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Cities Jump on Intel’s Wireless Networks Bandwagon

by Anton Shilov

[ 08/18/2005 | 11:51 PM ]

Intel Corp. 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 wireless Internet solutions and services. 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 by remotely monitoring vehicle location to enhancing parent, teacher collaboration for improved student success, Intel said.

The Digital Communities pilots span major geographies including the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. Cleveland; Corpus Christi, Texas; Philadelphia; and Taipei, Taiwan are among the worldwide pilot communities using technology industriously today. In addition to the four pilot communities, other participating cities include Portland, Oregon. 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 Press Release: Intel to Help Communities Worldwide Maximize Their Wireless Capabilities.
• CNET News.com: Cities Join Intel's Wi-Fi Program.