Collaborating for Innovation: A Smart Cities Playbook

Published on August 30, 2022

With its faster speeds, improved responsiveness, and ability to support high-density Internet of Things (IoT) networks, 5G technology has the power to transform our communities into smart cities.

In “Collaborating for Innovation: A Smart Cities Playbook,” you’ll find over twenty examples of communities putting wide-area, standardized 4G and 5G wireless technology to work, along with tools and best practices to use in your own smart cities initiatives. You’ll learn how communities are deploying advanced wireless technologies to improve public services and safety and increase efficiencies for buildings, transportation systems, and utility networks. You’ll also read how communities are stepping up their security to help make both their physical and digital assets more secure.

The case studies, insights, and resources compiled within this Playbook can help your community leverage wireless technology, including 5G, and take the next step in bringing your smart cities vision to life.

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