We used to live in silos where the role of certain sectors was clear. Companies provided products and services to generate a profit. Nonprofits and NGOs performed selfless act to save the world. Cities silently made the world run in ways that most of us never even noticed. With the advent of smart cities, things look quite different. Cities are now at the epicenter of the technology evolution with the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and connected technology.
Read MoreSouth Korea’s top wireless carrier SK Telecom Co. said Sunday that it has become a member of 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), a global cross-industry association of companies from the telecommunications and automotive industries, a move to speed up development of connected car technology.
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Read MoreIt’s easy to look at some of the amazing smart city projects in Beijing, Barcelona or Amsterdam with a sense of awe. When you see technology integrated seamlessly into a city’s fabric, creating greater ease and efficiency for citizens, it almost looks easy.
Read MoreImagine driving through a big city in which sensors switch red lights to green so you are never needlessly stuck at an empty cross street waiting for a signal change. Or imagine working remotely at Internet speeds exponentially faster than today’s wireless networks can offer. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?
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