THE TECH GIANT SUPPORTS THE SMART CITIES EFFORT
Dallas Innovation Alliance announced Wednesday that Dallas-based telecom giant AT&T Inc. has been added as a foundational partner.
AT&T (NYSE: T) has joined a network of DIA’s public and private partners including the City of Dallas, Dallas Regional Chamber, Cisco, and IBM.
AT&T’s support of DIA aligns with it’s national effort to build a smart cities framework that allows cities to better serve its citizens.
“Dallas is a clear choice for our involvement.” – Mike Zeto, general manager, Smart Cities, AT&T
“Dallas is a clear choice for our involvement,” Mike Zeto, general manager, Smart Cities, AT&T, said in a release. “The region shows promise across the board, with a heavy presence of cutting-edge technology companies, forward-thinking leadership at the city and county level, and a driven entrepreneurial community.”
“The Dallas Innovation Alliance brings these key stakeholders together to achieve collective impact, and we are thrilled to strengthen and support the alliance in the city that we call home.”
DIA hopes to begin its initial projects in the West End Historic District, which will focus on connected living and smart infrastructure and mobility, in the next couple of months.
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