Smart cities: Rogers' role as a connector must evolve

By John Bugailiskis

MISSISSAUGA – New technologies and access to vast quantities of data promise to create smart cities, which improve sustainability, create economic development, and enhance quality of life for people living and working in them. At Commtech East last week, a panel of industry experts (pictured) offered insight on what has to happen if our cities are to get smarter.John Jung, executive director of Intelligence Community Forum (ICF) Canada, explained there are now about 200 cities all over the world the ICF has recognized as intelligent communities. He added there are likely thousands of additional cities which could be added to...