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Can We Be Smarter Than The Smart Cities We’re Building?

January 27, 2018

Imagine a world where everything is connected. All information and communication technologies are integrated into a single, consolidated platform.

Government Officials Optimistic about Smart Cities

October 6, 2017

As cities, counties and states across America experiment with smart technologies the challenges associated with becoming a true smart community are coming into sharper focus, says new research.

Easing the Burden of Managing Large Video Systems

Jonathan Farmer

September 12, 2017

Just as with consumer electronics, when it comes to video surveillance solutions it’s easy to become sidetracked by some of the more fascinating advanced features, functions and capabilities.

Monitors Audio for Gunshots, Aggression

Intelligent Audio Analytics System from Louroe Electronics

April 1, 2016

This solution, easily mounted to utility poles or walls, monitors audio for specific events such as gunshots, aggressive speech, breaking glass or car alarms.

San Jose May Deploy Crime-Spying Garbage Trucks

August 19, 2015

San Jose may enlist garbage trucks as eyes on the ground for a short-staffed police force.

Arlington Police Launch Community Surveillance Camera Program

June 24, 2015

Arlington, Texas police are launching at "Neighborhood Eyes" program.

How Mesh Networks Form the Backbone of Smart Cities

Wireless mesh networking is not for everyone. But, when it makes business sense, it works the best.

Bill Zalud

December 1, 2013

Overall, a wireless mesh network is a communications network made up of radio nodes organized in a mesh topology. Wireless mesh networks often consist of mesh clients, mesh routers and gateways.

Philly Controller says City's Video Cameras are 'Worse than Useless'

May 30, 2013

Philadelphia's City Controller says that the city's $17 million video surveillance system includes cameras that provide blurry or jagged, pixilated images, and objects blocking visibility.