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The use cases for a private wireless networks are many and increasing

CIO

Whether an enterprise’s use cases demand 4G LTE connectivity or the unprecedented speed and low latency of 5G, private wireless networks are helping keep devices, networks, and people connected and able to share and access data in real or near-real time.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

Businesses considering adopting fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions—whether over 4G LTE or 5G networks—should understand both the security advantages of and potential pitfalls associated with the technology ahead of a deployment. All of these attacks can occur regardless of network access type, whether it’s cable, fiber, DSL or wireless.

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IOWN and the Next Internet

CIO

And the good news is, it’s on its way, thanks to the Innovative Optical and Wireless Networks (IOWN) initiative. That is where the Innovative Optical Wireless Network (IOWN) Global Forum comes in. IOWN can also allow for cryptographic communications, which helps to protect against cyber threats and offers digital security.

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Refract raises $8.5M SGD funding, announces new game development division 

TechCrunch

AXIS will be fully untethered and wireless, requiring no external base stations or setups. Refract has already secured strategic relationships with the likes of World Taekwondo as part of its virtual sports program, working with the federation to make Virtual Taekwondo a medal event in the near future.

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Attacks Over The Air – Cracking a Sports Scoreboard: Part 1

Security Innovation

This layer covers the physical movement of 1s and 0s over cables or through the air, such as through an Ethernet cable or over a wireless signal. Over the past 18 months, a small group of us at Security Innovation have been delving into hacking at the physical layer.

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Technology Companies Need to Make Hard Choices to Teach More ‘Soft Skills”

CIO

In sports, teams that play together well generally have an edge over those who don’t. Drew Westra is a Worldwide Marketing Leader in HPE Educational Services, with over 25 years’ experience in the information technology, telephony and wireless industries. The same applies to tech organizations. About D rew Westra. IT Leadership

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Top Ten Questions About 5G

Zayo

All four wireless carriers in the U.S. Today, that’s shifted pretty materially — although not completely — to wireless carriers purchasing dark fiber. Historically, wireless carriers would improve network capacity by adding more spectrum or by splitting macro cells. have now launched 5G in some cities in the U.S.