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Wireless World Tuesday, September 12, 2017 6 MultiTech Expands Security Offerings MultiTech, a long-time leader in machine- to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) wireless connectivity hardware, is now offering a suite of security services designed to enhance the security already built into MultiTech Devices. Addressing a hot topic in IoT, MultiTech has partnered with Asavie and Device Authority to add device authenti- cation, end-to-end encryption and other secure services as well as secure private networking packaged as a service from a single source to deliver end-to-end secu- rity for IoT applications. Asavie, the provider of next-genera- tion enterprise mobility management and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions, offers organizations secure, seamless, end-to-end connectivity off the public internet. Pairing Asavie's PassBridge™ platform with MultiTech hardware provides a virtual private net- work, enabling organizations to protect data collection and transmission from interference, tampering and breach, even on low-power networks, while scaling cloud-based applications over a secure cellular backhaul. Device Authority is the global leader in policy and device-driven Identity and Access Management (IAM) for the Internet of Things (IoT). Its proven KeyScaler™ platform uses unique patented Dynamic Device Key Generation (DDKG) technol- ogy and provides a strong root of trust, securing MultiTech hardware's identity and offer- ing an automated approach for registering and authenti- cating devices to KeyScaler. Data is encrypted from the gateway, in transit and per- sists encrypted at rest, defined and controlled by customer policy. "We are committed to removing fric- tion from the IoT adoption process for our customers," said Derek Wallace, Director of Product Management. "We developed these services based on cus- tomer feedback in order to address real needs in the market, and we're looking forward to continuing our history of innovation and customer service by developing new ways to improve their IoT experi- ence." MultiTech designs, develops and manufactures communications equipment for the industrial Internet of Things – connecting physical assets to business processes to deliver enhanced value. The commitment to quality and service excellence means you can count on MultiTech products and people to address your needs, while a history of innovation ensures you can stay ahead of the latest technology with a partner who will be there for the life of your solution. To learn more, visit MultiTech in the M2M Zone at booth #N.252. SOLiD and InSite Working to Upgrade DAS as Part of Recent Moscone Expansion Efforts It's a safe bet to suggest that every attendee at MWC Americas from the exhibit hall to the breakout sessions will have on them a smartphone and will expect it to work. You also may have assumed that like most convention ven- ues, Moscone Center in San Francisco has deployed an active Distributed Antenna System or DAS to ensure visi- tors have cellular coverage and the capacity to take advantage of the event's mobile applications and communica- tions. What you may not know is that Moscone Center is one of the earliest DAS deployments in North America and continues to evolve and upgrade services to keep pace with venue expansion, carri- er capacity and visitor demand for seam- less cellular service. In 2001, InSite Wireless Group installed the Moscone Center's first DAS, a milestone for the fledgling indus- try, being the first independently owned, neutral host DAS utilized by multiple wireless service providers in the United States. Over the years, InSite has sup- ported the evolution of the DAS to keep up with carrier upgrades and the ongoing Moscone Center con- struction efforts. In 2013, the DAS network received a major overhaul and deployed a SOLiD Alliance DAS solution comprised of 40, 20w remotes. Two years later and in time for the 2016 NFL Super Bowl, where Moscone Center hosted the NFL Experience, InSite and SOLiD expanded the DAS to address the need for additional carrier capacity and the rollout of both AWS and 2.5GHz service. Fast forward to today, and InSite and SOLiD are again working to upgrade the DAS as part of the recent Moscone Expansion efforts. In time for the inaugu- ral MWC Americas, phase two of the construction effort will be completed and will include the expansion of the DAS with addition- al 20w remotes and three additional sectors. Once complete, InSite's neutral hosted DAS will include 22 sectors with more than 130 SOLiD Alliance, 20w MIMO remote radio units and with more than 1.3 million venue visitors a year; it's a safe bet too that the DAS will be well used and appreciated. So as you navigate MWC America, and you glance at your phone, remember the people and the technology that made it happen in Moscone Center, InSite Wireless Group and SOLiD. For more information, visit www.solid.com or stop by Meeting Room #EMR.35. How Retailers Can Plan for the USB-C Future By Colin Vose, Ventev Mobile, Engineering Product Manager The USB-C-powered future is almost here. A number of USB-C devices hit the market in 2016, from Google's Pixel to phones from HTC and LG. By the end of 2019, it's estimated that a whopping two billion USB-C gadgets will be shipped globally. How can retailers plan for this seismic shift? We gathered some of their most common questions about the change and what they can do now. What's so special about USB-C? There's no question that USB-C will become the dominant connector in devices of all kinds. It can deliver more power and transfer data faster, meaning it's not only valuable for mobile devices, but for powering lap- tops, cameras, monitors, printers and other hardware. It means one cable will be able to do it all, from charging your computer to connecting a second display to powering your phone. It will replace most, if not all of the cables we use today. When will USB-C become the dominant standard? Until more devices add a USB-C port, Micro USB will remain the king con- nector for mobile devices. We can't say for sure when that will change, but a similar shift from several years ago offers clues. When Apple introduced its Lightning™ connector and phased out the old 30-pin connector, the shift didn't happen overnight. It was a transition over years as old 30-pin devices were replaced with Lightning devices. Micro USB will have a similar transi- tion period, but unlike the 30-pin connector, it won't disappear forever. Wearables and other small devices that charge at a slower rate will likely retain their Micro USB ports, since there aren't as many benefits to some devices making the switch. When should you start stocking USB-C accessories? It depends on what's selling. Have USB- C on hand if HTC and LG phones are your best sellers. If Apple and Samsung are the only manufacturers you sell, maybe hold off a bit. Keep an eye on sales and which new devices add USB-C ports to determine how many USB-C, Micro USB and Apple Lightning cables to carry. What should we tell customers who are on the fence about USB-C? Your customers – and you – may be skep- tical about the value of switching to USB-C. After all, mobile devices evolve quickly, and what's big now sometimes doesn't exist in a couple years. Tell them not to worry – USB-C is durable, and it has staying potential. It's designed to grow with the power and data delivery that devices can handle, and should remain the go-to cable for years to come. For more information, visit www .ventev.com.