Globally, cities are increasingly relying on data-driven decision making and innovative technical solutions to create efficiencies and elevate quality of life. Public-private partnerships present an increasingly emerging vehicle through which solutions are brought to market in cities. The Internet of Thing Consortium Smart Cities program seeks to convene our diverse membership to engage in ideation and execution of pilot programs and business opportunities in cities of varying sizes. Our partnership with a growing network of city Mayors, Chief Technology Officers, and Chief Innovation officers make these efforts possible.

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PayPal teams with Phoenix Suns on jersey patch, cashless payments (10/03/2018)

Portland State University launches centers for smart city tech, homelessness (10/03/2018)

Germany launches world’s first autonomous tram in Potsdam (09/23/2018)

Driverless minibus makes maiden Dublin voyage (09/21/2018)

France Mulls Autonomous Trains (09/12/2018)

Automobile manufacturers, fleet operators, telecommunications providers, data companies, and more are eager to be engaged in the marketplace for cars and trucks with internet-supported functionality. Communication between vehicles, infrastructure, networks, and countless other platforms provide limitless potential for creation of efficiencies and wholesale mobility transformation. The Internet of Things Consortium is at the forefront of this dialogue from all key angles.

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Mercedes-Benz concept vehicle Vision Urbanetic introduced (10/09/2018)

Avinor to trial self-driving snowploughs at Oslo Airport (09/25/2018)

Android Auto Coming to Lexus Vehicles (09/24/2018)

AT&T and Harman bring connected features to your existing car (09/24/2018)

Toyota Agrees to Add Android Auto in Its Cars (09/21/2018)

Technology that provides internet and data-powered enhancements to homes, hotels, and other indoor infrastructure represents one of the most increasingly adopted fields of consumer Internet of Things technology. Connected home technology seeks to enhance comfort, security, energy efficiency, overall convenience, entertainment, and more. The Internet of Things Consortium is a best-in-class convener of executives and influencers from firms at the cutting edge of connected home technology.

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Uber Eats harnesses AI for $6B in annual bookings (10/03/2018)

Nest Thermostat E brings a simplified setup to European homes (10/02/2018)

Amazon Alexa links with home builder for smarter houses (09/25/2018)

Amazon rolls out new Alexa kids features (09/21/2018)

Google’s Smart Display likely to be called the Home Hub, cost $149 (09/18/2018)

Globally, consumers are increasingly making use of wearable technology that enhances their ability to fulfill their professional duties, provides entertainment value, or provides healthcare benefits. The Internet of Things Consortium is devoted to digging deep and facilitating actionable business development opportunities in this space that scale beyond the most widely known consumer products.

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New Microsoft headphones include Cortana (10/02/2018)

Walmart turns to VR and Oculus Go for associates’ training (09/20/2018)

Fitbit unveils a new connected health platform (09/19/2018)

Where were the Apple AR wearables? (09/19/2018)

Withings is back with a new fitness tracker called the Steel HR Sport (09/17/2018)

One of the most widely discussed trends in our global economy is the evolving state of the retail business. With increasing amounts of commerce shifting to online and mobile sales and purchasing, retailers must adapt their strategies both with respect to physical and digital conceptions and payment platforms. As with all areas of IoTC focus, the connected retail vertical requires industry players to deliver business solutions that facilitate simple transactions and desirable, efficient experiences.

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Samsung, AT&T team up on smart 5G factory in Austin, Texas (09/27/2018)

‘Just walk out,’ smart technology usage to skyrocket over next five years (09/25/2018)

AT&T to open new concept store—complete with ‘state-of-the-art’ coffee cafe (09/21/2018)

‘Just walk out shopping’: Amazon Go opens first Chicago location of its cashierless convenience store (09/17/2018)

Best Buy sheds light on new Google Chromecast (09/09/2018)