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Intel Corporation announced an initiative to help communities use wireless
technology and innovative applications to expand and improve services for
municipal governments, businesses and citizens. Under the 'Digital Communities'
initiative, Intel is leading a diverse group of high-tech companies to help 13
'pilot' communities design, develop and deploy comprehensive solutions and
services. This is to enhance government efficiency, promote economic growth,
foster greater community satisfaction and bridge the digital divide.
The applications range from automating mobile workers such as meter readers
and building inspectors to increasing the safety and enhancing resource
management of first responders. It can be done by remotely monitoring vehicle
location to enhancing parent-teacher collaboration for improved student success.
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ANAND CHANDRASEKHAR
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Local governments to address critical issues of equal and affordable access to broadband as wireless technology evolves |
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Cleveland; Corpus Christi; Texas; Philadelphia; Taipei and Taiwan are places
where the worldwide pilot communities are using technology industriously today.
"As wireless technology continues to evolve, local governments are seizing
the opportunity to address critical issues in their community including equal
and affordable access to broadband and more efficient and effective government
services," said Anand Chandrasekher, VP and Director, Intel Sales and
Marketing Group.
"We are working closely with these communities to help them take the
next step and harness the benefits of wireless technology. These include lower
cost of operations, enhanced public safety and security, and a foundation for
growth and competitiveness," added he.
The Digital Communities pilots span major geographies including the Americas,
Europe and Asia Pacific. Other participating cities include Portland in the
United States, along with Mangaratiba, Brazil; Dusseldorf, Germany; Gyor,
Hungary; Jerusalem, Israel; Principality of Monaco; Seoul, South Korea; Osaka,
Japan; and Westminster, United Kingdom.
Intel is working closely with Cisco, Dell, IBM and SAP to help communities
around the world replicate the successful installments in the pilot communities,
which span from small cities to major metropolitan areas. The Digital
Communities Consortium-including Cisco, Dell, IBM and SAP-are joined by Accela,
Airpath Wireless, Alvarion,
British Telecom, CapGemini, CDW Government, Inc (CDW-G), Check Point, Civitium,
EarthLink, iMove, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, Pronto Networks,
Szintezis Rt, Telindus, Tropos and Vertex.
Intel is also working closely with Muniwireless.com, an online site devoted
to municipal wireless broadband, detailing the return on investment that local
governments can realize from technology deployment. In conjunction with the
Intel Digital Communities initiative, Muniwireless created a solutions library
with case studies that highlights how applications can help governments increase
productivity, save money and improve services.
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