NTIA released a policy report concerning artificial intelligence accountability. The report states that the United States must be a leader in AI technology but at the same provides a long list of regulatory recommendations to prevent potential harms. One observer described the debate over AI development as falling into two camps – “accelerationists” and “decelerationists.”
A team of senior staff from Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (NOEC) recently joined NRTC for a tour of PowerSecure’s headquarters and manufacturing campus, in Raleigh, NC. NOEC was evaluating energy resource solutions such as back-up generators and microgrid systems.
The FCC recently created a new program to affix a “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” on internet of things (IoT) devices that meet certain cybersecurity criteria. The Commission noted the high rate of consumer adoption of internet connected IoT devices, such as smart appliances, security systems, thermostats and others, with an estimated 25 billion devices to be in operation by 2030. However, Trust Mark compliance will be voluntary to avoid economic hardship for start-up device companies.
During its monthly agenda meeting, the FCC ruled that broadband services are not reaching Americans in “a reasonable and timely fashion,” in its first Section 706 progress report in three years. It was a partisan 3-2 vote. In the same document, the FCC also raised the broadband benchmark to 100 Mpbs downstream/20 Mbps upstream to match the requirements of federal broadband funding programs.
This webinar explores the current cybersecurity landscape, offering insights into the latest cyber threat trends and their impact on organizations. You will learn about the various tools, services and guidelines that are key to a strong cybersecurity strategy. In addition, you will hear about the crucial role of governance in enhancing an organizations defense against … Read more
Broadband labels, broadband labels, broadband la—don’t say it three times! If the FCC’s new requirements have you spooked or you find yourself procrastinating, join our webinar to learn why you should get started sooner than later. Pivot and CrowdFiber will demystify the requirements for broadband label creation, point of sale compliance, and team training. We will walk … Read more
Do you still have broadband labels on your to-do list? Whether you have been procrastinating or find the new FCC requirement confusing, this webinar will provide you with the basics you need to comply plus provide a checklist of ways to make this a smooth experience for both your customers and employees. NRTC companies, Pivot … Read more
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)’s $42.5 Billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Fund has empowered states to create their own broadband deployment funding program, in accordance with the federal umbrella rules. States have now established their funding plans to bridge the digital divide and are/or will be launching then in them very … Read more
Totelcom, a telecommunications company in De Leon, Texas, was once known as simply the “local telco”. But as it faced increasing competition, the sibling duo who lead the company, Jennifer and Michael Prather, realized they needed to make some changes. They turned to Pivot, an NRTC company, for help.
NRTC Mobile Solutions has a long history with Gabb Wireless, a Lehi, Utah-based company whose mission is to provide cellular devices to not only keep families connected, but to keep kids safe and protected online.