Connected Futures: Infrastructure & the Next Wave of Mobility
Exploring the infrastructure powering smart cities, EVs, and the future of connected living.
About This Column
Michelle Bell’s ‘Connected Futures’ dives into the essential, yet often overlooked, infrastructure powering the next wave of mobility and smart city innovation. Beyond the hype of electric vehicles and autonomous systems, this column examines the critical role of broadband, fiber optics, 5G, and intelligent networks in enabling a truly connected future.
Bell provides expert analysis of how advancements in connectivity, AI-driven optimization, and network resilience are reshaping urban environments and driving the adoption of sustainable transportation. She explores the investments, partnerships, and technological breakthroughs that are bridging the digital divide and laying the foundation for smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable cities. Readers will gain valuable insights into the forces shaping the future of mobility and the infrastructure companies building it, with a focus on practical applications and emerging trends impacting industries from automotive and telecommunications to energy and urban planning.
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