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The latest news on Internet of Things (IoT) in smart city projects across the world.

Smart island enters next development phase

Smart island enters next development phase

Digital twins09 Mar 2026

Ambassadori Island Batumi in the Black Sea region is working with Arup to implement a smart city framework that integrates advanced digital infrastructure.

Dubai Municipality adopts integrated facilities management

Dubai Municipality adopts integrated facilities management

Internet of Things29 Jan 2026

Dubai is using advanced technologies to manage more than 246,000 assets, including parks, markets, beaches, service centres and administrative buildings.

Los Angeles launches free community wifi in Crenshaw Corridor

Los Angeles launches free community wifi in Crenshaw Corridor

Inclusivity24 Oct 2025

Pairing wifi technology with existing city infrastructure unlocks a platform for Los Angeles to further develop smart city assets and public service delivery.

Countdown to Cities Climate Action Summit 2025

Countdown to Cities Climate Action Summit 2025

Climate action22 May 2025

SmartCitiesWorld’s third Summit takes place on 24-25 June. Here’s a taste of what you can expect and how you can register to be part of this seminal event.

Smart cities and streetscape research centre launched

Smart cities and streetscape research centre launched

Planning and redevelopment12 Aug 2022

The NSF Engineering Research Centre for Smart Streetscapes aims to help forge liveable, safe and inclusive communities through real-time, hyperlocal technologies for streets and their surroundings.

Little Caesars Arena in Detroit pilots smart venue solution

Little Caesars Arena in Detroit pilots smart venue solution

Recreational space04 Mar 2022

As part of the project, NTT Smart Solutions will be deployed to monitor occupancy level at the venue by applying predictive and correlative analytics to the data collected from optical sensors and ticket scans.

City of Houston unveils smart city wayfinding kiosks

City of Houston unveils smart city wayfinding kiosks

Pedestrianisation10 Feb 2022

Each kiosk serves as a free wifi hotspot and is geo-located, displaying informational listings based on what’s in the immediate proximity to the touchscreen kiosk.

Seoul boosts EV charging and smartens security lighting

Seoul boosts EV charging and smartens security lighting

News20 Oct 2021

Seoul Metropolitan Government is testing two new models of electric vehicle chargers as well as replacing 2,941 old security lights with IoT-embedded LED lighting.

BT plans to roll out 300 Street Hub 2.0 units across the UK

BT plans to roll out 300 Street Hub 2.0 units across the UK

News16 Sep 2021

Five per cent of total screen time on each Street Hub unit can be used to promote local community and municipal services such as food banks, health and social care or leisure activities.

Planned transport hub in Manchester prioritises streets for people over vehicles

Planned transport hub in Manchester prioritises streets for people over vehicles

Transport hubs03 Jun 2021

The developer claims streets and public space across the neighbourhood will immediately become cleaner and safer as on-street parking is removed and vehicle movements are reduced.

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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.

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

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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