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The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - City Wireless Implementation

Ronen Rotstein  (President, Ceragon Networks)

Chris Pingue  (Analyst, Las Vegas Police Department , Las Vegas Police Department)

Rick Kaminer  (President & CEO, MMCVision LLC)

Al Ruiz  (Director, Chicago Park District, City of Chicago)

Maurice Singleton  (Founder & CTO, Managed Global Solutions)

Track: Government & Enterprise

Topics: Backhaul, Broadband, Budget & Funding + Grants, IoT, In-building Coverage, Regulatory & Legal + Standards, Situational Awareness, Video

Format: Panel Session

Vault Recording: TBD

Digital transformation is revolutionizing how cities and local governments are implementing technology to improve the lives and safety of their constituents, businesses, and tourists. One of the driving enablers of the next wave of applications being implemented is wireless technology.

This session will illuminate the transformative impact of wireless technology through the insights of four distinguished panelists. Join us to explore how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping public spaces and enhancing security measures across diverse urban environments.

Hear from these city experts who will share about their real-world experiences with projects that leveraged wireless equipment for surveillance, public safety, and smart city applications.

Find out how they dealt with challenges and made decisions about technology selection, broadband requirements, backhaul, cybersecurity, IoT, interoperability, spectrum allocation, and much more. Hear first hand, how they selected, specced, & deploying wireless surveillance & IoT systems that bolster public services in some of the world's most vibrant cities:
- From the bustling streets of Las Vegas
- To the energetic piers along NYC Hudson River Park
- To the serenity of Chicago Parks
- And finally, to the pioneering pulse of the City of Houston

These strategic deployments demonstrate the vital role wireless solutions play in addressing urban safety challenges.
Join us for this enlightening session to gain valuable insights into the present and future of wireless technology in public safety and surveillance, as our panelists discuss the challenges faced and solutions implemented in their respective cities.

Takeaway

• Discover strategic deployment techniques for wireless technology in urban environments, emphasizing the successes and challenges encountered along the way.
• Find out from city experts how they navigated complex challenges, including defining specifications, securing funding, tackling cybersecurity, managing backhaul, allocating spectrum, and more.
• Explore the seamless integration of wireless systems into public spaces, enhancing security while maintaining the area's aesthetic and functional integrity.
• Gain insights into the selection & deployment of wireless technologies, discussing what strategies proved effective, the obstacles faced, and the lessons learned.