The world is becoming more software-driven and while it’s helping accelerate innovation, it’s also increasing risk. Service providers, equipment manufacturers and the various suppliers in the information communications technology (ICT) industry are seeing a sharp rise in breaches and attacks through the infiltration of downstream suppliers of software as well as hardware, and professional services. However, a new process-based standard, SCS 9001, is in development by the members of TIA with the goal of helping businesses lock these attackers out. Due for release later in 2021, this new process-based standard is poised help companies and better protect their internal operations and identify verified trusted suppliers (and their suppliers’ suppliers) for network solutions. By certifying their internal operations and verifying trusted suppliers and products and services, life will soon be much harder and success far more expensive for the suspected nation-states and crime syndicates behind these devastating attacks. In addition, the standard will include a collection of security performance measurements for aggregation of anonymous benchmark results to help drive continual industry improvement. Join us as we discuss why this new industry standard is especially critical for new 5G and IoT networks that are aiming to connect everything from our coffee makers…

Economic and geopolitical shifts may change the landscape—but they don’t change the fundamentals of building a strong, resilient supply chain. In this webinar, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome Dave Pollard, VP of Supply Chain & Logistics for OMNIA Partners and Jaron Klopstein, Director of Sales at WWEX Group to explore how organizations can improve supply chain performance and drive business results regardless of market conditions. We’ll discuss how to assess the current environment—economic trends, geopolitical influences, and operational pressures—to identify the right areas for improvement. You’ll learn how our proven sourcing methodology delivers consistent, measurable results by applying the same core building blocks with tailored adjustments to reflect today’s realities. Attendees of this webinar will walk away with tangible, proven best practices to enhance their next transportation and logistics sourcing event and position their business for success. Whether the economy is expanding or contracting, the need for effective supply chain solutions never disappears. Join us to discover how a disciplined, strategic approach can bring rigor, value, and lasting impact to your organization.