Hump Day Exchange: Smart Cities and IoT

In this month's podcast episode, we consider questions like: How much does it cost exactly to build a cellular network underground? Can sensors really improve the grim state of Atlanta traffic? What do we mean by “intelligent transportation”? And perhaps the greatest mystery of all: is “smart city” the new “cloud”?

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Spotlight: Emerson

Emerson applies machine learning technology to refrigeration systems. “You’ve probably never heard of Emerson before,” explains Director of Innovation John Wallace, “but if you’ve shopped at a grocery store, convenience store, gas station, dollar store, or pharmacy, you’ve interacted with our equipment.” The team leverages their Tech Square location by driving partnerships with other startup companies.  

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Trading Cards: Batch 8

It takes all kinds. And we've got all kinds. From students to entrepreneurs, to makers and administrators, Tech Square is chock full of the breakthrough talent you would expect of Atlanta's Innovation District. Looking for experts in mechatronics, Java, system engineering, or tourism? We've got you covered. Take a peek. 

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Spotlight: Home Depot

Tech Square is home to The Home Depot’s Technology Center, where a dedicated team of innovators operates outside the shadow of The Home Depot’s corporate office. Anthony Gregorio, Global Innovation Lead, says sharing ideas, challenges, and successes with his counterparts at other enterprise innovation centers in the area, like Delta and AT&T Foundry, is an essential part of being in the neighborhood. 

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Trading Cards: Batch 6

Tech Square is home to a Top MBA Program and ten Top 10 Engineering Programs. Distinguished students from all over the world live, study, and work in Tech Square. Students here offer expertise in content strategy, software engineering, Ruby, Andriod, iOS, video editing, digital music, and more. Check out a few of these students in the latest and greatest installment of Tech Square Trading Cards. 

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Spotlight: Fixd

Not sure whether you need to pull over in the next 10 seconds or 10 miles when that check engine light comes on? Don’t panic – ATDC company Fixd has a product that quickly decodes the mystery of the scariest 194 watts known to man. CEO John Gattuso loves working in Tech Square because it fosters a get-your-hands-dirty work ethic for people who are really trying to build something that people want.  

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