Post Tagged with: "Smart Cities"

Itron completes acquisition of Silver Spring Networks

Itron completes acquisition of Silver Spring Networks

January 8, 2018 at 6:30 am 0 comments

Itron announced last week it has completed its acquisition of Silver Spring Networks, Inc., in an effort to deliver more value-added services and outcome-based solutions to utilities and smart cities worldwide. With the acquisition, Itron strengthens its ability to deliver a broader set of solutions,Read More

Community leaders explore smart city solutions, use of grants

Community leaders explore smart city solutions, use of grants

October 6, 2017 at 9:12 pm 0 comments

The Smart Cities Council recently hosted government representatives during a half-day coaching workshop at the organization’s annual conference Smart Cities Week. Community representatives were paired with smart city experts to learn valuable insights about the benefits of smart technologies, and how a 2018 Readiness ChallengeRead More

Examining Common Barriers to Smart City Implementation

Examining Common Barriers to Smart City Implementation

August 21, 2017 at 9:37 am 0 comments

By Luis Casado & Eric Rensel Leaders in the water sector are all too familiar with the numbers. The average age of our country’s dams is 56 years old. The demands on wastewater treatment plants will grow nearly 25 percent in the next 15 years.Read More

Smart Cities Council announces grant winners

Smart Cities Council announces grant winners

February 13, 2017 at 11:46 am 0 comments

The Smart Cities Council, the world’s largest smart cities network, recently announced that Austin, Indianapolis, Miami, Orlando and Philadelphia are the five winners of the Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge Grant program. More than 130 cities were involved in the application process. The winning cities will receiveRead More

Smart Cities Council to Offer Challenge Grants

Smart Cities Council to Offer Challenge Grants

November 14, 2016 at 11:29 am 0 comments

The Smart Cities Council recently launched its application for cities to apply for the Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge Grant. Five American cities will receive a grant in 2017 to inspire innovation, inclusion and investment in their city. The grant, which will help cities applyRead More

Itron Enlists Microsoft Cloud to Help Customers Accelerate Digital Transformation

Itron Enlists Microsoft Cloud to Help Customers Accelerate Digital Transformation

October 17, 2016 at 12:08 pm 1 comment

Itron is consolidating its software solutions around the globe into a single platform built on Microsoft Azure, the largest enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure available today. Azure will be the backbone for Itron Total Outcomes, which provides business outcomes that address utility and smart city challenges inRead More

Smart Cities Council Policy Brief Details Infrastructure Investment

Smart Cities Council Policy Brief Details Infrastructure Investment

October 3, 2016 at 9:21 am 0 comments

As the U.S. election season heats up and further attention is focused on key national priorities, the Smart Cities Council has released a policy brief detailing how smart infrastructure investments in cities and towns across America will create jobs and promote greater prosperity for all.Read More

Q&A: Jesse Berst, Smart Cities Council Chairman

Q&A: Jesse Berst, Smart Cities Council Chairman

May 27, 2014 at 12:00 am 0 comments

For our June Q&A, UIM sat down with Jesse Berst, founder and chairman of the Smart Cities Council to get a fresh perspective on how cities are using “smart” technology. Berst was one of the pioneering thought leaders and the chief analyst of SmartGridNews.com, the internet?s oldest, largest and highest-ranked smart grid site.