NTXIA has re-launched the Internet for North Texas Coalition to prioritise broadband infrastructure and access, supporting digital equity for all residents.
North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) has announced the re-launch of the “Internet for North Texas Coalition” (I4NTX) in partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).
Read more: US: Texas alliance aims to expand internet access across region
The Raleigh Convention Center was a hub for both digital and human networks on Wednesday as the first day of sessions convened for the Spring 2024 Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo.
The 4-day event started Tuesday with workshops and an award reception at SAS. It will wrap up Friday afternoon with a tour of the new Downtown Cary Park, highlighting IoT (Internet of Things) applications in the park. More than 1,000 attendees and 200+ presenters are expected, with participants traveling from across North America, as well as the European Union and as far away as Ethiopia.
Digital kiosks have been popping up across the country – in Denver, Atlanta, Miami, and Houston.
"You can't be a smart city unless you have smart technology," said then-mayor Sylvester Turner when Houston introduced them in 2022.
The city of Dallas says the signs can be used to provide free public wifi to an area, broadcast emergency alerts in real-time, and help direct visitors to the city's attractions and restaurants.
Read more: US: Texas: Digital kiosks on Dallas sidewalks – smart technology or just plain intrusive?
The potential revenue does not justify enormous obstruction on sidewalks
In recent years, Dallas has endeavored to improve the walkability of our city. Leaders of our most populous urban districts, including Uptown, downtown, the Arts District and others have worked tirelessly to make their communities more walkable, safe for pedestrians and welcoming to improve the quality of life and the long-term economic strategy in each area.
Read more: US: Texas: Digital kiosks would create obstacles for a walkable Dallas
For more than 80 years, the City of Warner Robins, Georgia was largely defined by its military community. The city, located 110 miles southeast of Atlanta, appeared on the map seemingly overnight after The Great Depression. A new railroad route helped attract what would become the prominent Robins Air Force Base. For much of its history, the motto “Trains, Planes, and Heroes” was the most accurate way to define the Middle Georgia community.
Now Mayor LaRhonda Patrick wants to put Warner Robins on the map as a smart city.
Read more: US: Georgia: International Spotlight Shines on Smart City Developments in Warner Robins