Ask any person involved in the smart city process and they’ll tell you that there are two major components at the base of what a smart city is: the community and data. The challenge for most cities on the smart city journey is how to collect the right types of data and utilize them in […]
City leaders will face any number of challenges as they dive into smart city projects, but there are two big challenges that are so universal that cities of any size will inevitably have to deal with them: cybersecurity and data governance. The following discussion summarizes advice, insights and suggestions offered by representatives from Cary, Dallas,
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The excitement of smart cities projects comes from their infinite and exciting possibilities. By using technology to make the city smarter, more efficient, and more streamlined, one can begin to envision a future city that looks completely different from the one existing today. Before jumping into any smart city project, leaders must consider how the
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The word ‘smart cities’ is often associated with technology, but it’s the data that comes from that technology that actually allows cities to make smarter decisions that impact communities. During the Data and Privacy Panel at the Smart Cities Innovation Accelerator at Melbourne, city officials gathered to share their thoughts on a variety of questions
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