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Think Tank: When the sea swallows your cities

Think Tank: When the sea swallows your cities

19 Apr 2021
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
How collaboration can improve the emergency services and protect us all

How collaboration can improve the emergency services and protect us all

05 Nov 2020
The emergency services can benefit from a more integrated and innovative approach, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.
Breaking down regulatory barriers is key to achieve smarter cities

Breaking down regulatory barriers is key to achieve smarter cities

02 Nov 2020
Governments need to prioritise dynamic regulation when it comes to policy-making.
Think Tank: collaboration, as much as tech, will rebuild smart cities

Think Tank: collaboration, as much as tech, will rebuild smart cities

26 Oct 2020
In the first of a new series, SCW board members will write about the burning issues facing smart cities. First is Jacques Vermeulen, Nokia’s Director of Future Cities.
Q&A: Huawei's Hong-Eng Koh on the value of digital transformation

Q&A: Huawei's Hong-Eng Koh on the value of digital transformation

23 Oct 2020
Hong-Eng Koh discusses how data is central to a smart city and the value technology offers.
What will post pandemic mobility look like?

What will post pandemic mobility look like?

28 Sep 2020
Governments need to do more to support the development of next generation vehicles, writes TomTom’s Stephanie Leonard.
Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

24 Aug 2020
Covid-19 is showing us what resilience in cities actually is, writes Stephen Zoegall, director of global cities and infrastructure consulting, Accenture.
Iskandar shows Malaysia’s smart cities’ promise but only if they keep citizens in mind

Iskandar shows Malaysia’s smart cities’ promise but only if they keep citizens in mind

17 Aug 2020
Malaysia can show how to build a smart city from scratch but it’s not without its challenges, writes Skymind CEO Shawn Tan
Without smart transport networks, smart cities’ potential will not be realised

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

22 Jul 2020
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

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

22 Jun 2020
Robots can play a key role assisting police forces and ensuring socially distancing support in the Covid-19 era, writes Muhammad Rahman
Overcoming the innovation gap

Overcoming the innovation gap

15 Jun 2020
There is a gap between the aspirations of cities and the true capabilities of smart city technology, writes Anders Lisdorf.
Could FWA be the answer to keeping people connected during the global pandemic?

Could FWA be the answer to keeping people connected during the global pandemic?

01 Jun 2020
Fixed Wireless Access’s speed and flexibility could have it serve a crucial role in helping businesses and public services rebuild in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, writes James Bristow, SVP EMEA, Cradlepoint
Audio should play a central role in smart city planning

Audio should play a central role in smart city planning

26 May 2020
Using sound effectively can help improve public safety and a city’s security, writes Kevin Taylor, Segment Development Manager, Smart Cities at Axis Communications
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.
Data ownership could unleash truly smart cities

Data ownership could unleash truly smart cities

31 Jan 2020
A simple way to control personal data could foster greater trust around smart city initiatives and open up a discussion around what citizens really find valuable – an extension of participatory budgeting, giving people a say in how they ‘spend’ their data.