Tech & Data

AT&T rolls out '5G Evolution' in more than 100 new markets

The technology arrives in 24 states and Puerto Rico, but it has elicited criticism, derided as "a meaningless marketing move."

By Chris Teale • April 23, 2018

Portland, OR to improve infrastructure planning through bike data collection

Ride Report app users can track their cycling progress and provide feedback on facilities to the city.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 23, 2018

Congress introduces $5.5M bill to modernize flood mapping

The bill would require FEMA to carry out a pilot program to "enhance the mapping of urban flooding" and share data with homeowners and businesses.

By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2018

University lab to test autonomous roofing drones

Drones that can inspect and install roofs are one type of flying vehicle in the spotlight at the University of Michigan's M-Air.

By Joe Beeton • April 20, 2018

Report: Future of DC-Baltimore region depends on AV adoption

University of Maryland researchers assessed the impact of autonomous vehicle growth as well as changing land-use and gas prices in the region.

By Chris Teale • April 20, 2018

Los Angeles councilman calls for legal action against Waze

David Ryu said the wayfinding app is diverting drivers onto neighborhood streets, and that the city attorney must consider "any and all" options.

By Chris Teale • April 19, 2018

Columbus, OH selects local firm to develop smart city data hub

A $2.5 million contract will enable Pillar Technology Group to develop the Smart Columbus Operating System, which will act as a citywide data management platform.

By Kristin Musulin • April 19, 2018

Nokia launches joint program to fund Canadian smart city projects

Around $2 billion CAD will be available from Smart Cities Capital to cities that want to develop and test new innovations.

By Chris Teale • April 18, 2018

Coord enhances mobility marketplace with release of Curbs, Tolls APIs

The Sidewalk Labs-backed data company says it is "driven by a vision of seamless mobility for everyone."

By Kristin Musulin • April 18, 2018

UC-Davis partners with Sacramento on 'Aggie Square' innovation hub

The 25-acre site on the university's campus will unite researchers and city leaders to solve urban issues and help small businesses grow.

By Chris Teale • April 17, 2018

Orlando introduces new website for government services

Residents can now report problems and pay parking tickets, among other features, as part of Mayor Buddy Dyer's push to make the city a tech hub.

By Chris Teale • April 16, 2018

Report: Denver attracts highly skilled labor faster than any other US city

The Mile-High City led Washington, DC and Philadelphia, with traditional tech hubs like Boston and San Francisco lagging behind.

By Chris Teale • April 16, 2018

Opinion

Adapting to urban mobility: New trends in transportation

In the process of managing urban mobility, governments must create a competitive edge in transportation that they can implement for their citizens and tourists.

By Isabella Groegor-Cechowicz

Why Microsoft is beefing up its IoT and AI cloud offerings

CEO Satya Nadella has hammered out a roadmap for the company centered on enterprise clients with a focus on artificial intelligence technologies. 

By Alex Hickey • April 12, 2018

Dubai to test smart license plates

The city has pushed pilots for dozens of innovations as it competes for recognition as one of the world's most technologically advanced smart cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 12, 2018

Uber announcements emphasize public partnerships, desire to reduce vehicle ownership

Uber users will soon be able to rent cars and electric bikes through the app, which will also partner on public transportation information and traffic and curbside data.

By Chris Teale • April 12, 2018

Atlanta to continue transparency efforts through public records website

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a plan to implement "best in class policies, protocols, and procedures" regarding open records requests.

By Kristin Musulin • UPDATED: April 20, 2018 at 8:58 a.m.

Sidewalk Labs to start testing Toronto 'smart city' this summer

Construction could begin as early as 2020, the company's CEO told Reuters, with residents able to move in as early as 2022.

By Chris Teale • April 10, 2018

Arizona State University launches smart cities center

The Center for Smart Cities and Regions will join science and technology research with urban governance.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 10, 2018

Wireless research testbeds to launch in NYC, Salt Lake City

The National Science Foundation partnered with universities, businesses and government on the testbeds, and committed $50 million in funding over the next seven years.

By Chris Teale • April 09, 2018

UK telecom companies bid $2B in 5G spectrum auction

Four out of the five bidding companies secured spectrum space to build out 5G infrastructure.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 09, 2018

Opinion

Palo Alto CIO's insights on how to integrate apps securely in smart cities

Having written the e-book on how to run smart city app challenges in one of the most tech-focused cities on earth, Jonathan Reichental has a few thoughts on the matter.

By Gabriel Avner

NYC hires first chief privacy officer

Laura Negrón will be responsible for improving the city's data sharing and mining processes, and promoting citywide protocols on information collection.

By Kristin Musulin • April 04, 2018