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The latest news on citizen security for smart city projects across the world.

Axis unveils expanded portfolio of unified security solutions

Axis unveils expanded portfolio of unified security solutions

Citizen security26 Mar 2026

Expanded portfolio includes new thermal and visual sensors to integrate detection, verification, and environmental monitoring into a single platform.

City of Brownsville to build smart city safety solution

City of Brownsville to build smart city safety solution

AI and Machine Learning12 Mar 2026

The solution combines technology from leading AI developers and will lay the groundwork for other use cases like traffic management and energy optimisation.

Mission Control launched for the Physical AI era

Mission Control launched for the Physical AI era

Digital twins07 Jan 2026

Terbine’s Mission Control system is designed to manage the complexity of autonomous systems at scale and ensure humans are kept in the loop in smart cities.

Philadelphia launches Vision Zero Action Plan 2030

Philadelphia launches Vision Zero Action Plan 2030

Citizen security27 Nov 2025

The plan, shaped by input from nearly 3,000 residents, introduces new safety measures, updated crash data and coordinated actions across city departments.

Town of Vail to deploy AI solution to make city smarter and safer

Town of Vail to deploy AI solution to make city smarter and safer

AI and Machine Learning29 Oct 2025

By using renewable infrastructure to support AI workloads, the town illustrates how municipalities can deploy AI responsibly without compromising climate goals.

Phoenix PD launches AI-powered call triage

Phoenix PD launches AI-powered call triage

Citizen security15 Aug 2025

When community members call the non-emergency Police Department line, they will be greeted by a conversational AI system capable of speaking 36 languages.

Wellington launches trial to make city streets feel safer

Wellington launches trial to make city streets feel safer

Citizen security23 Jul 2025

Safety Points intercoms have been installed at three locations and connect people to help immediately, if they’re feeling unsafe or need support in the city.

NYC expands public safety comms in Citizen app

NYC expands public safety comms in Citizen app

Citizen security21 Jul 2025

The new city-run account on the free Citizen app, NYC Public Safety, provides users with real-time notifications about nearby emergencies and ongoing incidents.

CCTV partnership aims to enhance public safety

CCTV partnership aims to enhance public safety

Citizen security21 Mar 2025

Thames Valley CCTV Partnership collaboration transfers CCTV monitoring to dedicated Thames Valley Police control rooms from participating local authorities.

Edinburgh accelerates smart city strategy with security centre

Edinburgh accelerates smart city strategy with security centre

Citizen security29 Jan 2025

The Scottish capital is using Genetec software to transform safety, city services and urban planning by managing all smart city tech via a single interface.

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Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

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Insight Report: The next generation of smart lighting for cities

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Insight Report: Considerations for building a cyber-resilient city

Insight Report: Considerations for building a cyber-resilient city

Explore how cities can protect themselves from rising cyberthreats in this comprehensive report which outlines the key areas needed to safeguard digital infrastructures, from traffic systems to healthcare networks. Download now to learn strategies to enhance cybersecurity, prevent disruptions, and secure vital urban services.