Smart Cities & Technology

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Small cells, big uncertainties

Small cell wireless systems promise smart city innovation via 5G, but federal intervention into their deployment is costing local officials the ability to govern public property

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Driving change

Columbus, Ohio, shows how non-coastal cities can accelerate electric vehicle adoption.

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How dark fiber can increase the ROI of your county’s internet access upgrade

Increasing data usage and demands for higher speeds mean many counties are finding they need to upgrade their internet access speeds. While relying on an internet service provider (ISP) is generally the simplest approach, using dark fiber can offer significant cost savings, provide redundancy, and let counties realize a faster return on their upgrade investment. […]

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City security: How Fort Lauderdale deals with cyber threats

With city security in the limelight, much can be learned from looking at how the city of Fort Lauderdale has evolved following a 2014 cyberattack.

Rack with generic Ethernet cat5e cables, part of a large company data center.

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Keeping your cool

Thermal management is critical to smart city IT infrastructure

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Florida cities challenge state in 5G small cell lawsuit

Three Florida municipalities have joined the Florida League of Cities in suing the state over a law concerning new “small cell” technology. Fort Walton Beach, Naples and Port Orange, along with the league filed a lawsuit in Leon Circuit Court on May 7, claiming that a 2017 wireless technology law infringes on home-rule powers and […]

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Crippling ransomware attack puts Baltimore City servers out of commission

Baltimore is reeling from an extensive cyber attack on its servers that started last week. The city’s computer network was infected with an aggressive form of ransomware called “RobbinHood,” which holds files for a ransom until money is paid to the hackers behind the malware, according to the Baltimore Business Journal. Thousands of Baltimore employees […]

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The smartest cities in the U.S.

A growing number of pioneers are stepping up to help lay the groundwork for the truly smart cities of the future

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Preparing for a carless future

Today, cities have an opportunity to increase public transit ridership. New transportation options like dockless bikes, scooters and ridesharing – are quickly making their way – or are already established – in many cities. However, these options sometimes seem to be coming faster than cities can handle, and while a city’s first instinct might be […]

How smart city technology can improve quality of life

Doug Peeples, readiness editor at the Smart Cities Council, explains how local governments can use smart city initiatives to improve quality of life in their communities.

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Small cells, big uncertainties

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Driving change

Commentary

How dark fiber can increase the ROI of your county’s internet access upgrade

News

City security: How Fort Lauderdale deals with cyber threats

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Keeping your cool

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Florida cities challenge state in 5G small cell lawsuit

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Crippling ransomware attack puts Baltimore City servers out of commission

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The smartest cities in the U.S.

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Preparing for a carless future

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