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Smart cities and cybersecurity: Is it wise to get smarter?

Smart cities and cybersecurity: Is it wise to get smarter?

As the popularity and inevitability of smart cities expand, so too does a cybercriminal’s opportunistic attack surface. Keiron Shepherd, F5 Networks, evaluates the risks.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series
Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

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Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast
Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.
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Climate action

The latest news on climate change concerning smart city projects across the world.

New Zealand utility deploys AI resilience planning tool
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New Zealand utility deploys AI resilience planning tool

AI and Machine Learning11 Mar 2026
Horizon Networks is working with Rhizome to utilise the gridAdapt AI tool to enhance its distribution planning processes and optimise investment strategies.
Smart cities prioritise ROI and operational savings
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Smart cities prioritise ROI and operational savings

News12 Feb 2026
Latest research from Berg Insight finds cities want digital solutions that deliver tangible outcomes, marking a shift away from tech-led experimentation.
Mexico City and Monterrey launch smart water upgrades
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Mexico City and Monterrey launch smart water upgrades

Water12 Sep 2025
The Mexican cities are working with Xylem and Amazon to deploy Xylem Vue, an advanced software platform that applies data and analytics to detect leaks.
Firm helps tackle water waste with 250k smart meter roll-out
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Firm helps tackle water waste with 250k smart meter roll-out

Water01 Sep 2025
Connexin’s LoRaWan Internet of Things network currently connects almost 250,000 meters across the UK, with a plan to connect the whole of the country.
2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize winners announced
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2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize winners announced

Water29 Aug 2025
German students scooped top prize in the challenge hosted by the Stockholm Water Foundation for developing a scalable flood warning system for small streams.
Cairns works with Itron to modernise water distribution
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Cairns works with Itron to modernise water distribution

Water29 Apr 2024
Itron’s solution will be deployed as part of the Australian city’s water security plan to use technology to identify leaks and improve customer experience.
Smart sewer tech saves Buffalo $145m and reduces pollution
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Smart sewer tech saves Buffalo $145m and reduces pollution

Water16 Mar 2023
Buffalo Sewer Authority collaborated with Xylem to use real-time control, modelling and analytics technology to improve the quality of local waterways.
Analytics unit launched to support decarbonisation journeys
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Analytics unit launched to support decarbonisation journeys

Analytics14 Feb 2023
EcoAct will develop modelling tools and digital solutions to help public and private sector organisations assess their carbon and biodiversity footprints.

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

AI used to monitor and optimise Swedish road infrastructure

Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

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Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series
Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

Latest Webinar

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

Webinars
Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Latest Podcast

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast
Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.
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White Paper: The intelligent city stack – digital twins, AI and sovereign urban infrastructure
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White Paper: The intelligent city stack – digital twins, AI and sovereign urban infrastructure

How the convergence of sovereign urban intelligence infrastructure, digital twins and AI can help cities support decision-making and achieve better outcomes.
Insight Report: City as a system – linking edge intelligence and digital twins for better urban life
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Insight Report: City as a system – linking edge intelligence and digital twins for better urban life

How edge computing, AI and digital twins can combine to improve community outcomes and inclusivity as well as build resilience
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