Tech & Data
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Rapper Akon floats smart city in Senegal reliant on own cryptocurrency
The project would continue a philanthropic streak for Akon, who already has a solar program in Africa that provides energy to 18 countries.
By Chris Teale • June 22, 2018
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Opinion3 reasons why form automation is the foundation of tomorrow's cities
Because cities will handle larger and more diverse populations and rely more on open data, government officials can streamline public services, making them more efficient and accessible.
By Jonathon Ende
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Spokane, WA officials approve drones to monitor project sites, infrastructure
The city says it will employ unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly and safely perform necessary inspections on ongoing construction work, and environmental analysis.
By Kathleen Brown • June 22, 2018
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Toyota exec: We should 'choose our own adventure' for AV tech growth
Senior Manager Paul Fanson said that full vehicle autonomy may not be the "end-game" but cautioned against the pursuit of the "magical unicorn that we're all looking for, disruptive technology."
By Chris Teale • June 21, 2018
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How TransitScreen helps city dwellers preserve a valuable asset: time
CEO and Co-founder Matt Caywood said by curating transit information, people can make better and more efficient mobility decisions.
By Kristin Musulin • June 21, 2018
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San Francisco slows plans for citywide broadband
Outgoing interim Mayor Mark Farrell won’t place a measure funding the initiative on the November ballot, effectively stalling the project.
By Jason Plautz • June 20, 2018
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T-Mobile, Sprint tout consumer benefits in merger filing
"New T-Mobile" makes the bold promise to surpass competitors' 5G offerings and provide inexpensive service.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 20, 2018
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Rubicon brings smart waste tech to Montgomery, AL
The technology will provide data on vehicle patterns and routing to help the city's sanitation department improve efficiency and customer service.
By Kristin Musulin • June 20, 2018
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In AV testing, American Center for Mobility looks to maintain area's 'spirit of innovation'
Previously the site of plants where bombers were built in World War II, the Ypsilanti, MI site is now home to a major proving ground for autonomous vehicles.
By Chris Teale • June 20, 2018
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Portland, OR launches street sensor safety project
The 200 sensors will gather traffic and pedestrian data on the city's most dangerous streets, then use the information to make upgrades.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 19, 2018
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Geotab's new website unlocks key infrastructure datasets
More than 1 million commercial vehicles are equipped with Geotab telematics, leveraging billions of data points to help visualize challenges, like congestion and poor road conditions, and develop solutions.
By Kristin Musulin • June 19, 2018
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Coalition forms to examine autonomous vehicles' workforce impact
The Partnership for Transportation Innovation and Opportunity will work to boost awareness of new opportunities that could accompany AVs.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 19, 2018
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Q&ADetroit's Chief of Mobility Innovation on transit pilots in a car-centric city
Smart Cities Dive caught up with Mark de la Vergne at the Meeting of the Minds Mobility Summit to discuss partnerships with the private sector, among other topics.
By Chris Teale • June 19, 2018
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Nashville, TN partners with Apple to improve 911 response
Mayor David Briley said the partnership can save lives by giving first responders "the thing they need the most: time."
By Jason Plautz • June 19, 2018
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How AVs could be a boon to transit equity and efficiency
At the Meeting of the Minds Mobility Summit last week in Ann Arbor, MI, speakers emphasized the need for equitable access to transportation and how microtransit can be a good avenue for autonomous vehicle usage.
By Chris Teale • June 18, 2018
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OpinionSmart cities' first 5G security challenge: Identity management
In order for municipal officials and residents to adopt new smart city applications, they first have to be confident in their security.
By Yeshwant Chauhan
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San Jose, CA to roll out largest small cell deployment of any US city
The city announced separate agreements with AT&T, Verizon and Mobilitie for its broadband infrastructure initiative.
By Jason Plautz • June 18, 2018
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Volvo invests in, partners with LiDAR maker Luminar
Luminar reports that its sensors detect farther objects and have better resolution than competitors'.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2018
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Exploring smart cities through the lens of female leaders
Only 19 of the 100 largest U.S. cities are led by female mayors. Panelists at the Women in Smart Cities Forum want that to change.
By Kristin Musulin • June 14, 2018
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SponsoredThe data-driven city
In cities around the globe, data is now infrastructure – and harnessing it for good requires trained professionals.
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Deep DiveWhat's going on underneath your AI?
From hiring to customer service, artificial intelligence rules many domains that once required the delicate human touch.
By Alex Hickey • June 14, 2018
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Amazon Web Services names 2018 'City on a Cloud' winners
Besides just achieving greater exposure for AWS, the competition incentivized entrepreneurs to use tools they already have to foster innovation.
By Katie Pyzyk • UPDATED: June 21, 2018 at 9:10 a.m.
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NYC announces winners of open data competition
Samir Saini, commissioner of New York’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, said he hoped "more New Yorkers will be inspired to tap into the portal and see all that it has to offer."
By Jason Plautz • June 12, 2018
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Report: Smart city technology could dramatically improve quality-of-life indicators
The McKinsey Global Institute said innovations will have significant benefits, but even the most advanced cities are "only about two-thirds of the way toward what constitutes a fully comprehensive technology base today."
By Chris Teale • June 12, 2018
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5 strategies for cities to navigate the changing employment space
Technology is both an advantage and detriment to residents, but looking at education differently could help.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 11, 2018