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Darwin’s advice to the energy sector: get agile!

CGI

Darwin’s advice to the energy sector: get agile! What does Charles Darwin have to do with digital transformation in the energy sector? Darwin’s theory—that it isn’t the strongest of the species that survives, but the ones most responsive to change—can point the way for utilities to move faster toward a sustainable energy system.

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Securing the electricity network: Understanding the unique ICS environment of a utility

CGI

Securing the electricity network: Understanding the unique ICS environment of a utility. As utilities and energy delivery systems begin to seek the benefits that the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) offers, they also face the challenge of increased vulnerability to cyberattacks.

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5G use cases that are transforming the world

IBM Big Data Hub

Bandwidth: By utilizing a broader spectrum of radio frequencies than previous wireless networks, 5G networks can transmit on a much wider range of bandwidths. Unlike previous wireless networks, this new capability allows users to do more things remotely with greater security than ever before.

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The future of 5G: What to expect from this transformational technology

IBM Big Data Hub

This is largely due to its ability to move large volumes of data swiftly and securely between connected devices at speeds never achieved before. Private networks In addition to network slicing, 5G allows users to create private networks with enhanced personalization and security.

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Not all blockchains are created equal when it comes to energy consumption

CGI

Not all blockchains are created equal when it comes to energy consumption. As we talk with clients about blockchain implementations at scale, a question we often get is, “What about the high-energy consumption?” This is a common misconception, as only some blockchain implementations are big energy consumers. Here’s why.

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Types of 5G: Which one is right for your organization?

IBM Big Data Hub

This feature, unique to 5G, gives users more functionality when working remotely while still enabling a high level of security. Private networks 5G-enabled enterprises can create fully private networks with personalization and security features that allow for more control and mobility for their employees across a broad range of use cases.

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Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them

eSecurity Planet

Whether it’s a misconfiguration or inadequate security or patching , new vulnerabilities found in IoT systems seem to make the news every week. SAP National Security Services (NS2) CISO Ted Wagner told eSecurityPlanet that network slicing “adds complexity, which may lend itself to insecure implementation.

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