MARKHAM, ON – The City of Markham is teaming up with Bell on an Internet of Things (IoT) initiative that it says will improve the efficiency of municipal operations and City services for residents.
According to Wednesday’s announcement, the Smart City Accelerator Research Program will integrate IBM data and analytics technology into IoT systems for initiatives such as energy management, environmental monitoring to provide weather data to guide decisions on management of city operations, and storm/flood water monitoring to help manage flood risk and mitigate damage.
"We're proud to partner with Markham to extend the City's technology leadership in the management of municipal operations and enhanced delivery of city services," said Bell SVP Gary Semplonius, in the release. "By leveraging the Bell Smart City platform to monitor and manage critical infrastructure and services, Markham's program will lead to more efficient operations and improved services for everyone who lives and works here."
"Markham will serve as a living lab and an incubator for innovation," added Mayor of Markham Frank Scarpitti. "By embracing smart city technologies, we will continue to deliver exceptional services to our residents at lower costs and improve the quality of life. This partnership with Bell speaks to Markham's commitment to leveraging the latest digital tools and assets; keeping us connected in an age of great transformation while reinforcing Markham's position as a municipal leader in the heart of Canada's innovation corridor."
