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Pablo Valerio Nicole, that is one of the big issues about any technology. More and more we have everything connected to the internet is some way and, while some M2M technology could be extremely beneficial, the...
Resurgent phoenix Jason, As data capture increases and individuals learn to manipulate that data government IT systems have to become more agile. Some areas you can implement one large system and utilize it...
Nicole Ferraro Thanks for the blog, Pablo. I think we do need to have a serious conversation about the security risks. Am I being an alarmist by thinking there are people around this world who are licking their...
mejiac @Hazzle, Agreed, the thread is there and will always be. Like any system, there will always be those that will try to exploit it for whatever reason. I guess the best approach is to try to think...
mejiac To complement your article, I think an additional step is to plan implementations of electrical grids to allow more electrical/hybrid vehicles to drive our streets, reaching a wider scope. I'm aware...
mejiac Excellent article John. If we take all of these examples, they provide a comprehensive case study on how IT can be leverage to take cities a step forward and pave the way to a new way of running...
Mary Jander The WSJ reports today on the growing issue of cellphone providers selling data on customers to marketing firms.
Alan Reiter Hi stotheco,
I, too, hope Booker continues using Twitter. It will be interesting to see what he does if/when he runs for the Senate.
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...
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...
stotheco I agree and so far, he has done a very good job at creating and maintaining his brand. I truly admire him for what he does and his dedication. I'm hoping he stays the same and keeps at it.
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...
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 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...
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Pablo Valerio, International Business & IT Consultant
5/23/2013
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5/20/2013
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5/16/2013
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Alan Reiter, President, Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing
5/14/2013
Cory Booker of Newark, NJ, is the poster child for mayors who use Twitter. Though Booker generally knows what he's doing, politicians must be careful about using this medium.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
5/13/2013
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5/3/2013
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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, ...
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5/23/2013
Machine-to-machine technologies can help ease the strain on resource-constrained global cities. Or, at least, that's the idea behind Sir Richard Branson's Carbon War Room M2M ...
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Pablo Valerio Nicole, that is one of the big issues about any technology. More and more we have everything connected to the internet is some way and, while some M2M technology could be extremely beneficial, the...
Resurgent phoenix Jason, As data capture increases and individuals learn to manipulate that data government IT systems have to become more agile. Some areas you can implement one large system and utilize it...
Nicole Ferraro Thanks for the blog, Pablo. I think we do need to have a serious conversation about the security risks. Am I being an alarmist by thinking there are people around this world who are licking their...
mejiac @Hazzle, Agreed, the thread is there and will always be. Like any system, there will always be those that will try to exploit it for whatever reason. I guess the best approach is to try to think...
mejiac To complement your article, I think an additional step is to plan implementations of electrical grids to allow more electrical/hybrid vehicles to drive our streets, reaching a wider scope. I'm aware...
mejiac Excellent article John. If we take all of these examples, they provide a comprehensive case study on how IT can be leverage to take cities a step forward and pave the way to a new way of running...
Mary Jander The WSJ reports today on the growing issue of cellphone providers selling data on customers to marketing firms.
Alan Reiter Hi stotheco,
I, too, hope Booker continues using Twitter. It will be interesting to see what he does if/when he runs for the Senate.
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...
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...
stotheco I agree and so far, he has done a very good job at creating and maintaining his brand. I truly admire him for what he does and his dedication. I'm hoping he stays the same and keeps at it.
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...
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...
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