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April on the Road: What Local Governments Really Need from Their Software
Chris Foreman, Marketplace.city
Over the past few weeks, our team at Marketplace.city has been on the road, engaging with city leaders, IT professionals, and public sector innovators across the country. From Smart City Expo USA in New York City to the Transforming Local Government conference in Scottsdale, and finally, Smart Cities Connect in San Antonio, we’ve had some eye-opening conversations.
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Governments of today are challenged with an ever increasing mandate to service citizens efficiently but are under resourced, under funded, and risk averse. Organizations need innovative technology to close the gap between the level of service and the availability of resources. They require critical relevant data at their fingertips to make informed purchasing decisions and achieve resilience.. To meet this need, Marketplace.city is thrilled to introduce Self-Service Market Landscapes—a powerful new feature included with Clearbox Source subscriptions.
Read MoreNorth Texas Innovation Alliance Members and Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners Announce SCEWC Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge
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North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), a 501(c)3 regional consortium of over 40 municipalities, agencies, corporations and academic institutions across North Texas working to create the most connected, smart and resilient region in the country, has announced an international pitch event, named the Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge, to be held at this year's Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona alongside partner Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners and Texas cities Frisco, McKinney and Fort Worth. This pitch competition will select five startups to compete to win piloting and funding opportunities in the United States.
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Get access to Clearbox PlatformDallas County Kicks Off Official UAS and Robotics Tech Program
Dallas County's Drone & Robotics Demo Day featured 10 companies that are pioneering everything from first-responder drones to delivery robots to drone detection systems. See solutions that could help turn Dallas County into a 'Smart County'—one innovation at a time.
Dallas County’s recent Drone & Robotics Demo Day served as a potent reminder. What was once confined to the realm of science fiction is now today’s reality—and Tuesday’s event was a look at the imminent future.
A handpicked group of ten companies, all pioneers in their field, were there to demonstrate how drones and robots are here to serve us, simplify our lives, and ensure our safety. The event showcased a range of high-tech solutions, from surveillance drones to cleaning robots, that were both practical and, at times, awe-inspiring.
Held at the Dallas County Elections Training and Warehouse facility near Stemmons Freeway and Regal Row, the roster of innovators included Clevon, DroneUp, and RobotLAB—all of whom Dallas Innovates has reported on—as well as AeroDefense drone detection, Axon Air, Serve, BRINC Drones, LandSat Technologies, Evolve Dynamics, and Airspace Link.
But the event was more than just a showcase; it also marked the official launch of Dallas County’s UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) and Robotics Technology Program.
In partnership with the North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), the initiative represents Dallas County’s ambition to transition into a ‘Smart County.’ But what does that entail?
Dallas County and NTXIA officials explained that the ‘Smart County’ vision is about making the county a national leader in integrating advanced technology into daily operations and public safety. The ultimate goal is to harness the power of technology to enhance efficiency, increase safety, and elevate the quality of public services for residents.
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Marketplace.city helped Dallas County, along with our partner NTXIA, using our Clearbox Source product. Source provided a comprehensive market landscape of potential technology partners, along with real world examples of where those companies have deployed their solutions, with a specific focus on local government references and customers.
Using this Market Landscape, the County also leveraged Source to conduct outreach to the vendor community, invite them to participate in the event, and to assess their viability as a government solution partner.