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The three biggest challenges to building a commutable smart city

Radim Cmar, Sygic, examines how we capitalise on the benefits of smart transportation solutions while avoiding negative repercussions.

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Why cities need to get smart about maintenance

Opinions10 Mar 2021by Chris Turlica, CEO, MaintainX

A new approach to maintenance work is the key to revitalising our cities, writes Chris Turlica, CEO of MaintainX.

Rishi Lodhia, Managing Director EMEA, Eagle Eye Networks

The future of public safety: why smart cities need to look to the cloud

Opinions08 Feb 2021by Rishi Lodhia, Managing Director EMEA, Eagle Eye Networks

Only truly open systems can protect a city’s citizens, argues Eagle Eye Networks Rishi Lodhia

The art of the city: how creators may save urban business districts

Opinions25 Jan 2021by Jeremy Zuker, Co-Founder, WhereiPark

Artists could reinvigorate cities whose commercial districts have been left moribund by Covid-19, writes WhereiPark’s Jeremy Zucker.

Benoit Dupont, co-founder and CEO of WeMaintain

Covid-19 will change cities but high rises are here to stay

Opinions20 Oct 2020by Benoit Dupont, co-founder and CEO of WeMaintain

The disruption of Covid-19 may not be enough to affect existing "mega-trends", writes Benoit Dupont, co-founder and CEO of WeMaintain

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.

Gianni Minetti: CEO, Paradox Engineering

Smart cities: Why blockchain is changing the game

Opinions10 Jan 2020by Gianni Minetti: CEO, Paradox Engineering

Blockchain could help make cities more secure and generate new value. Gianni Minetti CEO, Paradox Engineering, explains how.

Smart city trend tracker: The top stories on SmartCitiesWorld in 2019

Special Reports20 Dec 2019by Sarah Wray: Editor, SmartCitiesWorld

We round up our main takeaways from smart city developments in 2019. We’d love to hear yours.

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.

Ben Hawes, independent consultant on smart cities, AI and public policy & Associate Director at the Connected Places Catapult

AI, cities and climate change

Opinions08 Aug 2019by Ben Hawes, independent consultant on smart cities, AI and public policy & Associate Director at the Connected Places Catapult

Ben Hawes explores how artificial intelligence could help cities tackle the climate crisis.

Oliver Gassmann: Co-author of Smart Cities: Introducing Digital Innovation to Cities

Smart cities: Software is eating the world

Opinions12 Jun 2019by Oliver Gassmann: Co-author of Smart Cities: Introducing Digital Innovation to Cities

Technology will shape and change the face of cities dramatically. Oliver Gassmann, Co-author of Smart Cities: Introducing Digital Innovation to Cities, explores what those changes might look like.

Adrian Sussmann: President at COAST Autonomous

Why mobility in urban environments is crucial to the evolution of cities

Opinions29 May 2019by Adrian Sussmann: President at COAST Autonomous

COAST Autonomous’ President, Adrian Sussmann, makes the case for autonomous shared mobility.

Yoni Kahana: VP customers, Nanolock Security

The role of 'cloud-to-flash' technology in protecting smart cities from cyber-attacks

Opinions21 May 2019by Yoni Kahana: VP customers, Nanolock Security

Yoni Kahana, Nanolock Security, explains cloud-to-flash technology and how it could help secure smart cities.

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?

Sebastien Brame: Senior Manager, Clarion Europe

The time is now to integrate the connected car into smart city planning

Opinions18 Jan 2019by Sebastien Brame: Senior Manager, Clarion Europe

Now is the right time for city leaders to plan for fully integrating connected cars into smart cities, says Sebastien Brame, Clarion Europe.

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.

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.

Radim Cmar: Solution Architect for Smart Cities, Sygic

The three biggest challenges to building a commutable smart city

Opinions07 Dec 2018by Radim Cmar: Solution Architect for Smart Cities, Sygic

Radim Cmar, Sygic, examines how we capitalise on the benefits of smart transportation solutions while avoiding negative repercussions.

Five key steps to starting a MaaS movement

Opinions19 Oct 2018by Johan Herrlin: CEO, Ito World

Now is the time for city authorities, transport providers, commuters and businesses to work together if our cities are going to continue to thrive for the benefit of the wider community, says Johan Herrlin, CEO at Ito World

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