The Economy

Which Global Communities Were Top In Information and Communications Technology?

Jan. 23, 2012

From Texas to Taiwan, these communities are adding jobs.

The Intelligent Community Forum, a think tank that studies economic and social development, named its Top Seven Intelligent Communities of 2012 last week.

"Each of these communities has created a uniquely powerful ecosystem on a foundation of information and communications technology. By becoming platforms for innovation, they are creating a better life for citizens on all rungs of the economic ladder and a vibrant future for the next generation," said ICF Co-founder Louis Zacharilla who presented the Top Seven at the awards luncheon in Honolulu, during PTC'12.

The winners are:

Austin, Texas

Oulu, Finland

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Riverside, California

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Taichung City, Taiwan

For more information on the The Top Seven Intelligent Communities of 2012 click here.

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Edited Adrienne Selko

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Senior Editor Adrienne Selko has written about many topics over the 17 years she has been with the publication and currently focuses on workforce development strategies. She is also a senior editor at MH&L and EHS Today.

Previously Adrienne was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank.

She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck?, which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list.