Telecoms regulator Ofcom has updated its wholesale rules with the aim of accelerating the full-fibre rollout. Full-fibre broadband was a key pledge of Johnson’s government but, like most plans, was somewhat derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the UK’s successful vaccine rollout enabling a cautious roadmap to lifting lockdown restrictions, the focus is now shifting…
Security researchers from Palo Alto Networks have discovered another Mirai variant that is targeting new IoT vulnerabilities. Researchers from Unit 42, the cybersecurity division of Palo Alto Networks, discovered a number of attacks on Feb 16th, 2021 that leveraged vulnerabilities including: “Upon successful exploitation, the attackers try to download a malicious shell script, which contains…
Microsoft has acquired UK-based industrial technology and rapid prototyping outfit The Marsden Group for an undisclosed fee, as it continues to fill-out its cloud, analytics, telecoms, and software portfolio for the Industry 4.0 market. It said the deal will enhance its ability to create “new customer value through experimentation and deep industry solutions” based on…
This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities Today on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News. Jersey City’s on-demand transit program Via Jersey City is expanding…
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo called out rival Google for “spying” on users after the search giant updated its flagship app to spell out the exact kinds of information it collects for personalization and marketing purposes. “After months of stalling, Google finally revealed how much personal data they collect in Chrome and the Google app. No…
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has updated its wholesale rules with the aim of accelerating the full-fibre rollout. Full-fibre broadband was a key pledge of Johnson’s government but, like most plans, was somewhat derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the UK’s successful vaccine rollout enabling a cautious roadmap to lifting lockdown restrictions, the focus is now shifting…
British telecoms regulator Ofcom has completed its 5G spectrum auction following a two-month delay. The spectrum auction was initially scheduled to take place in January but was pushed back amid another wave of COVID-19. “The auction and subsequent release of spectrum remain central to the future rollout of mobile networks and 5G. The economy’s recovery…
February 24, 2021 Q&A with Chris Williams, Director of Business Operations | Interaction Associates Source: Manufacturing Tomorrow In this interview, Chris Williams, Director of Business Operations for Interaction Associates, provides insights on how manufacturers can unlock improvements in communication and collaboration, specifically by improving how meetings are run. Interaction Associates is a pioneer in group process dynamics…
Microsoft has acquired UK-based industrial technology and rapid prototyping outfit The Marsden Group for an undisclosed fee, as it continues to fill-out its cloud, analytics, telecoms, and software portfolio for the Industry 4.0 market. It said the deal will enhance its ability to create “new customer value through experimentation and deep industry solutions” based on…
There’s something cool and meta about interacting with, playing as, or fighting against an artificial intelligence in video games. AI has captured our imagination in print, film, and even song, but games give us the space to interact with and see fantastical worlds from otherwise impossible perspectives. To be absolutely clear, this isn’t about the…
