Opinions

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.

Steven Kenny, Axis Communications, reflects on the challenges that influence the development of the smart city.

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.

Simon Brammer, Ashden, discusses the need for technological integration to decarbonise our buildings.

Without smart buildings, a truly smart city can’t exist, says Dave Hollander, Bluetooth Sig

Franco Castaldini, ThoughtWire, rounds up the smart building trends to look out for.

John Fillinger, Director of Utility Marketing, Badger Meter, rounds up his top smart city water trends for 2019.

The data economy, 5G’s early benefactors and new tools for citizen engagement – Chris Penrose, President of IoT Solutions, AT&T, shares his IoT predictions for 2019.

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.

Advertising in smart cities throws up a lot of questions. Now’s a good time to talk about them.