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Sharing network ownership doesn’t mean giving up control

It didn’t come as a big surprise that a substantial majority of respondents to BAI’s recent research on smart communities considered themselves innovators or early adopters at the forefront of new technology. It was a little more surprising to compare those responses to actual technology adoption: only 25% are using 5G networks and just 9% […]

Rethinking infrastructure to build smarter communities

Many people in the workforce today have never known anything other than exclusively digital workplaces. Connectivity permeates every aspect of our personal and professional lives; and advances in computing technology have given us the ability to access the digital world from anywhere. Smart communities are a natural extension of this technological evolution, and they depend […]

Smart partnerships build smart communities

A smart community initiative done right can seem like magic. End users just have what they need, when they need it, without effort. But it’s not magic. It’s partnership. With the right mix of partners, you get the resources, expertise and vision to create innovative smart communities that enhance safety and sustainability, and deliver an […]

Building smart cities, one community at a time

This blog is the first in a series exploring the themes uncovered in our 2022 Smart communities report: The building blocks of smarter, more connected communities. The term ‘smart city’ often conjures up visions of sci-fi landscapes full of futuristic technology that seem far removed from our current reality. But in fact, smart cities are […]

Three building blocks to realising smart communities

Imagine you are driving to an important meeting. You receive an alert on your smartphone about an incident ahead and are prompted to take an alternate route to avoid it. Traffic light sensors connected to a centralised traffic management platform automatically adjust traffic lights to ease congestion and manage traffic flow. As you approach your […]

BAI Communications, Sunderland City Council and the University of Sunderland partner to develop one of the UK’s first 5G Universities

BAI Communications (BAI), Sunderland City Council and the University of Sunderland have today announced a new partnership to deploy advanced wireless technologies across the university’s campuses as part of the smart city roll out, supporting research in key areas, enhancing teaching, and improving the student experience. A 5G test lab will be developed on the […]

BAI Communications Australia announces a $20 million investment into Towards Carbon Neutral program

BAI Communications Australia (BAI) reconfirms its strategic priority in driving sustainability transformation by setting an ambition for net zero emissions by 2040. BAI’s Towards Carbon Neutral (TCN) program in Australia will see the communications infrastructure provider invest $20 million over five years to reach a 65% reduction of its absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions […]

Mobilitie partners with Digital Realty to improve telecommunications connectivity throughout the San Francisco Bay Area

Mobilitie, a BAI Communications company, is partnering with Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, to bring numerous data center locations on net with Mobilitie’s new high count fiber backbone installed throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Initial data center connectivity will include 365 Main St. […]

The smart approach to smart lighting

Citywide lighting infrastructure gives cities and mobile network operators (MNOs) a wealth of opportunities to improve urban connectivity and build smarter communities. To seize these opportunities, it takes clear vision, good planning, and the right partnership approach. Connectivity is critical to virtually every aspect of life and business today. However, most cities’ telecommunications infrastructure isn’t […]

Why connectivity is key to levelling up

“While talent is spread evenly across our country, opportunity is not”. So said Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, when he launched the government’s long awaited White Paper last month. Alongside the commitments to rejuvenate local government, the White Paper showed a realisation that digital connectivity – the new ways of learning, working […]