Smart Connected Cities & Buildings

Connectivity is the foundation for building a Smart City. From Wireline to Wireless connectivity, cities need to understand the technology options and practical implications to build a robust, converge network for connecting people and machines today and in the future.

During this session CommScope will explore the drivers, trends and practical considerations facing Smart City designers and builders today. CommScope will address common network architectures and technologies to help ready your city for Gigabit speeds and smart city infrastructure.

Speakers

Morne Erasmus
Director, Smart Cities
CommScope

Morne Erasmus is the director of Smart Cities at CommScope, a global leader for wired & wireless connectivity infrastructure. He has more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, spanning five continents. Since joining CommScope in 2012, Morne has held senior roles in Technical Sales and Segment Strategy. He is responsible for leading the company’s global smart city program and is a regular presenter at industry conferences. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town and is currently based in Dallas, USA.