Nicole Coughlin Raimundo

Worldwide spending on IoT will reach $745B this year with an expected 14.2B connected IoT devices in operation.  So, it’s no surprise that most every company in the world has IoT systems in place or is at least thinking about how they might be included as part of an overall enterprise strategy.  Most deployments will incorporate intelligence at the edge to pre-process collected data - expected to amount to more than 79 zettabytes by 2025, according to IDC. Join us as end-users on the frontline of enterprise initiatives voice their opinions on key areas in enterprise IoT deployments. The discussion will focus on what is technically effective and socially acceptable, including data ownership, privacy, regulatory compliance and even algorithmic bias – all important as new regulations take shape and laws put in place that dictate just who controls IoT devices and the data they generate.

As large U.S. cities set their sights on IoT, AI and other emerging technologies as part of expansive smart city deployments, relatively small Cary, North Carolina is taking the lead by launching small pilot programs that target such real-world challenges such as water usage, waste management, and city-wide parking.  Carys smart city game plan is to find ways to use technology to make it easier and more efficient for residents to access town services and bring together industries, partners and communities to make it happen. By adopting a start-up mentality, the people driving initiatives can think more creatively and develop solutions that provide better services that improve the towns culture. Join Town of Cary CIO Nicole Raimondo as she outlines the technology roadmap for one of the fastest-growing and technologically progressive cities in the U.S.