Network news today

Here are some of the top news stories from the world of networks and technology:

Networking

  1. 5G Rollout Continues: Verizon has launched its 5G network in several new cities, including Chicago, Minneapolis, and Kansas City. AT&T and T-Mobile are also expanding their 5G networks.
  2. Wi-Fi 6E: The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced the launch of Wi-Fi 6E, a new standard that allows for faster and more reliable Wi-Fi connections in the 6 GHz frequency band.
  3. Network Security: A new report from Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that the global network security market will reach $193 billion by 2025, driven by the increasing need for businesses to protect their networks from cyber threats.

Cloud Computing

  1. AWS Outage: Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a major outage on Tuesday, affecting several popular websites and services, including Netflix and Amazon S3.
  2. Google Cloud: Google has announced a new set of cloud-based services, including a managed database service and a cloud-based contact center.
  3. Microsoft Azure: Microsoft has launched a new set of AI-powered services on its Azure cloud platform, including a machine learning platform and a cognitive services API.

Internet of Things (IoT)

  1. IoT Security: A new report from Gartner predicts that IoT security will be a major concern for businesses in the coming year, with 25% of IoT devices expected to be vulnerable to cyber attacks.
  2. IoT Adoption: A new survey from IoT Analytics predicts that the global IoT market will reach 43.2 billion devices by 2025, up from 13.8 billion devices in 2020.
  3. IoT Applications: A new report from MarketsandMarkets predicts that the global IoT applications market will reach $1.4 trillion by 2025, driven by the increasing use of IoT devices in industries such as manufacturing and healthcare.

Other News

  1. Broadband: A new report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) predicts that the US will need to invest $80 billion in broadband infrastructure over the next decade to meet growing demand.
  2. Network Neutrality: A new report from the Open Internet Coalition predicts that the repeal of net neutrality rules in the US will lead to slower internet speeds and higher prices for consumers.
  3. Cybersecurity: A new report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) predicts that the US will face a major cyber attack in the coming year, with the potential to cause widespread disruption to critical infrastructure.