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What “smart city” means for 2021: How digital twins, AI and other innovations drive smart transformation

As U.S. cities feel the strain of urban growth—rents rising faster than incomes, more than half a million people homeless, persistent racial and social equity issues—some are making much-needed strides. They are becoming what McKinsey Global Institute defines as a “smart city,” a place where technology and data are used to enable better decisions that […]

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U.S. operators’ edge strategies still evolving

Listen to any US operator’s discussion of their 5G network and you will hear the term “edge” peppered throughout. Verizon calls it the “intelligent edge network” or “5G edge,” while AT&T refers to it as “multi-access edge computing” or MEC. T-Mobile is perhaps the least vocal about its edge strategy, perhaps because the company has […]

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How smart environments will take shape post-COVID-19

Smart buildings and spaces have been a priority for some time, promoting energy efficiency, better user experience and security, smart environments have gotten even more important recently. Traditionally, smart environments have focused on curbing energy use in buildings, creating automation of temperature monitoring, lighting, and other amenities. Smart environments aim to satisfy the experience of […]

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Faster in-vehicle Wi-Fi dependent on faster connectivity

Next-generation wifi technology could save manufacturers millions in over the air (OTA) updates carrying costs while offering a more seamless experience for passengers. LG Innotek has recently launched an automotive wifi module based on the next-generation wifi 6E (6th Generation Extendend) technology using 6 GHz bandwidth. The module employs a combination of communications chipset, a […]

Newscan: U.S. Army to spend $22 billion on Microsoft-based IVAS augmented-reality headsets

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Newscan: U.S. Army to spend $22 billion on Microsoft-based IVAS augmented-reality headsets

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations U.S. Army to spend $22 billion on Microsoft-based IVAS augmented-reality headsets Feds charge 22-year-old for hacking Kansas water supplier Ransomware halts IoT operations at Sierra Wireless, as maritime industry hit 1.5 million times in 30 days Sierra Wireless hit by ransomware attack, operations disrupted ESN makes 2021 a […]

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Artificial cities could pave the way to driverless adoption

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) have a future. That is without doubt but there is still a need to ensure that they will be safe on our highways and to ease the public’s safety concerns to increase their adoption over the next few years. CAVs need to be able to react to unforeseen events – […]

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Redefining communications for today’s mobile workforces

Communicating with personnel was already a challenge for companies with workers in the field, deskless staff who travel, as well as widespread workforces in siloed divisions and office locations. Now that COVID-19 has all but eradicated traditional in-person relationships and many in-office team members are now working remotely, keeping everyone synced is an even more […]

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At CES 2021, Verizon touts 5G connectivity as enabler in pandemic times

5G connectivity has continued to gather steam in technology circles and was the focus at the CES 2021 show this week. Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg delivered a keynote at CES, saying that 5G connectivity is “more than just another tech innovation.” But ample question remains about when 5G technology will truly deliver on its promise for […]

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IoT Trends 2021: A focus on fundamentals, not nice-to-haves

As we approach the close of a whirlwind 2020, connected devices will continue to define numerous industries in the coming year. Several trends continue to gather momentum, fueling IoT’s prominence in 2021, from data-intensive experiences that use Internet of Things (IoT) devices (such as self-driving cars or wearable devices) to basic health-and-safety needs as COVID-19 […]

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Industrial Augmented Reality promises remote support

Interest in industrial augmented reality is surging in 2020, potentially paving the way to broader mainstream use of the technology. It wasn’t long ago, however, that the use of augmented reality (AR) in industrial environments seemed like little more than a trade show curiosity. The technology, which overlays computer-generated graphics on top of a user’s […]

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