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There’s a big opportunity for cities to better harness the sharing economy to achieve municipal goals and give power back to the people, Rustrum says.

Podcast: The central role of cities in the sharing economy, with Chelsea Rustrum

There’s a big opportunity for cities to better harness the sharing economy to achieve municipal goals and give power back to the people, Rustrum says.

City of Ottawa: Driving the future of mobility and smart citiesSponsored by Accenture

We hear from Sonya Shorey at Invest Ottawa as she discusses the innovation, its impact on the community and global markets, and the importance of the ecosystem approach.

The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

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Hybrid learning is about to become the new normal in education

Opinions06 Jul 2021by Frank Huang Enterprise BG, Huawei

Huawei’s Frank Huang explores how the pandemic has highlighted the importance of building robust and resilient education systems and how technology can level the learning playing field.

Sonya Shorey, Chief Marketing Officer at Invest Ottawa

City of Ottawa: Driving the future of mobility and smart cities

Special Reports02 Jun 2021by Sonya Shorey, Chief Marketing Officer at Invest Ottawa

We hear from Sonya Shorey at Invest Ottawa as she discusses the innovation, its impact on the community and global markets, and the importance of the ecosystem approach.

Think Tank: When the sea swallows your cities

Opinions19 Apr 2021by Michael Lake

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, a grim warning is issued about the risk of flooding on coastal communities.

Alistair Fulton: Vice President and General Manager, Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group

We built this city (on LPWAN)

Opinions19 Mar 2021by Alistair Fulton: Vice President and General Manager, Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group

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.

York Yuekun, President of the Global Government Business Dept, Huawei

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

Opinions24 Nov 2020by York Yuekun, President of the Global Government Business Dept, Huawei

Closed ecosystems mean limited choices, limited innovation, limited success, writes York Yuekun.

Without smart transport networks, smart cities’ potential will not be realised

Opinions22 Jul 2020by Hong Eng Koh, Global Chief Government Industry Scientist, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei

Cities need to implement intelligent road management solutions in order to support citizens and businesses, writes Hong-Eng KOH, Global Chief Government Industry Scientist, Huawei.

Robots can deliver smart policing in the post Covid-19 reality

Opinions22 Jun 2020by Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman

Robots can play a key role assisting police forces and ensuring socially distancing support in the Covid-19 era, writes Muhammad Rahman

Kyra Appleby: Global Director of Cities, States and Regions, CDP

The smartest cities on climate: What can we learn?

Opinions05 Mar 2020by Kyra Appleby: Global Director of Cities, States and Regions, CDP

More cities must ramp up their climate ambition and deliver urgent action, fast, says Kyra Appleby, Global Director of Cities, States and Regions at CDP.

The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Opinions31 Jan 2020by Thomas Newby: COO, Tonik Energy

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

Rabih Arzouni: Chief Technology Officer for Transport, Fujitsu EMEIA

New energy, changing behaviour and blockchain: 5 transport predictions for 2020

Opinions06 Jan 2020by Rabih Arzouni: Chief Technology Officer for Transport, Fujitsu EMEIA

Rabih Arzouni, Fujitsu UK’s CTO of transport, shares his transport predictions for the year ahead.

Cristiano Radaelli: Chief Innovation Officer, Planet Smart City

Digital humanism: Quality of life, environment and connected services at the centre of future cities

Opinions09 Dec 2019by Cristiano Radaelli: Chief Innovation Officer, Planet Smart City

Cristiano Radaelli, Planet Smart City, looks at the role of sustainable, tech-enabled housing in future cities.

Itai Dadon, head of smart cities and IoT, iTron

Removing the roadblocks to smart city ROI

Opinions11 Nov 2019by Itai Dadon, head of smart cities and IoT, iTron

Overarching strategies, funding approaches and business models all need to be adjusted if cities are to see a genuine return on their investment in smart city tech, says Itai Dadon, global head of smart cities at Itron.

Brian Jackson: Head of Surveillance Solutions, BT Enterprise

Why 5G will help us build smart communities as well as smart cities

Opinions09 Oct 2019by Brian Jackson: Head of Surveillance Solutions, BT Enterprise

Brian Jackson, Head of Surveillance Solutions, BT Enterprise, says being ’smart’ is about connecting communities with the technology to address problems that most people assume can never be solved.

Dr Joanne Phoenix: Executive Director at Sensor City

Why city leaders must champion the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) to tackle the ticking global healthcare timebomb

Opinions20 Sep 2019by Dr Joanne Phoenix: Executive Director at Sensor City

Cities play a growing role in improving the health of the general public.

James Ransom: PhD candidate, international higher education, UCL

New wave of smart cities has arrived – and they’re nothing like science fiction

Opinions01 Aug 2019by James Ransom: PhD candidate, international higher education, UCL

The smart city of the future will be defined by quieter upgrades to existing infrastructure and new partnerships, not flashy developments that resemble science fiction, writes UCL’s James Ransom.

Phil Brunkard: Strategy Director, Republic of Things

In the heart of the [smart] city, home is where the heart is

Opinions16 Jul 2019by Phil Brunkard: Strategy Director, Republic of Things

A home should not be a bubble in the smart city, but part of the connected fabric for better living and quality of life, says Phil Brunkard, Republic of Things.

Why smart cities need smart buildings

Opinions05 Jul 2019by Thomas Seiler: CEO at u-blox

As the two ecosystems evolve, they will have ample opportunity to feed off each other, says Thomas Seiler, CEO at u-blox.

Jaanaki Momaya: UK General Manager, Lime

Better public-private collaboration key to urban mobility

Opinions14 Jun 2019by Jaanaki Momaya: UK General Manager, Lime

Jaanaki Momaya, UK General Manager of Lime, calls for collaboration between different forms of mobility to create transport that works effectively for all.

Oliver Gassmann: Co-author of Smart Cities: Introducing Digital Innovation to Cities

Smart cities: Software is eating the world

Opinions12 Jun 2019by Oliver Gassmann: Co-author of Smart Cities: Introducing Digital Innovation to Cities

Technology will shape and change the face of cities dramatically. Oliver Gassmann, Co-author of Smart Cities: Introducing Digital Innovation to Cities, explores what those changes might look like.

Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

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.

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