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Edge and fog computing: The key to smarter cities? (Part 2)
Edge and fog computing: The key to smarter cities? (Part 2)
In part one, we used Michael Crichton’s 1973 sci-fi movie, Westworld, to illustrate the concepts of edge and fog (or edge fog) computing. Now we’ll explore how government can...
June 20, 2018
What Happens in Vegas…Will Extend Well Beyond!
What Happens in Vegas…Will Extend Well Beyond!
What Happens in Vegas...Will Extend Well Beyond! Las Vegas is one of the world’s most unusual cities, not only for its unique mix of businesses, visitors
June 27, 2017
Government’s Role in the Internet of Things
Government’s Role in the Internet of Things
What roles do governments play in the IoT implementation? Our Maciej Kranz points out some of them.
Jan. 25, 2017
Digitization: Challenges & Opportunities
Digitization: Challenges & Opportunities
As digitization is being embraced by companies, communities, cities, organizations large and small, it is critical to assess and address the challenges
Oct. 13, 2016
#WednesdayWalkabout Series Finale: Building a Global Digital Community
#WednesdayWalkabout Series Finale: Building a Global Digital Community
Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp We’re ready, are you? We are now in an age so normalized by the proliferation of technology that the United Nations has declared access to the...
Dec. 16, 2015
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: The Smart City Revolution
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: The Smart City Revolution
Co-authored with Munish Khetrapal Upping Your Livability Index As cities and countries around the globe are facing an onslaught of new and confusing challenges such as urban sprawl, safety and...
Dec. 9, 2015
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: IoT Changing the Public Safety Landscape
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: IoT Changing the Public Safety Landscape
Co-authored with Kacey Carpenter Technology Changing the Game The industry continues to change, reflecting both emerging approaches to delivering innovative IT solutions, and also the faster paced, more...
Dec. 2, 2015
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: Public-Private Partnership is King
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: Public-Private Partnership is King
Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp Good for Citizens, Good for Government Fast. Reliable. Easy to use. As a consumer, this is what I have come to expect from the technology...
Nov. 11, 2015
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: A Backpacker’s Guide to Digitization
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: A Backpacker’s Guide to Digitization
Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp Innovation at the Forefront of Everything As the 2016 Rio Olympics draw nearer, the eyes of the world are turning to Brazil and South America. Latin...
Nov. 4, 2015
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: Digital Public Safety in Action
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: Digital Public Safety in Action
Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp A New Approach to Public Safety Lately, constant news coverage has been shining a spotlight on the increasing amounts of pressure that public safety and justice...
Oct. 28, 2015
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: City Leaders Converge to Learn From Each Other
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: City Leaders Converge to Learn From Each Other
Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp Changing our outlook for a changing world If I had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked the question ‘what is a smart city really?’...
Oct. 21, 2015
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: Stay Protected While Always Connected
#WednesdayWalkabout Series: Stay Protected While Always Connected
Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp Cybersecurity for all October is #CyberAware month. This year marks the 12th anniversary of this national cybersecurity awareness campaign, with it bringing a hot topic...
Oct. 14, 2015