IoT has been notable in the news over the last two years. The focus has been the connected home/lights turning on/off or colors, thermostats, coffeemakers, refrigerators, and other equipment. One area somewhat ignored in the current research has been the cities. This would manifest itself into the cameras located on the streets monitoring movements and actions, microphones to triangulate where noise (e.g. gun shot) originated from, street lamps automatically adjusting for foo

This time of year hurricanes roar along the east coast of the US wreaking havoc across numerous southeastern states. Despite the loss of property and lives, hurricanes do leave a silver lining to a very dark cloud. The good that comes from the storms is a reminder that bad and unexpected things can and do happen and we need to be prepared for emergencies - natural and manmade. We learn from hurricanes the total reliance we have on technology in our modern culture. Take away

Drones are being used for many creative tasks. They are now used to deliver packages and take-out. Pizza express, anyone? Cowboys may no longer need to ride the fence to look for damage. A rancher can send a drone with instant video and GPS details to the ranch house. Repairs can be schedule efficiently. Farmers can send a drone over their fields to look at crop growth and water levels. They can then remotely turn on needed irrigation. Real estate agents can provide up to the

By Charles Parker II As with so many other non-profits, churches likewise have been listed as a target for attackers. This issue has been exasperated due to churches, along with other non-profits, having issues with cash flow and budgetary constraints. For the church’s management structure, purchases of tangible assets may be a much less daunting task. With cybersecurity having such a new focus in mainstream IT and industry, describing what needs to be done, why the project n