Want to Build a Smart City? Partnerships Are Key

Route Fifty: AUSTIN, Texas — Every city official seems to have their eye on building a smarter, more connected city. But what does it take to make that happen? According to a wireless innovation panel on Friday at SXSW, buy-in from leadership and creative partnerships are key—along with a massive commitment to advancing broadband infrastructure.

The panel featured Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed as well as representatives from US Ignite, Verizon, and Intel.

Here are some of the takeaways and quotes . . .

Read article