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 By Marc Jadoul, strategic marketing director at Nokia, and Andreas Simoncic, business line manager of automation and digitalization for Northern Europe at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology The case for innovation in the mining industry has never been more compelling. Driven by the need to reinvent operations, increase safety and sustainability, and optimize productivity and efficiency, investment in Industry 4.0 solutions has steeply risen over the past years.  The reward of digital transformation can be substantial. Advances in technologies like the IIoT, artificial intelligence and virtual reality are enabling mining companies to optimize decision making, automate manual processes and replace manual operations with fully autonomous systems, all while enabling teams to fully track people and assets, which is essential for worker safety. But to get the best out these technologies, having high-performing wireless connectivity in mining areas is essential to the various digita...

 As previously announced, Cable One will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss its final results for the third quarter of 2020 on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The conference call will be available via a live audio webcast on the Cable One Investor Relations website at ir.cableone.net or by dialing 1-844-378-6483 (Canada: 1-855-669-9657 or International: 1-412-542-4178). Participants should register for the webcast or dial in for the conference call shortly before 5 p.m. ET. Cable One will issue a press release reporting its final results for the third quarter after market close on Thursday, November 5, 2020. The Company’s preliminary estimates of the consolidated financial data included in this press release are based solely on information available to it as of the date hereof and are inherently uncertain and subject to change. The Company has provided a range for the preliminary estimated financial data included in this press re...

 Construction Accounting & Project Management Software Market report includes a survey, which explains value chain structure, industrial outlook, regional analysis, applications, market size, share, and forecast. The  what is the difference between computer science and computer engineering  outbreak influencing the growth of the market globally. The rapidly changing market scenario and initial and future assessment of the impact is covered in the research report. The Construction Accounting & Project Management Software market provides an overall analysis of the market based on types, applications, regional analysis, and for the forecast period from 2020 to 2026. The reports also include investment opportunities and probable threats in the market based on an intelligent analysis. This report focuses on the Construction Accounting & Project Management Software Market trends, future forecasts, growth opportunities, key end-user industries, and market-leading pla...

 The CEO of Ericsson, one of the companies set to be negatively impacted by the growing trend towards disaggregated mobile infrastructure models, says he expects Open RAN market developments to “impact revenues” from 2023 onwards. Speaking during the Swedish vendor’s third quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Börje Ekholm noted, in response to a question from an investment analyst, that “we see a lot of discussions about Open RAN and the pros and cons. What is important to remember is that we have said we're a key contributor to O-RAN [the O-RAN Alliance, the specifications body it joined in February 2019] and we will continue to be so. We believe this is something that clearly is going to happen, so we’re going to make sure we're well positioned. That's also why we need to transition more towards software revenues as well,” stated the CEO. He added: “I don't really see Open RAN to have a major impact in 2021-22 jobs with a computer science degree , but after that I thin...

 As the Air Force’s Digital University (DU) program gets closer to launching – either in late December or early January 2021 – it’s adding vendor partners to help train service members in core technology areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity and software development. Anyone in the service with an af.mil email account -- government civilians, active-duty military or military reservists -- and any level of tech-savvy can access DU’s 7,000-plus classes. Since the end of June, almost 5,000 people – from novices to experts -- have completed about 10,000 hours of training. Currently in beta testing, DU partnered with three private-sector digital training providers to create customized learning paths to help service members develop new tech skills. what can you do with a computer science degree handles initial to intermediate levels, Pluralsight takes the middle range and Udacity covers the top group. That means service members working in Air Force tec...

  Swedish regulators on Tuesday banned the use of telecom equipment from China's Huawei and ZTE in its 5G network ahead of the spectrum auction scheduled for next month. The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) said the setting of the licence conditions followed assessments by the Swedish Armed Forces and security service. European governments have been reviewing the role of Chinese companies in building their networks following pressure from the United States, which says they pose a security threat because, among other concerns, Chinese companies and citizens must by law aid the state in intelligence gathering. Sweden's security service called China "one of the biggest threats against Sweden". The United Kingdom in July ordered  information technology vs computer science   equipment to be purged completely from Britain's 5G network by 2027, becoming one of the first European countries to do so. Huawei and ZTE did not immediately respond to requests for commen...

 Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the work-from-home (WFH) trend has simply exploded this year and shows little sign of slowing down in the months and years ahead. In fact, with no end in sight for the novel coronavirus, it's estimated that the portion of the US workforce working from home is still hovering around the 30% level eight months into the pandemic, up from just 6% of employees before last March. Although that figure is down from estimates of more than 50% during the height of the pandemic-induced mass lockdowns in the spring, it's still five times higher than before. Moreover, dozens of major US and international companies have already announced that their employees can work remotely long-term. That ever-growing list includes Google, Facebook, Uber, Twitter, REI, Siemens, Novartis, Otis, VMware and Slack. A study presented by Kantar Research at Light Reading's Cable Next-Gen Business Services digital symposium earlier this month bears out that point as well. The ...

 Furthering NetAlly’s reputation as an industry leader, the company’s EtherScope® nXG integrated wired/wireless network analyzer has been recognized as the “Testing/Monitoring Product of the Year Award” winner for 2020 by Network Computing Magazine. This game-changing tool is the industry’s first fully integrated wired/wireless handheld network analyzer, delivering best-in-class network visibility, comprehensive analysis, and easier collaboration. “NetAlly is truly honored to have been selected by Network Computing Magazine for this prestigious award from a crowded field of competitors,” explained James Kahkoska, NetAlly CTO. “This win validates the EtherScope nXG Portable Network Expert’s standing as a best-of-breed device that puts a powerful Wi-Fi and LAN testing and analysis suite conveniently at the fingertips of network engineers.” The EtherScope nXG enables network engineers and technicians to quickly discover, analyze, and troubleshoot wired and wireless enterprise networks...

 As soon as studies resumed in schools and universities, many students and teachers rushed to buy laptops for participating in the distance education process. Some took their old devices to repair shops in order to fix them so that they can catch up with the educational process, reports Al-Qabas daily. Owners of a number of computer maintenance workshops have spared no effort in attracting customers. Their advertisements have increased on the websites that offer services, and on social networking sites. They also seek to double their capacity in preparation for this “profitable” season. In Hawally area, specifically on  computer science vs information technology  Street, many computer maintenance workshops are competing to attract students and teachers who are looking for solutions to the technical problems they face, or want to install the necessary programs. Dozens of technicians and specialized engineers are being recruited currently. Computer maintenance engineers and...

 Last month the DoppelPaymer crime gang attacked Newcastle University with ransomware. With many IT services not operating, the university reported that "it will take several weeks" to address the issues”. In the UK, 35 out of 103 universities responding to a poll by ToppLine Comms admitted to being attacked by ransomware over the past five years. Of these, 34 said they did not pay ransoms (Liverpool John Moores was non-committal). Of the rest, 25 said they hadn’t been attacked and 43 refused to answer. But elsewhere ransoms are being paid. Over the summer the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), working on a cure for Covid-19, paid a US$ 1.14 million (£910,000) ransom to the  how much does a computer engineer make   hacking gang. Netwalker is reportedly linked to at least two other ransomware attacks on universities in the past few months. Following a spike in attacks during August, the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued a warning for schools, coll...

 Do you passively or actively listen to others? Here's what project managers need to know about the difference and the value of developing exceptional active listening. Active listening means focusing on what a speaker is saying to fully understand and retain their message before answering or sharing your thoughts. As a valuable interpersonal communication skill, it ensures you're able to engage in a relevant way and remember specific details without asking for repeated information. As a project manager, you play a vital role in understanding what's going on around you, and this requires having active listening skills. With exceptional active listening skills, project managers could gain these five benefits. Active listening allows you to improve your input. By staying focused on what the speaker is saying, you can answer their questions or provide meaningful input clearly. Many people still spend time thinking about what they would like to say and fail to let others finish...

 Research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group lowered their Q4 2020 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Northrop Grumman in a note issued to investors on Monday, October 12th. Jefferies Financial Group analyst S. Kahyaoglu now anticipates that the aerospace company will post earnings of $5.68 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $5.76. Jefferies Financial Group currently has a "Buy" rating and a $375.00 target price on the stock. A number of other analysts also recently commented on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on shares of Northrop Grumman from $405.00 to $419.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Morgan Stanley began coverage on Northrop Grumman in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $470.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Investment Research raised Northrop Grumman from a "hold" rating to a "b...

 Tata Technologies, the engineering and product development digital services company, and GKN Automotive, the driveline systems and e-powertrain tech major, will open a global e-mobility software engineering centre in Bengaluru. The new centre will leverage Tata Technologies’ expertise in electric and embedded systems as well as its ability to attract India’s software engineering talent to work on GKN Automotive’s next-generation e-Drive technologies. “The ambition is to have a workforce of more than 100 world-class software engineers and support staff by the end of 2020. An accelerated recruitment drive is already in place to attract India’s best talent to develop GKN Automotive’s future advanced e-powertrain capabilities supplying global automotive manufacturers,” Tata Technologies said in a statement. Warren Harris, MD & CEO of Tata Technologies, said, “Tata Technologies, with a vision of ‘engineering a better world’, enables global OEMs and Tier 1s manufacture and realise b...

 Spalding DeDecker (SD), a leading civil engineering, planning, and surveying firm, hires Eric Arquette as survey project manager. With more than 20 years of experience in the survey industry, Mr. Arquette will be responsible for new client development and management of survey projects. Eric specializes in construction (heavy industrial, site, and residential), topographic, boundary, and hydraulic surveys.  He is also experienced with 3D scanning and aerial mapping, as well as MDOT, ODOT, and Local Government requirements. Mr. Arquette is a U.S. Marine veteran who studied surveying and civil engineering at Monroe Community College and received a financial management certification from Indiana State University. Eric is a certified survey technician, and also holds certifications in HAZWOPER, OSHA 10, and MUST.  His surveying expertise is crucial in Spalding DeDecker’s ability to offer clients innovative surveying services. Eric’s primary focus will be client development in...

 Virginia-based Technica Corp. has added a 12,000-square foot office at Port San Antonio. Technica's new office at 913 Billy Mitchell Blvd. will fulfill a defense contract for the U.S. Air Force’s Cyberspace Vulnerability Assessment/Hunter weapon system. The contract is currently in its first option period, which lasts until Feb. 14, 2021, according to the Defense Department's website. If all options are exercised, work on the contract is expected to be completed by Aug. 14, 2025. The San Antonio office's on-site capabilities will include advanced  computer engineering salary  engineering , product solutions, cyber training, operational support, security risk management framework support, quality assurance and testing, and service desk support. “As San Antonio continues its trajectory as one of the world’s fastest-growing technology hubs—and with the burgeoning number of defense operations that depend on our expertise—it was imperative that we expand our presence into the...

 In the business world, we expect one plus one to be greater than two for the simple reason that the whole will be greater than the sum of the parts. In the case of 5G and Edge computing, the outcome is exponential rather than being additive. These two technologies promise to deliver plenty, and hence a combination of the two is expected to yield tremendous results. As per Gartner, the 5G network infrastructure market would be at $8.1 billion in 2020 and IDC forecasts that the 5G connections worldwide will grow with a CAGR of 217% from now till 2023.  In the same period, it is also expected that 60% of the infrastructure deployed will be in edge. These statistics are clear forward indications of the complimenting effect of 5G and Edge computing. The article examines, through 3 different angles, how this complementing effect will be playing out in the future. Edge as an enabler for 5G 5G, or the 5th generation wireless technology, can provide ten times higher speed and one-tent...

 Software-defined WAN has ushered in a new focus on network segmentation and security. All major SD-WAN vendors include some form of network segmentation in their products, touting the technique as a way to address security and path isolation. A proper network segmentation strategy requires that companies forge a solid understanding of both their systems and goals. SD-WAN vendors have their own definitions of network segmentation, and no single supplier has a cohesive segmentation strategy that will holistically address your organization's segmentation needs. Myriad segmentation considerations are likely to arise -- from authentication and authorization to managing security roles and policies -- and research is critical. Network teams have traditionally segmented networks by using a variety of tools to create path isolation in different processes. Various tag routing schemes or virtualized routing instances were common, as were security access control lists (ACLs). Almost all metho...

 Grappling to deal with the pandemic-induced financial crunch, many companies had to either lay off or furlough their existing workforce. It has also affected hirings across all sectors. This has highlighted the need for an enhanced skill set among the employees and job-seekers to pivot through such unforeseen circumstances. Taking note of the same, India’s largest IP-driven incubation lab,  computer science engineer salary , surveyed on the theme “Skills engineers should hone to stay relevant in the upcoming years.” The responses from 1300+ engineering job seekers reveal their inclination towards acquiring a robust, comprehensive skillset that helps solidify their position as an employee in the future. As per the survey, 89.98% of the respondents think that soft skills such as Business Communications can prove helpful in getting a job. It is worth mentioning that having soft skills on the resume is especially gaining importance due to the recent change in the work environment...

Global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced it has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the Gartner September 2020 Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure, placing higher in ability to execute and further in the completeness of vision than its position the previous year. Fortinet continues to drive innovation of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to deliver an organically developed solution that consolidates advanced routing, self-healing SD-WAN capabilities, and intuitive orchestration with the industry’s most flexible security options via integrated next-generation firewall or SASE-based cloud-delivered security. Fortinet’s dedication to SD-WAN innovation has also resulted in the industry’s most extensive and secure SD-WAN solution, able to be deployed across the home, branch, campus and multi-cloud. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN helps customers realize significant benefits, including: Earlier this year,  computer engineering jobs   was na...