In the first few months of 2020, the world reeled as a global pandemic swept across nations, taking with it more than 2.5 million lives, billions of dollars and any sense of normalcy. To mark Read More
On February 14, a winter storm of intense magnitude brought Texas’ energy grid to a halt. For five days, millions of Texas residents suffered single-digit temperatures without access to electricity or heat, and in some Read More
South Florida Turns To Smart Technology To Overcome Obstacles COVID-19 is revealing a new metric for cities: resilience. For those areas of the U.S. that are more prone to natural disasters, familiarity with unpredictable events Read More
Six months into this century’s pandemic, we have all settled into what can only be called an uncomfortable uncertainty. While this is being experienced by all of us on a very personal level, it also Read More
Almost 80% of jobs in the U.S. require a level of technical proficiency, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And of the skills that are required today, the World Economic Forum predicts that Read More
If you’re missing one of these sectors in your smart city strategy, you’re not as smart as you could be. The topic of smart cities is commonly framed by technology but what is often overlooked Read More
Maybe They Can Help You Solve Yours Cities experience problems differently. Some metros face natural disasters while others must manage blighted properties. While no one wants to celebrate calamity, it does foster a sense of Read More
In situations where the stakes are high and time is short, having the right information in real time in a way that is easy to understand can make all of the difference. For teams in Read More
In a crisis, it becomes very clear who shows up to help versus who shows up to help themselves. Even though startups are known for having fewer resources, those in the smart city community are Read More
The foundational technology of a smart city includes connectivity and power. In the U.S., the connectivity conversation over the past few years has been dominated by network upgrades to 5G and digital equity. The utility Read More
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