Time is running out for California Internet privacy bill hated by industry

As the clock ticks down on the current California legislative session, it’s increasingly looking like phone and cable companies have succeeded in killing off a bill aimed at giving state residents more control over Internet privacy.

AB 375, authored by Assemblyman Ed Chau (D-Arcadia), was introduced in June after Republican lawmakers in Congress and the Trump administration repealed privacy rules put in place by the Federal Communications Commission under former President Obama.

The California bill would remedy that by requiring telecom companies to obtain customers’ approval — an opt-in — before using, selling or sharing people’s personal information with marketers.

"Congress and the administration went against the will of the vast majority of Americans when they revoked the FCC rules," Chau said after introducing his bill. "California is going to restore what Washington stripped away."

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How SMBs benefit by moving from cloud-first to cloud-only

The fundamental principles of intent-based networking have been present for years, but only recently has this phenomenon grow to its full size today, where it stands to upend modern industry and business practices. So what exactly is intent-based networking, and is it really so marvelous to warrant the recent renewal in interest and support it’s gained?

A brief foray into intent-based networking shows that, while it’s a very complex technology, it’s rather easy to grasp a basic understanding of it. Furthermore, a look at what some of today’s top companies are doing with this tech, and some ruminations about what they plan to do in the future, shows just how significantly intent-based networking can reshape modern markets.

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How intent-based networking is transforming an industry

The fundamental principles of intent-based networking have been present for years, but only recently has this phenomenon grow to its full size today, where it stands to upend modern industry and business practices. So what exactly is intent-based networking, and is it really so marvelous to warrant the recent renewal in interest and support it’s gained?

A brief foray into intent-based networking shows that, while it’s a very complex technology, it’s rather easy to grasp a basic understanding of it. Furthermore, a look at what some of today’s top companies are doing with this tech, and some ruminations about what they plan to do in the future, shows just how significantly intent-based networking can reshape modern markets.

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As Irma Heads for Florida, One Miami Data Center is Especially Critical

While data center providers in Houston weathered Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding without any publicly disclosed outages, Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm headed for Florida, will be another stress test for the internet and private network infrastructure in the South. And because of Florida’s strategic importance to network connectivity, the stakes will be higher when Irma makes landfall in the Sunshine State, which the National Weather Service says will happen Sunday.

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Fronius launches first inverter with telecom-based shutdown command

Fronius USA has announced the solar industry’s first inverter with integrated SunSpec Communication Signal for Rapid Shutdown over Power Line Communication, a new solar industry standard published last week. The new Fronius Symo Advanced enhances both rooftop and fire-fighter safety.

The new product will reduce both hard and soft costs, since traditional shut-off boxes and wiring will be eliminated, said Richard Baldinger, the head of marketing for the company. Communication for the device is carried over the system power lines, rather than the separate wiring used in traditional shut-off boxes.

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Is virtual reality the next 3D TV? Like VR, it was hyped, pricey and consumers didn't care

NEW YORK—Virtual reality risks going the way of 3D TV, namely nowhere.

VR almost certainly has a brighter upside in the home than 3D ever had. And yet the unflattering parallels between 3D TV and VR appear all too real. Hyped VR efforts are off to a tepid start at best, raising the stakes for industry executives banking on a better long-term outcome.

Recall that at the beginning of this decade, many of the largest companies in the tech and entertainment industries trumpeted three-dimensional television as a newly-immersive showpiece for your home theater, a promise to put you right smack into the center of the action.

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Internet of Things adoption adds higher storage requirements

IoT devices are generating huge amounts of data, and it’s leaving a mark across the enterprise IT industry.

That's according to a new report by analyst firm 451 Research, whose The Voice of the Enterprise: IoT -- Workloads and Key Projects report says a third of organizations is planning on increasing their storage capacity.

Three in ten (30 percent) will increase network edge equipment, while almost the same number (29.4 percent) plans on increasing server infrastructure. And finally, off-premises cloud infrastructure will also be getting a boost in 27.2 percent of the companies surveyed, all in the next 12 months.

Spending on IoT remains solid, 451 Research says, with two thirds of respondents planning on increasing their spend within the next 12 months. Just 2.7 percent are planning on decreasing their spending.

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FACEBOOK DATA CENTER MAKES GOOD ON RENEWABLE ENERGY PLEDGE

As Facebook continues planning the construction of future data centers, their goal remains to eventually have “100 percent clean and renewable energy in our mix for our entire operations,” said Lindsay Amos, Technology Communications Manager at Facebook. The Facebook data center in New Albany will help solidify the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Once achieved, Facebook will be joining the ranks of Netflix, Kohls, and REI which are currently sourcing 100 percent of their electricity from renewable energy.

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Accenture To Buy 160-Person IBB Consulting To Help Telecom Carriers Keep Up With Technology Changes

Accenture plans to purchase vertical specialist IBB Consulting to help telecom carriers and media moguls adapt to next-generation digital and mobile technology.

The Dublin, Ireland-based company, No. 2 on the 2017 CRN Solution Provider 500, said Philadelphia-based IBB Consulting specializes in making carriers faster and more efficient while helping them pivot to software-defined networking and 5G mobile networks, according to Greg Douglass, senior managing director for Accenture Strategy, Communications, Media & Technology.

"We're really pleased with the acquisition," Douglass told CRN. "It's a very well-run business that has a stellar brand reputation in the marketplace. The combination will give us a broader set of capabilities to serve our client bases than we have today."

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How Technology Is Changing Day-To-Day Life

The rate at which technology has developed in the past half a century is astonishing. Innovation and advancement have changed the way that the world operates in more ways than one. Just about every sector you can imagine has been transformed by technological advancements in recent years, from the healthcare facilities to retail stores. While businesses are certainly feeling the effects of technological advancements, individuals around the world will have also noticed that the way their everyday activities are influenced by rapid advancement in technology.

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Hurricane Harvey: Technology, how we need you

Hurricane Harvey showed the power of technology — and just how much we suffer when it lets us down.

The response of computer and mobile-phone users to the heartbreaking stories from what may be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history raised millions for the homeless and displaced residents of Texas, nearly overnight. Tapping on links supplied by the companies, users donated $3 million via Facebook, Google and Amazon. The companies also matched the donations, bringing the tally to $6 million. Apple helped raise $3 million as well.

Michael Dell, the founder of the Dell Computer company, which is based in Austin, Texas, promised a donation of $36 million from his foundation, including matching gifts. "I used to ride my bike there," the Houston native told USA TODAY. 

Dell hopes to eventually raise $100 million.

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Making data centers more energy efficient

Most modern websites store data in databases, and since database queries are relatively slow, most sites also maintain so-called cache servers, which list the results of common queries for faster access. A data center for a major web service such as Google or Facebook might have as many as 1,000 servers dedicated just to caching.

Cache servers generally use random-access memory (RAM), which is fast but expensive and power-hungry. This week, at the International Conference on Very Large Databases, researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) are presenting a new system for data center caching that instead uses flash memory, the kind of memory used in most smartphones.

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Military Radar Market revenue will reach 14.09 billion by 2024, says Esticast Research and Consulting

As per the report "Military Radar Market By Type (Ground Based,Naval, Airborne, and Space Based),Industry trends,estimation & forecast,2016 - 2024", the Global Military Radar market was valued at $10.85 billion in 2016, and is projected to reach $14.09 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2017 to 2024. In 2016, the airborne radar segment generated the highest revenue share in the global military radar market. Among major regions, North American military radar market was the highest revenue generating market valued at $3.57 billion in 2016.

“Constant improvisation in Radio Frequency technology, as well as the growing need for means of early identification is driving governments across the globe to invest in the radar market. The immense need for Radar as an integral part of nearly all the prominent defense equipment such as aircraft, helicopters, naval vessels, armored vehicles, as well as UAVs, is leading the military radar market to grow rapidly”

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