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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 fibre networks in smart city projects across the world.

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Hayo supports digital transformation across Rwanda

Cloud and edge computing25 Mar 2026

The digital solutions specialist aims to meet the growing demand for digital services with industry-specific solutions across mobile, govtech, IoT and cloud.

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The project has delivered a new secure fibre network linking 36 public-sector sites through 46 connections to help key organisations work more closely together.

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Chattanooga secures grant for quantum workforce development

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The new EPB programme is designed to build a local quantum-ready workforce and support new, local job creation from the rapidly emerging quantum industry.

US university extends high-density wireless coverage

US university extends high-density wireless coverage

Fibre networks10 Oct 2025

University of North Dakota teamed with Boldyn as part of the NetX: Elevating Connectivity initiative to meet the long-term needs of a research university.

Newcastle rolls out city-wide wifi network

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Fibre networks09 Sep 2025

Working with connectivity firm Purple, the city council is aiming to create a seamless, secure and dense network of connected locations throughout the city.

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NYC launches low-cost wifi pilot for affordable housing

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Liberty Link pilot programme will serve nearly 2,200 households in Section 8 and other affordable housing buildings across the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.

Manchester leads the UK in AI preparedness for second year

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Manchester retained its lead due to having the highest number of AI-related jobs within a five-mile radius and an average of £77,000 in funding for AI purposes.

Kingston Council works with Boldyn to boost connectivity

Kingston Council works with Boldyn to boost connectivity

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Boldyn will install fibre optic cables, improving internet access for businesses and residents as well as enhancing services like the borough’s CCTV system.

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Which US cities are emerging as leading tech hubs?

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

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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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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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Intelligent data centre networking for a smarter futureSponsored by Huawei

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Adelaide

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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.

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.

City data spaces: A guide to building and operationalising data services

City data spaces: A guide to building and operationalising data services

How data spaces are transforming data sharing, and establishing new frameworks to create data services to improve urban services and liveability.

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