T-Mobile pledges free 5G to all first responders if Sprint deal closes

This promise — worth $7.7 billion over 10 years — is not the first that T-Mobile has made to tout the potential benefits of its merger with Sprint.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 11, 2019

Microsoft partners with Charlotte, NC to boost smart city tech

Through a three-year agreement, the partners will create a regional center focused on STEM workforce development, internet of things tech and innovation.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 11, 2019

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Smart Cities Technology and Data

Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

How should cities prep for 5G? 6 experts weigh in

"5G, for all its glories and what it will bring... [has] a darker side. It will exclude people, and we've got to find new models with the private sector," said Salford, England's chief digital officer.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 11, 2019

Uber AV involved in fatal crash couldn't detect jaywalkers

NTSB released a report that found the AV detected the victim 5.6 seconds before impact, but didn't classify her as a pedestrian because she was not in a crosswalk.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2019

Google to build $600M data center in unlikely burgeoning tech hub of New Albany, OH

Central Ohio has become a popular location for data centers thanks in part to huge tax cuts offered by the state, and an abundant source of electrical power.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 8, 2019

MIT showcases new navigation tech to improve robot deliveries

The context-based algorithm allows robots to reach their targets, like customers' front doors, more quickly and efficiently.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2019

Philadelphia to redistribute open data office

The Office of Open Data and Digital Transformation's 13 workers will either be moved to other offices or will leave at the end of the year when contracts expire.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 7, 2019

'5Genia' or '5G-rbage'? Tech's impact could save or destroy the environment

The fate of our climate depends on how new innovations are deployed, said Sara Neff, senior vice president for sustainability at the Kilroy Realty Corporation.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 6, 2019

Google expands crowdsourced transit app Pigeon to 5 new cities

The app enables riders to post notices on everything from subway congestion to how warm a station is, allowing for a more informed transit experience.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 6, 2019

P3s can help cities avoid ‘darker side’ of 5G

Speakers at DC5G said cities must be deliberate about their efforts to roll out small cells and engage early with the private sector on use cases.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 5, 2019

Microsoft to build smart cities tech hub in Syracuse, NY

Through a partnership with Microsoft, the city hopes to build on its "Syracuse Surge" strategy to develop south downtown with tech investments.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 1, 2019

Sidewalk Labs, Waterfront Toronto resolve differences to advance development plan

Local leaders warned the plan is "not a done deal," but allowed it to proceed to the formal evaluation phase after several concerns were addressed.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 1, 2019

U. of Michigan to build $300M Detroit innovation center on defunct jail site

The 14-acre research site is expected to serve 1,000 students focused on tech issues like mobility, AI and cybersecurity. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 31, 2019

StreetLight Data, Siemens partner to support EV deployments

The partnership will enable city planners to identify and prioritize the best locations for charging stations to maximize EV adoption and use.

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 31, 2019

Is voting by mobile app a better security option or just ‘a bad idea’?

Security experts say voting by app adds another level of risk, as mobile-voting pilots expand for overseas military and voters with disabilities.

Oct. 30, 2019

Uber challenges LADOT scooter, bike suspension

Uber requested a hearing with Los Angeles officials to determine if the city was right to suspend Jump devices over a data-sharing dispute.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Nov. 15, 2019

Johannesburg refuses to pay ransom after cyberattack

The group Shadow Kill Hackers said it would release city data if Johannesburg did not pay a ransom of four bitcoin by Tuesday. That deadline passed and no information has been leaked. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 30, 2019

Bloomberg Philanthropies map displays cities' innovation investments

A report published with OECD found that despite moves toward greater innovation, cities struggle with adequate self-evaluations and follow-up. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 28, 2019

3 federal agencies launch $1M disaster response and resiliency challenge

The Accelerate R2 Network Challenge has support from the Economic Development Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and FirstNet.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 25, 2019

Philadelphia’s IT plan focuses on digital equity, tech coordination

The city's first IT Strategic Plan aims to improve the use of technology across government, and recognizes how IT has become more public-facing.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 21, 2019

FCC approves T-Mobile, Sprint merger

The proposed deal still needs to survive a lawsuit brought by multiple state attorneys general before it can become official.

By Chris Teale • Oct. 18, 2019

Why video intelligence is driving smart city transformation

Data-driven solutions have emerged for transforming everyday video content into security and operational intelligence.

By Stephanie Weagle • Oct. 15, 2019

Transit Tech Lab names 2020 startups

The nine startups will offer solutions to three challenges facing New York's transit system: accessibility, revenue generation and traffic coordination.

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Feb. 28, 2020

Meet the Smart Cities Summit speakers, Part 3: Natalia Quintero, Director of City of New York Transit Tech Lab

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Oct. 14, 2019

Chicago mayor to pitch controversial IT, fleet department merger

To help chip away at the city's $838 million budget shortfall, Mayor Lightfoot will propose the merger despite cybersecurity concerns. 

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 14, 2019