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June 14th 2016: Making Cities Safer and Smarter: The Internet of Things

The buzz: “Living for the City” (Stevie Wonder). News flash: By 2050, 75% of the world may live in cities [unicef.org/sowc2012/urbanmap/#]. The impact? Cities are becoming keenly aware that growth at this unprecedented speed brings challenges to transportation, pollution, water, energy, safety – as well as opportunities. How to keep up with and ahead of the demand? Savvy leaders are turning to new solutions including public and private partnerships, data exchanges and the IoT to lay the foundation for safer, smarter, more efficient communities. The experts speak. Sara Gardner, Hitachi: “When

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Sara Gardner

Sara Gardner is Chief Technology Officer for Hitachi Insight Group – Hitachi’s global IoT business unit that combines IT and OT expertise from across its broad portfolio of companies.

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Ruthbea Yesner

Ruthbea Yesner is Vice President of IDC’s Government Insights, Education and Smart Cities and Communities practice which analyzes the execution of emerging technologies essential for the modernization and digital transformation of governments and educational institutions. Ms. Yesner provides research and advisory services to government organizations and the vendors that serve them. Ms. Yesner launched the Smart Cities practice at IDC in 2010, at first of its kind. She is a frequent speaker at industry events.

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Marlyn Zelkowitz

Marlyn Zelkowitz, Director, Future Cities and Internet of Things, SAP Public Sector Industry, is an evangelist for using technology to drive public sector outcomes and a regular speaker at public sector events.

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