Tech & Data: Page 2

Companies shed 134K tech jobs in July

Of the top 10 metro areas for IT job postings, Washington, DC saw the biggest drop, followed by San Francisco and Los Angeles, according to CompTIA.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 12, 2020

Hyundai, Aptiv reveal Motional brand

Motional CEO Karl Iagnemma said the joint autonomous driving venture hopes to "change how the world moves."

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 12, 2020

Lyft, Uber threaten to pull out of California

Executives from both companies said they would suspend operations in California if the state forces them to classify drivers as employees.

By Kate Tornone , Kristin Musulin • UPDATED: Aug. 13, 2020 at 10:56 a.m.

Census count to end Oct. 5 despite court order

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has announced Oct. 5 as the new census count deadline, despite an injunction allowing it to continue through Oct. 31.

By Cailin Crowe • UPDATED: Sept. 29, 2020 at 9:48 a.m.

Uber focuses on delivery as pandemic erodes ride business

Uber Connect, a consumer-to-consumer delivery service, puts the tech company in competition with parcel carriers and USPS, though not on price.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 10, 2020

NUMO tool evaluates micromobility data against policy goals

More than 50 partners convened to develop a recourse site that details appropriate ways to implement data-sharing requirements and use the data. 

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 10, 2020

Opinion

Reaping the benefits of the hyperconnected city

A city must unlock the full economic, social, environmental and business value of technology —  through IoT, AI or mobile connectivity — to become one hyperconnected urban epicenter.

By Arnaud Legrand • Aug. 06, 2020

San Diego turns off smart streetlights ahead of surveillance ordinance vote

Mayor Kevin Faulconer said the city had "no choice" but to turn the controversial technology off, days after it offered police to run the Smart Streetlights program.

By Chris Teale • UPDATED: Sept. 14, 2020 at 10:05 a.m.

Group calls for national police accountability database

A report from The New Center proposes a comprehensive database with information on physical use of force, no-knock warrants and misconduct, in an effort to drive evidence-based policy changes. 

By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 03, 2020

Citibot Web Chat relieves comms staff in Williamsburg, VA

The integrated chatbot enables residents to ask common questions regarding COVID-19 mitigation while freeing up time for city staff to tackle other work.

By Kristin Musulin • July 29, 2020

DOE releases blueprint for national quantum internet

Increased speed and security could present vast benefits to cities, including the production of more sensitive sensors to monitor for traffic and pollution levels.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2020

Google-backed program invests $1.3M in library entrepreneurship centers

The Libraries Build Businesses initiative will help 13 libraries develop business centers to support low-income and underrepresented entrepreneurs.

By Cailin Crowe • July 28, 2020

US roadways nearly restored to pre-pandemic VMT levels

StreetLight Data and Boston Consulting Group partnered to understand the scope of vehicles miles traveled (VMT) since the pandemic's onset in March.

By Cailin Crowe • July 24, 2020

Seattle creates 'Digital Bridge' program for low-income job seekers

The program will provide participants with free laptops and broadband connectivity in a bid to bolster digital skills and close the digital divide.

By Chris Teale • July 22, 2020

Opinion

Mobile innovation will drive safety, efficiency in a post-COVID world

The potential of mobile tech across city sectors is endless. Now is the time to start looking at mobile as a lifeline rather than merely an option.

By Coby Berman • July 21, 2020

San Diego looks to donate used computers to families in need

The city may partner with the San Diego Futures Foundation to redistribute end-of-life machines to the nearly 30,000 city households that lack one.

By Chris Teale • July 20, 2020

Opinion

Smart pumps are key for more sustainable cities

The benefits of smart pumps align with the aim of smart cities to more effectively manage assets and resources — ultimately leading to the achievement of city sustainability goals.

By Peter Gaydon • July 20, 2020

Uber acquires Routematch in latest SaaS push

Uber said the Atlanta-based transit software company, which works with more than 500 agencies globally, will bring expertise in payment, fixed-route and trip planning services.

By Kristin Musulin • July 17, 2020

Touchless transit payments increased 187% since April: Visa

The company is leaning into the growing trend by expanding its Visa Ready for Transit program and its partnership with Cubic Transportation Systems.

By Kristin Musulin • July 16, 2020

Risky business: The wins and losses of pandemic-era urban mobility

During a Knight Foundation webinar, mobility leaders discussed the ups and downs that have occurred nationally as transit agencies work to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.

By Cailin Crowe • July 15, 2020

Opinion

A successful data strategy starts at the edge

As the benefits of smart cities become more widely known, cities all over the world are looking for ways to implement edge computing and make use of new data sources. 

By Ciaran Dynes • July 13, 2020

Deep Dive

Algal blooms to data boons: How 'smart lakes' improve water quality

New York's Lake George and Ohio's Lake Erie are among those to deploy sensors and IoT tech in an effort to monitor pollution, toxins and weather.

By Chris Teale • July 13, 2020

CivStart shares inclusivity task force roster

The cohort of public and private leaders — many of whom represent minority communities — will develop a roadmap of action plans to foster inclusive and diverse govtech ecosystems.

By Kristin Musulin • July 09, 2020

Philadelphia to get branding makeover with new online identity

A recent request for proposals calls for an online toolkit vendor that would help local organizations create a "cohesive and compelling global identity" for the region.

By Chris Teale • July 09, 2020

Opinion

Contact tracing is key for smart transit and smarter cities

Mobility is the lifeblood of the economy, and getting people moving again is essential. Leveraging digital platforms and infrastructure to sense people’s locations makes this possible.

By Paulo Ferreira dos Santos & Carlos Lei • July 08, 2020