Stafford County and the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) Announce Opening of the First Virginia Smart Community Testbed forextv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from forextv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
$1 million spent so far on Stafford smart city project
The project to connect Stafford County like never before is well underway.
Dubbed “Smart City Test Bed,” the project to remake the county into the state’s first-ever 5G-connected community is focused on how to reduce traffic, how to predict and detect flooding, and, maybe someday, guide a tourist to get a juicy hamburger at a locally-owned restaurant.
“Smart is bigger than technology,” said Stafford County Economic Development Director John Holden.
Last summer, the county signed an agreement with the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), Virginia’s quasi-governmental agency, promising to work together to first blanket the area around the county’s courthouse with 5G wireless technology. That work is happening now.
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Technical Advisory Board ready to make Virginia a global cybersecurity leader
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The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative has tapped top cybersecurity leaders to provide strategic guidance as part of its inaugural Technical Advisory Board.
“The inaugural members represent some of the highest levels of industry, academia, and government and bring a wide array of experience and expertise, including running large research groups and developing innovation programs, said Luiz DaSilva, CCI executive director. “They’re also strong advocates for the initiative and their expertise will help u