Solar-powered cities: sunny outlook with patches of cloud

Renewable energy, combined with energy efficiency is central to powering cities of the future. Sarah Wray looks at how solar is a key part of that energy mix

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

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.

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

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.

Home | Opinions

Find out more

Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Smart Cities Reports

Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

Latest Trend Report

We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

Latest Webinar

OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

Webinars

This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

Latest Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

BECOME A MEMBER

Build your own Industry Resource Library
Gain access to all SmartCitiesWorld content
Make the most of Industry Webinar Events

Register Login

Most Popular

Dreaming of the future cities

Five cities land IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grants

PwC outlines a vision for smart cities built around people, not tech

Czech Republic rolls out nationwide LoraWAN network

Abu Dhabi airport harvests passenger energy

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

Opinions

We ask cities and industry experts from around the world to give us their opinion on smart city technology and challenges.

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.

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.

Phil Williams: Director of Strategic Partnerships at Iomob

The near future of urban mobility

Opinions17 Apr 2019by Phil Williams: Director of Strategic Partnerships at Iomob

Improving mobility is complex, affected by many inter-related and shifting trends. Phil Williams, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Iomob, looks at how we move towards ’mobility heaven’ and avoid ’driverless car hell’.

Neil Cresswell: CEO for VIRTUS Data Centres

Data centres 'crucial' to making megacities thrive

Opinions19 Mar 2019by Neil Cresswell: CEO for VIRTUS Data Centres

The benefits of smart cities will only be realised when digital infrastructures can cope, says Neil Cresswell, VIRTUS Data Centres. What’s the role of next-generation data centres?

Simon Brammer: Liveable Cities Programme Manager, Ashden

Knowledge is (saving) power: How data can drive climate and health improvements in commercial property

Opinions08 Mar 2019by Simon Brammer: Liveable Cities Programme Manager, Ashden

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

Gavin Summerson: City Standards Lead, Future Cities Catapult

The emergence of interoperability standards in IoT

Opinions24 Feb 2019by Gavin Summerson: City Standards Lead, Future Cities Catapult

The need for agreed IoT standards has never been more urgent, says Gavin Summerson, City Standards Lead, Future Cities Catapult.

Telcos and smart cities: Are we talking the same language?

Special Reports14 Feb 2019by Sarah Wray: Editor, SmartCitiesWorld

Can cities and telecommunications providers be the smart city power couple or will cities prefer to play the field?

Paul Zanelli: Director of Engineering and Technology at TRL

What a transport revolution means for the future

Opinions04 Feb 2019by Paul Zanelli: Director of Engineering and Technology at TRL

Paul Zanelli, TRL, explores how we make CAVs – and their benefits – a reality.

Three ways cities can improve their cybersecurity resilience

Opinions01 Feb 2019by Todd Weller, Bandura Cyber

Todd Weller, Bandura Cyber, explores how increasingly connected cities can mitigate growing cyber threats.

Franco Castaldini: Chief Commercial Officer, ThoughtWire

Smart building trends: Predictions for what’s to come

Opinions29 Jan 2019by Franco Castaldini: Chief Commercial Officer, ThoughtWire

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

Albert Seubers: Director Global Strategy IT in Cities, Atos

A new data economy: Funding city services

Opinions24 Jan 2019by Albert Seubers: Director Global Strategy IT in Cities, Atos

Given today’s financial and operational pressures, cities are looking for new ways to drive change and fund local services. Data is a largely untapped resource, says Albert Seubers, Atos.

Keiron Shepherd: Senior Security Specialist, F5 Networks

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

Opinions23 Jan 2019by Keiron Shepherd: Senior Security Specialist, F5 Networks

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.

Anthony Sayers: Internet of Things Evangelist, Software AG

Becoming a truly smart city – is it possible?

Opinions15 Jan 2019by Anthony Sayers: Internet of Things Evangelist, Software AG

Anthony Sayers, Internet of Things Evangelist at Software AG, pinpoints the smart city initiatives that most inspire him.

Austin Ashe: General Manager of Intelligent Cities at Current by GE

Data-driven insights that keep on giving

Opinions08 Jan 2019by Austin Ashe: General Manager of Intelligent Cities at Current by GE

Austin Ashe, Current by GE, offers a step-by-step approach to help cities become more data-driven.

Chris Penrose: President of IoT Solutions, AT&T

IoT predictions for 2019

Opinions30 Dec 2018by Chris Penrose: President of IoT Solutions, AT&T

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.

Martin Hayes: President, Bosch Southeast Asia

What makes a city truly smart?

Opinions28 Dec 2018by Martin Hayes: President, Bosch Southeast Asia

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.

Smart cities: Will they ad up?

Editor's Blog13 Dec 2018by Sarah Wray: Editor, SmartCitiesWorld

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

Nokia’s bet on a programmable city pays off

Opinions12 Dec 2018by Sarah Wray: Editor, SmartCitiesWorld

Paul Adams, Nokia Networks, talks to Smart Cities World about Nokia’s role in Bristol’s smart city initiative.

Most Popular

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.

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

BECOME A MEMBER

BUILD YOUR OWN
RESOURCE LIBRARY

GAIN ACCESS TO ALL
SMARTCITIESWORLD CONTENT

MAKE THE MOST OF
INFORMATIVE WEBINARS