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

Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen: General Manager, EMEA, AllClear ID

We need digital identity to unlock the potential of smart cities

Opinions27 Mar 2019by Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen: General Manager, EMEA, AllClear ID

Without digital identity, the great potential of smart cities will be squandered, says Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen, AllClear ID.

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?

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.

Blockchain: Hurry up and wait

Editor's Blog09 May 2018by Sarah Wray: Editor, SmartCitiesWorld

Despite the huge amount of hype surrounding blockchain, new research from Gartner bursts the bubble somewhat and finds that very, very few organisations are actually implementing the technology yet.

Gert Rohrmann, Technical Manager, Solutions Team, Siemens Building Technologies UK

‘Mini cities’: The rise of tall buildings

Opinions23 Apr 2018by Gert Rohrmann, Technical Manager, Solutions Team, Siemens Building Technologies UK

As cities continue to grow, the way we construct and manage buildings has never been more critical to global economic and social development. Gert Rohrmann, Technical Manager, Solutions Team, Siemens Building Technologies UK, looks at the trends in tall buildings and the challenges these environments present.

Megan Goodwin, Interactive Rights Management digital innovation agency,

What is actually smart about cities right now?

Opinions13 Apr 2018by Megan Goodwin, Interactive Rights Management digital innovation agency,

Megan Goodwin, Interactive Rights Management digital innovation agency, looks at four key obstacles that need to be overcome before we can achieve truly smart cities.

Arnaud Legrand, Head of Public Sector Marketing, Nokia

Public safety networks and the path to the smart city, by Arnaud Legrand, Head of Public Sector Marketing, Nokia

Opinions26 Feb 2018by Arnaud Legrand, Head of Public Sector Marketing, Nokia

For many city governments, ensuring the safety and security of their residents remains the most enduring and critical responsibility

Ishaan Rajankar, MSc, Imperial College, London

Are we really building a smart city smartly, asks Ishaan Rajankar, MSc, Imperial College, London

Opinions18 Dec 2017by Ishaan Rajankar, MSc, Imperial College, London

To build a smart city smartly, we must first begin with smart construction

Seeta Hariharan, general manager and group head of TCS Digital Software & Solutions Group

A light bulb moment for European cities by Seeta Hariharan, general manager and group head of TCS Digital Software & Solutions Group

Opinions21 Nov 2017by Seeta Hariharan, general manager and group head of TCS Digital Software & Solutions Group

Thanks to recent advances in energy-efficient LED lighting and smart software, streetlights can now serve as the foundation for building a smart city

Richard Van Wijk, head of Aviation Practice, Nokia

Every Smart City Deserves a Smart Airport, says Richard Van Wijk, head of Aviation Practice, Nokia

Opinions31 Oct 2017by Richard Van Wijk, head of Aviation Practice, Nokia

Just like a smart city, at the heart of any smart airport are communications networks

Gary Holland, IP Optical Networks (ION), Nokia

Creating smarter, safer and more sustainable cities requires shared network infrastructure, says Gary Holland, IP Optical Networks (ION), Nokia

Opinions11 Jul 2017by Gary Holland, IP Optical Networks (ION), Nokia

Shared network infrastructure improves operational efficiency and shares costs between multiple departments and organisations

The buildings of tomorrow, by Rudy de Waele

Opinions11 Apr 2017by Melony Rocque

It won’t be long before the cities of tomorrow begin to look very differently than we know them now, says Rudy de Waele

Can’t get no satisfaction, by SCW editor Melony Rocque

Opinions11 Jul 2016by Melony Rocque, SmartCitiesWorld

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