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Hazel I agree with Shane. I'm certain that mixed-use projects are the future and we're slowly moving towards that. I feel that things might be rocky at first as we learn and feel out how to go about it....
Nicole Ferraro Interesting bit about Montreal, Shane, that's actually really encouraging to hear! I think Mary's list is great but I also think these should be the core components of cities in general, and that...
Shane Fernandez Great Post Mary. To be honest, I see this mixed use developement as pretty widespread and in my view is at the core of what will sustain buildings, communities and cities. Poeple want an easy and...
yotakeda@hotmail.com It's an interesting video on Huawei's increasingly global footprint on the electronics industry. But I would be curious to know what innovations Huawei will bring to the table regarding smart...
Mary Jander Great question. I know this report mentions Barcelona, Calgary, Edinburgh, and Rio, among others. But if you start searching, you'll see an awful lot of plans, groups, studies, and general hopes...
Davedgreat2000 Mary, thank you great information. I wonder how many cities are actually doing this in the US, England?
Davedgreat2000 Mary, thank you great information. I wonder how many cities are actually doing this in the US, England?
Mary Jander Daved, the Miami-Dade project is ongoing, and results are planned. Here is a writeup that gives a couple of projections, such as saving $1M annually in water costs. I think it will take awhile to...
Mary Jander Thanks for your comment, Danny. Clearly, the landscape of smart cities isn't as slick as a vendor's promo brochure depicts it. But there is a lot going on here, and as you point out, the variety...
DannyDicks Thanks for the post Mary. My view when I had completed research for the report was that no one group really currently owns a dominant chunk of the smart city market, because it isn't really a single...
Davedgreat2000 The Video with Miami Dade CIO shows there nerve center with people sitting in cubicles with 5 or 6 computer monitors on their desks. I have a hard enough time looking at two computer screens, but...
Mary Jander You bring up some hefty questions, arv. First, I am not sure about where power generation will go with TEC. Since utility power is regulated, I would guess that government will still have a huge...
arv I thought the smart grid was majorly a network with centralised production of electricity (hydro plant or nuclear plant) and then depending on the need the cities would place a request for energy,...
jabailo Part of the difficulty of a Smart Grid is that it may be based on assumptions of centralized energy production that no longer apply. This short documentary, The Artificial Leaf, showcases the technology...
Mary Jander Hi Daved: Great questions, and ones I can't answer without doing some digging. But proponents of smart grid and TE say that money invested up front will bring a range of benefits that include substantial...
Davedgreat2000 Great Post. I think smart grid is a great idea to build upon in any city. However, The cost may prohibit may cities from building the smart grid in those cities. Whats the cost of these smart grids...
Hazel I agree with Davedgreat's view on education. A firm is only as strong as the people who make it up. Without proper education, there's going to be a stagnation and you can expect little to no improvement....
Hazel Testing is a good solution to crack down on counterfeit components. However, as Arv pointed out, this will be a nightmare financially. Businesses are economy-driven systems; when you're losing money...
Hazel Testing is a good solution to crack down on counterfeit components. However, as Arv pointed out, this will be a nightmare financially. Businesses are economy-driven systems; when you're losing money...
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Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/14/2013
Mixed-use development is hot in urban design circles, viewed as the way forward for sprawling, distressed cities.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/6/2013
Smart cities rely on a complex web of underlying technologies, from a range of contributors. And phone companies are starting to emerge with a special role.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/3/2013
In cities everywhere, electricity is an essential part of a complex value chain. Without it, industries can't produce goods, stores can't distribute them; offices can't provide ...
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/13/2013
The terms "analytics" and "big-data" are ubiquitous these days; and like many other buzzwords, they seem to switch meanings, depending on who's using them.
5/8/2013
Counterfeit electronics components have proliferated the industry. The effects on our economy and productivity are dramatic, and cities must actively encourage change to prevent ...
Jim O'Reilly, President, Orion Consultants
4/24/2013
China has eaten away at US IT manufacturing. But recent hacking attacks, and other fears, have led to attempts to redress the balance, and cities stand to gain here.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
4/18/2013
The widely respected cardiac surgeon credited with introducing the concept of "health cities" says technology is vital to realizing his goals.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/14/2013
Mixed-use development is hot in urban design circles, viewed as the way forward for sprawling, distressed cities.
6/13/2013
Saito Jun, Executive General Manager of Huawei's Partner Sales Department, discusses Huawei's channel strategy in Japan.
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Hazel 6/18/2013 11:05:58 AM
Top 5 Elements of Mixed-Use Projects
Top 5 Elements of Mixed-Use Projects
Top 5 Elements of Mixed-Use Projects
Huawei's Japanese Channel Strategy
Telcos Take the Lead on Smart Cities
Telcos Take the Lead on Smart Cities
Telcos Take the Lead on Smart Cities
Telcos Take the Lead on Smart Cities
Telcos Take the Lead on Smart Cities
Telcos Take the Lead on Smart Cities
Telcos Take the Lead on Smart Cities
The Smart Grid Isn't Smart Enough
The Smart Grid Isn't Smart Enough
The Smart Grid Isn't Smart Enough
The Smart Grid Isn't Smart Enough
The Smart Grid Isn't Smart Enough
Hazel 5/21/2013 4:59:37 AM
Manufacturers Learn You Can Go Home Again
Hazel 5/20/2013 3:34:20 AM
Cities Must Wage War on Counterfeit Components
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Cities Must Wage War on Counterfeit Components
Cities Must Wage War on Counterfeit Components
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Hazel I agree with Shane. I'm certain that mixed-use projects are the future and we're slowly moving towards that. I feel that things might be rocky at first as we learn and feel out how to go about it....
Nicole Ferraro Interesting bit about Montreal, Shane, that's actually really encouraging to hear! I think Mary's list is great but I also think these should be the core components of cities in general, and that...
Shane Fernandez Great Post Mary. To be honest, I see this mixed use developement as pretty widespread and in my view is at the core of what will sustain buildings, communities and cities. Poeple want an easy and...
yotakeda@hotmail.com It's an interesting video on Huawei's increasingly global footprint on the electronics industry. But I would be curious to know what innovations Huawei will bring to the table regarding smart...
Mary Jander Great question. I know this report mentions Barcelona, Calgary, Edinburgh, and Rio, among others. But if you start searching, you'll see an awful lot of plans, groups, studies, and general hopes...
Davedgreat2000 Mary, thank you great information. I wonder how many cities are actually doing this in the US, England?
Davedgreat2000 Mary, thank you great information. I wonder how many cities are actually doing this in the US, England?
Mary Jander Daved, the Miami-Dade project is ongoing, and results are planned. Here is a writeup that gives a couple of projections, such as saving $1M annually in water costs. I think it will take awhile to...
Mary Jander Thanks for your comment, Danny. Clearly, the landscape of smart cities isn't as slick as a vendor's promo brochure depicts it. But there is a lot going on here, and as you point out, the variety...
DannyDicks Thanks for the post Mary. My view when I had completed research for the report was that no one group really currently owns a dominant chunk of the smart city market, because it isn't really a single...
Davedgreat2000 The Video with Miami Dade CIO shows there nerve center with people sitting in cubicles with 5 or 6 computer monitors on their desks. I have a hard enough time looking at two computer screens, but...
Mary Jander You bring up some hefty questions, arv. First, I am not sure about where power generation will go with TEC. Since utility power is regulated, I would guess that government will still have a huge...
arv I thought the smart grid was majorly a network with centralised production of electricity (hydro plant or nuclear plant) and then depending on the need the cities would place a request for energy,...
jabailo Part of the difficulty of a Smart Grid is that it may be based on assumptions of centralized energy production that no longer apply. This short documentary, The Artificial Leaf, showcases the technology...
Mary Jander Hi Daved: Great questions, and ones I can't answer without doing some digging. But proponents of smart grid and TE say that money invested up front will bring a range of benefits that include substantial...
Davedgreat2000 Great Post. I think smart grid is a great idea to build upon in any city. However, The cost may prohibit may cities from building the smart grid in those cities. Whats the cost of these smart grids...
Hazel I agree with Davedgreat's view on education. A firm is only as strong as the people who make it up. Without proper education, there's going to be a stagnation and you can expect little to no improvement....
Hazel Testing is a good solution to crack down on counterfeit components. However, as Arv pointed out, this will be a nightmare financially. Businesses are economy-driven systems; when you're losing money...
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