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

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The latest news on data management and software in smart city projects across the world.

Blockchain platform developed for mobility-as-a-service

Blockchain platform developed for mobility-as-a-service

News30 Apr 2020

Sony has announced the development of a blockchain-based common database as part of a challenge proposed by Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.

Smart city research initiative aims to develop results-driven playbook

Smart city research initiative aims to develop results-driven playbook

News08 May 2019

ESI ThoughtLab will define the cost benefits of smart city investments and provide city and business leaders with an evidence-based guide.

APAC smart city awards call

News07 Mar 2019

IDC has opened its nominations for its annual awards, which recognise private or public sector organisations judged to have excelled across 12 functional e-service areas

Moscow launches 'living lab' district to test tech with citizens

Moscow launches 'living lab' district to test tech with citizens

News14 Dec 2018

Moscow is launching a smart district in an existing area of the city to test cutting-edge smart city technology and evaluate its impact.

Johannesburg digitises its services

News19 Jul 2018

The South African city is transforming and streamlining its municipal operations with the launch of an integrated ICT platform as part of its smart city strategy

Smart water management gets neighbourly

News17 Jul 2018

IoT specialist Tri Cascade and smart irrigation company Skydrop are integrating their technologies for smarter neighbourhoods

Zooming in on smart cities

News12 Jul 2018

H3 Dynamics Holdings has unveiled its artificial intelligence platform that connects to camera drones to scan and inspect high-rise buildings in minutes

Young people design the cities of the future

Young people design the cities of the future

News02 Jul 2018

Floating houses and off-grid self-sustaining suburbs are just two of the inspired shortlisted entries by young people who responded to the Cities for our Future competition

Tech hub for smart buildings opens up

News17 May 2018

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