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INGR - 2022 Edition
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Future Networks Tech Focus - April 2022
Articles on SVC caching, Quantum processing, and new network architectures.
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IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge Panel (21 Sept)
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Future In-Building Networks (31 August)
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Xhaul Optical, Transport and Synchronization Networks (17 August)
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2nd Future Network Security: Challenges and Opportunities Workshop (7-8 Sept)
2nd annual workshop from IEEE FNI Security Working Group
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5G Demystified (8 Sept)
Hosted by David Witkowski, co-chair the IEEE Future Networks Deployment working group
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2nd Systems Optimization Imperatives, Techniques, and Opportunities for Future Networks Workshop (19-20 Sept)
2nd annual workshop from IEEE FNI Systems Optimization Working Group
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Latest Events
Advanced Solutions for 6G Satellite Systems Workshop (19-21 July)
Inaugural workshop from IEEE FNI Satellite Working Group
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5G Demystified: Hype vs. Reality of 5G
21 September 2022
Feature Article
Apple Kicks Off the Cell-Calls-From-Space Race
T-Mobile and SpaceX also plan satellite-to-cellphone service
Metamaterials Could Solve One of 6G's Big Problems
There’s plenty of bandwidth available if we use reconfigurable intelligent surfaces
5G Networks Are Worryingly Hackable
A shift to the cloud is opening the industry up to new attacks
The Math Proves It—Network Congestion Is Inevitable
And sometimes “solving” traffic problems can just make things worse
Technology Spotlight
Making sure 5G networks are a friend, not a foe, to organizations
5G creates businesses both opportunities and dangers, with cyber criminals using the technology to aid their attacks and breach networks
Streetlight Wi-Fi Hotspots: A Bright Idea
New algorithm could help widely deploy publicly accessible Wi-Fi in cities
As China’s Quantum-Encrypting Satellites Shrink, Their Networking Abilities Grow
China starts to build QKD networks as United States pours millions into quantum R&D
Space 5G Is On the Launchpad
Standard handsets on Earth, in some locations, will soon connect directly to satellites for remote roaming
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