Smart Cities Rise Up

Smart cities are coming—and in some cases they are already here. We continue to see case study after case study of how new technologies, including AI (artificial intelligence), continue to emerge, transforming our connected cities. Let’s consider one of those interesting cities in this column today.

Travel with me through the city of Dubuque, Iowa. The city is using enhanced traffic management, including AI, for city management.

The city of Dubuque, Iowa, wanted to maximize the value of its expansive video network, which included more than 1,300 cameras citywide. While these cameras provided extensive coverage, city officials wanted to go beyond basic monitoring to extract actionable intelligence that could improve traffic management and public safety. City officials knew that with the right data, they could do more for their citizens.

Thus, the city decided to partner with Milestone Systems and Vaidio to implement a smart-traffic insights solution ...