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Companies join forces to develop autonomous trams in China

Companies join forces to develop autonomous trams in China

22 Apr 2020
Fitsco and Cognitive Pilot have signed a contract to develop an artificial intelligence-based computer vision system, which aims to increase the safety and efficiency of public transport.
UK capitals embark on tree-planting campaigns

UK capitals embark on tree-planting campaigns

31 Jan 2020
Tree-planting initiatives form part of the global effort to substantially reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and counteract the effects of climate change.
Shanghai 5G demonstrator integrates smart roads, autonomous buses and city systems

Shanghai 5G demonstrator integrates smart roads, autonomous buses and city systems

06 Jan 2020
At the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai, Human Horizons is using 5G, V2X communication, big data, cloud computing, LiDAR technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to “realise an ecosystem of autonomous driving”.
China Telecom and ZTE test 5G on Shanghai’s maglev train

China Telecom and ZTE test 5G on Shanghai’s maglev train

02 Dec 2019
The partners claim their 5G network solution could be applied to various high-speed railways worldwide.
Singapore tops urban mobility readiness index

Singapore tops urban mobility readiness index

28 Nov 2019
The index by the Oliver Wyman Forum ranks 30 cities on how prepared they are to incorporate the latest mobility technologies and what they are doing to reshape urban mobility.
London ranked top city for Generation Z

London ranked top city for Generation Z

04 Sep 2019
The UK capital stood out from other cities in areas such as social entrepreneurship, co-working spaces, education, artificial intelligence and concerts.
Smart cities spending to reach $189 billion in 2023

Smart cities spending to reach $189 billion in 2023

02 Jul 2019
The latest IDC smart cities spending guide highlights priority areas as resilient energy and infrastructure projects followed by data-driven public safety and intelligent transportation.
Singapore crowned fibre city champion

Singapore crowned fibre city champion

18 Apr 2019
The smart nation tops the inaugural FTTH Council Asia-Pacific ranking of cities with the most advanced fibre-to-the-home coverage.
APEJ smart city spending to reach $35bn by 2022

APEJ smart city spending to reach $35bn by 2022

10 Apr 2019
Analyst IDC reports that hardware currently represents the highest spending but it will be overtaken by services.
LED used to regenerate historic Shanghai buildings

LED used to regenerate historic Shanghai buildings

24 Mar 2019
Signify is helping the Chinese city save 50-70 per cent of annual lighting costs by moving to connected LED lighting.
Shanghai integrates blockchain standard

Shanghai integrates blockchain standard

13 Mar 2019
The China Shanghai Yangpu government has entered into an agreement with MXC Foundation to deploy the blockchain-based smart city IoT standard
UN-Habitat in Chinese partnership to use AI to create smarter cities

UN-Habitat in Chinese partnership to use AI to create smarter cities

05 Mar 2019
It will work with Chinese partners to explore the use of artificial intelligence in urban and economic development and pave the way for a global alliance of smart cities
Shanghai receives lighting facelift

Shanghai receives lighting facelift

21 Nov 2018
Connected LED lighting from Signify has helped to transform the city’s financial and economic centre, including the waterfront, three bridges and 40 buildings
Safer Roads Challenge to help cities diagnose road safety issues

Safer Roads Challenge to help cities diagnose road safety issues

07 Nov 2018
Safer Roads is inviting communities large and small to apply for its 2019 challenge which brings the private and public sectors together to deliver measurable safety solutions
More than 100 mayors to take part in Expo

More than 100 mayors to take part in Expo

30 Oct 2018
Representatives from over 700 cities will gather for Smart City Expo World Congress 2018 in Barcelona
Chinese tech company launches smart 'Panda' bus

Chinese tech company launches smart 'Panda' bus

04 Sep 2018
Artificial intelligence specialist, DeepBlue Technology, has designed an autonomous bus, inspired by one of the country’s iconic symbols
Transportation cloud comes to China

Transportation cloud comes to China

17 Aug 2018
Ford Smart Mobility company, Autonomic, and Alibaba aim to empower multiple parties in the transportation ecosystem
Smart city spending to top $81bn this year

Smart city spending to top $81bn this year

24 Jul 2018
Singapore, Tokyo, New York city, London and Shanghai lead the way in terms of 2018 investments while the three largest use cases will attract nearly one quarter of global smart cities spending