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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dortmund

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dortmund

In this edition, we focus on Dortmund in western Germany. With around 600,000 inhabitants, Dortmund is the eighth-largest city in Germany and the gateway to the Rhine-Ruhr region in the heart of Europe.

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Why buses will be the catalyst for electrified public transport  

Why buses will be the catalyst for electrified public transport  

Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.

Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dallas

Smart Cities Reports
Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

Latest Trend Report

Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Air Quality Trend Report 2024

Trend Series
We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

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OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

Webinars
This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

Latest Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast
The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast
The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.
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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

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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.
Andre ten Bloemendal, Vice President Europe for ChargePoint 
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Why buses will be the catalyst for electrified public transport  

Mobility24 May 2021by Andre ten Bloemendal, Vice President Europe for ChargePoint 
John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight
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Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

Opinions29 Apr 2021by John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight
John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.
Alistair Fulton: Vice President and General Manager, Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group
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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.
Shiv Malik, Head of Growth, Streamr
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Control of data debate could finally come out in the wash

Opinions05 Oct 2020by Shiv Malik, Head of Growth, Streamr
A new battle is starting over the control of data, writes Shiv Malik, Head of Growth for Streamr
Christopher Burghardt, Managing Director for Europe, ChargePoint
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Cities prepare for the electrification of transport in an ever-changing world

Opinions18 May 2020by Christopher Burghardt, Managing Director for Europe, ChargePoint
E-mobility is set to transform all aspects of transportation across the next decade as the technology becomes mainstream, writes Christopher Burghardt, Managing Director for Europe, ChargePoint.
Kevin Hasley: Head of Performance Benchmarking at RootMetrics and Executive Director at IHS Markit
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5G’s importance for smart cities has been underplayed

Opinions23 May 2019by Kevin Hasley: Head of Performance Benchmarking at RootMetrics and Executive Director at IHS Markit
Everyone talks about 5G hype but Kevin Hasley RootMetrics & IHS Markit argues that the importance of 5G to connected communities and smart city success has been underplayed.
Diego Pavia: CEO at InnoEnergy
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Smog: The next tech frontier for energy entrepreneurs

Opinions06 Mar 2019by Diego Pavia: CEO at InnoEnergy
Tackling smog is good for society and makes business sense, says Diego Pavia, CEO at InnoEnergy.
Dr John Naylon: Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL)
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A smart case study for mmWave: Connecting Rzeszów

Opinions24 Sep 2018by Dr John Naylon: Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL)
The City of Rzeszów in Poland has created a blueprint for how mmWave can be leveraged to deliver 5G networks and their benefits to municipalities across the world.
Jacob Klimstra, Senior Energy Consultant and Member of the Advisory Board for Electrify Europe
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Electric cars: Leading the charge

Opinions17 Apr 2018by Jacob Klimstra, Senior Energy Consultant and Member of the Advisory Board for Electrify Europe
Electric vehicles hold enormous potential but their deployment so far has fallen short. Jacob Klimstra, Senior Energy Consultant and Member of the Advisory Board for Electrify Europe, looks at how the industry could work to overcome the remaining barriers to a breakthrough.
Jeremy Ludyjan, Senior Director, Field Marketing, Fulham Co. Inc
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Smarter Cities: too many standards impede smart lighting for cities, by Jeremy Ludyjan, Senior Director, Field Marketing, Fulham Co. Inc.

Opinions03 Apr 2018by Jeremy Ludyjan, Senior Director, Field Marketing, Fulham Co. Inc
If we can’t offer IoT as a common standard for control and monitoring of ALL devices from a central console with shared sensors and integrated drivers today, we will lose our opportunity to do so for at least a generation
Gary Thompson, UK Sales Director, Siemens Industries and Markets for Siemens Financial Services
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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
Will Gibson, Telensa
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Smart street lighting is driving smart city projects, says Will Gibson, Telensa

Opinions02 Feb 2018by Will Gibson, Telensa
As cities take advantage of LED conversion projects to add strategic streetlight connectivity, a new study indicates that many cities are not thinking long term when switching to LED
Constantijn van Oranje, Dutch Startup Ambassador and Prince of the Netherlands
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Eight ideas on how cities can develop, by Dutch Startup Ambassador Constantijn van Oranje, Prince of the Netherlands

Opinions22 Jan 2018by Constantijn van Oranje, Dutch Startup Ambassador and Prince of the Netherlands
These ideas were presented at the recent International Mayors Summit held in Kiev, founded by Iryna Ozymok
Michael John, Director at ENCS
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Forget the skills gap, in energy cyber security it's a chasm, says Michael John, Director at ENCS

Opinions09 Jan 2018by Michael John, Director at ENCS
There simply aren’t enough people with the right skills in the energy industry to keep our grids secure
Gary Sullivan, CIBES Lift UK
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The UK must lead the way in accessible smart cities, says CIBES Lift UK’s Gary Sullivan

Opinions28 Nov 2017by Gary Sullivan, CIBES Lift UK
Lifts will very soon respond to control from mobile devices, with users able to pre-call chosen floors using their mobile phones
Seeta Hariharan, general manager and group head of TCS Digital Software & Solutions Group
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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  
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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
Peter Lau, CEO, Europe and Middle East at Current, powered by GE
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The sustainable route to tomorrow’s retail sector by Peter Lau, CEO, Europe and Middle East at Current, powered by GE

Opinions05 Sep 2017by Peter Lau, CEO, Europe and Middle East at Current, powered by GE
Sustainability is providing the gateway to the evolution of retailing and the technology is already available
Chris Mason, director of business development, EMEA, Rajant Corporation
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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

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Public technology Portal sculpture unites Dublin and New York

Each sculpture features a 24/7 visual livestream from a Portal in the other city, allowing real-time interaction between Dubliners and New Yorkers and visitors.

Edinburgh expands electric charging for car club members

The car club chargers and electric vehicles provide opportunities for residents to try out and use electric vehicles without needing to own their own vehicle.

Exeter develops liveable city charter

Exeter City Council said the Liveable Exeter Placemaking Charter is not just about constructing buildings but also about crafting thriving communities.

Renowned global climate expert to open day two of Cities Climate Action Summit 2024

The two-day global climate action summit for cities and municipalities will convene city leaders and industry experts from around the world to accelerate local climate action.

What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

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