You said "Such bold thinking for such worthy goals make this initiative all the more impressive." -- When AT&T introduced their Domain 2.0 initiative they decided to combine technology innovations from both their traditional legacy vendors and start-up companies that offer unique capabilities. Perhaps a similar collaborative R&D model might uncover some interesting combinations in the smart cities arena. FYI, this week at the CES 2016 show there are several early-stage IoT related ventures that will be showcased.