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Our society needs systemic changes. Hyperloop is just one way we can get there

Our society needs systemic changes. Hyperloop is just one way we can get there

06 Jul 2020
Hyperloop’s futuristic concept overshadows its substantial environmental benefits, argues Juan Vicén, co-founder of hyperloop company Zeleros.
The 14 pillars of a smart city

The 14 pillars of a smart city

26 Mar 2020
Strategies must take a holistic approach encompassing people, institutions, structures and operations, say Clint Vince, founder of Dentons’ Smart Cities and Communities Think Tank, and Jennifer Morrissey, counsel at Dentons.
Driving the MaaS conversation forward as the future of transport

Driving the MaaS conversation forward as the future of transport

19 Feb 2020
Mobility-as-a-service will only be successful if we can all come together to realise a joint vision of ensuring seamless travel for every commuter, says Andy Taylor, Director of Strategy, Cubic Transportation Systems.
New energy, changing behaviour and blockchain: 5 transport predictions for 2020

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

06 Jan 2020
Rabih Arzouni, Fujitsu UK’s CTO of transport, shares his transport predictions for the year ahead.
Successful shared mobility in cities and beyond

Successful shared mobility in cities and beyond

08 Nov 2019
New mobility options can improve the livability of cities but without the right strategy could have the polar opposite effect, say authors Giel Mertens and Rolf Bastiaanssen of Bax & Company, and Nico Larco of the University of Oregon.
Creating connected infrastructure to power MaaS

Creating connected infrastructure to power MaaS

12 Sep 2019
Fujitsu’s Rabih Arzouni explores how public bodies and private companies must work together to ensure the right infrastructure is in place to support MaaS and other transport advances.
VIDEO: Smart cities – where does the money flow?

VIDEO: Smart cities – where does the money flow?

05 Sep 2019
SmartCitiesWorld talks to Phil Skipper, Vodafone, about the role of mobile operators in smart cities.
What can theme parks teach us about smart cities?

What can theme parks teach us about smart cities?

29 Aug 2019
At first glance, theme parks and smart cities may seem very different but behind the scenes, there could be a lot to learn about visitor experience and design, says Bill Coan, ITEC Entertainment.
5G: The catalyst connected cities have been waiting for?

5G: The catalyst connected cities have been waiting for?

25 Jul 2019
It’s almost our responsibility to unleash the capability of 5G to drive development, says Henry Tirri, CTO, InterDigital.
Kulveer Ranger, Atos, on balancing the tensions at the heart of rail transformation

Kulveer Ranger, Atos, on balancing the tensions at the heart of rail transformation

18 Jul 2019
Sarah Wray talks to Atos’ Kulveer Ranger about the challenges and opportunities digital technology presents for the rail industry in the UK.
How technology will shape transportation in smart cities

How technology will shape transportation in smart cities

12 Jul 2019
In the coming decade, several converging trends will amount to the most transformative change to impact global cities and public transportation since the automobile, says Adam Cohen, University of California, Berkeley.
The case for an open access 5G network

The case for an open access 5G network

03 Jun 2019
5G might not live up to the hype but perhaps we need to reset our expectations, says Chris Cooper, KnowNow Information.
No ticket to ride: Why the transport industry needs to keep up with the demand for mobile

No ticket to ride: Why the transport industry needs to keep up with the demand for mobile

07 May 2019
To meet the demand for ease and continuity in travel, transport operators need to collaborate to offer passengers one virtual ticket, from beginning to end, says Steve Wakeland, Executive Chairman, ITSO.
Assessing the challenges of widespread MaaS adoption

Assessing the challenges of widespread MaaS adoption

15 Mar 2019
Fujitsu’s Rabih Arzouni examines key challenges for MaaS: connectivity, collaboration and governance
Emerging financial models to make MaaS a reality

Emerging financial models to make MaaS a reality

19 Feb 2019
Leon Rizzi, Chief Sales Officer, moovel, shares his insights on Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS).
Three ways cities can improve their cybersecurity resilience

Three ways cities can improve their cybersecurity resilience

01 Feb 2019
Todd Weller, Bandura Cyber, explores how increasingly connected cities can mitigate growing cyber threats.
Smart cities and cybersecurity: Is it wise to get smarter?

Smart cities and cybersecurity: Is it wise to get smarter?

23 Jan 2019
As the popularity and inevitability of smart cities expand, so too does a cybercriminal’s opportunistic attack surface. Keiron Shepherd, F5 Networks, evaluates the risks.
What makes a city truly smart?

What makes a city truly smart?

28 Dec 2018
ASEAN’s key economies – Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia – recently celebrated another year of independence. Martin Hayes, Bosch Southeast Asia, evaluates their progress, and look ahead.