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Curious about smart cities? Our blog explores community-led applications and services, strategies for public-private partnership, approaches to data management, breakthroughs in wireless technology, and more. Read on!

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Lessons for Broadband Investment in a Post-Pandemic World

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04/21/2020
A recent opinion piece in the New York Times called for new government investment in high-speed Internet connectivity to help jumpstart the economy once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided. Written by Thomas Friedman, the article was noteworthy not only because it cited one of the applications from our Smart Gigabit Communities network (Poultry Patrol), but also because it championed specific feder…
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Panel Discussion on Data & COVID-19 Community Support

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04/17/2020
US Ignite hosted a discussion on how community members are rising to the challenge of COVID-19 by finding uses of data that improve communication and coordination in our rapidly evolving world.
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Data-Driven Support During the COVID-19 Crisis

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04/09/2020
US Ignite presents an online discussion with experts in the field of Data-Driven Support During the COVID-19 Crisis. With a new online event on the use of data in supporting communities during the COVID-19 crisis, US Ignite presents the second in our series of topical discussions designed to help communities respond to rising challenges during this health emergency. The series gives participant…
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Panelist Discussion on Community 3D Printing Options and COVID-19 Support

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04/03/2020
US Ignite hosted a discussion on how community members are rising to the challenge of COVID-19 by producing much needed medical supplies through 3D Printing.  We assembled a panel of experts from the cohort of over 30 communities that are part of our Smart and Connected Communities program, started by the National Science Foundation.  The panel shared real world experiences and the resources the…
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Discussion: Community 3D Printing & COVID-19

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03/31/2020
With a new online event on the use of 3D printing for medical supplies, US Ignite presents the first in a series of topical discussions designed to help communities respond to rising challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. This series will give participants a chance to hear directly from experts and discover critical resources for dealing with the effects of the pandemic. 3D Printing & COV…
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Improving Connectivity During the COVID-19 Crisis

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03/25/2020
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting us all, and as communities grapple with how to respond, many tech companies and network carriers are stepping up to ease burdens where they can. In the past week we've seen teleconferencing providers offering free service to schools, carriers offering free connectivity or expanded data caps, and many companies halting disconnects during the crisis to Keep Americans…
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Produce Your Own Smart City Podcast!

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03/17/2020
Produce Your Own Smart City Podcast!
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Joplin Challenge - Creating Safe and Resilient Communities

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03/12/2020
The city of Joplin, Missouri, one of US Ignite’s newest Smart Gigabit Communities, is working diligently to create and deploy smart city technologies that support resilience to natural disasters. Through a network of infrastructure, utility, and municipal partnerships - and now through a new partnership with technology provider Itron - leaders in Joplin have launched a Smart Community Chal…
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NIST Launches Chariot Challenge

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03/11/2020
Calling all innovators! The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is launching a two-part prize challenge through its Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) division. With $1.1 million in award money up for grabs, the challenge asks competitors to develop solutions that will help first responders handle emergency situations. The first contest area focuses on augmented rea…
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Why 5G Won’t Follow the Typical Deployment Approach

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02/24/2020
Why 5G Won't Follow the Typical Deployment Approach (and New Opportunities for Investment in Broadband) This post is authored by US Ignite CEO Joe Kochan and Brian Greene, debt finance partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. It first appeared on Kirkland's Energy & Infrastructure Blog Mobile network infrastructure deployment in the U.S. has always followed a familiar path: three or four la…
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Bridging the Gap Between Rural Schools and STEM Professionals

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02/18/2020
Written by Soledad Lalla for US Ignite The Smart Gigabit Communities program encourages civic leaders to use advanced networking and data-driven strategies to solve real-world problems. A star example of this work, Mike Cuales, the founder of LEVR Studios LLC, created a project that uses 360 Virtual Reality in a rural education setting. This VR solution puts students in rural areas in touch wit…
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Sounding the Call for a National Smart Community Strategy

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01/29/2020
Over the past five years, industry and university labs have developed emerging technologies to support the Internet of Things (IoT), networks that connect everyday objects like cars, pacemakers, and thermostats to the Internet to drive down cost savings and improve safety and quality of life. These technologies have the potential to transform communities – improving transportation, reducing powe…
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Congratulations to This Year’s Smart 50 Award Winners!

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01/17/2020
Smart Cities Connect, Smart Cities Connect Foundation, and US Ignite are once again recognizing some of the most innovative and influential smart cities projects around the world. This year the Smart 50 Awards program honors exceptional work in the categories of community engagement, digital transformation, smart mobility, urban infrastructure, and urban operations. We are also happy to ann…
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US Ignite Events Coming Up in 2020

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12/18/2019
The year 2020 is fast upon us, and while our crystal ball can’t tell us everything that lies ahead, we do have a strong lineup of US Ignite events in the forecast. Please mark your calendars for: FEBRUARY 6 US Ignite Forum - Smart City ROI San Diego, California The US Ignite Forum on Smart City ROI will cover smart city projects that demonstrate tangible return on investment such as s…
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San Diego Smart City App Targets Food Rescue

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12/10/2019
Top apps from this year’s IGNITE | SCALE | SAN DIEGO smart city challenge competition are on the road to commercialization, and we caught up recently with the leaders of FreshStart to hear how their award-winning project is progressing. Read on for details about how FreshStart is making the most of its boost from Ignite Scale San Diego as part of the Smart Gigabit Communities (SGC) program…
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Community Announcement - Warm Welcome to Joplin!

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11/21/2019
The City of Joplin, Missouri -- once a boomtown for mining of lead and zinc -- is on the road to an exciting high-tech future. With a name familiar to many as a stop on Route 66, or the temporary home to Bonnie and Clyde, the community has also been impacted deeply by a significant natural disaster – an EF5 tornado that struck the City in 2011. However, in the spirit of recovery and resilience, …
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