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Renewable energy, combined with energy efficiency is central to powering cities of the future. Sarah Wray looks at how solar is a key part of that energy mix

Overcoming the innovation gap

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

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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Andy Thompson: Managing Director Of Go-Ahead Singapore

Towards a caring commuter culture in Singapore

Opinions16 Nov 2021by Andy Thompson: Managing Director Of Go-Ahead Singapore

Andy Thompson of Go-Ahead Singapore explains how the transport provider is ensuring it provides journeys that work for everybody, not just those lucky enough to be young, fit, healthy and free of disabilities.

Think Tank: Cities on the frontline and lessons for a resilient recovery

Opinions31 Mar 2021by Lauren Sorkin

In the latest of our opinion pieces from members of our Advisory Board, the question ’how can I build resilience for the next crisis?’ is answered.

Hong-Eng Koh, Public Services Digital Transformation Champion, Huawei

Q&A: Huawei's Hong-Eng Koh on the value of digital transformation

Opinions23 Oct 2020by Hong-Eng Koh, Public Services Digital Transformation Champion, Huawei

Hong-Eng Koh discusses how data is central to a smart city and the value technology offers.

Stephanie Leonard, Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs at TomTom

What will post pandemic mobility look like?

Opinions28 Sep 2020by Stephanie Leonard, Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs at TomTom

Governments need to do more to support the development of next generation vehicles, writes TomTom’s Stephanie Leonard.

Iskandar shows Malaysia’s smart cities’ promise but only if they keep citizens in mind

Opinions17 Aug 2020by Shawn Tan, CEO, Skymind

Malaysia can show how to build a smart city from scratch but it’s not without its challenges, writes Skymind CEO Shawn Tan

Without smart transport networks, smart cities’ potential will not be realised

Opinions22 Jul 2020by Hong Eng Koh, Global Chief Government Industry Scientist, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei

Cities need to implement intelligent road management solutions in order to support citizens and businesses, writes Hong-Eng KOH, Global Chief Government Industry Scientist, Huawei.

Robots can deliver smart policing in the post Covid-19 reality

Opinions22 Jun 2020by Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman

Robots can play a key role assisting police forces and ensuring socially distancing support in the Covid-19 era, writes Muhammad Rahman

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.

Neil Manthorpe: Associate Director of Design, Atkins

Using data to transform the way we interact with our cities

Opinions12 May 2020by Neil Manthorpe: Associate Director of Design, Atkins

By integrating technology into the landscape, data can be collected in a non-intrusive way and help to inform how public space responds to the citizens that use it, says Neil Manthorpe, associate director of design at Atkins.

W. Jarrett Campbell: Global Industry Marketing Director, AVEVA

How new financial models enable smart city digital transformation

Opinions29 Apr 2020by W. Jarrett Campbell: Global Industry Marketing Director, AVEVA

AVEVA’s W. Jarrett Campbell discusses how innovative approaches to investment can result in the lowering of smart cities’ barriers to entry.

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.

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.

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.

Why enterprise networks and smart cities are more similar than you might think

Opinions03 Apr 2019by Sascha Giese: Head Geek, SolarWinds

Thinking of smart cities in the context of existing networks could help simplify the overwhelming complexity, says SolarWinds’ head geek, Sascha Giese.

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.

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.

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.

Jose A. LugoSantiago: Leadership Foresight Consultant, LS|EG

Smart leadership for smart city success

Opinions14 Sep 2018by Jose A. LugoSantiago: Leadership Foresight Consultant, LS|EG

Although shiny new technology can connect us and deliver data, cities won’t become smarter without smart leadership, says Jose A. LugoSantiago.

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They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

Solar city goes live

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