves leg wearable for neurological conditions

The FDA has approved a novel wearable for commercial rollout – the Neural Sleeve. Fitted with electrodes to stimulate the wearer’s muscles (a method known as functional electrical stimulation), the new design has applications in patients suffering from neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis, as well as those who have suffered a stroke or […]

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The inevitability of cloud breaches: Tales of real-world cloud attacks

Cloud breaches are inevitable. It’s the reality we live in. The last few years have demonstrated that breaches occur, no matter how much security organizations put in place. The increased complexity of organizations — where a single mistake or vulnerability can lead to a compromise — coupled with the increased motivation, sophistication, and dedication of […]

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Newscan: Edge-computing technologies gain ground, but hurdles remain

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Edge-computing technologies gain ground, but hurdles remain From call records to sensors, your phone reveals more about you than you think NIST to launch new guidance on security risks of telehealth and smart-home integration Finally, a U.S. carrier—T-Mobile—touts the power of eSIM Pennsylvania grappling with SNAP, EBT card […]

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Skyrocketing IoT bug disclosures put pressure on security teams

Rising numbers of documented security issues in Internet of Things (IoT) devices mean that businesses have a new patch-management issue brewing, cybersecurity, experts say. A combination of more connected products, greater scrutiny by researchers, and regulations requiring disclosure of vulnerabilities has resulted in a rising tide of disclosed bugs. Those found in products considered to be […]

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From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study

When volcanoes erupt, the force of explosions and lava dramatically change the landscape, impacting the geography and the lives of those who live and work nearby. This is especially true on the southern tip of Hawaii, which is home to the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea. Responding to Kilauea’s 2018 eruptions, federal, state and local […]

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Vodafone partnership to boost vehicle-to-everything tech

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How AT&T’s network chief hopes to cut a $1.6 billion electricity bill

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With new school year, federal agencies warn of increased cyberattacks

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Apple announces iPhone 14 lineup with Emergency SOS via Satellite, Crash Detection features

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Is there potential for biometrics in-car health monitoring?

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FDA approves leg wearable for neurological conditions

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The inevitability of cloud breaches: Tales of real-world cloud attacks

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Newscan: Edge-computing technologies gain ground, but hurdles remain

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Skyrocketing IoT bug disclosures put pressure on security teams

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From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study

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Newscan: Federal cyber mandates for water infrastructure too costly to implement, experts say dlvr.it/SZ5LZy

South Korea wants half of all cars to be autonomous by 2035 dlvr.it/SZ4rcB

Cloud and hosted UC services outpace growth on-premise dlvr.it/SZ4Zkr

Twitter’s whistleblower allegations are a cautionary tale for all businesses dlvr.it/SZ1g18

BT emergency-call handlers set to join strike action in UK dlvr.it/SZ1cBL

Amazon Web Services launches smart cities hub to connect communities with experts dlvr.it/SZ1bFK

Samsung announces new rugged smartphone, tablet with 5G support dlvr.it/SYtgTd

FirstNet Authority CEO job posted officially, application deadline set for Oct. 24 dlvr.it/SYt7zN