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.

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.

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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.

Annemie Wyckmans Professor Head of NTNU Smart Sustainable Cities

Breaking down regulatory barriers is key to achieve smarter cities

Opinions02 Nov 2020by Annemie Wyckmans Professor Head of NTNU Smart Sustainable Cities

Governments need to prioritise dynamic regulation when it comes to policy-making.

Oscar Chamat, Research and Policy Officer at the Metropolis Secretariat General

Why World Metropolitan Day is a time to rethink the future of the city

Opinions12 Oct 2020by Oscar Chamat, Research and Policy Officer at the Metropolis Secretariat General

World Metropolitan Day is more than "just another international day", writes Oscar Chamat, Research and Policy Officer at Metropolis.

Stephen Zoegall, Director of Global Cities and Infrastructure Consulting, Accenture

Resilient cities are being redefined by the coronavirus

Opinions24 Aug 2020by Stephen Zoegall, Director of Global Cities and Infrastructure Consulting, Accenture

Covid-19 is showing us what resilience in cities actually is, writes Stephen Zoegall, director of global cities and infrastructure consulting, Accenture.

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

Opinions01 Jun 2020by James Bristow, SVP EMEA, Cradlepoint

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

W. Jarrett Campbell: Global Industry Marketing Director, AVEVA

What smart homes can teach us about smart cities

Opinions20 Apr 2020by W. Jarrett Campbell: Global Industry Marketing Director, AVEVA

To fully realise his smart home vision, AVEVA’s W. Jarrett Campbell found much commonality with creating smart cities, especially when it came to breaking down siloed sub-systems.

Clint Vince: Chair of Dentons’ Smart Cities and Communities Think Tank.

The 14 pillars of a smart city

Opinions26 Mar 2020by Clint Vince: Chair of Dentons’ Smart Cities and Communities Think Tank.

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.

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.

Toby Olshanetsky: co-founder and CEO of prooV

Less is more: Why smart technology is thriving in the suburbs

Opinions24 Jan 2020by Toby Olshanetsky: co-founder and CEO of prooV

Fast-growing neighbourhoods are the perfect testing ground for the latest connected technologies. Toby Olshanetsky, co-founder and CEO of prooV, highlights a "quiet" technological revolution.

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.

Nate Loewentheil: Senior Associate, Camber Creek

The technology that is making housing more affordable

Opinions17 Oct 2019by Nate Loewentheil: Senior Associate, Camber Creek

Modular construction, home-sharing platforms and rental tools could be the answer to housing challenges in the US, believes Nate Loewentheil of venture capital firm Camber Creek.

Allan Mayo: Smart City Strategist, DG Cities,

Greenwich’s smart city benchmarking toolkit for adaptability and resilience

Opinions01 Oct 2019by Allan Mayo: Smart City Strategist, DG Cities,

Allan Mayo, Smart City Strategist, DG Cities, outlines how DG Cities is using an evidence-based tool to ensure its smart city strategy has resilience and adaptability at the core. Other cities could replicate the methodology.

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.

David Walker: Head of Property, Hyperoptic

The smart home race is on

Opinions30 Apr 2019by David Walker: Head of Property, Hyperoptic

David Walker, head of property, Hyperoptic, highlights the importance of digital infrastructure to property developers and argues that connectivity increasingly gives a competitive edge.

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