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Arkansas commission calls for ‘sustainable’ P3 to advance data analytics
The commission was formed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in March 2017 to study opportunities for economic growth in relation to computer science.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 29, 2017 -
Developers test smart bikes in downtown Las Vegas
The bikes use technology similar to connected cars to promote safer shared roads.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSmart Cities Technology and Data
Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.
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Schmidt stepping down as Alphabet chairman marks new era for tech giant
Through Eric Schmidt’s leadership, the company built a structure that supported rapid growth and morphed into a tech giant among the likes of Apple and Microsoft.
By Naomi Eide • Dec. 22, 2017 -
New York City Council passes bill to address algorithmic discrimination
The bill would require the creation of a task force to address instances of potential machine bias based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation or other status.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2017 -
AT&T kicks off ‘largest’ 5G trial in Waco, TX
The trial will be rolled out at Magnolia Market, a shopping and lifestyle center that attracts 5,000 people daily.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Smart city tech campus planned for Greenville, SC
The campus will expand upon an existing aviation-focused facility.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Opinion
How cities and tech can partner to improve quality of life for residents
Two-way exchanges of information between governments and businesses not only help plan for the future, but can also help cope with the past.
By Joe Rinzel • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How the GOP tax overhaul could affect cities
Congress is expected to pass a tax overhaul this week. Here’s a cheat sheet for what it means for cities, construction, energy and more.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 18, 2017 -
All police officers in Chicago now equipped with body cameras
The body cam program has been rolled out to all 7,000 officers a year ahead of schedule.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Net neutrality vs. internet freedom: A case for change
The FCC voted Thursday on Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal to undo the Open Internet Order.
By Alex Hickey • Dec. 15, 2017 -
21% of city CIOs plan to expand tech teams in 2018
The top U.S. cities where CIOs are expected to boost tech hiring are San Diego, Atlanta, New York, Austin, TX and Charlotte, NC.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Microsoft to invest $50M of AI tech in climate change program
Seed grants will be available to organizations that focus on climate change, water, agriculture and biodiversity.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Chicago partners with Apple to offer students coding classes
The city will offer Apple’s Learn to Code program to K-12 students in the Chicago Public Schools system and to community college students.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Net neutrality vs. internet freedom: A case for the status quo
At its heart, net neutrality is a system in which companies are not allowed to disrupt the “freewheeling” internet market, including content, applications and services.
By Alex Hickey • Dec. 13, 2017 -
San Francisco tightens regulations on delivery robots
A new ordinance will make it difficult for businesses to test delivery robots in real-life situations.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Sponsored by Itron
Driving smart city innovation with an active network
By 2050, estimates show that cities may add more than 2.5 billion new residents. Smart Cities built on Active Networks will help turn intense growing pains into innovation opportunities.
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Australia launches database for evaluating its largest cities
The system displays gathered information about 21 cities based on key productivity metrics.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Moscow completes first phase of its sweeping redevelopment campaign
The city government says the high-tech renovations are part of the “world’s largest urban redevelopment project” and points to benefits for citizens.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Avis is testing an entire fleet of connected cars
All 5,000 cars at the Kansas City, MO test lab will share live data to improve renters’ experiences.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 5, 2017 -
50/50: Global internet connection still has half of planet to reach
Companies are expected to invest about $6 trillion in IoT solutions by 2020, but unless network and security infrastructure are upgraded, IoT may be in trouble.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Hartford, CT police will soon use drones to chase criminals
The drones and new cameras are part of an expanded crime solving and mitigation program.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Infrastructure Advancement of the Year: LinkNYC
CityBridge is actively expanding an advanced, scalable and aesthetically appealing Wi-Fi kiosk network across the nation’s largest city.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Civic Engagement Program of the Year: Gilbert, AZ Office of Digital Government
Since 2012, Gilbert’s Office of Digital Government has become an information hub for residents — and a resource for other local governments looking to go digital.
By Cody Boteler • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
The Smart Cities Dive Awards for 2017
The 2017 awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These cities, companies and trends are transforming urban landscapes and shaping the future.
By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • Dec. 4, 2017 -
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Verizon to roll out 5G broadband service across select cities in 2018
Verizon estimates the opportunity for its upgraded services will affect approximately 30 million households nationwide.
By Kristin Musulin • Dec. 1, 2017
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