I travel a lot due to my responsibilities at Cisco. My work takes me to cities all around the world, from centuries-old towns in Europe to densely populated cities in Latin America.  I see super-modern cities in the Middle East, and small and large metropolitan areas in the USA.  These places are very different, but they all have one thing in common: they are increasingly using technology to resolve issues and provide new services for citizens and visitors!

Now please hold that thought as I share an important insight I have learned that will help your municipal customers plan for growth.  As cities continue to transform, they are planning to provide new shared services like water, electricity, roads, and mobility. These services require a long-term view to better serve the future needs of their inhabitants. If the citizens