S4:E5 Building Connections with SaskTelS4:E5 Building Connections with SaskTel
MuniCast
Stephanie from SUMA and Randy Palazzo from SaskTel discuss building smart communities and reducing barriers for municipalities.
20:38•10 May 2023
Connecting Communities: SaskTel's Vision for Smart Cities
Episode Overview
- Engaging face-to-face at events like the SUMA Convention allows SaskTel to better understand community challenges and developments
- Key themes identified by SaskTel include data security, technical skills and succession planning, analytics, and budget constraints
- SaskTel is investing in platforms and networks to minimize individual costs and reduce barriers for municipalities
- Community leaders are invited to collaborate with SaskTel's innovation and collaboration team to discuss solutions to community challenges
“Personally, I believe that community leaders also enjoy being able to engage in the innovation process. And that's a big thing that we're undertaking here at SaskTel, where we have the ability to speak about their problems and help guide possible solutions that come out of it.”
Ever wondered how technology can transform your local community? In this episode of MuniCast, Stephanie from SUMA chats with Randy Palazzo, Business Development Manager at SaskTel, about their innovative approach to building smart communities. Randy dives into the importance of face-to-face interactions at events like the SUMA Convention, which help SaskTel understand the unique challenges and opportunities in Saskatchewan's communities. He shares how SaskTel focuses on innovation, addressing issues like data security, technical skills, and budget constraints.
Randy also highlights the company's efforts to reduce barriers for municipalities by investing in platforms and networks that lower costs. If you're curious about how technology can improve your community, this episode is a must-listen. You'll gain insights into SaskTel's collaborative efforts and how they aim to create smarter, more connected communities.
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