#181: Dr. Bianca Lochner, Feroz Merchhiya, Dr. Muriel Reid, & Ken Williams – Smart Cities & Digital Innovation – Transforming Cities with AI & 5G

• How cities like Scottsdale and Glendale are implementing smart city initiatives through strategic roadmaps and innovative technologies
• The role of GIS and data analytics in improving public safety and city operations during major events
• Approaches to implementing AI solutions safely and effectively in government settings
• How public-private partnerships and inter-city collaboration drive innovation in municipal services
• Strategies for balancing competition and cooperation between neighboring cities to improve resident services

Timestamps

• (03:55) Scottsdale's Smart City Journey and Digital Transformation
• (07:32) Fiber Network Infrastructure and IoT Implementation
• (11:00) Glendale's GIS Center of Excellence and Major Event Management
• (16:44) City of Jackson's Approach to Technology Partnerships and Challenges
• (20:27) T-Mobile's Role in 5G Smart City Infrastructure
• (21:29) Glendale's Implementation of Generative AI Solutions
• (27:59) Scottsdale's Strategic Approach to AI Implementation
• (32:41) Public Safety Communications Future with T-Mobile
• (36:05) Regional Collaboration and Competition in the Phoenix Metro Area
• (43:53) Cross-City Technology Sharing and Innovation
• (47:04) Closing Thoughts on Public-Private Collaboration

   

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