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Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 6E Benefits: Which Network Is Right for You ...
WEBAs a result, 6GHz Wi-Fi traffic is more secure than ever, and 6GHz networks are more difficult to hack,” Neatgear states. Yet another benefit of Wi-Fi 6E is that it operates differently in terms of power limitations. “Typically, faster Wi-Fi is directly related to utilizing wider channels, and with the added spectrum it’s likely we’ll ...
Firefighting Drones Battle Wildfires & City Blazes | StateTech …
WEBDrones are combining with firefighting technology in other novel ways. As The Hill reports, Carrick Detweiler, CEO of Drone Amplified and a professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has developed a drone technology that drops balls of chemicals to create targeted fires at night. The system “allows firefighters for the Forest Service ...
Review: Lenovo ThinkVision M15 Portable Monitor Is a Display for ...
WEBThe M15 is a high-quality monitor, so nothing is lost in the name of portability. The 15.6-inch backlit TFT LED display has a 14-millisecond response time, making it perfect for watching videos, teleconferencing or almost any business application. Its stand is also adjustable, so you can change the tilt and height of the display to get the best ...
How Cities Fulfill the Demand for Public Wi-Fi
WEBAs more cities contemplate smart city plans, they must first must meet a basic demand: internet access.Municipalities are providing free public Wi-Fi as they roll out smart city programs, taking advantage of fiber required to power the Internet of Things to provide public Wi-Fi access.. People want and use free public Wi-Fi: In a 2017 survey, One World Identity Labs found 49 percent of U.S ...
6 Challenges Smart Cities Face and How to Overcome Them
WEBDec 6, 2018 · However, there are challenges that can be addressed today through a combination of technological innovation and collaboration between public organizations and private enterprises. 1. Infrastructure Must Be a Foundational Element. The basic elements of a smart city today are stitched together from …
What Is GIS and How Do State & Local Governments Use It?
WEBThe U.S. Geological Survey defines GIS as “a computer system that analyzes and displays geographically referenced information” and that “uses data that is attached to a unique location.”. Jones, who is also the global manager of cadastre and land records at GIS firm Esri, notes more broadly that GIS is a combination of hardware ...
What Is IoT Architecture, and How Does It Enable Smart Cities?
WEBSmart cities’ spending on technology is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 22.7 percent, jumping to $327 billion by 2025, up from $96 billion in 2019, according to a forecast released in November from research firm Frost & Sullivan. To make that possible, city governments will need to continue to invest in their IoT ...
What Is ESInet and How It Leads to NG911 - StateTech Magazine
WEBAn ESInet is a critical element, and the networking backbone, upon which PSAPS and public safety agencies can build services toward a system called Next Generation 911. Maria Jacques, director of the Maine Emergency Services Communication Bureau, notes that an ESInet is a “secure, emergency network” and next-generation applications run on ...
State and Local Agencies Automate Data Analysis with Software as …
WEBAn increasing number of local and state governments are adopting cloud-based data management and analysis tools to centralize information from disparate data sources and power their data sharing and analytics initiatives. Cloud tools can automate many of the processes, including extracting and integrating the data, cleaning and curating it for ...
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