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What is NAC and why is it important for network security?

Network World

Network Access Control (NAC) is a cybersecurity technique that prevents unauthorized users and devices from entering private networks and accessing sensitive resources. NAC tools detect all devices on the network and provide visibility into those devices. How NAC works. To read this article in full, please click here

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Tech Moves: Pathable founder joins vanlife app; Opanga Networks taps Seattle telecom vet as CEO

GeekWire

Schwartz previously founded and led Pathable, a Seattle startup that built mobile apps for conferences and pivoted during the pandemic to focus on virtual events before getting acquired in 2020. LinkedIn Photo) — Longtime telecom leader Cole Brodman joined Seattle-based Opanga Networks as CEO. ” Founded in 2017, Sēkr raised a $2.25

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Mobile operators need more reliable access to renewable energy

TM Forum

GSMA analysis shows that mobile operators are making progress in using renewable energy but says more effort must be made to increase supplies if they are to meet net zero carbon emission goals by 2050. Today, 18% of the electricity used by mobile operators around the world is from renewables, according to the GSMA. policy paper.

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China Mobile customizes AN Methodology to slash 5G OpEx

TM Forum

Who: China Mobile and Huawei. What: Developed implementation architecture and level-based evaluation system to transform network Operation & Maintenance across its 31 subsidiaries. If deployment of 5G can be considered a race, then China Mobile is arguably at the front of the pack. billion) on network O&M each year.

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Dish rips T-Mobile for being anti-competitive over plan to shut down network used for Boost Mobile

GeekWire

Dish Network is not happy with T-Mobile over its plans to shut down a network still used by millions of Dish’s Boost Mobile customers. Dish acquired Boost as part of the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, which was completed a year ago. (GeekWire File Photo). Axios first reported on the spat.

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The Importance of an Online Encryption Policy

CTOvision

This quote summarizes the importance of online encryption policy and hands-on implementation within an organization. Once your computer or mobile device is connected to the Internet, there’s no guarantee of protection and safety of your personal files, whether you’re using it as a consumer or a corporate user. Government institutions.

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Government stresses continuity of broadband policy after election

Computer Weekly

At the Connected Britain conference in London, digital minister Matt Hancock recommits to already-established broadband and mobile networking policy

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