Public Safety
The Future of Public Safety
In today’s installment of our #FutureofPublicSector series, we explore the myriad of challenges threatening public safety and the technology solutions that are emerging as governments and public sector leaders endeavor to keep citizens, cities and nations safer than ever. Arguably one of th…
Mardi Gras 2020: How the IoT is keeping it safe
It’s Mardi Gras week in New Orleans and this year’s celebration promises almost constant parades, unending music, and streets filled with costumes beyond imagination. During a recent visit, we saw first hand just how exciting the party can get. But we also caught a glimpse at just how ef…
How the IoT is enabling safer streets in New Orleans
The City of New Orleans is making big changes to the way it keeps the public safe. As a community that survives and thrives on tourism, they’re turning to innovative technologies that help tourists feel safer. And it’s all starting with the Internet of Things (IoT). Could New Orleans become “The Ci…
Law Enforcement Innovation: Recognizing Leadership in Community Policing
Since 1893, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has actively shaped the future of law enforcement. And that trend continues at this year’s annual conference and exposition in Orlando. As part of the events, which will feature law enforcement technologies and leaders from around…
124th IACP Underway: Law Enforcement Tech to be highlighted
Cisco is excited to be a Platinum Sponsor for the 124th Annual IACP Conference and Exposition in Philadelphia. Every year, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) brings together Law Enforcement leaders from around the nation to learn, network and problem solve about the hot topics…
Top 3 Future Cyber Threats For State and Local Governments
Law Enforcement evidence held for ransom, utilities taken offline and transportation derailed. All have happened in the last 12 months. Sometimes it feels like TV supervillains from our childhood have come to life; CHAOS, Cobra and, worst of all, the dreaded Legion of Doom. But in a world of interna…
Digital Transformation of Public Safety Highlighted at Cisco Live
Cisco Live US which was held in Las Vegas the last week in June, is one of the premier IT industry events Cisco hosts every year. This year’s event drew over 28,000 customers, partners, press and analysts. Our top executives presented keynote and innovation talks which tackled topics like cloud, co…
IoT, Fidget Spinners, and Millions of Steps
Cisco Live! It is my favorite Cisco event that is held every year for our customers. Being held in one of the big convention centers in Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, everyone walked at least 3-5 miles every day between sessions, the show floor, and meetings. What was unique this year was that every atte…
What Happens in Vegas…Will Extend Well Beyond!
What Happens in Vegas…Will Extend Well Beyond! Las Vegas is one of the world’s most unusual cities, not only for its unique mix of businesses, visitors and communities, but also for its visionary leadership. Las Vegas is avidly adopting smart technologies that its mayor and her technical advis…