News Carbyne integrates Edgybees to overlay mapping on real-time aerial video 18th July 2021 Cloud-based 911 solution provider Carbyne this week announced its integration with Edgybees, which provides software that overlays mapping enhancements on real-time video being streamed to 911 or command center in real time, so public safety and decision makers can better understand the challenges faced during an emergency. Edgybees CEO and co-founder Adam Kaplan said that […]
News What “smart city” means for 2021: How digital twins, AI and other innovations drive smart transformation 17th June 2021 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 […]
Partner content U.S. operators’ edge strategies still evolving 27th April 2021 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 […]
Partner content How smart environments will take shape post-COVID-19 15th April 2021 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 […]
Partner content Faster in-vehicle Wi-Fi dependent on faster connectivity 8th April 2021 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 […]
News Newscan: U.S. Army to spend $22 billion on Microsoft-based IVAS augmented-reality headsets 1st April 2021 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 […]
Partner content Artificial cities could pave the way to driverless adoption 21st February 2021 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 – […]
Commentary Redefining communications for today’s mobile workforces 18th February 2021 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 […]
Partner content At CES 2021, Verizon touts 5G connectivity as enabler in pandemic times 12th January 2021 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 […]
Partner content IoT Trends 2021: A focus on fundamentals, not nice-to-haves 4th November 2020 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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