Partner content Motional robotaxis to offer night rides in Vegas 28th February 2023 Self-driving tech company Motional will now operate its robotaxis in Las Vegas at night. The extension of the service was confirmed in a blog post on the Motional website. Over the past few months, the company’s Hyundai IONIQ 5-based vehicles have become a familiar sight on and around the Vegas Strip. In September, Motional partnered with […]
Partner content Spotting the losers in satellite D2D 28th February 2023 After years of hype and buildup, the battle lines are finally becoming clear in the “direct-to-device” satellite market (D2D, for those in the know). Now, it’s time to start looking for the companies that will be cut from the herd because it’s likely that few will be left standing. I’m not the only one who feels this way. […]
Commentary Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations 27th February 2023 Editor’s note: A previous version of this column was posted that included only the first portion of the article—a mistake by the editor. IWCE’s Urgent Communications regrets the error and apologizes for any inconvenience. When first responders are called to action, they need reliable communications to coordinate an effective public-safety response. Public-safety personnel understand this […]
News Newscan: Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication 24th February 2023 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication Meta must pay $175 million to Voxer for patent-infringing livestreaming tech, judge says DOD IG: Officials failed to identify security risks when authorizing cloud services NTSB report: Sensor detected overheated wheel bearing in Ohio train derailment Crew tried to […]
Commentary NG911 needed to secure our communities and nation 24th February 2023 As the new Congress begins its work in earnest, we look forward to continued progress in funding the transition to IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) technology. Our nation’s 911 systems are critical to ensuring the safety and security of our communities, and nationwide implementation of NG911 will ensure these systems can leverage the most advanced communications […]
Partner content This will be the year of the SBOM, for better or for worse 24th February 2023 Companies are facing two major truths this year: More cybersecurity regulation and fewer resources. For the former, it’s about time. Cybersecurity needs baseline requirements and government regulations can be a useful forcing function. It’s encouraging to see a renewed focus on areas that need real attention, especially software supply chain security. Considering the latter, it means companies are […]
Partner content Half of apps have high-risk vulnerabilities due to open source 23rd February 2023 The proportion of open source codebases with vulnerabilities has continued to remain level over the past two years, but the number of applications with high-risk vulnerabilities has dropped to its lowest level in four years. That’s according to the “2023 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” (OSSRA) report, published by Synopsys on Feb. 22. The […]
Partner content Smart trash can provides hidden 5G infrastructure 23rd February 2023 Alpha Wireless has teamed with smart waste company Bigbelly to scale up urban 5G technologies. Intended to provide more concealed and aesthetically pleasing 5G infrastructure, the partnership will combine Alpha Wireless’ smart antenna, mast, connectors and enclosure, with Bigbelly platform, Telebelly. Created to look the same as a curbside bin, the Telebelly is designed to […]
Partner content Local-government telecommunications policy checklist for 2023 23rd February 2023 In recent years, local governments have faced the twin challenges of addressing the broadband needs of families, businesses and schools—made urgent by the COVID-19 pandemic—while simultaneously defending their regulatory authority and property rights against federal actions that prioritize nationwide infrastructure deployment over local control of land use and local public property. At the same time, […]
Partner content Cyberthreats, regulations mount for financial industry 22nd February 2023 The cybersecurity landscape for financial institutions and finance technology (fintech) has changed dramatically in the past few years, and 2023 will likely be no different. In 2022, for example, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting financial firms increased by 22% worldwide, compared to the previous year, according to a joint report published by the Financial Services Information Sharing […]
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 3 24th March 2024
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