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Bath has launched a city‑wide small‑cell rollout, partnering with Virgin Media O2, Ontix and the local council to bolster 5G capacity on busy shopping streets and tourist hotspots. The cells, mounted on existing lampposts, aim to alleviate network strain during peak periods and are slated to continue through early 2026. By using a neutral‑host, open‑access model, the project lets multiple operators share the same infrastructure, cutting deployment costs. The enhanced network also promises richer, real‑time data on visitor flows for city planners and retailers.
Transit agencies are turning to AI‑driven scheduling platforms to combat a global shortfall of roughly 2.4 million bus drivers. The tools let operators model alternative roster scenarios, communicate schedules in real time, and curb unscheduled overtime that fuels fatigue and turnover....
Baltimore announced TJ Mayotte as its new Chief Information Officer, taking charge of the city’s Information Technology Office. Mayotte arrives with more than two decades of government technology and cybersecurity leadership, most recently serving as CIO for Howard County with...
Lea Eriksen, Long Beach’s technology director since 2014, will depart next month to become Senior Assistant City Manager in Culver City. During her tenure, the Department of Technology and Innovation grew to nearly 200 staff, managed a $90 million annual budget,...
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is rolling out 24/7 American Sign Language interpretation services and indoor navigation tools across its transit network after successful pilots. Convo Communications will provide live video interpreters via QR‑code access points...
Lime has introduced LimePrime, a subscription service for its shared e‑bikes in London, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Manchester (Salford) and Nottingham. For a monthly fee ranging from £1.99 to £6.99, members receive flat‑rate rides up to 20 minutes, with per‑ride costs...
Cities hosting major sporting and entertainment events are under pressure to upgrade stadium Wi‑Fi as fan demand for real‑time sharing surges. Conventional antenna arrays often cause interference and require dozens of units to handle thousands of simultaneous connections. MatSing’s Wi‑Fi 6E...
Rob Lloyd, Seattle's chief technology officer, will step down on March 27 to join the Center for Digital Government after nearly two years leading the city's tech agenda. During his tenure he stabilized major programs, delivering Workday, unified communications, and...
Eindhoven awarded a long‑term concession to booking platform umob, creating a single‑app system for shared bikes, e‑bikes, cargo bikes and e‑scooters. The rollout began on 5 March, with umob coordinating operators Dott, felyx and Cargoroo, and pricing set at €1.50 for...
Metro Nashville has named Shawn Smith as its new Chief Information Officer, overseeing the Department of Information Technology Services that serves more than 50 agencies with a $64.5 million budget. Smith replaces retiring CIO Keith Durbin and brings over 30 years...
Boston’s Office of Emerging Technology has launched the Curb Lab, a cross‑department effort that uses artificial intelligence and open‑data assets to produce a live, citywide digital map of curb‑side parking rules. The initiative builds on a three‑year asset‑management platform and...
Four‑in‑five UK councils now list digital connectivity as a top local priority, with gigabit broadband and rural inclusion driving the agenda. Yet nine‑in‑ten admit they cannot quantify the economic or social returns of improved connectivity, and 70% would like formal...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Lisa Gelobter as New York City’s Chief Technology Officer and Commissioner of the Office of Technology and Innovation. Gelobter, a veteran technologist who helped create the GIF and launch Hulu, will oversee digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and...
