Qualcomm Announces Smart Cities Accelerator Program

Qualcomm Announces Smart Cities Accelerator Program

Qualcomm Technologies has announced the launch of a smart cities program, aimed at providing a central directory of smart cities solutions based on Qualcomm technology. The Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program will be a one-stop shop for governments,...
Tech parking meters in Springfield

Tech parking meters in Springfield

Springfield’s parking meters might be getting a technological upgrade. Springfield aldermen on Tuesday were presented with the city’s pick for smart parking meters downtown after putting out requests for proposals last year. IPS Group would replace 800 of the city’s...
Big Data Can Help Solve Problems but…

Big Data Can Help Solve Problems but…

Evaluating how well a parking meter is operating in San Diego may be a question for a streetlight. Overlaying data from a multitude of connected, intelligent components was the focus of one of the many panel discussions at the third annual Smart Cities Connect...
Time runs out for parking meters in Bridgeport CT

Time runs out for parking meters in Bridgeport CT

Time has expired for the camera-equipped automated downtown parking meters. Following months of pressure from business owners and City Council members, Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration is scrapping the high-tech equipment that helped issue fines by mail. “Time frame?...
New smart parking meters in downtown Elmira

New smart parking meters in downtown Elmira

The old-fashion coin-operated parking meters will soon be a thing of the past. Starting Friday, you will now have the option to pay cash or card. The City of Elmira is using a kiosk system known as “multi-space pay stations” that accepts credit cards. Two...