Free flows: New Jersey turns to AI to safeguard water quality

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Advancing adoption of digital twin technology

Opinions26 Apr 2021by Albert H Seubers

Albert H Seubers, Global Strategy Director Smart X, Atos, and Val De Oliveira, FIWARE Foundation explore how cities can maximise the use of this increasingly valuable technology.

Manish Sood, Consulting Partner, Analytics & AI Consulting, Wipro and Shamit Bagchi, Data Scientist and AI

Reviving smart cities with edge computing and 5G

Opinions01 Feb 2021by Manish Sood, Consulting Partner, Analytics & AI Consulting, Wipro and Shamit Bagchi, Data Scientist and AI

How can edge computing and 5G help cities rebuild post Covid? Two executives from Wipro explain how.

Jacques Vermeulen, Director of Future Cities, Nokia

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

Opinions26 Oct 2020by Jacques Vermeulen, Director of Future Cities, Nokia

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.

Overcoming the innovation gap

Opinions15 Jun 2020by Anders Lisdorf

There is a gap between the aspirations of cities and the true capabilities of smart city technology, writes Anders Lisdorf.

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.

Ian Lloyd: Strategic Growth Manager, Siemens

How to power smart cities in a clean, low-carbon future

Opinions22 Nov 2019by Ian Lloyd: Strategic Growth Manager, Siemens

Microgrids transform urban energy into localised, efficient, resilient and sustainable systems, and investment in them will be critical to the future operation of the energy system, says Ian Lloyd, Strategic Growth Manager, Siemens.

Peter Ballard: Co-founder of experience design agency, Foolproof

Can city infrastructure support EVs at scale?

Opinions27 Jun 2019by Peter Ballard: Co-founder of experience design agency, Foolproof

Foolproof’s Peter Ballard calls for collaborative working, reimagined processes and better use of data to drive EV adoption and the related benefits.

Chen Avni: Co-founder and chief experience officer, venn

Smart cities must be warm cities

Opinions25 Apr 2019by Chen Avni: Co-founder and chief experience officer, venn

Chen Avni, co-founder and chief experience officer of venn, explains why smart city planners must make urban locales not only wired and efficient, but more citizen-oriented to combat urban loneliness.

Phil Williams: Director of Strategic Partnerships at Iomob

A vision for digital mobility infrastructure

Opinions23 Apr 2019by Phil Williams: Director of Strategic Partnerships at Iomob

Phil Williams, Director of Strategic Partnerships at open mobility platform Iomob, outlines a vision for digital mobility infrastructure which will be fundamental in the shift to shared, sustainable urban mobility systems.

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’.

Christian Mildner: Solutions Architect, Sylvania Connected Solutions

A vision-driven approach for smart street lighting

Opinions26 Mar 2019by Christian Mildner: Solutions Architect, Sylvania Connected Solutions

Christian Mildner, Sylvania Connected Solutions, explores how smart street lights fit into the vision-driven approach to building smart cities.

Ed Parkes: Independent consultant working on data strategy and open innovation

Are data trusts part of the answer to smart city data governance?

Opinions21 Mar 2019by Ed Parkes: Independent consultant working on data strategy and open innovation

In the light of recent scandals, cities have no choice but to pay urgent attention to data governance issues. Could data trusts be part of the solution?

Smart buildings: Building blocks of a smart city

Opinions12 Feb 2019by Dave Hollander: Bluetooth Sig

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

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.

John Fillinger: Director of Utility Marketing, Badger Meter

Water utilities look to smart water technologies and investments in 2019

Opinions04 Jan 2019by John Fillinger: Director of Utility Marketing, Badger Meter

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

Smart cities in 2018: Tech, transportation and tough conversations

Editor's Blog30 Dec 2018by Sarah Wray: Editor, SmartCitiesWorld

We look back at the top smart cities stories of 2018.

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.

Alex Goryachev: Senior Director, Innovation Strategy & Programs, Cisco

It takes a village: How to cultivate innovation across your smart city

Opinions18 Dec 2018by Alex Goryachev: Senior Director, Innovation Strategy & Programs, Cisco

Alex Goryachev, Cisco, looks at the role of innovation centres in smart cities and how to set them up for success.

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