Digital Government
Some Commercial Aircraft Will Feature New Altimeters Amid 5G C-Band Rollout
The FAA released new details of its 5G deployment plan following uproar over air travel safety with the enhanced broadband network.
Emerging Tech
Peachtree Corners Continues to Lead the Way in American Smart Cities
Nextgov checked back in with the city that houses the innovative Curiosity Lab.
Cybersecurity
CISA, DOD Report Gaps for Agencies Assessing 5G Security Risks
Agency officials identified a lack of guiding standards for determining and mitigating risk from certain implementations of the technology and advised agencies to proceed with caution, employing penetration tests accordingly.
Emerging Tech
This Crafty Tool Can Eavesdrop on 6G Wireless Signals
A little MacGyvering can create security issues for next-gen communications.
Emerging Tech
NIST is Building a 5G Network to Model Cybersecurity for Operators
Comments are due June 27 on an associated draft special publication.
Emerging Tech
The military's 5G capabilities could be stale by the time they're fielded
The Navy's chief digital innovation officer, Michael Galbraith, said when it comes to 5G, his biggest concern after security is "time to market."
Cybersecurity
Private Sector Player Urges DOD to Screen 5G Technology for Cybersecurity
The Pentagon is offering cash prizes for hardware or software ideas to make various components of fifth-generation networking technology interoperable across various manufacturers.
Emerging Tech
DOD Advances Toward a 5G-Enabled 'Digital Battle Network' With Industry Collaboration
Two companies are embarking on a fresh agreement to help pave the way toward JADC2.
Artificial Intelligence
New Tech Budget Request is the Defense Department’s Largest Ever
Pursuing China, the Pentagon aims to bump spending for artificial intelligence and 5G.
Emerging Tech
Hidden Security Considerations When Moving to 5G
The newest generation of wireless technology comes with several transformative advantages, as well as some pitfalls.
Emerging Tech
Smart Devices Spy on You—2 Computer Scientists Explain how the Internet of Things can Violate Your Privacy
From home appliances to your vehicle, something's always watching you.
Emerging Tech
Aviation Official: 5G and Air Travel Can 'Safely Coexist'
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson testified that improved information and new altimeters are two components of safeguarding air travel amid 5G C-band deployment.
Modernization
AT&T Completes First 5G Demonstration for ‘Smart Warehouse’ Effort
The work continues to unfold, even in the face of supply chain strains.
Ideas
Is the Growth of Data Pedestrian or Problematic?
The intersection of cloud, edge computing and the exponential growth of data is going to increase the burden on organizations’ operations.
Emerging Tech
5G is ‘Going Live’ at Tyndall Air Force Base
Verizon’s next-gen communications capabilities will enable emerging technologies—and enhanced streaming for personnel.
Emerging Tech
Airlines Ask For ‘Immediate Intervention’ in 5G Deployment, Citing Safety Issues
An airlines advocacy group asked the Biden administration to implement more protection around select airport towers in a continuation of the 5G rollout debate.
Emerging Tech
Let’s Talk About 6G Policies, Panel Says
6G policies may be important in protecting Democracy.
Emerging Tech
FAA Lists 50 Airports Exempt From New 5G Rollout
These airports will have a temporary buffer zones to ensure airplane altimeters are protected, pursuant to an agreement between telecommunication companies and the government.
Emerging Tech
Telecoms Agree To Delay 5G Rollout Amid Government Safety Concerns
Following the saga between telecommunications giants and multiple government agencies, the Transportation Department secured a brief delay of the nationwide 5G rollout.
Emerging Tech
Verizon, AT&T Reject Government Request for 5G Delay
Leaders at Transportation and the FAA raised concerns about 5G C-band’s interference with air travel safety, which private sector CEOs dismiss.
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