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We received phenomenal interest in our Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge Grants and today I would like to introduce you to the 10 finalists. Each finalist demonstrated a comprehensive approach to smart cities implementation that will...
Article - 01/31/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
(Washington, D.C.) – January 31, 2017 – Smart Cities Council, the world’s largest smart cities network, announced today ten finalists for the Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge Grant program. Five of these cities – which will be announced on ...
Article - 01/31/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Organizations will work together on Smart Cities Week Silicon Valley and State of the Valley(Washington, D.C.) – January 30, 2017 – The Smart Cities Council and Joint Venture Silicon Valley announced today that the two organizations will partner on...
Article - 01/31/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
With global food demand expected to double by 2050, world hunger is not likely to go away without intervention. Numerous efforts are underway on many fronts, of course -- from indoor agriculture that relies on cloud technology to mobile apps that...
Article - 01/31/2017
Active Region(s): Main, Australia - New Zealand, North America, Compassionate Cities
Category: Food and Water
Here's another compelling example of what big data can lead to – this one from The Government Lab (The GovLab) at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. If you haven't been paying attention to the potential for data collaboration, this...
Article - 01/31/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America, Compassionate Cities
Category: Compassionate Cities
As you’re developing your smart cities plans, it’s sometimes helpful to see what other cities — perhaps your neighbors — are doing. Each month, Onvia gives us an inside look at what cities are doing through the largest contracts they award and the...
Article - 01/27/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
I'd like you to notice two trends in the press release below. First: people are realizing that it's all about the applications. Yes, you have to have the right infrastructure in place. But once that's on the way, you need to focus on the solutions...
Article - 01/27/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Energy, Connectivity
Don't expect to see driverless shuttles tooling through city streets tomorrow. Why not? Among other reasons, fully autonomous vehicles aren't legal in most states and they don't have a long track record – yet. But Council Associate Partner Transdev...
Article - 01/26/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America, Readiness Guide Online
Category: Transportation
Scroll down for quick news summaries from Council partners.CH2M and partner win innovation awardSalesforce recently selected East Sussex Highways, a joint venture of Council Lead Partner CH2M, Costain and East Sussex County Council, as a recipient...
Article - 01/26/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Energy, Telecommunications
A Forbes piece touts the top 10 hot artificial intelligence technologies and the race to capitalize on the exploding AI market. Wired reveals AI is about to conquer poker. There are even reports that NASA wants to use drones and AI to search for...
Article - 01/25/2017
Active Region(s): Main, North America, Compassionate Cities
Category: Upward Mobility, Wellness