OnDemand Webinar: Futureproofing smart cities - navigating interoperability and open standards

Watch this webinar with Paradox Engineering OnDemand to learn how to navigate the world of open standards for cities that are interoperable and futureproof.

OnDemand Panel discussion: The role of telecoms in building smarter cities

Watch this panel discussion with Sand Technologies OnDemand to explore urban connectivity and its role in enhancing smart city development in 2025 and beyond.

How air quality and weather data help cities boost resilienceSponsored by Vaisala

Cities around the world are trying to improve air quality, which in turn can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Sue Weekes explains the vital role played by compact air quality sensors and how using them in tandem with weather stations and other smart city devices can maximise their value.

City of Ottawa: Driving the future of mobility and smart citiesSponsored by Accenture

We hear from Sonya Shorey at Invest Ottawa as she discusses the innovation, its impact on the community and global markets, and the importance of the ecosystem approach.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Chicago

Chicago is looking to smart city technology to solve issues including poverty, inequality and racial segregation.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Adelaide

In this edition, we focus on Adelaide - a city that needs more people, not less, to stimulate economic growth. Find out what smart infrastructure is planned to attract the population.

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Podcast: How distributed acoustic sensing can give greater insight into your smart city, with Fotech

In the latest SmartCitiesWorld podcast, Sarah Wray talks to Chris Shannon, CEO of Fotech Group and Stuart Large, Product Line Director & Business Development.

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City of Ottawa: Driving the future of mobility and smart citiesSponsored by Accenture

We hear from Sonya Shorey at Invest Ottawa as she discusses the innovation, its impact on the community and global markets, and the importance of the ecosystem approach.

Reviving smart cities with edge computing and 5G

How can edge computing and 5G help cities rebuild post Covid? Two executives from Wipro explain how.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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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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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

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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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Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

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Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

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

Aberdeen launches Digital Challenge Fund to drive innovation

Aberdeen launches Digital Challenge Fund to drive innovation

News27 Feb 2026

£2.3m initiative is designed to support technology-led projects that harness the power of digital innovation to boost the region’s position as a digital leader.

Which US cities are emerging as leading tech hubs?

Which US cities are emerging as leading tech hubs?

Smart Cities News29 Jan 2025

The research was conducted to benchmark the leading metropolitan statistical areas based on their capacity to generate and embrace emerging technologies.

Tirupati collaborates with NEC to progress smart city plans

Tirupati collaborates with NEC to progress smart city plans

Data management & software31 Aug 2023

Tirupati is one of the 100 original cities selected for the Indian government’s Smart Cities Mission which will serve as models for other aspiring cities.

Neom launches digital communications facility and data centre

Neom launches digital communications facility and data centre

4G and 5G19 Jul 2023

Located in Oxagon, it will enhance current and future digital connectivity, security and network resilience to meet the growing demands of the Neom region.

Kerlink partners to deploy LoRaWan and blockchain network in Vietnam

Kerlink partners to deploy LoRaWan and blockchain network in Vietnam

Internet of Things15 Mar 2022

The IoT specialist will work with VIoT Group to initially connect six cities and municipalities to the network this year with the second phase scheduled to cover 10 more cities in 2023.

Dubai to create neighbourhood cloud network for residents

Dubai to create neighbourhood cloud network for residents

Residential buildings07 Mar 2022

Real Estate company Paradise Hills is working with blockchain developer ThreeFold to add dedicated servers to around 170 homes that will provide edge computing and internet storage to run decentralised applications and services.

Valèncian marina progresses plans to become a port 4.0

Valèncian marina progresses plans to become a port 4.0

Cloud and edge computing03 Mar 2022

La Marina de València is working with Telefonica Tech to transform the traditional supply posts for boats into intelligent points and is also making use of blockchain technology to guarantee the immutability of data.

Global standards developed for blockchain identity of things

Global standards developed for blockchain identity of things

Data privacy and security20 Dec 2021

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ working party is developing a universal specification for blockchain-based decentralised identity for IoT devices to ensure interoperability.

Singapore and Shenzhen commit to further smart city collaborations

Singapore and Shenzhen commit to further smart city collaborations

News19 Oct 2021

Both cities will work closely together on new digital cooperation projects and policy sandboxes to create new economic opportunities for people and businesses.

San José uses blockchain technology to improve digital equity

San José uses blockchain technology to improve digital equity

News30 Sep 2021

As part of its aim to further its smart city vision, the public-private initiative is designed to help low income residents pay for internet services and expand IoT infrastructure.

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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.

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.

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.

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Intelligent data centre networking for a smarter futureSponsored by Huawei

Discover how Huawei is pushing the boundaries of innovation in data centre switching, and earning worldwide recognition ...

Suzhou and Shenzhen: making waves with smart city strategySponsored by Huawei

Wang Bin, smart city solution director at Huawei Enterprise Business Group, details how the implementation of new ...

Jointly building a smart city helps us all enjoy better urban livesSponsored by Huawei

Closed ecosystems mean limited choices, limited innovation, limited success, writes York Yuekun.

Without smart transport networks, smart cities’ potential will not be realisedSponsored by Huawei

Cities need to implement intelligent road management solutions in order to support citizens and businesses, writes Hong-...

Smart cities at the edge: deploying decentralised success

Edge computing could be a solution for smart cities wanting to process large amounts of data, writes Ciaran Dynes, SVP ...

Smart cities: Why blockchain is changing the game Sponsored by Paradox Engineering

Blockchain could help make cities more secure and generate new value. Gianni Minetti CEO, Paradox Engineering, explains ...

New energy, changing behaviour and blockchain: 5 transport predictions for 2020

Rabih Arzouni, Fujitsu UK’s CTO of transport, shares his transport predictions for the year ahead.

Towards the smart cities of 2025

From tech trends to behavioural shifts and new ways to make smart cities economically sustainable, Matthew James Bailey ...

Building the IT backbone for public sector digital transformation

If they want large-scale digital transformation to succeed, public sector organisations must look at their ...

Smart cities: Software is eating the world

Technology will shape and change the face of cities dramatically. Oliver Gassmann, Co-author of Smart Cities: ...

A vision for digital mobility infrastructure

Phil Williams, Director of Strategic Partnerships at open mobility platform Iomob, outlines a vision for digital ...

The near future of urban mobility

Improving mobility is complex, affected by many inter-related and shifting trends. Phil Williams, Director of Strategic ...

Driving autonomous vehicles forward with intelligent infrastructure

Cities that want to benefit from autonomous vehicles tomorrow need to think about infrastructure today, says Mike ...

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Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

Blockchain: Hype, hope and growing up in public

Blockchain: Hype, hope and growing up in public

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Chicago

Chicago is looking to smart city technology to solve issues including poverty, inequality and racial segregation.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Adelaide

In this edition, we focus on Adelaide - a city that needs more people, not less, to stimulate economic growth. Find out what smart infrastructure is planned to attract the population.

Research

White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

White Paper: A blueprint for using AI to create smarter cities

This white paper maps the end-to-end journey from data discovery to implementing complex AI models that can provide customised insight. It puts forward a blueprint for cities to use artificial intelligence to become smarter and more liveable by taking an outcomes-focused approach.

eBook: Harnessing open data to create smart communities

eBook: Harnessing open data to create smart communities

This eBook, illustrated with a range of case studies, brings together best practice from multiple open data projects and industry experts. It demonstrates The report includes examples from Town of Cary (USA), Bristol City Council (UK), Morrisville (USA), Kingston (UK), City of New Jersey (USA), Western Parkland Councils (Australia), Southern Grampians Shire Council (Australia).

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

White Paper: Building truly sustainable cities

This white paper covers how connected systems can help cities build sustainability and wellbeing into their indoor and outdoor spaces. We look at the scale of the decarbonisation challenge faced by cities, how cities can use connected technologies to create greener buildings and the vital role of retrofitting. We includes detailed analysis of the energy and cost-savings that energy efficiency programmes can bring in cities.