If it ain't broke, don't fix it: NYPA transforms utility maintenance with data-driven approach

The New York Power Authority's new monitoring and diagnostic approach may soon be used by utilities around the country.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 14, 2018

Ft. Lauderdale, FL adopts 3-D zoning platform

Zonar.City is an interactive tool designed to improve efficiency and transparency.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 14, 2018

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Smart Cities Technology and Data

Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

6 mapping tools that cities are using for data visualization

From general platforms to niche apps, GIS maps are helping cities determine areas in need of certain amenities or services.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 14, 2018

Update: Uber, Waymo reach settlement in legal battle over AV tech

Despite significant media attention around the dispute, the companies reached a settlement after only four days.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 12, 2018

Blockchain services skyrocket, set to become a 'foundational' part of next gen enterprise IT

Services are transforming the blockchain market, driving the establishment of technology standards and growing the number of experts.

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 12, 2018

Knoxville partnering with CNX to prepare for 5G network

The city will partner with the telecommunications company to evaluate existing laws and regulations, and determine if 5G receivers can be attached to city-owned property.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 9, 2018

Report: Austin, Seattle among cities favored for relocation by tech talent

While San Francisco is still the most popular city for tech workers, Austin and Seattle are among those gaining ground due to rising salaries and a lower cost of living.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 9, 2018

Will the greatest feat at the Pyeongchang Olympics be staving off cyberattacks?

With disparate sets of temporary digital infrastructure and thousands of endpoints ripe for exploitation, the Winter Olympics is a veritable hub for cybercrime.

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 9, 2018

Amazon reportedly launching challenge to FedEx, UPS

Rumors of a service at this scale have swirled for some time, but Amazon may finally be ready to unveil its ultimate delivery solution, according to The Wall Street Journal. 

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 9, 2018

Report: Internet sector has strong presence in all major US cities

The NLC and the Internet Association found that the internet has a strong presence in all major metro areas, and indicated that a city's policies, not its size, drive innovation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 8, 2018

Louisville submits application to use drones for gunshot response

The drones could respond to the scene of a shooting up to a minute before someone calls 911 to report shots being fired.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 8, 2018

NBC to stream Olympics coverage on digital screens in 3 cities

Custom content from the XXIII Olympic Winter Games will be displayed on LinkNYC kiosks in New York, digital urban panels in Chicago and digital bus shelters and platforms in Philadelphia.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 8, 2018

Pittsburgh launches innovation acceleration partnership

InnovatePGH aims to accelerate the city's technology-based economic activity in the areas of advanced manufacturing, automation and life sciences.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 7, 2018

Finalists chosen in NYCx challenge to test Wi-Fi, 5G on Governors Island

Three companies are vying to win the Governors Island Connectivity Challenge, which will provide high-speed wireless to an area currently underserved by such technology.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 7, 2018

Airbus announces successful test flight of Vahana flying taxi

In a blog post, Vahana project executive Zach Lovering said the flight marks a milestone for "the global pursuit of urban air mobility."

By Chris Teale • Feb. 6, 2018

FCC finalizes rural broadband auction details

The $2 billion auction aims to bring broadband to underserved rural areas.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2018

Lyft expands commuter benefits program to 18 cities

The benefits are designed to make Lyft a more affordable and convenient commuting option for city residents.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 6, 2018

Left out in the cold: Protecting smart systems from extreme temperatures

Electronics don't run optimally in frigid weather, but smart system protections are "built into the sauce," experts say.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2018

Columbus, OH issues RFP for smart city data hub

The Smart Columbus Operating System will power the city's mobility initiatives and capture data on traffic, parking, street closures and weather.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 5, 2018

Grid complexity is increasing exponentially. Is blockchain the answer?

As more distributed resources are connected to the grid, the size of energy transactions is shrinking while the volume explodes.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 4, 2018

Sidewalk Labs' new platform feeds real-time transit data to navigation apps

Coord, a cloud-based integration platform, will act as a "coordination layer" between mobility services, navigation tools and urban infrastructure.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 2, 2018

San Francisco issues RFQ for citywide fiber network

Interim Mayor Mark Farrell said the project will "close the digital divide, ensure net neutrality, and create a truly fair and open internet in San Francisco."

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 2, 2018

New Orleans committee unveils plan to explore smart city tech

The committee unanimously passed a resolution to open a utility docket and require Entergy New Orleans to develop a grid modernization plan.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 1, 2018

Minnesota using drones to scan aging bridges

The drones can hover near aging trusses, piers and bearings while collecting thousands of high-resolution images that are stitched into 3-D models.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018

Uber partners with Cincinnati to study, improve public transit

Uber hopes the long-term partnership, dubbed the Cincinnati Mobility Lab, will become a model for other cities.

By Kristin Musulin • Jan. 31, 2018