Public Technology Institute (PTI) has recognized the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) as an Innovation Lab for its Broadband over Power Line (BPL) in-building network proof of concept.
NYCHA evaluated BPL technology and developed a business plan to provide a cost-effective solution to replace legacy building door control and intercom systems (which currently cannot support multifunction communication and broadband for high-speed Internet connectivity) and to upgrade the security cameras in the agency's housing developments to a BPL-based system.
As an Innovation Lab, NYCHA will share information on the project and serve as a resource for government officials interested in leveraging existing building power line infrastructure to enable:
- Smart building technology such as remote asset and temperature monitoring
- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) including intercom services
- CCTV/video surveillance
- High-speed Internet for residents.
Public Technology Institute is a national, non-profit technology research organization. Created by and for cities and counties, PTI promotes innovation and collaboration for thought-leaders in government, and advances the use of technology to improve the management and delivery of services to the citizen. For more information visit www.pti.org.
