Internet of Things
NXP Semiconductors provided its A71CH trust anchor to Google IoT Cloud, enabling authentication for Google IoT Cloud Core. The technology helps to secure edge devices for Internet of Things deployments. Separately, NXP announced the promotion of Kurt Sievers, executive vice president and general manager of the chip company’s automotive business, to president of NXP Semiconductors, overseeing all of the vendor’s business lines.
AT&T is in negotiations with the City of Los Angeles to provide IoT technologies and small cells throughout LA, supporting smart city infrastructure. Installing small cells will help with the future launch of a 5G cellular communications network. AT&T could provide digital kiosks, structural monitoring, and other digital infrastructure, while also offering its FirstNet services to the fire and police departments of Los Angeles.
Cybersecurity
Both chambers of the California Legislature have approved an IoT cybersecurity bill, which now awaits the signature of Governor Jerry Brown to become a state law. The Golden State would be the first state to regulate IoT devices; similar legislation in the U.S. Congress was introduced last year,…
