Networking & Internet
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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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EuroDig 2022 – Cybersecurity Standards For Trustworthy Digital Technologies
Highlights International standards are developed to build resilience to cyber threats and to deliver implementation benefits for global citizens and businesses. The key is to help identify and implement trustworthy digital technologies.IEEE workshops at EuroDig 2022 explored how collaborative standards development can help support the European Cybersecurity Strategy and how…
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Addressing the Need for Protecting Cybersecurity in Connected Diabetes Devices
Highlights A growing number of people with diabetes are turning to wireless diabetes devices to monitor and manage their condition.As wireless interconnections and data exchanges increase among connected diabetes devices (CDDs), smart devices, and networks, there also is an increased risk to safety and privacy of the patient.The IEEE 2621™…
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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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IEEE Standards in Everyday Life: Summer Vacation
Now that travel and gathering restrictions have lifted, a long overdue vacation may be just what you need to reinvigorate the mind, body, and soul. If you’re not quite ready to travel, a staycation may be the perfect way to relax while making the most of improvements made to your…
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WSIS Forum 2022: Designing A Sustainable Future
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2022 was held 15 March through 3 June. The 12 week-long event began with virtual sessions and culminated with the final week being held in person with remote options in Geneva, Switzerland. WSIS is co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP and UNCTAD,…
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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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New IEEE Standard Advances Federated Cloud Computing
Computing increasingly is performed “in the cloud,” meaning that the necessary servers, data storage devices, software and related digital tools and services are not local resources, but rather they are utilized via a remote data center managed by a cloud service provider. Users turn to cloud computing-enabled applications to augment…