The Wireless Broadband Alliance’s Connected City Advisory Board (CCAB) on Thursday unveiled its first Connected City Blueprint, which is aimed at giving municipal authorities guidance on how to bring intelligence into their city ecosystems.
According to the CCAB, the blueprint’s guidelines includes an outline of factors to consider when developing a smart city system, information on the technology required, and case studies that can be used as benchmarks for connected city deployments. Additionally, the document lists opportunities and services that can be explored by connected cities, including big data, roaming, and public-private partnerships.
“It is imperative for city managers and CIOs who’ve successfully implemented connectivity to share plans and highlight the benefits of connected cities in a way for all to understand,” Reza Jafari, vice chair of the CCAB and Board Advisor to the WBA, said. “The purpose of the Connected City Blueprint is to do exactly that and bring these value propositions to light. By allowing cities to share their experiences and help one another maximize opportunities and overcome challenges, we are one step closer to making the smart dream a reality.”
CCAB and the Wireless Broadband Alliance said they will continue to improve and expand the blueprint, and invited industry stakeholders to contribute to the initiative.
The Connected City Blueprint can be downloaded here.
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