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BCoE Creates Internet Safety Checklist
April, 2019
BCoE Creates Internet Safety Checklist
The University of New Hampshire Broadband Center of Excellence (BCoE) has created a checklist for individuals to use in assessing their vulnerability to threats originating from their use of the Internet wherever they are linked – home or public place.
“At a time when hackers create chaos and are able to gain remote control of automated cars or in-home baby monitors, it is incumbent for us all to take responsibility for Internet safety and not passively trust governments, organizations and service providers to do it for us,” said BCoE Executive... Read More
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Dec 2018 BCoE Newsletter
December, 2018
The University of New Hampshire’s Broadband Center of Excellence (BCoE) wishes our readers and contributors a very merry Christmas and happy and prosperous New Year. We conclude the year on an encouraging high note for TV White Space (TVWS) which has gained some momentum since mid-year. We continue to believe this technology, with support from large corporations, could represent the best chance for deploying universally available broadband. But lots more work needs to be done on development, standardization and ultimately creation of affordable hardware.
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BCoE Aug 2018 Newsletter
August, 2018
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Last month we saw the next shoe to drop in Microsoft’s TV White Space (TVWS) strategy. Recall that in July 2017 Microsoft said it could spend up to $10 billion to get broadband deployed using a broadband wireless network powered by TVWS. It caught my attention.
Now, here’s what came this July. Read More...
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Aug 2018 BCoE Newsletter
August 2018
Hello,
Last month we saw the next shoe to drop in Microsoft’s TV White Space (TVWS) strategy. Recall that in July 2017 Microsoft said it could spend up to $10 billion to get broadband deployed using a broadband wireless network powered by TVWS. It caught my attention.
Now, here’s what came this July. Read More
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Apr 2018 BCoE Newsletter
April, 2018
"The IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee remains a vibrant community of globally based technologists who continue to standardize the best technologies for global commercialization of products and services benefiting humanity."
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Spring is upon us, but it was hard to tell at times in the recent weeks here in New England with three major Nor’easter storms battering us. I retain positive thoughts that nice weather is just around the corner. My colleague Mr. Nikolich also remains positive about the work underway in his IEEE committee and offers us a take on some of the Committee’s major... Read More
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Feb 2018 BCoE Newsletter
February, 2018
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There have been some interesting developments of late, as well as discoveries on new networking ideas so I began to think, futuristically: What If…
A new networking concept called Super-PON is a success?
What is the Super-PON proposal that was discussed at the recently completed IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Interim Session? For one it has the possibility to revolutionize our broadband infrastructure to support the ever -increasing communication and streaming needs of our populace.... Read More
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Feb 2018 BCoE Newsletter
Hello,
There have been some interesting developments of late, as well as discoveries on new networking ideas so I began to think, futuristically: What If…
A new networking concept called Super-PON is a success?
What is the Super-PON proposal that was discussed at the recently completed IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Interim Session? For one it has the possibility to revolutionize our broadband infrastructure to support the ever -increasing communication and streaming needs of our populace . ... Read More
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Smart Cities for Real People
January, 2018
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Accelerating urbanization of the population and the emergence of new smart sensors (the Internet of Things) are combining in the phenomenon of the smart city. This movement is leading to improved quality of life and public safety, helping cities to enjoy economies that help remedy some budget overruns, better health care, and is resulting in increased productivity.
The following report summarizes evolving digital technology trends, including smart phone applications, mapping software, big data and sensor miniaturization and broadband networking, that combine to create a... Read More
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Dec 2017 BCoE Newsletter
December, 2017
Hello,
I am not surprised by the news last month that the FCC will do away with net neutrality at a meeting in mid-December, giving incumbent ISPs such as telcos and cable operators a nice Christmas present for this year. Rather than a gift, it seems to me like its coal in the stocking for up-and-coming entrepreneurs and businesses who may lack the clout to potentially have to buy their way into what could become the next pay-per-play communications environment. We have a brief report on the anticipated vote below, with a link to some extensive BCoE work we reported on in July.
On a more... Read More
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Dec 2017 BCoE Newsletter
Hello,
I am not surprised by the news last month that the FCC will do away with net neutrality at a meeting in mid-December, giving incumbent ISPs such as telcos and cable operators a nice Christmas present for this year. Rather than a gift, it seems to me like its coal in the stocking for up-and-coming entrepreneurs and businesses who may lack the clout to potentially have to buy their way into what could become the next pay-per-play communications environment. We have a brief report on the anticipated vote below, with a link to some extensive BCoE work we reported on in July.
On a more... Read More
