Organization: Intelligent Community Forum

The Short Report, August 7, 2019: Intelligent communities, advanced wood, cyber security

Montreal came in first for innovation on a ranking of intelligent communities by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). ICF ranks communities by their ability “to generate innovation in business and government for economic but also social and cultural growth.” Their metrics cover innovation programs available in the community; online services provided by local government or…

Canada places well on intelligent communities list

Six Canadian municipalities have been recognized as among the world’s Smart 21 cities by the Intelligent Community Forum. The cities recognized by the ICF include Montreal, Toronto, Kingston, Quebec City, Winnipeg and Parkland County AB. The cities were evaluated by the criteria of broadband networks, innovation, knowledge workforce, digital inclusion and marketing and advocacy. This…

MaRS Centre and Bill Hutchison receive awards

Toronto’s MaRS Centre and broadband networking pioneer William Hutchison have been chosen for awards this year by the New York City-based Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). The MaRS Centre was selected as the Intelligent Building of the Year for its role in supporting the growth of R&D in Toronto and Ontario. It was cited for its…

Calgary aims to be top intelligent community

Calgary has been selected as one of the world’s top seven intelligent communities and now it’s gunning for number one. The city is part of a competition for the title of the World’s Top Intelligent Community, held by the Intelligent Community Forum, a special interest group within the World Teleport Association. A teleport is an…