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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Governance and Citizen

Citizens are at the heart of every city and leaders need to focus on the likes of security, engagement, inclusivity, health and social care, the economy and resilience in their policymaking. We cover the latest smart city news in this area.

Riga reduces red light violations by two-thirds

Riga reduces red light violations by two-thirds

Road travel08 Apr 2026by SmartCitiesWorld news team

The reduction over the past six months follows installation of LMT Group’s smart traffic monitoring solution in nine locations across the Latvian capital.

Chattanooga utility builds on quantum leadership

News02 Apr 2026

Chattanooga utility builds on quantum leadership

EPB has become an inaugural member of the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative to accelerate advancement and real-world application of quantum across the region.

Axis unveils expanded portfolio of unified security solutions

Citizen security26 Mar 2026

Axis unveils expanded portfolio of unified security solutions

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

Bolt to build the AI foundation for scaling AVs in Europe

Connected and autonomous vehicles17 Mar 2026

Bolt to build the AI foundation for scaling AVs in Europe

AV platform will be deployed on the Drive Hyperion compute and sensor architecture to deliver a robotaxi service that meets Europe’s highest safety and performance standards.

City of Brownsville to build smart city safety solution

AI and Machine Learning12 Mar 2026

City of Brownsville to build smart city safety solution

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

New Zealand utility deploys AI resilience planning tool

AI and Machine Learning11 Mar 2026

New Zealand utility deploys AI resilience planning tool

Horizon Networks is working with Rhizome to utilise the gridAdapt AI tool to enhance its distribution planning processes and optimise investment strategies.

Where US agencies are finding measurable value from AI

AI and Machine Learning18 Feb 2026

Where US agencies are finding measurable value from AI

Research from Euna Solutions shows that while most public sector agencies are exploring AI, measurable value today is concentrated in operational workflows.

Five projects selected to support inclusive mobility in Medellín

Inclusivity18 Feb 2026

Five projects selected to support inclusive mobility in Medellín

Initiative aims to improve mobility for people with reduced mobility in the districts which have the highest number of residents with physical disabilities.

TomTom partners to support data-driven mobility and infrastructure planning

Road travel16 Feb 2026

TomTom partners to support data-driven mobility and infrastructure planning

Collaboration gives Aecom access to highly precise mobility insights, supporting safer roads, optimised networks, and more resilient infrastructure planning.

New Boston lab uses AI and open data to improve kerb management

AI and Machine Learning13 Feb 2026

New Boston lab uses AI and open data to improve kerb management

Office of Emerging Technology and city partners launch the Curb Lab, aiming to dynamically manage parking and kerb space, reducing congestion in Boston.

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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

Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

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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