Often referred to as the “phonebook of the Internet,” the Domain Name System (DNS) is a key network function that translates domain names (e.g., “atis.org”) to the device’s unique numerical IP addresses so that web browsers and other applications can load Internet resources. Because DNS is such a critical network function, its robustness and security are of profound importance. Important…
Read more
The emerging 5G network offers exponentially more capacity, lower latency, as well as increased reliability and availability. As such, 5G will play a key role in the growing IoT ecosystem, supporting a wide range of IoT verticals, including smart cities, automotive, health care, transportation, and industrial automation. These verticals will support a wide range of applications and use cases –…
Read moreWhat is a Collaborative Cybersecurity model, and what are its benefits? Why is one especially critical — particularly as it applies to semi- and fully autonomous vehicles? Collaborative Cybersecurity is an essential, disruptive, and logical model to enable the introduction of autonomous vehicles on our roads in the safest manner possible. All industries, and not just the vehicle original equipment manufacturers…
Read moreThe Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) and US Ignite are now in the software design phase of building a new economic development tool for smart communities. This is part of our joint Smart City Data Exchange initiative, and our aim is to provide communities with the ability to see development potential in their neighborhoods on a property-by-property basis for the purpose of…
Read more
The strong market for Internet of Things (IoT)-based products and services has resulted in a growing number of devices connected to the Internet. IoT applications are now being used not only in the home to monitor and control everyday appliances, but also for a variety of applications in the fields of industrial automation, healthcare, transportation and a host of other…
Read more
The Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system is a public safety system that efficiently delivers critical warnings and information to the public via their wireless devices. Operational since 2012, the WEA provides geographically targeted, text-like alerts utilizing the Cell Broadcast System, across three categories: Alerts issued by the President; Alerts involving imminent threats to safety or life (fires, floods, hurricanes, etc.); as…
Read more
With the first of the 5G networks beginning operations in 2019, business and consumer excitement for 5G is growing. While these initial deployments will be small in scale and relegated to urban areas, it is a critical first step toward 5G services becoming a global reality. At the core of the acceleration of 5G deployment is the development of standards…
Read more
If you have ever experienced a natural disaster (hurricane, tornado, earthquake, wildfire, etc.), you are well aware of the importance of communications during this time. A functioning communication network is essential to coordinating emergency and recovery operations, rebuilding infrastructure as well as allowing the public to contact rescue services, family and friends. Following a disaster, disruption to the communications network…
Read more
In the age of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), users increasingly want the flexibility to access both their business-critical applications and personal applications anywhere, anytime and on multiple devices. This increased mobility — combined with the fact that many applications are emerging that cross multiple industry sectors or domains — requires authentication and authorization processes beyond single sign-on capabilities. Furthermore,…
Read more
Artificial Intelligence and machine learning have long been associated with science fiction movies, with no better example than 2001: A Space Odyssey and Hal the computer (“I’m sorry Dave, I am afraid I can’t do that”). But what exactly is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? In its simplest form it is the automation of tasks or functions which otherwise require human intelligence…
Read more