The Web Science Institute at the University of Southampton in the UK has partnered with Fawley Waterside Limited, Cisco, IBM, Siemens, and Vodafone to build a new intelligent city on the outskirts of Southampton. “We Read More
In a recent interview with Kansas City Chief Innovation Officer Bob Bennett, we explored smart city initiatives in the heartland and the challenges that come with leading the charge. (LB): There’s a lot of buzz Read More
US cities are finally getting excited about the potential impact of smart city technology to help them solve challenges related to the operational complexity of a managing a municipality such as transportation, energy efficiency, healthcare Read More
When asked about the true essence of smart cities, one might point to a gadget or an innovation so technically intelligent that it must be smart… right? A solar panel, a robot, or a streetlight Read More
Technology is all about speed and things are about to get much faster thanks to the next generation of mobile broadband called 5G. Mobile speeds promise to be more responsive and up to 40 times faster Read More
As part of the Canadian government’s Impact Canada initiative – a program that focuses on tackling economic, environmental, and social problems – the Smart City Challenge has been launched. Municipalities, local or regional governments, and Read More
Microsoft is using Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure technology designed to improve first responder safety and efficiency into a smart city patrol car. The combined technologies demonstrate how cloud-based and connected solutions can make cities safer Read More
Project Loon recently announced that it has worked with AT&T and T-Mobile to successfully deliver basic internet to over 100,000 Puerto Ricans. It had been granted an experimental license last month by the FCC to Read More
The San Jose Smart City Vision has the stated goal of making San José America’s most innovative city by 2020. The city is looking a three factors to achieve this goal: core values, key goals, Read More
The city of Cary, North Carolina has been taking steps over the past year to launch several connected technology initiatives to increase the efficiency of municipal services and improve the quality of residents’ lives. The Read More
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