--- title: Converged Services+ | Sarah Locker (3) description: Vice President at Converged Services. 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Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [How to Make Your City Future-Ready.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/how-to-make-your-city-future-ready) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jun 25, 2021 1:58:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Smart%20Community.jpg)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/how-to-make-your-city-future-ready) Many cities strive to be future-ready to achieve a [sustainable and smart](https://www.convergedservicesinc.com/smart-the-basics) environment for their current and future businesses, residents, and visitors, but how exactly do you make a city future-ready? [Read More](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/how-to-make-your-city-future-ready) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/how-to-make-your-city-future-ready#comments-listing) Topics: [Smart Technology](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/smart-technology) ## [How New Technology Works Together For Your Benefit.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/how-new-technology-works-together-for-your-benefit) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on May 5, 2021 1:04:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/5G.jpg)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/how-new-technology-works-together-for-your-benefit) With all the excitement around new and emerging technologies of 5G, WiFi 6 and CBRS, it can be difficult to understand if these technologies compete or work with one another. To put it simply, these technologies complement each other, and each serve their own purposes to create a synergistic and smart building, community, or city. Related: [THE TIMELINE TO 5G.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-timeline-to-5g) [Read More](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/how-new-technology-works-together-for-your-benefit) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/how-new-technology-works-together-for-your-benefit#comments-listing) Topics: [Telecommunication](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/telecommunication), [WiFi](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/wifi) ## [The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Mar 4, 2021 9:11:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Family%20Working%20from%20Home.jpg)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program) In late February, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [approved an emergency subsidy](https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-adopts-report-and-order-emergency-broadband-benefit-program-0) to help bridge the digital divide for low-income families during the pandemic. The [Emergency Broadband Benefit](https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit) program will bring affordable Internet service to households for distance working, virtual learning, and critical telehealth care. [Read More](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-emergency-broadband-benefit-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Internet](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/internet), [Telecommunication](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/telecommunication), [COVID-19](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/covid-19) ## [The Biggest Technology Trends for 2021.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-biggest-technology-trends-for-2021) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jan 28, 2021 9:12:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Smart%20City.jpg)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-biggest-technology-trends-for-2021) While 2020 was a difficult year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the technological advancements were accelerated to meet the new demands that the coronavirus brought. Industry experts state that this momentum will continue in 2021 with smart cities at the core. [Read More](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-biggest-technology-trends-for-2021) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-biggest-technology-trends-for-2021#comments-listing) Topics: [Technology](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/technology), [COVID-19](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/covid-19), [Smart Technology](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/smart-technology) ## [What Makes a Building Smart?](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/what-makes-a-building-smart) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jan 5, 2021 12:56:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Rooftop%20Space-1.jpg)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/what-makes-a-building-smart) The term "smart building" has been tossed around a lot lately, but what exactly makes a building smart? The most basic function of a [smart building](https://www.trueoccupancy.com/smart-building-guide) is that the features (water meters, pumps, fire alarms, power, lighting) within it are linked and "talk" to one another. This technology both optimizes building performance by automating multiple processes, such as heating, cooling, and security, and significantly reduces building overheads through intelligent application. Owners and developers are motivated by the improvement to the environment and their bottom-line. [Read More](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/what-makes-a-building-smart) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/what-makes-a-building-smart#comments-listing) Topics: [Internet](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/internet), [Smart Technology](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/smart-technology) ## [The Role of Technology in LEED Certification.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-role-of-technology-in-leed-certification) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Sep 24, 2020 12:19:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/LEED%20Blog%20Post%201.jpg)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-role-of-technology-in-leed-certification) [LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification](https://www.usgbc.org/help/what-leed) is recognized as a globally used green building rating system for all building types to provide the foundation for healthy, efficient, [sustainable](https://www.convergedservicesinc.com/how-we-do-it), and cost-saving green buildings. [Read More](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-role-of-technology-in-leed-certification) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/the-role-of-technology-in-leed-certification#comments-listing) Topics: [Internet](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/internet), [Technology](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/technology) ## [Meet WHIT: The Wellness Smart Home.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/meet-whit-the-wellness-smart-home) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Jul 29, 2020 8:11:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/WHIT%20Infographic.png)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/meet-whit-the-wellness-smart-home) In a recent conversation with Peter Murray of [Dense Networks](http://www.densenetworks.com/), he had mentioned [WHIT](http://www.meetwhit.com/), the latest home in smart technology focused on wellness and home innovation. [Read More](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/meet-whit-the-wellness-smart-home) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/meet-whit-the-wellness-smart-home#comments-listing) Topics: [Internet](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/internet), [Telecommunication](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/telecommunication), [Technology](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/technology), [Smart Technology](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/smart-technology) ## [Changing Technology Needs: COVID-19.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/changing-technology-needs-covid-19) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Apr 8, 2020 1:31:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Kids%20Doing%20Homework.jpg)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/changing-technology-needs-covid-19) During these unprecedented times of [COVID-19](https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/), [technology](https://www.convergedservicesinc.com/the-basics) has become a basic amenity, not a luxury. [Read More](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/changing-technology-needs-covid-19) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/changing-technology-needs-covid-19#comments-listing) Topics: [Telecommunication](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/telecommunication), [Security](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/security), [Technology](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/technology), [COVID-19](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/covid-19) ## [Check Out These Smart Apartment Amenities.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/check-out-these-smart-apartment-amenities) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Mar 26, 2020 2:06:51 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-03-06%20at%201.48.36%20PM.png)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/check-out-these-smart-apartment-amenities) Apartment rentals have [spiked 11%](https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/08/rental-demand-soars-as-more-millennials-say-its-cheaper-than-owning-home.html) since 2018. The increase is in part due to Millennials not wanting to be tied down to lengthy mortgages. Others believe it is more affordable to rent than to buy. [Read More](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/check-out-these-smart-apartment-amenities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/check-out-these-smart-apartment-amenities#comments-listing) Topics: [WiFi](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/wifi), [Smart Technology](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/topic/smart-technology) ## [Internet of Things: The Future of IoT.](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/internet-of-things-the-future-of-iot) Posted by [Sarah Locker](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/author/sarah-locker) on Mar 11, 2020 11:59:25 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-02-20%20at%203.17.06%20PM.png)](https://blog.convergedservicesinc.com/internet-of-things-the-future-of-iot) There’s a good reason why a report found that by 2022, there will be [29 million connected devices](https://www.ericsson.com/en/mobility-report/internet-of-things-forecast). It’s almost impossible to navigate society these days without reliable internet and cellular service. 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