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Attend a Webinar on the AI for IoT (AI3) Prize Competition
Learn about the AI for IoT (AI3) Prize Competition at our webinar on October 28 at 2pm ET. The AI3 Prize Competition asks the public to create an AI system to help first responders leverage data from IoT devices and surrounding sources.
Kurrant Insights: A Look at Philadelphia's Advanced Lighting Fixtures
Watch this clip to learn about how Philadelphia, Comcast, and US Ignite carried out a pilot with 14 advanced smart lighting fixtures in two blocks of the city’s commercial area.
What does a Collaborative Brainstorming Competition Look Like?
South Bend, IN challenged volunteer residents to spend a weekend ideating ways to increase the number of residents who get around by biking, walking, or rolling. Learn what innovative ideas the winning teams proposed.
Light Reading: Open RAN Heats Up
In this interview, US Ignite's Mari Silbey discusses testing interoperability in an Open RAN environment, and how the Open RAN movement creates opportunities for new suppliers to enter the telecom market.
Five Model Practices for Partnerships in Smart City Projects
Well-organized partnerships lead to successful outcomes for the partners, residents, and municipalities deploying a smart infrastructure project. See the five model practices we recommend for all smart city leaders to follow.