Make no mistake, along with its multitude of benefits, the new 5G wireless network also comes with considerable risks. Vastly increased numbers of devices and an elevated use of virtualization and the cloud will mean many more 5G security threats and a broader, multifaceted attack surface. To realize a strong and healthy communications future, it is advised […]

5G was developed to enable not only faster internet and download speeds for mobile cellphone users, but also to complete massive interconnectivity among Internet of Things (IoT) devices and provide the juice for everything from self-driving cars to smart cities. It is estimated there will be 1.2 billion 5G network connections by 2025 accounting for […]

It’s crucial that carriers, businesses and individuals understand the significance of AT&T’s dire forecast. Security threats are only going to accelerate as 5G networks become more entrenched. AT&T reports it is seeing 11 billion security incidents every day. But the carrier predicts this will rise to 5 billion threats every 10 minutes as the 5G […]

As 5G broadband begins to rollout across the U.S., it not only introduces users to a faster internet, it also brings with it new technology architectures designed to further enable 5G networks in the future. The development of 5G technology was necessitated because carriers worldwide were looking for solutions to cope with the ever growing […]

It took a while, but the switch to 5G has finally been flipped in the U.S. – at least in selected cities it’s now possible to buy 5G phones and take advantage of faster speeds. However, the potential of the fifth generation of wireless communication standards has still not been realized. As of this writing, […]

A software defined radio (SDR) is essentially a radio communication device that implements the use of software instead of the typically implemented hardware such as mixers, amps and modulators. SDR is the application of Digital Signal Processing to radio waveforms. It is similar to the software-based digital audio techniques that became popular a couple of […]

A briefing is designed to provide information quickly and effectively about an issue–often it is used to influence decisions or offer solutions. One key to delivering an effective briefing is to know your topic and fully understand the objectives for conducting the briefing. Unlike a speech, which is most often planned down to the final […]

A black hat review is a competitive assessment to address who the competition is and their strengths and weaknesses. The back hat review scores a company and its competition against specific evaluation criteria. The techniques for acquiring and assessing competitive intelligence are many. One of the more common initial methods of evaluation is called SWOT, […]

The goal of mistake proofing is to eliminate mistakes by modifying processes so it’s impossible to make a mistake in the first place. Some error reduction in the work environment can be accomplished simply by reducing ambiguity, streamlining processes and reducing complexity. Simplification efforts reduce the opportunities for error and generally make for happier employees. […]

Simply stated, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are transactions in which the ownership of companies are transferred to other entities. From a strategic management perspective, M&A allow enterprises to: Grow Downsize Change the nature of their business Mergers and acquisitions are easier to explain legally than from a commercial or economic point of view. A merger […]