Intelligent traffic management is one of the fastest-growing segments of the smart city market. According to Polaris Market research, in 2023, the intelligent traffic
… View More
Resource Center
Browse Categories
What is NG911?
Sep 10th 2024
Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a set of initiatives to update the 911 service infrastructure in the United States and Canada to improve
public emergency communica
… View More
Smarter Buildings, Smarter Cities: Real-World Results
Posted by Drew Thompson on May 11th 2024
Over the past decade, smart buildings and smart cities have emerged as a segment of urban infrastructure. Smart buildings integrate technology to monitor and control
… View More
Sensor & Processor Technology for Autonomous Vehicles and Automated Driving Systems
Posted by Drew Thompson on Feb 22nd 2024
Autonomous vehicles and autonomous driving have the potential to fundamentally change the transportation industry. Some of the immediate benefits include an increase
… View More
The What, Where, and Why of LoRaWAN
Posted by Drew Thompson on Jun 15th 2023
LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a low-power wireless communication technology specifically designed to allow devices to send and receive small amounts of d
… View More
This is the story of a smart city tech integrator determined to get better data using products Made in the USA… and the South Carolina company that fulfill
… View More
The Top Ways 5G is Empowering Public Safety Communications
Posted by MacArthur Henderson on Aug 11th 2022
Communication technology plays a vital role in public safety. The fifth generation (5G) of wireless technology is improving emergency communication by enabling funct
… View More
Built to Last for Critical Communications
Aug 27th 2021
Defense. Marine navigation. Broadcast automation. Fracking. Autonomous drones. Emergency call centers.
Embedded computers. I/O. Synchronous seria
… View More
The Difference an “I” Makes: IIoT vs. IoT
Posted by Sara Gates May on Jul 20th 2021
Consumers utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) to automate and simplify everyday tasks while manufacturers use the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to increase o
… View More
Rainwater Harvesting Expands with IoT
Posted by Heidi Huff on Nov 27th 2020
Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting, storing, purifying and conveying rainwater. Rainwater harvesting is cost efficient and conserves water and energy.
… View More
Monitoring COVID-19 via an Unlikely Source: Wastewater
Posted by Heidi Huff on Oct 16th 2020
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, wastewater has garnered attention as a testing source for monitoring the virus. Wastewater management is also undergoing rapid change
… View More
Digital Identity for Improved Security and Experiences
Posted by Heidi Huff on Oct 8th 2020
Smart cities promise improved traffic, cleaner and more efficient waste management and greater public safety. As devices become smarter and more connected, human eng
… View More
Types of Neural Networks
Posted by Heidi Huff on Oct 7th 2020
Previously, we discussed how neural networks work and their applications. The many different types of neural networks can be grouped into categories.Feedforward Neur
… View More
The Promise of Smart Cities
Posted by Heidi Huff on Aug 26th 2020
Smart cities are on the rise and hold promises to improve the lives of residents.Traffic EfficiencySmart cities promise to improve traffic flow with smart traffic li
… View More
The Current State of Facial Recognition
Posted by Heidi Huff on Aug 20th 2020
The use of facial recognition in public safety and public services has long been controversial. The technology offers several benefits but demographic biases have gi
… View More
COVID-19 Fast Tracks Digital Water Management
Posted by Heidi Huff on Aug 19th 2020
With COVID-19, many water management facilities made the decision to delay water shutoff due to delinquent payments. Facilities must also handle supply shortages, sh
… View More
Shining Brighter: Smart Poles for Smart Cities
Posted by Heidi Huff on Aug 12th 2020
We don’t give much thought to street lamps. They light our way but are capable of so much more. By incorporating cameras and sensors, smart streetlights or s
… View More
Where We’re Going, We Need Smart Roads
Posted by Heidi Huff on Aug 6th 2020
Sensors monitor the surface of smart roads in real time to detect accidents, adapt to weather conditions, generate electricity and much more.Anatomy of a Smart RoadR
… View More