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Singapore-based Transcelestial uses lasers to build affordable internet networks

TechCrunch

Transcelestial is on a mission to make the internet more accessible by building a network of shoebox-sized devices that send lasers to one another, creating a fiber-like network. The two say current internet infrastructure is the main reason so many people lack reliable internet access. and anywhere on earth.”

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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How transportation agencies can maximize infrastructure investments with network modernization

CIO

The deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, smart cameras, lidar systems and other sensors is designed to increase awareness of traffic and surface conditions, so officials can more quickly identify and fix problems. It takes little time to set up a network, and existing sensor systems can start generating benefits immediately.

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Aztec Network takes on encrypted blockchains with $100M round led by a16z

TechCrunch

Aztec Network, a privacy layer for web3, has raised $100 million in a Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the startup’s co-founders Zac Williamson and Joe Andrews exclusively told TechCrunch. “At We chose [a16z] to lead the round because they’ve been through this before with the dawn of the internet,” Andrews said.

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Data centers in space

CIO

Using a satellite networking system, data would be collected from Earth, then sent to space for processing and storage. However, this approach has its constraints, particularly with the substantial growth of AI, placing significant strain on networks, computational resources, and storage, pushing them to their limits.

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How to tell when your government shuts down your Internet access

The Parallax

But one oft-used government tactic in some countries to limit the ability of their citizens to communicate and organize has been absent so far: There have been virtually no reports of state-mandated Internet shutdowns in response to the protest. READ MORE ON GOVERNMENT INTERNET INTERFERENCE. While one of the few instances of a U.S.

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The Internet of Things: Development and Examples

Apiumhub

Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative technology that has been reshaping our world for the past few decades. In essence, IoT is a network of interconnected devices and objects equipped with sensors, software, and communication capabilities, enabling them to collect and exchange data.