Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas will get an AT&T smart cities network of free services that could help city officials more efficiently manage and give tools to residents to avoid some common hassles, the communications company said Tuesday.
It's part of an effort to build more connected communities thanks to the Internet of Things and alliances of big tech names like Cisco, Deloitte, Ericsson, GE, IBM, Intel, Qualcomm Technologies, AT&T's Smart Cities general manager, Mike Zeto said during a developers summit during international tech show CES.
AT&T chose Chicago to participate in its smart cities framework that could allow law enforcement officials to detect gunfire and determine how many people were involved; help city officials better manage operations by remotely monitoring conditions of roads, buildings parks; and let commuters know if traffic lights are out along their routes and remotely view parking meters.
Chicago will focus on improving resident engagement, using sensors to maintain infrastructure and making buildings smarter and more energy efficient, said Brenna Berman, the city's chief information officer.
"The goal is to better service our residents and to get more out of the budget that we use to deliver those services," she said.
Zeto said the program could involve local startups working with the larger companies as well.
"We chose the cities based on their propensity to embrace new technology and to have innovative thought leaders within their government, along with the research universities and education systems," Zeto said.
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It's part of an effort to build more connected communities thanks to the Internet of Things and alliances of big tech names like Cisco, Deloitte, Ericsson, GE, IBM, Intel, Qualcomm Technologies, AT&T's Smart Cities general manager, Mike Zeto said during a developers summit during international tech show CES.
AT&T chose Chicago to participate in its smart cities framework that could allow law enforcement officials to detect gunfire and determine how many people were involved; help city officials better manage operations by remotely monitoring conditions of roads, buildings parks; and let commuters know if traffic lights are out along their routes and remotely view parking meters.
Chicago will focus on improving resident engagement, using sensors to maintain infrastructure and making buildings smarter and more energy efficient, said Brenna Berman, the city's chief information officer.
"The goal is to better service our residents and to get more out of the budget that we use to deliver those services," she said.
Zeto said the program could involve local startups working with the larger companies as well.
"We chose the cities based on their propensity to embrace new technology and to have innovative thought leaders within their government, along with the research universities and education systems," Zeto said.
Read More: http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-att-smart-cities-bsi-20160106-story.html
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