Connectivity & Telecom
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How 6G Can Transform The World and Technology
Highlights Research and development around 6G are on the rise. 6G will significantly improve download speeds, eliminate latency, and reduce congestion on mobile networks.In development for 2030, 6G will support advancements in technology, such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), metaverse, and artificial intelligence (AI).The industry is in need…
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IEEE P802.3dg Aims to Advance Ethernet for Industrial and Operational Technology Applications
Highlights 10 Mb/s single-pair Ethernet has become a critical player in OT applications, supported by the IEEE 802.3cg-2019 standard.The IEEE P802.3dg standards project will target a much longer reach, suitable for OT applications, with an objective of up to 500m, addressing the demand for long reach, low latency, and low…
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Building Human-Centric Cyber Security into Next-Generation Connected Systems
Highlights Ballooning numbers and types of cyber security threats are putting organizations and individuals at risk and eroding trust in today’s digital architectures.IEEE SA launched an Industry Connections activity. It focuses on decentralized, distributed, and heterogeneous systems; cyber security needs for special use cases; and new and developing technologies. Digital…
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Delivering State-of-the-Art Testing Procedures for 5G Device Safety through IEC/IEEE Joint Standards
Highlights 5G mmWave is a key element of 5G technology. Within a few years, most 5G mobile devices will have mmWave capability. IEC/IEEE 63195 joint standards aim to meet advances in mobile technology and help consumers feel confident that 5G technology is matched with the highest EMF safety testing standards.…
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Bringing Reliable, Universal Connectivity to Mexico
Paola Cicero was intrigued with India’s effort to understand their internet connectivity needs as part of the country’s effort to improve rural communications. As a volunteer at the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) contributing to the Connectivity and Telecom Practice, she soon realized that Mexico, where she currently lives and…
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Designing Inclusive, Human-Centered Products
When designing an application or system, Anmol Anubhai often feels lost if she doesn’t know exactly who will be using the end product. Her passion for understanding the needs of the user led her to pursue a career in human centered interaction (HCI) and design, and this focus has taken…
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A New Standard for a New Era in Space
The mapping applications on our smartphones and in our cars rely on signals from a constellation of navigation satellites to pinpoint our location. When these signals are reflected back into space, they are imprinted with data about the Earth’s surface features and conditions. The distortions and delays of the reflected…
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2022 IEEE Standards Association Awards Nominations Are Open
IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) recognizes outstanding standards development participation through various award categories. Nominations for the 2022 IEEE Standards Awards are now open. Nominations can be made for the following awards: IEEE SA Standards Medallion For major contributions to standards development, e.g., leadership in standardization of new technologies, achievement…
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IEEE P802.3df™ Defines Architecture Holistically to Achieve 800 Gb/s and 1.6 Tb/s Ethernet
Ethernet networking technology has come a long way since 1985 when the seminal Ethernet standard IEEE 802.3™ was published, providing for packet-based data transfer at 10 Mb/s. Since then Ethernet speeds have increased exponentially to 400 Gb/s, and Ethernet has both driven and benefitted from the growth of information and…
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Four Connectivity and Telecom Trends to Watch in 2022
As we look toward 2022, we can see the evidence of a convergence of influencing factors driving a rapid advancement of technology innovation. But to talk about what we see for 2022, we first need to step back a few years for context. In 2020, global organizations engaged in digital…