{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 218 - Innovating Urban Living: Lawrence Eta on Digital Solutions for Modern Cities","description":"In this episode, we spoke with Lawrence Eta, former CTO of the City of Toronto and a global digital transformation leader. Now advising the Royal Commission for AlUla, Lawrence shares lessons from leading large-scale public sector innovation and shaping inclusive, future-ready smart cities. Key Insights: \u2022 Smart governance enables smart cities: Success depends more on leadership, architecture, and inclusive policy than on technology alone. \u2022 The 5S framework drives decision-making: Stability, scalability, solution integration, security, and sustainability help prioritize city tech projects. \u2022 Public-private partnerships expand access: Toronto\u2019s free community internet project shows how tech can close affordability gaps, not just improve infrastructure. \u2022 Community voice builds trust: Toronto\u2019s digital strategy was shaped by town halls and diverse stakeholder input, ensuring transparency and relevance. \u2022 Scaling innovation requires cultural change: Empowering staff at all levels with clear processes and leadership sponsorship is key to sustainable adoption.   IoT ONE database: https:\/\/www.iotone.com\/case-studies Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https:\/\/asiagrowthpartners.com\/ ","author_name":"Industrial IoT Spotlight","author_url":"https:\/\/www.iotone.com\/podcasts","html":"