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TECHNOLOGY flow , parking , air quality , temperature , and footfall .”
Cisco has been at the forefront of recognising the value of digital transformation and the benefits that technology can deliver to city operations and citizen engagement , adds Brian Donlan , Cisco Canada ’ s regional VP of sales . “ In working with OnX and the City of Mississauga we have deployed technologies such as public WiFi and mobility that give Mississauga ’ s small businesses innovative opportunities to drive new revenue and have new customer insight . Our partnership is also delivering new digital services to citizens that deliver efficiency , productivity and transparency .”
The Internet of Things ( IoT ) is about connecting things , City Services and engaging the public with technology at the heart of it . Slack believes in leadership first , then technology enablers and is fortunate to have a Mayor and City Manager who are great leaders and understand the role of technology . “ A big part of our IT strategy was to be shovel-ready for funding announcements that could be
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