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The city’s highways contractor, Amey, has partnered with Connexin to build the latest UK smart city, starting with digitised city roadways and the Internet of Things.

The city council said the data will enable it to be more efficient and effective in the way it manages public buildings and outdoor spaces.

Four companies have been selected to develop and hopefully commercialise their technology to tackle this growing challenge.

MWC was cancelled for the first time in its 33-year history last week when organiser GSMA said it had become “impossible” for the show to go ahead in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic.

The IoT Cockpit is a collaboration between the UAE capital and Orange Business Services and aims to monitor and enhance services across the Emirate.

Navigant Research predicts a bright future for smart poles due to their versatility and adaptability for the future.