US Ignite shares $6M in NSF funds with cities for smart city app store

Computerworld: Smart cities have long been a concept, but now more financial muscle is being added to bring them closer to reality.

Cities across the country are hoping to use Internet of Things technology to find greater efficiencies in operating their transportation, water, sewer, traffic, parking and street lighting operations. Some cities are also building apps to generate revenues through wired and wireless networks, sometimes supported by online advertising.

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