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Jan 29, 2008, 5:46 AM
Fredericton named among world's top seven "intelligent" communities
Fredericton - which features in ICF's Top Seven Intelligent Communities of 2008 list - has been recognized for its success in building a knowledge economy through a broadband infrastructure.
1/28/2008 5:00:00 AM
by Joaquim P. Menezes
Fredericton, New Brunswick has been named among the seven smartest communities in the world by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).
The city – which features in ICF's Top Seven Intelligent Communities of 2008 list – has been recognized for its success in building a knowledge economy through a broadband infrastructure.
Fredericton's effective use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to substantially reduce its carbon footprint was also recognized.
New York-based ICF is a non-profit think tank that focuses on job creation and economic development in the broadband economy.
The other global communities included in ICF's Top Seven list are: Dundee, Scotland; the Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea; Northeast Ohio; Tallinn, Estonia; Westchester County, New York and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The announcement of the Top Seven Intelligent Communities is the second phase in ICF's annual initiative that will culminate in the selection of the Intelligent Community of the Year in May.
The cycle started last October with ICF announcing the world's 21 most intelligent communities.
That "Smart21" list – in addition to Fredericton – included two other Canadian cities, Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC.
From the 21, a panel of experts has shortlisted the top seven – and on May 16, one of the seven will be honoured as 2008's Intelligent Community of the Year at ICF's Building the Broadband Economy annual summit in New York City.
The selection at every stage is done by a panel of experts based on five "intelligent community indicators" developed by ICF. These are:
Broadband infrastructure - Intelligent communities – the ICF says – express a clear vision, craft effective public policies, and promote equitable access to broadband assets.
Knowledge workforce - Effective development of knowledge workers, says the ICF document "extends from the factory floor to the research lab, and from the loading dock to the call center or Web design studio."
Innovation – Intelligent communities foster innovation by creating an environment that attracts creative people.
Digital inclusion – Such communities implement policies and programs to ensure that the benefits of technology are enjoyed by everybody – not just a privileged few.
Marketing - Intelligent communities market themselves effectively, based on knowledge of the competitive offerings of other cities and regions.
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=46872
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Fredericton - which features in ICF's Top Seven Intelligent Communities of 2008 list - has been recognized for its success in building a knowledge economy through a broadband infrastructure.
1/28/2008 5:00:00 AM
by Joaquim P. Menezes
Fredericton, New Brunswick has been named among the seven smartest communities in the world by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).
The city – which features in ICF's Top Seven Intelligent Communities of 2008 list – has been recognized for its success in building a knowledge economy through a broadband infrastructure.
Fredericton's effective use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to substantially reduce its carbon footprint was also recognized.
New York-based ICF is a non-profit think tank that focuses on job creation and economic development in the broadband economy.
The other global communities included in ICF's Top Seven list are: Dundee, Scotland; the Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea; Northeast Ohio; Tallinn, Estonia; Westchester County, New York and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
The announcement of the Top Seven Intelligent Communities is the second phase in ICF's annual initiative that will culminate in the selection of the Intelligent Community of the Year in May.
The cycle started last October with ICF announcing the world's 21 most intelligent communities.
That "Smart21" list – in addition to Fredericton – included two other Canadian cities, Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC.
From the 21, a panel of experts has shortlisted the top seven – and on May 16, one of the seven will be honoured as 2008's Intelligent Community of the Year at ICF's Building the Broadband Economy annual summit in New York City.
The selection at every stage is done by a panel of experts based on five "intelligent community indicators" developed by ICF. These are:
Broadband infrastructure - Intelligent communities – the ICF says – express a clear vision, craft effective public policies, and promote equitable access to broadband assets.
Knowledge workforce - Effective development of knowledge workers, says the ICF document "extends from the factory floor to the research lab, and from the loading dock to the call center or Web design studio."
Innovation – Intelligent communities foster innovation by creating an environment that attracts creative people.
Digital inclusion – Such communities implement policies and programs to ensure that the benefits of technology are enjoyed by everybody – not just a privileged few.
Marketing - Intelligent communities market themselves effectively, based on knowledge of the competitive offerings of other cities and regions.
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=46872
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