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Itai Dadon, head of smart cities and IoT, iTron

Where's the return on investment?

Opinions31 Aug 2020by Itai Dadon, head of smart cities and IoT, iTron

Delivering a return on investment for smart cities requires three dimensional change, writes Itai Dadon, head of smart cities and IoT, Itron.

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.

Eli Kuslansky: Chief Strategist, Partner Unified Field

Legible Cities: The humanistic smart city model

Opinions01 May 2019by Eli Kuslansky: Chief Strategist, Partner Unified Field

Eli Kuslansky explores the concept and benefits of ’Legible Cities’ as well as a route to achieving them.

Arnaud Legrand: Head of Marketing for Public Sector, Nokia

Delivering on the promise of the smart city with a platform approach

Opinions06 Feb 2019by Arnaud Legrand: Head of Marketing for Public Sector, Nokia

Arnaud Legrand, Nokia, outlines the city as a platform vision and its benefits for cities, citizens and private sector partners.

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.

Reclaiming the smart city

Opinions06 Aug 2018by Tom Symons: Principal Researcher, Nesta

At a time when concerns about data and its misuse are growing, leading cities are showing that smart cities can be compatible with privacy and individual digital rights.

Smarter ways to stop the rural brain drain

Opinions05 Jun 2018by Nick Wilcox: CEO, Giosprite

Nick Wilcox, CEO, Giosprite, looks at how smart city technology could be used in towns and rural communities to halt, or even reverse, the trend for city living.

Gary Thompson, UK Sales Director, Siemens Industries and Markets for Siemens Financial Services

Road pricing and its contribution to a 'smart' environment with the help of asset finance, by Gary Thompson, UK Sales Director, Siemens Industries and Markets for Siemens Financial Services

Opinions06 Mar 2018by Gary Thompson, UK Sales Director, Siemens Industries and Markets for Siemens Financial Services

Road pricing can work particularly well in small cities where a high concentration of traffic is an issue in a particular area

Chris Mason, director of business development, EMEA, Rajant Corporation

Making smart cities secure: intelligent networks in Europe, by Chris Mason, director of business development, EMEA, Rajant Corporation

Opinions22 Aug 2017by Chris Mason, director of business development, EMEA, Rajant Corporation

Robust communication networks are the glue to holding our smart cities together

Mathew Evans, head of programme, IoT and SmarterUK, techUK

New mayors have a pivotal role in creating smart city regions and communities, says Matthew Evans, head of programme, IoT and SmarterUK, techUK.

Opinions19 Jun 2017by Mathew Evans, head of programme, IoT and SmarterUK, techUK

With all eyes on the new mayors, they have ample opportunity to lead the way and set the example of what a modern 21st century city region will look like

The Internet of meaningful things, by Rudy de Waele

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Does the Internet of Things has the potential to become a meaningful enabler of personalised solutions to improve urban quality living?

Going, going, gone by SCW editor Melony Rocque

Opinions27 Jun 2016by Melony Rocque, SmartCitiesWorld

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Choice financing, says Simon Hobday, partner at Osborne Clarke

Opinions24 May 2016by Melony Rocque

A variety of funding models are needed to facilitate Smart Cities

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