latest comments
Mary Jander Ah, thanks, Pablo. I don't like the idea that cell companies are weighing their pricing options. That sounds like a recipe for future trouble.
Pablo Valerio Thinbluedba, that is the way I believe it should be, but in the US and other countries government agencies are using, and want complete freedom to use, the data instantaneously without supervision....
Pablo Valerio Mary, today some cities are getting some of this information as an exchange for getting mores cell permits. Others are waiting for the cell companies to define pricing. Obviously they don't want...
CitySolver This is an excellent point. Maybe we should be building green roofs in small modular ways so that like tiles, they can literally be stacked up and then put back like avoicing jigsaw puzzle, now there's...
Davedgreat2000 Pablo, Yes I understand that...its just something that we cannot control anyway but why give them more options like GPS tracking and the like. Its a connected world we live in and turning off the...
thinbluedba I'm curious as to what and how privacy laws apply? Does it apply to the owner of this information (ie. the carriers) or the user of the data (police, private company, etc.) In Canada, I know...
Mary Jander Agreed, Stotheco. Sometimes I think the lifestyle change people are promoting a sense of control that doesn't exist. Please don't get me wrong: Tons of unpleasant diseases and disorders respond...
stotheco You're right that there is truly no substitute or replacement for hands-on healthcare. You can organize all the preventive programs and seminars you want, but that won't stop people from getting...
stotheco Having your location tracked at all times = price you have to pay in order to stay connected. Does it seem too steep to you? At times, it does to me, but I need my connectivity. If only I could switch...
stotheco I wonder what the millionth tardee employee counted gets. Perhaps some slime is in order!
stotheco Perhaps I wasn't so clear with my instructions...
Mary Jander @Pablo, given that cellular operators are gathering all this data, they must believe they can sell it to cities. Do you know whether these carriers are holding cities to high prices for the use of...
Mary Jander Facebook gets everyone via the fine print, don't they? Who really knows what you're agreeing to when you click to get an app onto your smartphone? I for one had no clue that FB required permission...
Mary Jander If I lived in California, I would certainly opt in for any kind of data collection that would contribute to reduced emissions and better traffic patterns. It seems a small price to pay, especially...
Mary Jander Now this is what I call the Internet of surprising things!
Pablo Valerio Dave, since the beginning of location tracking cell phone companies have been able to log your location without GPS. They use cell triangulation! And that is something you cannot turn off, unless...
bulk Due to a software bug that is at the bottom of the fix queue, Jim gets this same treatment every single day he comes to work....
Nicole Ferraro Hi Pablo. Oh, I absolutely agree that there are great uses of our data. I do have a problem with my data being tracked if it's being used just to tailor marketing messages my way, but if it's being...
Nicole Ferraro Hi Pablo. Oh, I absolutely agree that there are great uses of our data. I do have a problem with my data being tracked if it's being used just to tailor marketing messages my way, but if it's being...
All Video
|
 |
blog roll |
popular
Pablo Valerio, International Business & IT Consultant
5/20/2013
Using analytics, cities can leverage cellphone data to provide improved services and save money on sensors and infrastructure. However, cell operators don't make that easy. Rather, ...
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/17/2013
Green roofs are among the hottest ways to keep cities cool, and the technique has launched an architectural fad among cities worldwide.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/16/2013
Everyone's talking "green" these days -- but when it comes to datacenters, talk is often where it stops.
Andrew Froehlich, Network Engineer & IT Consultant
5/15/2013
Thanks to rising insurance costs, new US regulation, and challenging technology requirements, private medical practices and rural hospitals are becoming extinct. Cities must ...
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.
Projjal Dutta, MTA Director of Sustainability, NYC
5/13/2013
Two different electric car manufacturers were in the news in the past two weeks, for very different reasons.
Rich Heap, Community Editor, Future Cities
5/10/2013
Expanding Heathrow Airport means bulldozing many homes and more plane noise for tens of thousands of West Londoners, including my parents. Never mind. They'll get over it.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/17/2013
Green roofs are among the hottest ways to keep cities cool, and the technique has launched an architectural fad among cities worldwide.
Pablo Valerio, International Business & IT Consultant
5/20/2013
Using analytics, cities can leverage cellphone data to provide improved services and save money on sensors and infrastructure. However, cell operators don't make that easy. Rather, ...
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/16/2013
Everyone's talking "green" these days -- but when it comes to datacenters, talk is often where it stops.
message boards
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
5 City Roofs & How They Grow
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
As Rural Hospitals Die, Cities Must Step Up
As Rural Hospitals Die, Cities Must Step Up
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Cartoon: Parking App Fail
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
bulk 5/21/2013 9:31:48 AM
Cartoon: Surprise
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Cities Want More of Your Cellular Data
Tuesday March 12, 2013 5:55:33 PM
Tuesday March 12, 2013 4:26:12 PM
Tuesday March 12, 2013 3:33:00 PM
Tuesday March 12, 2013 3:02:26 PM
Tuesday March 12, 2013 1:58:28 PM
Tuesday March 12, 2013 1:33:49 PM
|
Mary Jander Ah, thanks, Pablo. I don't like the idea that cell companies are weighing their pricing options. That sounds like a recipe for future trouble.
Pablo Valerio Thinbluedba, that is the way I believe it should be, but in the US and other countries government agencies are using, and want complete freedom to use, the data instantaneously without supervision....
Pablo Valerio Mary, today some cities are getting some of this information as an exchange for getting mores cell permits. Others are waiting for the cell companies to define pricing. Obviously they don't want...
CitySolver This is an excellent point. Maybe we should be building green roofs in small modular ways so that like tiles, they can literally be stacked up and then put back like avoicing jigsaw puzzle, now there's...
Davedgreat2000 Pablo, Yes I understand that...its just something that we cannot control anyway but why give them more options like GPS tracking and the like. Its a connected world we live in and turning off the...
thinbluedba I'm curious as to what and how privacy laws apply? Does it apply to the owner of this information (ie. the carriers) or the user of the data (police, private company, etc.) In Canada, I know...
Mary Jander Agreed, Stotheco. Sometimes I think the lifestyle change people are promoting a sense of control that doesn't exist. Please don't get me wrong: Tons of unpleasant diseases and disorders respond...
stotheco You're right that there is truly no substitute or replacement for hands-on healthcare. You can organize all the preventive programs and seminars you want, but that won't stop people from getting...
stotheco Having your location tracked at all times = price you have to pay in order to stay connected. Does it seem too steep to you? At times, it does to me, but I need my connectivity. If only I could switch...
stotheco I wonder what the millionth tardee employee counted gets. Perhaps some slime is in order!
stotheco Perhaps I wasn't so clear with my instructions...
Mary Jander @Pablo, given that cellular operators are gathering all this data, they must believe they can sell it to cities. Do you know whether these carriers are holding cities to high prices for the use of...
Mary Jander Facebook gets everyone via the fine print, don't they? Who really knows what you're agreeing to when you click to get an app onto your smartphone? I for one had no clue that FB required permission...
Mary Jander If I lived in California, I would certainly opt in for any kind of data collection that would contribute to reduced emissions and better traffic patterns. It seems a small price to pay, especially...
Mary Jander Now this is what I call the Internet of surprising things!
Pablo Valerio Dave, since the beginning of location tracking cell phone companies have been able to log your location without GPS. They use cell triangulation! And that is something you cannot turn off, unless...
bulk Due to a software bug that is at the bottom of the fix queue, Jim gets this same treatment every single day he comes to work....
Nicole Ferraro Hi Pablo. Oh, I absolutely agree that there are great uses of our data. I do have a problem with my data being tracked if it's being used just to tailor marketing messages my way, but if it's being...
|
 |
|
|
Visit the Ecobuild Online Directory to learn more about these suppliers:
Site Moderators
Future Cities is looking for engaged readers to moderate the message boards on this site. Engage in high-IQ conversations; earn kudos and perks. Interested? E-mail:
moderators@ubmfuturecities.com
research
Smart City Money Makers
companies and solutions that are most prominent, and destined to be most profitable, in the smart city revolution.
How to Make Your City Smarter
Cities all over the world need to become smarter and more sustainable. But where to start? Download this guide to learn the first, proven steps toward making your city smarter.
all research
|
Tweet This