Smart Cities & Technology

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Smart cities require smarter traffic management systems

The INRIX’s 2017 Traffic Scorecard reports that traffic congestion has costed the United...

Survey: Most citizens hold officials responsible for city technology

More than three-quarters of U.S. residents hold their elected officials responsible for keeping...

Unlocking mobility’s third dimension

The vast majority of travel in today’s cities is done via personal vehicles, rideshare...

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Smart cities require smarter traffic management systems

The INRIX’s 2017 Traffic Scorecard reports that traffic congestion has costed the United States, UK and Germany a combined total of $461 billion in 2017. And as more people move to large cities, the issue of traffic congestion will only increase if the current traffic management systems are not optimized. Currently, we are watching the […]

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Survey: Most citizens hold officials responsible for city technology

More than three-quarters of U.S. residents hold their elected officials responsible for keeping their city’s technology up to date and running smoothly. Conversely – more than half would fire a city leader for not upgrading to better, faster solutions. That’s according to a survey conducted by CentralSquare, a developer of public safety and administration software. The organization […]

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Unlocking mobility’s third dimension

The vast majority of travel in today’s cities is done via personal vehicles, rideshare services, buses and trains. What these modes of transportation all have in common is that they can only travel among a single plane in two-dimensional space. But what if we had vehicles that could take advantage of that third dimension, though? […]

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The ‘smart city’ triangle

What does a smart city look like? Is it seamlessly connected transportation systems leading to sleek, energy-efficient buildings running on a sustainable power grid? Is it endless sensors generating mountains of data being crunched by supercomputers in real-time to make every system run as efficiently as possible? Maybe. But maybe it could look as simple […]

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3 tips for mitigating the ransomware threat to government offices

In 2019, more than 140 local governments, hospitals, and police stations fell victim to malicious ransomware attacks. Various cities across Louisiana, Texas, and Florida are among many that have appeared in the headlines. This particularly malicious type of cybercrime has become a global issue whose reach and impact continue to grow. Recent reports claim ransomware […]

California city hit with cyber attack

Torrance, Calif., had a rough start to March when its computer systems were compromised in a cyber attack. The attack occurred around 2:30 a.m. on March 1 and interrupted the functioning of email accounts and servers, according to Eyewitness News ABC 7. While safety services have access to communications, some city business services were affected, […]

Commentary

In a new data decade, constituent experience reigns

Over the years, humans have predicted fantastical feats would be achieved by 2020, from robot servants to public space travel. Now that 2020 is here, some of the accomplishments are different—but still grand. In the decade ahead, transformational technologies that better meet constituent needs will define the missions of local government leaders. Advancements in 5G, […]

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Philadelphia finds its own lane in smart city initiatives

For cities like Philadelphia, smart city initiatives open doors. These smart city projects upgrade aging infrastructure, address inequity and promote innovation. But before they can deliver on benefits, experts say, cities often need to do some difficult foundational work. Emily Yates, smart city director in Philadelphia, said that, to be successful, smart city initiatives require […]

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Smart cities require smart insurance programs

The rise in autonomous vehicles has required many cities and counties to examine the impact self-driving vehicles will have on traffic enforcement, insurance, even registration and licensing. This all leads to the issue of how autonomous vehicles and traditional vehicles can share the road — and how municipalities can ensure that their insurance coverage is […]

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Local officials take on the feds in battle over 5G small cells

The age-old debate in the US between federal oversight versus local control is getting a new shine thanks to the rise of 5G and small cell transmitters. On Monday (February 10), it’s a debate that’s going before a three-judge panel at the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco. Billions of […]

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Smart Cities & Technology

Highlights

Smart cities require smarter traffic management systems

Survey: Most citizens hold officials responsible for city technology

Unlocking mobility’s third dimension

Article

Smart cities require smarter traffic management systems

Article

Survey: Most citizens hold officials responsible for city technology

Article

Unlocking mobility’s third dimension

Article

The ‘smart city’ triangle

Article

3 tips for mitigating the ransomware threat to government offices

California city hit with cyber attack

Commentary

In a new data decade, constituent experience reigns

Article

Philadelphia finds its own lane in smart city initiatives

Commentary

Smart cities require smart insurance programs

Article

Local officials take on the feds in battle over 5G small cells

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