News of Note—Cloud Security Alliance, TDS Telecom, Windstream and more

> The Cloud Security Alliance announced that its Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge has been significantly updated to reflect changes in the cloud and security landscape. The updated certificate will become available in November. Release

> TDS has begun construction to improve broadband and expand it to more than 3,100 locations in southeastern Kentucky. Release

> ContactEngine found that 74% of respondents with set appointments don’t always answer the phone or their door in response to home installation or repair personnel. Telecompetitor article

> Windstream began a major expansion of its advanced metro fiber network in Indianapolis. Release

> Plastic optical fiber has great potential, but various challenges have kept it from overcoming its niche status in the home networking market. DSL Reports article