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REPORT

The building blocks for smarter communities

Connected communities are smarter communities. We asked decision makers from public venues and private enterprises what smart communities mean and how to build them. Interested? Read the report.

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We gathered input from business leaders in various fields like sports, entertainment, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our survey questioned their understanding of 'smart communities', their strategies for advanced network technology, collaboration plans, and their outlook on future connectivity improvements.

The findings show strong support for enhanced and user-friendly neutral host infrastructure. With a strong a willingness to participate in its development, contingent on finding suitable partners for assistance and facilitation.

At a glance

Our inaugural report done in 2022 found 4 key findings that are still relevant for today.

Smarter communities bring real benefits

Respondents acknowledge the advantages of smart infrastructure for both residents and visitors. They understand that these benefits can, in turn, stimulate increased investment and attract talent to their city or local region.

Network upgrades are a critical step

Venue and enterprises have multiple reasons for wanting to enhance their networks, from improving their resiliency to more effectively managing a remote workforce.

There is significant appetite for new technologies

Despite the tendency to delay upgrades, most respondents are interested in innovations and say their organisations are often among the first to adopt new technologies.

The right partners are the key to progress

What is clear from the results is a readiness to collaborate with diverse stakeholders in constructing intelligent infrastructure, ultimately enriching the quality of their living and working environments.

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