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Yvonne Robinson joins XG as their new VP of Operations

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- California-based XG recently announced that Yvonne Robinson had joined XG as their new Vice President of Operations. Yvonne comes with 20+ years of Telecommunications experience. Her wide real estate and site development background bring to XG the subject-matter expertise in end-to-end site acquisition, leasing, zoning and construction processes.

"Her wealth of knowledge ensures all market conditions are achieved to lead the strategic implementation and deployment of the next generation of small cells and backup generators; leveraging the available spectrum assets and providing support for the 5G mmWave," said John Clarey, CEO of XG.

Before joining XG, Yvonne served as Manager for Development and Engineering for T-Mobile, and previously as Market Manager of Regional Site Development for Sprint. She has also held the Network Real Estate Project Manager role for Verizon.

Yvonne has a B.S. in Political Science, B.S. Legal Studies and a Masters in Business Administration. Her certifications include Masters in Management, California Real Estate license, and Six Sigma Green Belt.

About XG

XG is a premier provider of engineering, construction, and comprehensive wireless service strategies. We utilize skilled in-house site development and construction resources, while providing real-time updates. Our turnkey services ensure efficient and effective deployments tailored to meet local requirements, safety guidelines, and industry standards.

For more information, please visit https://www.xgcommunities.com/.

California-based XG recently announced that Yvonne Robinson had joined XG as their new Vice President of Operations. Before joining XG, Yvonne served as Manager for Development and Engineering for T-Mobile, and previously as Market Manager of Regional Site Development for Sprint.

Related link: https://www.xgcommunities.com/

Report from EraNova Institute: Making Buildings Smart for a Green Future

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today the EraNova Institute announces a special report, "In the Cloud, Our Buildings and We Can Fly - Toward a Smart, Green Life." Dick Samson, Director of EraNova and author of the report, says "Buildings need to get smart if society is to get green."

He adds, "But most buildings are too dumb to even start getting smart. They're not even online." His report documents the reason and describes the solution.

"Most buildings aren't yet online because they're bogged down by paper," he explains. "Their critical systems, from electricity and plumbing to heating and air conditioning, still run manually for the most part - by reference to blueprints, diagrams, construction records, maintenance notes, and other industrial-age documents."

Paper persists because "It's a pain to put it all online. There's just too much of it."

Fortunately, new services simplify the process. They enable organizations to bring their buildings' paper documents online quickly and then manage digitally forever after.

The report presents information from a leader in this new industry, California startup SmartCSM ( https://smartcsm.com/ ). "The majority of the world's buildings are managed from documents that are inaccurate, incomplete, disorganized, illegible, or entirely missing," says Craig Caryl, the company's CEO. "These legacy buildings are too backward to get smart except in bits and pieces."

Operating in the cloud, thanks to services like SmartCSM's, changes all that. It offers broad opportunities for saving time and money while reducing accidents and waste.

"For example," says Daniel Scalisi, SmartCSM's Chief Operating Officer, "technicians fix problems faster when they have immediate access to critical data. Productivity increases of 30 percent are common."

Also, "Managing buildings in the cloud is the first step toward the Internet of Things with artificial intelligence, our next electronic revolution," Caryl adds.

Over time, smart buildings could evolve into genius buildings, fostering profound changes in society, according to the report.

For example, future structures could -

* change from bare-bones enclosures to sensitive instruments of human enhancement, increasing our health, happiness, and productivity, and
* share functions with mobile "people-containers" ranging from self-driving cars to self-guided air and space vehicles.

Early adopters include United Airlines, Toyota, Salvation Army, University of Miami, and the City of Manhattan Beach, California.

In addition to SmartCSM, the report references three other startups in the budding industry: Site1001, Akitabox, and PlanGrid. Many additional suppliers, including giants like IBM and Microsoft, may enter the field between now and 2030, according to the report.

The report is available here: https://medium.com/eranova-institute/in-the-cloud-our-buildings-and-we-can-fly-toward-a-smart-green-life-27e4f64146b7

About EraNova Institute:

EraNova is a small think tank with a big mission: helping selected changemakers implement their solutions faster, ushering in the advanced, sustainable future we all want. Information: https://medium.com/eranova-institute

The EraNova Institute today announced a special report, "In the Cloud, Our Buildings and We Can Fly - Toward a Smart, Green Life." Dick Samson, Director of EraNova and author of the report, says "Buildings need to get smart if society is to get green."

Related link: https://medium.com/eranova-institute

XG Communities announces advancement for the City of La Puente’s small cell and 5G wireless strategy

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC and the City of La Puente, Calif. announced that approximately 1,500 street light poles are now available to wireless carriers and technology companies for small cell deployment. The street light poles are available on XG Communities' Site SeleX Platform (www.siteselex.com).

City of La Puente, located in Los Angeles County, partnered with XG communities to acquire the wireless communications expertise needed to properly manage requests from carriers to lease pole assets. This was important for La Puente, as the City recently completed the purchase of 1,500 street light poles from Southern California Edison.

"The City is in the initial phases of converting the existing high pressure sodium street lights, with more energy efficient LED lights, to provide better lighting at a reduced cost to taxpayers," said Mayor Violeta Lewis. "The City's decision to partner with XG Communities is to help La Puente organize and market street light poles for small cells sites, create carrier interest and a managed process, which in turn, improves our community's quality of life."

Over the past 3 months, XG Communities has been developing a master plan and preparing the City's inventory of assets on the Site Selex platform for marketing to wireless providers.

Monnie McGaffigan, President of XG Communities, said "It's exciting to see the leadership that our cities are providing nationally in getting us ready for 5G. La Puente, in particular, has been a true partner in finding creative solutions to offer locations on its assets while still meeting city priorities."

She added that they would be launching neighboring cities, including City of Industry and City of West Covina, in the coming month.

About The City of La Puente:

20 miles from downtown Los Angeles, La Puente was once the location to the largest walnut packing plant in the world. Today, the City is a friendly, culturally diverse residential community and home to about 40,496 people.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities (formerly dba 5 Bars Communities) is headquartered in Irvine, California. XG Communities organizes and markets the siting rights for small cell deployment on city property to wireless communications providers through its Site SeleX Platform. XG Communities currently has agreements with 27 cities and all major carriers.

For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

For media queries, contact:
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(949) 514-4617
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XG Communities LLC and the City of La Puente, Calif. announced that approximately 1,500 street light poles are now available to wireless carriers and technology companies for small cell deployment. The street light poles are available on XG Communities' Site SeleX Platform.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

XG Communities congratulates La Habra Heights on their 40th anniversary and our new partnership to address growing wireless technology demands

LA HABRA HEIGHTS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- La Habra Heights is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its founding; a picturesque jewel in the middle of a cement jungle. As a tight-knit community, committed to preserving the look and feel of a small rural town, it was important to partner with an expert in the field. XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and wireless management services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement with the City of La Habra Heights to manage wireless coverage solutions and prepare the City for small cell applications.

Under the multi-year agreement, XG Communities will begin marketing the City's street light poles and other assets for small cell technology. This effort will enhance the ability for La Habra Heights to deploy 5G wireless connectivity throughout the city, without compromising the City's aesthetic preservation.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated the industry will deploy hundreds of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the City and carriers, XG Communities will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving community aesthetics.

The decision for the City of La Habra Heights to partner with XG Communities was based on increasing connectivity and preserving the community's rural beauty achieved by the intentional efforts and commitment of residents for the past 75 years.

About City of LA HABRA HEIGHTS:

Founded in 1978, La Habra Heights is a picturesque community, an oasis right in the middle of the urban desert of the Los Angeles Basin, compromised of natural beauty and panoramic views; over twenty percent of the land is commited to natural open space and another twenty percent to recreational open space. The community consists of 6.2 square miles and 5,712 residents.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities, is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing , management and engineering services for cities and municipalities. For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and wireless management services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement with the City of La Habra Heights, Calif., to manage wireless coverage solutions and prepare the City for small cell applications.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

City of La Verne votes 5-0 to establish a new path to 5G using small cell infrastructure

LA VERNE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of La Verne, California.

Under the multi-year agreement, XG Communities will begin marketing the City's street light poles and other assets for small cell colocation. This effort will enhance the ability for La Verne to deploy wireless connectivity throughout the city.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks and get ready for 5G, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, XG Communities will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving community aesthetics and generate long-term revenue to the City.

The decision for the City of La Verne to partner with XG Communities was based on maintaining control, preventing visual blight and increasing connectivity for businesses, residents and citizens. The solution will be the foundation to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve public services.

About City of LA VERNE:

La Verne is nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel - Pomona Valley. Although La Verne is located in metropolitan Los Angeles County, it is a "close-knit" community which has been able to retain its "small town" traditions and virtues.

La Verne is a well balanced residential community which includes a good mix of commercial and industrial uses as well as the University of La Verne, an airport and fine public and private schools.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities, formerly 5 Bars Communities, is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities. For more information, please visit http://www.xgcommunities.com/.

XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of La Verne, California.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

City of La Puente votes 5-0, joining 20+ California cities to help standardize and expedite small cell deployment

LA PUENTE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of La Puente, California.

Under the multi-year agreement, XG Communities will begin marketing the City's street light poles and other assets for small cell colocation. This effort will enhance the ability for La Puente to deploy wireless connectivity throughout the city.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, XG Communities will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving community aesthetics and generate long-term revenue to the City.

The decision for the City of La Puente to partner with XG Communities was based on maintaining control, preventing visual blight and increasing connectivity for businesses, residents and citizens. The solution will be the foundation to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve public services.

"I am excited that XG Communities was selected by the La Puente City Council to be our technological partner, and I look forward to working with them to bring our community into the rapidly approaching internet-of-things economy," said Mayor Violeta Lewis, City of La Puente.

About City of LA PUENTE:

Located 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles, La Puente was once the location to the largest walnut packing plant in the world. Today, the City is a friendly, culturally diverse residential community and home to about 40,496 people.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities, formerly 5 Bars Communities, is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities. For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of La Puente, California.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

RMA’s Kim Briesemeister on How City Leaders Must Plan for Smart Growth Trends

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kim Briesemeister, co-founder of RMA, recently spoke at the Smart Growth Partnership event in Fort Lauderdale addressing the best ways for city leaders to stay ahead of the trends that are affecting the global economy. The redevelopment expert and author of "Reinventing Your City" stressed the importance of concentrating on the changing retail environment and the growth of smart cities.

"In a recent review of 100 mayors' state of the city addresses, economic development was the number one topic in 75 percent of the speeches nationwide," said Briesemeister. "But to achieve success, city leaders must make strategic changes now to keep pace with what the business community is doing."

As an example, during her speech, Briesemeister noted that city leaders must assess their current zoning to plan for the shifting retail environment.

"With our city-county clients, we are advising them not to look at real estate assets as they exist now, but to look at them as they may be in the future," explained Briesemeister. "One example is in the food and grocery industry where the rapid advancement of online ordering and delivery will change the footprint of stores nationwide, creating potentially smaller front-of-house retail spaces and larger expanses for storage."

Briesemeister also noted that the rapidly increasing percentage of people who purchase groceries online will necessitate centralized urban distribution centers, as rural centers will be unable to meet timely delivery demands. However, current zoning does not typically allow for distribution centers in downtowns, and therefore may need to be adjusted. Another adjustment will be modifications in drop off, pick up and delivery zones near urban stores which will be impacted by cars becoming autonomous.

"Changes in zoning laws will be required to meet the shift in how we buy goods," said Briesemeister.

An additional development that city leaders also need to be ready for is the advent of smart buildings. In the Netherlands, a new concept was introduced that far surpassed the basic LEED certified conditions. In one case, a building was outfitted with 32,000 sensors that constantly monitor everything, including which rooms are the dirtiest so cleaning crews know where to concentrate their time.

"These smart buildings will increase efficiency at many levels, and city leaders need to be aware of that impact," explained Briesemeister. "From changes in permitting laws to timing the flow of Uber pickups and coordinating traffic controls, technology is going to have an even greater effect on our daily lives. These advances will be implemented by the business community quickly, so futuristic city planning must be happening now."

For Briesemeister and the team of experts at RMA, working with city leaders to stay ahead of the trends is critical to a successful economic development plan.

"Reinventing a city is a constant process," explained Briesemeister. "Cities that stay atop of the trends, and become economic development role models, generally have leaders that understand the importance of being progressive and on the cutting edge of society."

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm, headquartered in the state of Florida, specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties and special districts nationwide. The co-founders are also the authors of one of the definitive books about city redevelopment, "Reinventing Your City: 8 Steps to Turn Your City Around." Learn more at: http://www.rma.us.com/.

Kim Briesemeister, co-founder of Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA), recently spoke at the Smart Growth Partnership event in Fort Lauderdale addressing the best ways for city leaders to stay ahead of the trends that are affecting the global economy. The redevelopment expert and author of "Reinventing Your City" stressed the importance of concentrating on the changing retail environment and the growth of smart cities.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

XG Communities Threatens the Current Outdated Small Cell Deployment Model

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of accelerated, organized and predictable wireless deployment for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced initial success in solving the small cell inventory and speed-to-deployment problems facing connectivity providers. Contrary to macro tower ownership models, XG Communities serves as the facilitator in the process for both cities and carriers, reducing variability and increasing the speed.

XG Communities has developed the first of its kind digital portal to enable carriers to reserve city-owned assets for small cell deployment, in only a few steps.

XG Communities' approach removes the lengthy back and forth process for legal negotiations and provides predictability for cities. So far, XG Communities has launched 6 cities on the Site SeleX Platform, including four cities in California (Sacramento, Fresno, Clovis and San Luis Obispo) and St. Louis, Missouri.

A CEO of a major tower company recently highlighted the challenge of deploying small cells - citing a backlog of 25,000 small cell orders with an average deployment time of 18 to 24 months. Given this timeline, connectivity providers will not be able to meet density required for the deployment of 5G and other emerging technologies. XG Communities' goal is to decrease the deployment timeline 6 months process. XG Communities is unique in its approach with cities, which involves close collaboration with cities to strengthen the city's expertise and revise processes to align with the new technical requirements of small cell deployment. The common goal between carriers and cities is to meet the tremendous small cell demand over the next five years and increase our nation's connectivity.

John Clarey, the CEO and Founder of XG Communities, said "The only way to break this logjam is the use of a facilitator steeped in expertise that sits between cities and carriers to make the process predictable and repeatable."

He added that the market is uniquely ripe for disruption and there is a clear path forward to ensure that XG Communities cities are ready for 5G and other emerging technologies, such as CBRS or 3.5GHz.

About XG Communities:

XG Communities (formerly dba 5 Bars Communities) is headquartered in Irvine, California. XG Communities organizes and markets the siting rights for small cell deployment on city property to wireless communications providers through its Site SeleX Platform. XG Communities currently has agreements with 27 cities and all major carriers.

For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

For media or other queries, contact:
XG Communities LLC (formerly dba 5 Bars Communities)
(949) 514-4617
info@xgcommunities.com

XG Communities, a premier provider of accelerated, organized and predictable wireless deployment for cities and municipalities across the U.S., today announced initial success in solving the small cell inventory and speed-to-deployment problems facing connectivity providers. Contrary to macro tower ownership models, XG Communities serves as the facilitator in the process for both cities and carriers, reducing variability and increasing the speed.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

City of Lake Forest votes to enter into agreement with 5 Bars to accelerate small cell wireless coverage and protect assets

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing, and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Lake Forest.

Under the agreement, 5 Bars Communities will begin marketing the City's assets for small cell deployment. This effort will enhance the ability for Lake Forest to deploy wireless connectivity throughout the city.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, 5 Bars will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving City aesthetics.

The City of Lake Forest partnered with 5 Bars in order to increase connectivity for businesses and residents while maintaining local control. The solution will be the foundation to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve city services.

About City of Lake Forest:

"Lake Forest, Where Work and Life Come Together Naturally," is located in the heart of South Orange County and has the charm of a small community with the convenience of a large metropolitan city. The rich heritage of the past is preserved and enhanced in this contemporary city home to 30 public parks, the Whiting Ranch Regional Wilderness Park, and companies including Oakley, Wet Seal, Del Taco corporate offices, Panasonic Avionics, Apria Healthcare, Black & Decker, and Wonderware Corporation.

About 5 Bars Communities:

5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities.

For more information, please visit http://www.xgcommunities.com/.

Media Contact:
5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC
(949) 514-4617
info@xgcommunities.com

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5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing, and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Lake Forest.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

Forward thinking Cities of Beaumont and Dinuba are accelerating small cell wireless coverage and protecting their assets with 5 Bars

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced agreements to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Beaumont and the City of Dinuba.

5 Bars Communities has entered into multi-year agreements with these Cities to begin marketing their assets for small cell colocation. This effort will enhance the ability for the City of Beaumont and the City of Dinuba to deploy wireless connectivity. "We are excited to help these cities attract wireless carriers to their growing communities," said Monnie McGaffigan, President of 5 Bars.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the application and deployment process. In collaboration with the carriers, 5 Bars will streamline applications with a predictable process, while preserving City aesthetics.

The decision for these Cities to partner with 5 Bars was based on maintaining control, preventing visual blight and increasing connectivity for businesses, residents and citizens. The solution will be the foundation to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve city services.

About City of Beaumont:

This progressive city is located in Riverside County and a half hour from Palm Springs. Beaumont provides the very best of rustic, rural beauty and charm, combined with the planned growth, abundant recreational opportunities, and rich community life offered by the finest Southern California cities.

About City of Dinuba:

Dinuba has maintained a forward thinking attitude and strives to positively impact the economic vitality and enhance the quality of life in the Tulare County region. Located right between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the City is home to Best Buy Distribution, Patterson Logistics, Wal-Mart, Ed Dena's GM Auto Center and Ruiz Foods - America's leading frozen Mexican food manufacturer.

For more information, please visit http://xgcommunities.com/.

Media Contact:
5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC
949-514-4617
info@xgcommunities.com

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5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced agreements to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Beaumont and the City of Dinuba.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

Multiple Los Angeles County Cities Enter Into Agreement with 5 Bars to Accelerate and Enhance Wireless Coverage

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless master plans, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for City of West Covina, City of Santa Fe Springs and City of Industry.

5 Bars Communities has entered into a multi-year agreement with each city: The City of West Covina, the City of Santa Fe Springs and the City of Industry, and will begin marketing the city's assets for small cell and wireless use. This effort will enhance the ability of these Los Angeles County cities to access high speed wireless connectivity throughout their cities.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the applications process. In collaboration with the carriers, 5 Bars will streamline applications with a predictable process while preserving aesthetics.

5 Bars will act as an advocate for each City, in collaboration with carriers, in order to minimize impact from wireless facility siting decisions. The decision for these Cities to partner with 5 Bars was based on maintaining control, preventing visual blight and increasing connectivity for businesses, residents and citizens. The solution will be the foundation to deploy Smart City infrastructure, enhance business investment, and improve city services.

About the City of West Covina:

West Covina is in Los Angeles County and serves as one of the most progressive cities in the San Gabriel Valley. West Covina consists of single-family homes, and its labor force commutes to Los Angeles, Pomona, and other nearby manufacturing-commercial centers.

About the City of Santa Fe Springs:

City of Santa Fe Springs has steadily grown into one of the key industrial cities of Southern California. Its location has attracted manufacturing, sales and warehouse operations.

About the City of Industry:

City of Industry is an industrial suburb of Los Angeles at the center of Southern California's activities. A city primarily devoted to business and industry, home to 2,500 businesses, 80,000 jobs and the largest food distributors in California.

About 5 Bars Communities:

5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities is headquartered in Irvine, California. A premier provider of small cell wireless marketing plans, engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies for cities and municipalities. For more information, please visit http://www.xgcommunities.com/.

Media Contact:
5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC
(949) 514-4617
info@xgcommunities.com

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5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless master plans, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for City of West Covina, City of Santa Fe Springs and City of Industry.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

5 BARS to Develop Wireless Marketing Plan and Small Cell Program for the City of Fresno, California

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 5 Bars Communities, dba XG Communities, a premier provider of wireless master plans, asset marketing agreements and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced today an agreement to develop a Wireless Marketing Plan for the City of Fresno, California.

5 Bars(r) Communities has entered into a multi-year agreement with the City of Fresno and will begin marketing the city's assets for small cell and wireless use. This effort will enhance the ability of Fresno's citizens to access high speed wireless connectivity throughout the city. The comprehensive program encompasses intelligent infrastructure technologies, Smart City initiatives and 5G wireless planning.

"This plan allows the City of Fresno to move forward in our 'Smart City' efforts while identifying innovative funding streams that are a part of our ongoing strategy of prudent fiscal management," said Fresno Mayor Lee Brand.

As wireless carriers densify existing networks, it is estimated that the industry will deploy hundreds of thousands of small cells, making it increasingly difficult for cities to manage the applications process. In collaboration with the carriers, 5 Bars will streamline applications with a predictable process while preserving aesthetics. The State of California is looking to pass preemptive legislation SB649 intended to reduce control over ROW.

"We are excited to move forward with 5 Bars and this agreement in order to bring greater coverage to our City, create a platform for Smart City initiatives and drive new revenue to Fresno," said Bryon Horn, CIO, Fresno.

"We are thrilled to be working alongside the City of Fresno's leadership as they look to advance their wireless footprint in the growing environment for 5G and Smart City infrastructure," said Monnie McGaffigan, President, 5 Bars Communities.

5 Bars will act as an advocate for the City, offering its intelligent platform which provides an ongoing solution that identifies opportunities for wireless collocation, while minimizing impacts from wireless facility siting decisions. The decision for Fresno to partner with 5 Bars was based on maintaining control, preventing visual blight and increasing connectivity for businesses, residents and citizens. The solution will be the basis to deploy Smart City, enhance business investment, and improve city services.

About 5 Bars Communities:

5 Bars Communities, dba XG Communities in Irvine, California. A premier provider of Small Cell Wireless Marketing Plans and engineering services for Communities, developing comprehensive wireless strategies.

About Fresno:

In the Top 10 Largest Cities in California with 515,609 residents. 24th most livable city in the U.S. for people 35 and under! The city has become an economic hub of the San Joaquin Valley. With a robust public infrastructure, Fresno equals quality lifestyle with a low cost of living and numerous National Parks.

More information: http://5bars.com/communities

Media Contact:
5 Bars Communities
(949) 514-4617
info@5bars.com

5 Bars Communities, dba XG Communities, a premier provider of wireless master plans, asset marketing agreements and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced today an agreement to develop a Wireless Marketing Plan for the City of Fresno, California.

Augmented Reality ‘VisitPalmSprings’ App Now Available on iTunes

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group (CRG) and the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism of Palm Springs, Calif. today announced the availability of the Augmented Reality "VisitPalmSprings" App on iTunes. The joint collaboration achieves the goal of designing and delivering a mobile solution that provides instant, multi-aspect navigation data. Residents, visitors and tourists in the City of Palm Springs now have instant access to a broad range of information about the city on their mobile device.

The two organizations pioneered a comprehensive multifunction solution that supports Travel and Tourism, as well as Smart and Sustainable Urban Mobility in the city of Palm Springs. The app provides up-to-date, useful information on where to stay, play, dine, and shop so the locals and tourists alike can take advantage of everything the famous desert oasis has to offer. This application puts everything this city "like no place else(TM)" has to offer right at users' fingertips.

"VisitPalmSprings" includes key functional features covering the latest information for those looking for what to do and how to get around the city using public transportation in Palm Springs. Users will be able to find accommodations, events, dining, attractions and more; get exclusive access to local deals; use bookmarks to help plan a journey. The app includes interactive maps and compass view. Users can virtually "move" to another location to see what's waiting for them at the next point of interest. The app also includes Augmented Reality features such as geospatial search, pointing, and pointing- enabled search. The app works offline - meaning no surprise roaming/data charges for the users. The City's newest addition, the BUZZ Trolley, shows real-time route information.

"This newly redesigned VisitPalmSprings app means visitors around the globe have an easy, modern way to navigate travel planning with the swipe of the finger," said Mary Jo Ginther, Director of Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. "In addition to finding places to stay, play, dine and shop in Palm Springs, visitors will be able to download maps before their visit, access those maps to guide them around the city, and bookmark and share favorite places and activities. Once in Palm Springs, users can find places close to them, and access BUZZ Trolley routes in real time."

"Today's mobile citizens not only desire but, require just about everything on the go. 'VisitPalmSprings' connects citizens and tourists with a growing base of public services and local business offerings, all in real time and on any device. It is a major step toward the goal of Palm Springs becoming a true 'Smart City,'" said Gregory G Curtin, Ph.D., CRG's Founder and CEO.

About Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism of Palm Springs, Calif.:

The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism is the City's official destination marketing organization whose focus is to promote the City to consumers, the media, and domestic and international trade buyers, thus increasing the transient occupancy taxes and sales taxes generated for the City, and increasing the City's exposure as a world-class year-round leisure destination. The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism is operated and managed by SMG.

About Civic Resource Group:

Civic Resource Group (CRG) is a leading digital government product company. The Company pioneered CivicConnect(TM), its first-of-a-kind unified/mobile/augmented reality platform for smart government, smart cities and smart citizens. The Company most recently rolled-out its Augmented Reality-based product for the public sector, CivicAR(TM). Since 2000, CRG has been "Fulfilling the Promise of Technology(TM)" for the broad public sector, helping the sector to harness digital advances to connect with their constituents and deliver better and more efficient services. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. and Dublin, Ireland. In 2015 CRG was named to the list of Top 20 Government Technology Providers and Top 20 Public Sector Solution Providers along with being spotlighted as "Public Sector Augmented Reality Leader" by Wall Street Forensics. CRG is a new breed of Company with a new signature approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

Visit the CRG company website at http://www.civicresource.com/.

Visit the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism website at: http://www.visitpalmsprings.com/.

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Civic Resource Group Int’l CivicConnect Parking Featured on California Mobile Gallery as ‘ParkItDTSD’ App

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) today announced inclusion of CivicConnect(TM) Parking, the Company's high performing product from its "Smart Cities" Portfolio, in California Mobile Gallery. The product was successfully implemented in San Diego as "ParkItDTSD" and is featured in the Gallery under this name.

The City of San Diego's owned non-profit organization CivicSD ("Civic San Diego") teamed up with Civic Resource Group International, a pioneering developer of "Smart City" digital products, to build a comprehensive parking solution to help streamline public and private parking for residents, workers and visitors in Downtown San Diego. This product provides real-time parking information. It is fully adaptable as a web portal, mobile app or digital display. ParkItDTSD features location-aware mapping and alerts, visuals, filtering tools, GIS integration, and the local operators are partners in updating the data. The app seamlessly integrates multiple vendor parking APIs and public and private real-time parking data so users can easily obtain off-street parking availability and general parking information on their portable devices.

ParkItDTSD is connected to CRGI's fully integrated Mobile/Data/Cloud Platform CivicConnect(TM). This connection will allow the City of San Diego to evolve the app because the future phases for CivicSD will include connecting information about San Diego events, neighborhoods and business districts, public transit, and more.

ParkItDTSD can be found in the Gallery by entering keywords in the search, such as City of San Diego, San Diego, ParkItDTSD. The California Mobile Gallery provides users with the ability to find services and information (local and state) nearest their location from their smart device wherever they are located. Inclusion of City of San Diego ParkItDTSD app in the gallery also provides the city with a unique location for any other apps they add to the gallery, in essence providing the city with its own virtual listing of their mobile apps for the public.

"We're excited to add the City of San Diego's ParkItDTSD mobile app to the California Mobile Gallery which further bolsters the public resources available at the fingertips of Californians," said Scott Paterson, Deputy Director of Enterprise Solutions for the California Department of Technology. "The goal of the California Mobile Gallery is simple - to provide the public with a single point of contact for all mobile government services and information. As of today, we have 35 unique local government apps and it is increasing everyday."

Dr. Gregory G. Curtin, Founder and CEO, CRG Int'l stated, "CRGI's signature approach is to connect applications and data through our CivicConnect(TM) platform in a way that evolves and continues to flourish over time."

Dr. Curtin further explained, "While working with CivicSD we kept in the view the big picture of San Diego becoming a true 'Smart City.' Starting with the parking app, we took it a step further and offered a comprehensive 'Smart City' solution, that will over time connect information about San Diego's arts and cultural events, neighborhoods and business districts, public transit and tourism. ParkItDTSD turned out to be a successful 'Smart City' app and we are delighted to see it in the California Mobile Gallery, which is fast becoming the biggest, richest, best Public Sector Apps Gallery on the planet!"

"We are proud and excited to have our ParkItDTSD featured on the California Mobile Gallery. The goal of the app is to make navigating for parking downtown San Diego easier. Now, with this added exposure, visitors from across the State, even country, can have access to this resource. We hope the app, as a parking tool and as it evolves to include additional features, becomes a model for other cities," said Reese A. Jarrett, President of Civic San Diego.

About Civic Resource Group International:

Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) is a leading digital government product company. The Company pioneered CivicConnect(TM), its first-of-a-kind Mobile/Cloud/Data platform. The most recently rolled-out its Augmented Reality-based product for the public sector, CivicAR(TM). Since 2000, CRGI has been "Fulfilling the Promise of Technology(TM)" for the broad public sector, helping the sector to harness digital advances to connect with their constituents and deliver better and more efficient services. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and Dublin, Ireland. In 2015 CRGI was named to the list of Top 20 Government Technology Providers, along with being spotlighted as "CRG International a Public Sector Augmented Reality Leader" by Chief Research Analyst Matt Margolis of Wall Street Forensics. CRGI is a new breed of Company with a new signature approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

Visit the company's website at http://www.civicresource.com/ and/or contact CRG at info@civicresource.com.

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Civic Resource Group Int’l Launches CivicConnect Parking as part of its Rapidly Growing ‘Smart City’ Product Suite

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRG) today announced availability of CivicConnect(TM) Parking, the Company's newest addition to its rapidly expanding "Smart Cities" Product Portfolio. CivicConnect(TM) Parking helps cities by streamlining and simplifying public and private parking for residents, workers and visitors.

Traffic congestion and parking are priority issues for local governments throughout California and beyond. Civic Resource Group Int'l, a recognized developer of "Smart City" digital products, continues its steady supply of business-specific mobile solutions with this parking solution.

Built on CRG's first-of-a-kind CivicConnect(TM) Mobile/Cloud/Data Platform 3.0, the new product provides real-time parking information and is fully adaptable as a web portal, mobile app or digital display. The product was created and implemented specifically for public agency management of parking assets and data, and can easily be extended to connect other urban mobility components such as public transit, rideshare and bike share, events and local business promotions, etc. Most recently, the product was successfully implemented in San Diego where ParkItDTSD is simplifying parking for those who visit, live and work in downtown San Diego. Future phases for CivicSD include connecting information about San Diego events, neighborhoods and business districts, public transit, and more.

CivicConnect(TM) Parking features location-aware mapping and alerts, visuals, filtering tools, GIS integration, and provides administrative GUIs (graphical user interfaces) for local parking operators. The product seamlessly integrates multiple vendor parking APIs and public and private real-time parking data so users can easily obtain on and off-street parking availability and general parking information. The readily available cloud-based nature of CivicConnect(TM) Parking allows for easy replication to other locales, and easy expansion of data and connected services.

"CRG doesn't build one-off applications such as standalone parking apps that don't connect to anything else...and inevitably become stale," said Dr. Gregory G. Curtin, Founder and CEO, CRG Int'l. "We place major value on connecting the various smart city components-transportation and public transit, arts and culture, utilities, tourism and local businesses, regional planning, City services, etc. -- and creating new mobile user experiences while simultaneously providing Cities with better data and more efficient service delivery. We are developing the 'Smart Cities' of tomorrow, if you will, but don't get me wrong when I say 'tomorrow' -- as we've shown time and again we are 'Delivering Tomorrow's Technology Today.'"

The Company's "Smart City" Suite offers practical, business-specific products including "Smart Tourism," "Water," "GeoSocial," "Community" among others all on the award winning CivicConnect(TM) Platform. The Company recently released its CivicAR(TM) mobile augmented reality product for Smart City solutions, the first augmented reality product of its kind in the public sector.

About Civic Resource Group International:

Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) is a leading digital government product company. The Company pioneered CivicConnect(TM), its first-of-a-kind Mobile/Cloud/Data platform. The most recently rolled-out its Augmented Reality-based product for the public sector, CivicAR(TM). Since 2000, CRGI has been "Fulfilling the Promise of Technology(TM)" for the broad public sector, helping the sector to harness digital advances to connect with their constituents and deliver better and more efficient services. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. and Dublin, Ireland.

In 2015 CRGI was named to the list of Top 20 Government Technology Providers, along with being spotlighted as "CRG International a Public Sector Augmented Reality Leader" by Chief Research Analyst Matt Margolis of Wall Street Forensics. CRGI is a new breed of Company with a new approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

Visit the company's website at http://www.civicresource.com/ and/or contact CRG at info@civicresource.com.

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