Partner content Preparing for BEAD broadband funding 22nd December 2022 Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a once-in-a-generation $42.45-billion investment into high-speed internet access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program will be available to close the digital divide and provide a future-proof telecommunications network for the country. The challenge now is preparing at the local and state levels to ensure funds go to […]
News AT&T exec Sambar discusses tests with AST SpaceMobile, notes FirstNet implications 20th December 2022 AT&T acknowledged its testing of AST SpaceMobile’s satellite-direct-to-phone technology and cited its potential impact in filling coverage gaps, particularly as an augmentation to the FirstNet terrestrial system designed for U.S. first responders. In a video that was released today, AT&T Network President Chris Sambar (pictured above) said AT&T “is really excited about the opportunity to […]
Partner content How municipalities can track and analyze data to maximize program outcomes 20th December 2022 Today, we live in a data-driven world. Whether it’s large, multinational corporations, or a cherished local business, business owners rely on data to make informed decisions. This is also true of governments, whether at the federal level or a small municipality of a few thousand people (and everything in between). The most effective municipal leaders […]
Partner content Self-healing robot unveiled 20th December 2022 A new robot can identify if and where it’s been damaged, and heal itself on the spot. The design comes from an engineering team at Cornell Engineering and combines optical sensors with a flexible polymeric material to make a soft robot that can fix itself without human intervention. This self-healing model could be a game […]
Partner content US further tightens China export bans as it seeks global blockade 19th December 2022 The US has further ratcheted up pressure on the China chip sector with the expansion of export restrictions to memory chipmaker YMTC and more than 30 other firms. The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced Thursday that it had added 36 Chinese firms to its entity list, ensuring they are subject to strict export licensing […]
Partner content Cyber threats loom as 5 billion people prepare to watch World Cup final 18th December 2022 As Argentina and France prepare to face off in Doha for the final of the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup, stadium staff and tournament organizers likely have more on their minds than whether Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe will claim the title of top goal-scorer. The event represents a vast cyberattack surface for both FIFA and the […]
Partner content Robot guard dog can identify firearms, call police 17th December 2022 A new robotic guard dog has been unveiled in Ferndale, Washington, by robotics company Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD). The quadruped robot, named RADDOG, was built for security purposes and can warn users against intruders. The robot is fitted with a 180-degree camera and a firearm-detection device, which can be customized to alert local security, law […]
News Motorola Solutions buys Rave Mobile Safety 16th December 2022 Motorola Solutions continued its multi-year buying spree of companies with the acquisition of Rave Mobile Safety, a Massachusetts-based company known for its cloud-based mass-notification and incident-management solutions, according to an announcement released this week. John Zidar, senior vice president of Motorola Solutions’ global enterprise business, said that Rave Mobile Safety is an appealing acquisition, because […]
Partner content Data-destruction policies in the age of cloud computing 15th December 2022 These days, most big companies and many midsize ones have some form of a data-governance program, typically including policies for data retention and destruction. They have become an imperative because of increasing attacks on customer data and also state and national laws mandating protection of customer data. The old mind set of “Keep everything, forever” […]
Partner content Uber launches robotaxi service with Motional in Vegas 15th December 2022 Uber is offering autonomous rides to customers for the first time following the launch of its robotaxi service with Motional in Las Vegas. In October, the ride-hailing giant and Boston-based self-driving tech company announced a major deal to deploy robotaxis across various cities in the United States over the next 10 years. Confirmation of the commencement of operations in Vegas […]
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