Agricultural robots, such as autonomous sprayers, harvesters, and drones, can make modern farming more efficient and productive. However, the technology may also be vulnerable to cyber attacks. According to a […]
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Ethical Hacking is Essential to Fighting Cyber Crime
Not all hackers are criminals. In fact, ethical hackers – security experts who infiltrate networks and computer systems with authorization from their owners – are increasingly being hired to identify […]
New Research Shows Smart Factories May Soon Be a Reality
Smart factories can efficiently run more independently than their counterparts through advanced digital and automated technologies. These factories operate at increased speed and productivity, and can be monitored and operated […]
Want to Break Into a Leadership Role? Consider These 7 Tips from IT Leaders
Engineers spend much of their time learning technical skills. However, they may not be as invested in learning the communication and business knowledge needed to ascend to leadership positions. These […]
Technical Skills That Will Prepare You For the Blockchain Revolution
Blockchain technology is growing at a significant pace. According to Statista, the global blockchain market, valued at US$1.57 billion in 2018, is expected to grow more than a hundred times […]
From Disaster Zones to Private Networks, 5G Takes Off
Imagine you are stuck in the aftermath of a hurricane. You need to call for help, but networks are down. Drones suddenly appear over the horizon. Equipped with 5G technology, […]
What’s It Like To Play Professional Football? A New Augmented Reality Game Can Help You Find Out
Most of us can only dream of playing professional sports. However, augmented reality (AR) could soon turn these dreams into reality — that is, a virtual one. This fall, the […]
DOE Report: Modern Utilities Depend on Engineers in These Seven Fields (Join the IEEE Smart Grid Academy)
The electric grid has transformed significantly over the last decade, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s two-yearly review on the status of the smart grid system nationally, released in […]
New Research Helps Autonomous Vehicles Navigate Intersections More Safely and Effectively
For the first time, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are now being tested on the streets of Austin, Texas and Miami, Florida, without drivers at the wheel. Designed by Argo AI, the […]
With Regulations Growing, Qualified Data Privacy Professionals Are in High Demand
Utah and Connecticut recently joined a growing number of U.S. states – including California, Colorado, and Virginia — passing data privacy laws. These regulations give citizens greater control over their […]