In an age where technology is reshaping cities across the globe, Mount Prospect is setting a benchmark with its ambitious digital transformation plan. Known for its rich history and vibrant community, this picturesque suburb is now poised to become a beacon of technological advancement.
The latest wireless technology standard provides opportunities for enhanced data use and communication.
Using the 6-gigahertz spectrum that the Federal Communications Commission has opened up for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices.
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Colorado’s ROC has announced a new public security deployment in Marion County, West Virginia, marking the launch of its Smart Cities offering to support law enforcement and first responders.
A release says the firm is leveraging its Vision AI product, smart sensors and other edge devices to enable real-time security monitoring that will “enhance public safety, provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence, and improve emergency response times” in Marion County.
Read more: US: ROC deploys Vision AI tech for smart city initiative in West Virginia
Do cities with self-driving buses and cars make you uneasy? Do invisible cameras in public places make you feel like you’re being watched? These are both characteristics of smart cities.
With the use of artificial intelligence growing and people turning to digital technology more for everyday activities, we have to ask ourselves what we want the future to look like. Do we want cities to embrace this technology and use it to digitize the streets we walk on?
Read more: US: Do North Dakotans support or reject smart city technology?
The City of Imperial became Thursday the first smart city in the county.
In a press conference held on December 12 at Eager Park, city officials said the city is being transformed by leveraging technology to improve the quality of life for all our residents.
By ensuring equitable access to high-speed broadband internet, the city is closing the gap and providing all residents with the resources they need to thrive in the digital age, the city said.
Read more: US: California: Imperial becomes Valley's first smart city