Governance & Finance: Page 87

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    Seattle City Council approves creation of renter advisory group

    Skyrocketing rents fueled by new high-income earners are forcing many longtime residents out of their rental homes and into a market that lacks affordable options.

    By Katy Tomasulo • March 23, 2017
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    Students use project-based learning to improve city design

    A new curriculum called Moonshot is facilitating early lessons in urban planning, developed by a Google engineer, putting emphasis on community and city improvement projects.

    By Stephen Noonoo • March 20, 2017
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    A virtual 3-D model of Singapore shows one future for data-driven cities

    Data on transit, public health, weather, buildings and more are coming together to offer a real-time view of the city-state in action.

    By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017
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    More cities enlist sanitation workers to assist with law enforcement

    Programs in Spokane, WA and Kansas City, KS are the latest efforts to get help from workers who know their routes better than anyone else.

    By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017
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    Businesses expected to use 3.1B IoT devices in 2017, Gartner says

    The projections around IoT seem astronomical, but is it really ready for prime time? The rise of IoT devices continue to introduce significant security concerns.

    By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • Feb. 8, 2017
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    IoT hits pay dirt where needs and capabilities align

    Internet of Things technology is enabling companies across sectors to automate business processes, boost productivity and improve efficiencies.

    By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Jan. 24, 2017
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    Cisco: Led by IoT, 2020 cloud traffic to nearly quadruple

    Cloud traffic will grow from 3.9 zettabytes per year in 2015 to 14.1 ZB per year in 2020, according to Cisco.  

    By Justine Brown • Nov. 15, 2016

  • IoT’s role growing as cities are pressed to get smarter

    Gartner predicts cities will use 380 million connected devices next year.

    By Justine Brown • Nov. 9, 2016

  • Tech companies see potential in ‘smart cities’ movement

    More firms are getting involved in the campaign, but are cities on board?

    By Justine Brown • June 27, 2016