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Think Tank: Cities on the frontline and lessons for a resilient recovery

Think Tank: Cities on the frontline and lessons for a resilient recovery

31 Mar 2021
In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question ’how can I build resilience for the next crisis?’ is answered.
Watch: Cloudera and IBM Storage discuss how cities can unlock the true value of their data

Watch: Cloudera and IBM Storage discuss how cities can unlock the true value of their data

30 Mar 2021
SCW talks to Cloudera and IBM Storage on the power of big data and machine learning
The path to a greener future begins in our cities

The path to a greener future begins in our cities

29 Mar 2021
Transforming the way we design, construct and operate buildings cannot be left to any one industry, writes Schneider Electric’s Philippe Delorme and the World Economic Forum’s Jeff Merritt.
Podcast: The data tech unlocking new value in smart cities

Podcast: The data tech unlocking new value in smart cities

23 Mar 2021
In the latest SmartCitiesWorld podcast, Graeme Neill speaks to Alexander Zschaler, regional sales director at Cloudera Germany.
We built this city (on LPWAN) 

We built this city (on LPWAN) 

19 Mar 2021
The interoperability offered with LPWAN networks enables the benefits of a truly smart city environment to be shared by all, writes Alistair Fulton, of Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group.
Why cities need to get smart about maintenance

Why cities need to get smart about maintenance

10 Mar 2021
A new approach to maintenance work is the key to revitalising our cities, writes Chris Turlica, CEO of MaintainX.
Think tank: Sex(ism) and the city

Think tank: Sex(ism) and the city

08 Mar 2021
In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question of whether our cities are truly gender inclusive is posed.
Financing city digitisation in a post-pandemic world

Financing city digitisation in a post-pandemic world

05 Mar 2021
Cities are facing a post Covid financial squeeze but there are ways of funding new projects.
How can public services break silos to get smarter?

How can public services break silos to get smarter?

01 Mar 2021
Covid-19’s unprecedented digital transformation calls for an approach that breaks down silos.
Think tank: City life on Mars? Creating human centred communities in space and beyond

Think tank: City life on Mars? Creating human centred communities in space and beyond

22 Feb 2021
In the latest in our series of opinions from our Advisory Board, the City of Mississauga’s Anthea Foyer says it’s time to start thinking about cities beyond Earth.
Beyond the pandemic: the technology that will remain part of our smart cities

Beyond the pandemic: the technology that will remain part of our smart cities

15 Feb 2021
Covid-19 has brought new kinds of technology into our lives but which will remain beyond the pandemic?
The future of public safety: why smart cities need to look to the cloud

The future of public safety: why smart cities need to look to the cloud

08 Feb 2021
Only truly open systems can protect a city’s citizens, argues Eagle Eye Networks Rishi Lodhia
Reviving smart cities with edge computing and 5G

Reviving smart cities with edge computing and 5G

01 Feb 2021
How can edge computing and 5G help cities rebuild post Covid? Two executives from Wipro explain how.
The art of the city: how creators may save urban business districts

The art of the city: how creators may save urban business districts

25 Jan 2021
Artists could reinvigorate cities whose commercial districts have been left moribund by Covid-19, writes WhereiPark’s Jeremy Zucker.
Smart cities: the next frontier for cybercriminals

Smart cities: the next frontier for cybercriminals

18 Jan 2021
Safeguarding smart cities is a complex, yet essential, task requiring a three pronged approach, writes Sectigo’s Alan Grau.
Think tank: what is infrastructure for?

Think tank: what is infrastructure for?

11 Jan 2021
In the latest in our series of opinions from our Advisory Board, Mott MacDonald’s Clare Wildfire argues the potential of smart infrastructure will need new ways of thinking.
Covid-19 is ushering a new era in government services

Covid-19 is ushering a new era in government services

04 Jan 2021
Local government will never be the same again in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Tactile Mobility’s Eitan Grosbard.
Rethinking the urban jungle through biophilic building design

Rethinking the urban jungle through biophilic building design

14 Dec 2020
It’s time to make the phrase "urban jungle" something to aspire to, writes Stora Enso’s Rory Doak.
Smart waste, an opportunity cities should not trash

Smart waste, an opportunity cities should not trash

07 Dec 2020
Embracing smart waste will lead to healthier, more efficient and prettier cities, writes Gianni Minnetti, CEO of Paradox Engineering.
The future of smart city technology

The future of smart city technology

02 Dec 2020
Imagination and vision is required to enable successful digital transformation in our cities, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.
Jointly building a smart city helps us all enjoy better urban lives

Jointly building a smart city helps us all enjoy better urban lives

24 Nov 2020
Closed ecosystems mean limited choices, limited innovation, limited success, writes York Yuekun.
Rebuilding tomorrow’s smart cities with a people first approach

Rebuilding tomorrow’s smart cities with a people first approach

23 Nov 2020
Cities need to invest in its number one asset - its people - in the wake of Covid-19, writes Michael Proman, Managing Director, Scrum Ventures
How Covid-19 has made smart cities smarter than ever

How Covid-19 has made smart cities smarter than ever

16 Nov 2020
Covid-19 is speeding up the changes to our transport networks, writes Mark Nicholson, CEO of Vivacity Labs
Think tank: why 5G is not the cure all for economy recovery

Think tank: why 5G is not the cure all for economy recovery

09 Nov 2020
In the latest in our series of opinions from SCW board members, Libellium CEO Alicia Asín argues we shouldn’t be hyperconnected for hyperconnection’s sake.