Challenge Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas; by 2050 that number could swell to 66 percent—with roughly two out of every three people living in a city. 1 The stress this puts on core services like transit, connectivity, and emergency response is extreme, and city planners are expected to not only manage this growth, but continually improve the quality of life for citizens. Many cities are exploring a smart city vision that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to collect and analyze data for better management of public resources and services. But outdated infrastructure, legacy systems, tight budget constraints, and diverse demographics present considerable obstacles to moving forward. Solution Miami-Dade County wanted to better connect wi

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