2016

An organization representing 133 cities and counties around the country is offering up thousands of dollars in grants to get localities thinking about how to engage their citizens with IT. The nonprofit Next Century Cities, known for its advocacy for affordable high-speed broadband access, is now accepting applications for its new “Next Generation Engagement Awards.” The contest will award at

Boston’s move to embrace the Internet of Things and other smart city technologies in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 represents the future of how governments can use tech for public safety purposes, according to Deb Socia, executive director of the nonprofit Next Century Cities…

Verizon is finally ready to offer its high-speed fiber optic service to Boston — a victory for city officials who have long sought meaningful competition for high-speed Internet and TV service in a city dominated by Comcast Corp…

Today, Siklu Inc., Cruzio and the City of Santa Cruz, California announced a project to bring gigabit internet speeds to local residential, business and community sites throughout Santa Cruz. Using hybrid fiber-wireless technologies – existing fiber connected to Siklu fiber-like wireless radios with service provided by Cruzio — this project will bring wireless gigabit service

The strength of America’s economy as well as our political prowess in the world are inextricably linked to the success of our cities and their “smart city” initiatives. The time to implement these initiatives is now…