With Fiber, Small Cell Sale, Crown Castle Trades Diversification for Focus on Towers
The transaction is the culmination of a turbulent time for Crown Castle and its board, which included a leadership change and a year-long strategic review of its fiber business.
House Commerce Committee Advances 10 Bipartisan Bills on Telecom, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously advanced ten bipartisan bills focusing on telecommunications, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Key measures include enhancing satellite connectivity for precision agriculture, strengthening federal spectrum policy research, establishing a cybersecurity office within the NTIA, and promoting U.S. leadership in global wireless technology standards. These bills now await consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Verizon, AT&T Complete First LEO Direct2Cell Video Calls
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) both trialed live video calls earlier this week using direct2cell service via AST SpaceMobile (NasdaqGS: ASTS) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. The trial […]
Complex IT Systems Hinder Cyber Resilience, Study Finds
A recent study highlights that 43% of IT and security leaders view complex IT systems as the greatest obstacle to effective cyber resilience, exceeding the challenges posed by outdated legacy systems.
Urgent Call for Comprehensive IT Infrastructure Inspections to Combat Cyber-Attacks
As cyber-attacks become increasingly sophisticated, organizations are urged to perform comprehensive evaluations of their IT systems. This proactive approach is essential to uncover potential weaknesses and implement robust security measures, thereby safeguarding critical data and maintaining operational integrity.
AI and IoT Drive 82% Increase in DDoS Attacks in 2024, Reports Zayo
A recent report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks between 2023 and 2024, largely due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. These attacks have become more frequent and sophisticated, costing businesses nearly $234,000 per incident.
Chinese Hackers Exploit Unpatched Cisco Routers to Breach U.S. Telecom Networks
Despite high-profile attention and even U.S. sanctions, the group hasn’t stopped or even slowed its operation, including the breach of two more U.S. telecoms.
NATE Speakers Present a Strong Case for Diversification
One of the reasons for diversification is the pay is decreasing for tower services while labor costs are increasing. Another reason to diversify is to even out the capex cycles, which create a boom-and-bust roller coast for tower contractors.
OpenRoaming Revolutionizes Public and Guest Wi-Fi Connectivity
OpenRoaming is transforming the public and guest Wi-Fi experience by enabling seamless and secure automatic connections across various networks. This eliminates the need for manual logins and enhances user convenience.
The Critical Mission to Secure U.S. Tech Infrastructure
As cyber threats evolve and geopolitical tensions rise, securing the United States’ technological infrastructure has become a national imperative. From quantum-resistant encryption to AI-driven defenses, the race is on to protect the nation’s digital assets and critical systems from increasingly sophisticated attacks.