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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 […]

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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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IoT trends continue to push processing to the edge for artificial intelligence (AI)

As connected devices proliferate, new ways of processing have come to the fore to accommodate device and data explosion. For years, organizations have moved toward centralized, off-site processing architecture in the cloud and away from on-premises data centers. Cloud computing enabled startups to innovate and expand their businesses without requiring huge capital outlays on data […]

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Using IoT for COVID-19 safety is a priority for many industrial firms

Safety has been a long-standing priority for industrial companies. With COVID-19, though, protecting workers has taken on new dimensions. In recent months, industrial organizations have enacted measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. In addition to requiring workers to wear masks and maintain at least six feet of distance when possible, they have […]

Virtual/Augmented Reality

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How smart environments will take shape post-COVID-19

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Faster in-vehicle Wi-Fi dependent on faster connectivity

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

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Artificial cities could pave the way to driverless adoption

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Redefining communications for today’s mobile workforces

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

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

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Industrial Augmented Reality promises remote support

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IoT trends continue to push processing to the edge for artificial intelligence (AI)

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Using IoT for COVID-19 safety is a priority for many industrial firms

Commentary

Unlocking the power of ESInets: Different NG911 provisioning approaches exist; level of control is key differentiator

Ransomware? Let’s call it what it really is: extortionware

Redefining communications for today’s mobile workforces

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RootMetrics 5G report puts AT&T in first place dlvr.it/RxkVKD

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First NENA i3-compliant NG911 call to be delivered today in California, officials say dlvr.it/RxffG7

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