Arqiva at the Local Government Association Conference 2007

Closer to People and Places, the new vision for local government. This was the theme of this year's LGA Conference. The conference focussed on real life - the practical ways in which local government improves people's lives.

Arqiva's film - Understanding wireless cities - was showcased during the conference to an audience of Chief Executives and Councillors. The film highlighted the ways in which wireless connectivity improves the work of Councils, educational establishments, health authorities, emergency services, businesses, and the lives of residents and tourists in so many ways.

Councils and their stakeholders have the following drivers for their towns and cities:

• Ubiquitous access to information - on tap connectivity across the city
• Transformation of public services - shared public service delivery into the field
• Economic competitiveness and business growth - the creation of ‘smart' cities

In order to achieve these objectives, Councils are recognising the potential which wireless cities bring. Arqiva wireless cities are not just about providing wireless broadband access. The networks have the potential, depending on the requirements of the Councils, to carry a plethora of applications under the following categories:

• Wireless connectivity of IP CCTV cameras
• Telemetry based services
• Public and private internet access
• Emergency services
• Transport services