The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that up to $60 million in grant funding is available for autonomous vehicle demonstration projects. The money will go toward multiple projects that test the safe integration of AVs onto U.S. streets and their transportation systems. The funding is for AV research and development, including identifying and addressing potential challenges to AV integration, with a focus on safety.
Everynet hooks up with Crown Castle for national IoT network
Everynet and Crown Castle have announced the launch of the national LoRaWAN Internet of Things (IoT) network in the US. The project will begin later this year and aims to cover 26 metropolitan areas in the US by the end of the 15-year agreement between the two companies.
Crown Castle enables Everynet’s national IoT network
Crown Castle and Everynet have entered a 15-year partnership to launch LoRaWAN IoT networks in 36 metropolitan areas in the US. "It was an easy decision to work with Everynet to build out their LoRaWAN IoT connectivity," said Paul Reddick, vice president of strategy, business and product devel...
The (Gradual) 5G Revolution: Next-level internet coming to Texas
Patrick Graves of Corridor News reported next-level internet is coming to Texas. Graves stated, "According to the Texas 5G Alliance, the U.S. today has more mobile devices than people. But the next stage of mobile connectivity, a series of innovations collectively dubbed "5G," promises to be a...
Where is the ‘edge’ in edge computing? And who gets to decide?
Public trials of Vapor IO’s Vapor Chamber, a 9-foot diameter enclosure designed to provide all the electrical facilities, cooling, ventilation and stability to enable same-day deployment of compute capability, have begun in real-world 5G scenarios. Through agreements with va...
Retail's magic mirrors, high-tech customer service will help change the industry
As retailers add 5G technology to their existing network architecture, the use of personalized digital signage, augmented reality, virtual reality, video and pattern recognition of shoppers and interactive mobile apps will become part of a typical shopping experience. The future o...
Towers of power: federal, state and local governments vie for control of 5G
5G networks require the installation of small cells to improve wireless coverage and provide the necessary infrastructure to support the faster speeds and benefits that the 5th generation will bring. While some towns and cities have been receptive to companies like Crown Castle th...