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Establishing high-tech, more efficient infrastructure across America will require upfront investments, and the Transportation Department's model might be the way to get that funding right.
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
Cities may need a jump-start to begin the process of integrating "smart technology" into their infrastructure costs. The point of the US Department of Transportation Smart City Challenge funding is to help cities face some of the design costs without overriding local initiatives.
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The Internet of Things and cheap, fast sensors may help New Bedford's fisherman comply with regulations without breaking the bank.
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The French company now plans to roll out its sensor-friendly networks in 100 U.S. cities by the end of the year.
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
Sigfox is tapping into increasing demand for smart devices, in cities, factories, and homes. The low-power aspect of Sigfox's technology is important for the Internet of things, as many of the things being hooked up to the Internet may not have access to the electricity grid, so eking out long battery life is a priority.
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Asian tech giants Samsung, Huawei and ZTE have all announced updates to their smart city lighting products this week.…
Judy Curtis / SIPR's insight:
ReTHINK Research makes the point on why these announcements herald a trend in Smart Cities for a critical service that citizens use everyday: what smart lighting brings to cities is the access to data, killing two birds with one stone, so to speak...
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