Three Metros, AT&T Partner to Develop Smart Cities Framework

AT&T has announced a new partnership with three U.S. metros to establish a Smart Cities Framework using Internet of Things (IoT) innovations to create solutions for cities. In the first stage of the effort, Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas will showcase the potential use of sensors and other Internet-connected technologies to improve municipal services. In addition to existing services offered by AT&T, the new framework adds several new services in four categories: infrastructure; citizen engagement; transportation; and, public safety. To help support the new framework, AT&T has formed alliances with Cisco, Deloitte, Ericsson, GE, Georgia Institute of Technology, IBM, Intel, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. More information is available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/att-launches-smart-cities-framework-with-new-strategic-alliances-spotlight-cities-and-integrated-vertical-solutions-300199022.html.