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OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand

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Smart cities: Overpromised and underdelivered

Smart cities: Overpromised and underdelivered

Smart city projects must move away from the standard applications that many focus on and make a "technological leap", says Paul Moorby, CEO and founder of Chipside, a specialist software development company providing products and services to local and regional government traffic authorities in the UK.

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New generative AI chatbot seeks to transform public sector

New generative AI chatbot seeks to transform public sector

AI and Machine Learning03 Apr 2024
Chatbot is designed around a family of expert domain fine-tuned models that have unique access to government databases and generates responses and explanations.
Mayor unveils comprehensive One Seattle Data Strategy

Mayor unveils comprehensive One Seattle Data Strategy

Open data22 Dec 2023
It is designed to optimise City’s use of data for more informed decision-making, enhanced collaboration and protecting privacy and standardising best practices.
OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

Webinars10 Dec 2023
SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand
Drivers and barriers of smart cities in the UK

Drivers and barriers of smart cities in the UK

4G and 5G14 Nov 2023
Survey by Capterra reveals that smart cities are evolving, but steps must be taken to foster trust from residents with data protection the biggest concern.
Two cities confronting the cybersecurity challenge

Two cities confronting the cybersecurity challenge

Data privacy and security20 Oct 2023
Principality of Monaco and Dubai demonstrate how cities are investing in technology to bolster cybersecurity and ensure the protection of sensitive information.
Monaco turns to the cloud to bolster data security

Monaco turns to the cloud to bolster data security

Cloud and edge computing16 Oct 2023
Monaco Cloud aims to deliver the principality with digital infrastructure and services that meet the highest international security and compliance standards.
Denver bolsters data disaster recovery plans

Denver bolsters data disaster recovery plans

Data privacy and security10 Oct 2023
Denver implemented a number of improvements to improve data disaster recovery following an audit in 2021, including more collaboration with other agencies.
Cities selected for DTPR digital trust open source pilot

Cities selected for DTPR digital trust open source pilot

Citizen engagement27 Sep 2023
Charlotte, West Palm Beach and The Underline in Miami will join the digital trust open source pilot focused on the use of digital technology in public places.
Large language model AI module interacts with devices locally

Large language model AI module interacts with devices locally

AI and Machine Learning20 Sep 2023
The module understands natural language and solves real-world problems like other large language model AI offerings but operates without an internet connection.
IMDA partners to green Singapore’s ICT infrastructure

IMDA partners to green Singapore’s ICT infrastructure

Data management & software28 Aug 2023
It will collaborate with tech company Dell and digital infrastructure specialist Equinix to drive innovation and green practices for a more sustainable future.
Digital Dubai launches private sector cybersecurity programme

Digital Dubai launches private sector cybersecurity programme

Data privacy and security23 Aug 2023
It allows the Dubai Electronic Security Centre to accredit those delivering services to Dubai government entities and critical information infrastructure.
A tool for transforming smart city governance: How The Hague utilised policy benchmarking to develop smart city next steps

A tool for transforming smart city governance: How The Hague utilised policy benchmarking to develop smart city next steps

Policymaking26 Jul 2023
SmartCitiesWorld takes a closer look at the G20 Global Smart City Alliance’s Benchmarking Tool, and finds out from The Hague’s deputy mayor, digital innovation and smart cities advisor and cybersecurity lead how it can support cities in plotting their route to better smart city technology governance.
Dubai launches second iteration of cybersecurity strategy

Dubai launches second iteration of cybersecurity strategy

Resilience24 Jul 2023
The strategy aims to address the requirements of the entire city, encompassing government agencies, infrastructure, businesses, citizens and visitors.
How the City of Coral Gables is making data more meaningful

How the City of Coral Gables is making data more meaningful

Digital twins29 Jun 2023
Raimundo Rodulfo, director of IT and CIO at the City of Coral Gables, explains how digital twin technology is taking its smart city vision to the next level.
Civic ID platform revenue to grow by 62 per cent by 2027

Civic ID platform revenue to grow by 62 per cent by 2027

Data privacy and security27 Jun 2023
Juniper Research reports as governments seek more efficient systems we will see more digital copies of conventional IDs and specially designed digital IDs.
How can city data spaces transform data-sharing?

How can city data spaces transform data-sharing?

Data management & software26 Jun 2023
FIWARE Foundation and SmartCitiesWorld have collaborated on a whitepaper to show how city data spaces are paving the way for a new era of data-sharing in smart cities.
UK launches cybersecurity playbook for smart cities

UK launches cybersecurity playbook for smart cities

Data privacy and security19 May 2023
Secure Connected Places has been compiled with input from a group of local authorities and aims to give practical advice on keeping smart cities safe.
WEF launches Centre for Trustworthy Technology in Austin

WEF launches Centre for Trustworthy Technology in Austin

AI and Machine Learning19 Jan 2023
Announced at Davos, the centre will promote responsible production and use of technologies such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, VR and quantum computing.
How Porto is making climate action the responsibility of all

How Porto is making climate action the responsibility of all

Climate action06 Jan 2023
A deep dive into environmental sustainability with Filipe Araújo, Vice-Mayor and City Councillor for Environment, Climate, Innovation and Digital Transition for the City of Porto
What does the future hold for the metaverse?

What does the future hold for the metaverse?

News29 Dec 2022
The Dubai Future Foundation and PwC have published a report that explores applications in the metaverse, following the inaugural Dubai Metaverse Assembly.
San Diego launches lab to bolster cybersecurity

San Diego launches lab to bolster cybersecurity

Data privacy and security22 Dec 2022
Small businesses, public agencies and educational institutions can use the regional lab for specialised training to simulate and defend against cyberattacks.
Dallas protects citizens with mobile cybersecurity app

Dallas protects citizens with mobile cybersecurity app

Citizen security07 Dec 2022
Dallas Secure is designed to protect individuals from the growing number of threats targeting the large amount of data and information on mobile devices.
Industry data partnership formed to tackle societal issues

Industry data partnership formed to tackle societal issues

Open data07 Dec 2022
Big names such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, LinkedIn and Microsoft are committing to advance more open and accessible private sector data for societal good.
Advisory board to create data strategy for London

Advisory board to create data strategy for London

Data management & software22 Nov 2022
The group of data and technology experts, corporate leaders and civic society will help deliver mayor’s commitment to harness data and emerging technologies.
Informatica launches govtech data platform

Informatica launches govtech data platform

Data management & software01 Nov 2022
The cloud-based platform unifies data from different departments and agencies and helps government agencies deliver timely and efficient public services.
Smart City PDX proposes policy guide for surveillance tech

Smart City PDX proposes policy guide for surveillance tech

Policymaking31 Oct 2022
Portland’s smart city team has developed the policy with the community, focusing on reducing harm to those most vulnerable to and harmed by surveillance tech.
Digital Dubai turns to synthetic data to drive digitisation

Digital Dubai turns to synthetic data to drive digitisation

AI and Machine Learning20 Oct 2022
It is launching a Synthetic Data Implementation Framework which seeks to increase opportunities to share high-value data, while protecting the sensitive information it contains.
AWS launches infrastructure region in Thailand

AWS launches infrastructure region in Thailand

Cloud and edge computing18 Oct 2022
As well as bring advanced cloud computing services to more organisations and support the drive to Thailand 4.0, it will allow customers who want to keep their data in the region to do so.
Data-driven local government standard expands to beyond US cities

Data-driven local government standard expands to beyond US cities

Data management & software12 Aug 2022
Bloomberg Philanthropies and Results for America are extending What Works Cities Certification to Canada, Central America, and South America and updating the criteria in line with best practice.
Companies team to enhance security in smart cities with facial recognition

Companies team to enhance security in smart cities with facial recognition

Citizen security28 Jul 2022
Corsight AI’s artificial intelligence-powered solution is set to integrate with OneMind hypervisors, which provide operators with a holistic picture of real-time smart city performance.
Singapore launches personal data privacy technology sandbox

Singapore launches personal data privacy technology sandbox

News25 Jul 2022
Sandbox aims to provide a safe environment and testing ground to pilot projects that will help businesses identify the appropriate privacy enhancing technologies to address data sharing objectives.
Dubai simulates global cyberattack scenario

Dubai simulates global cyberattack scenario

Data privacy and security11 Jul 2022
The exercise, which involved 18-Dubai-based government and private sector entities, aimed to promote agile cybersecurity practices, boosting the participating organisations’ ability to counter cyberattacks.
UK critical national infrastructure at risk of ransom attacks

UK critical national infrastructure at risk of ransom attacks

Data privacy and security21 Jun 2022
Despite the rise in such attacks, more than three-fifths of cyber leaders in critical national infrastructure organisations do not have a decision-making plan in place on whether to pay the ransom in the case of an attack.
Reno to experiment with blockchain for building records

Reno to experiment with blockchain for building records

Data privacy and security08 Jun 2022
Once the technology launches later in the summer, the public and all relevant city departments will be able to access the same record through an online platform, providing clarity and transparency.
Singapore builds digital trust and strengthens data governance

Singapore builds digital trust and strengthens data governance

Data privacy and security01 Jun 2022
The Digital Trust Centre will lead research and development efforts for “trust technologies”, which include those that preserve data privacy while the data is being analysed.
Insight Report: Boosting operations in smart places with cooperative data ecosystems

Insight Report: Boosting operations in smart places with cooperative data ecosystems

White Papers19 May 2022
How such ecosystems can break down silos, enabling data to be shared safely and securely across boundaries to confront today’s critical challenges.
Toronto approves digital infrastructure framework

Toronto approves digital infrastructure framework

Policymaking07 Apr 2022
The principles-based approach establishes a plan for how the city will use technology and data, including the values that should guide decision-making on a day-to-day basis, and in the long-term.
Wifi roaming standard successfully tested in Belgium municipalities

Wifi roaming standard successfully tested in Belgium municipalities

Data privacy and security07 Apr 2022
The Wireless Broadband Alliance announced the completion of testing around the deployment of WBA Roaming, priming the GDPR-compliant standard for adoption throughout Europe.
Digital Dubai forms partnership with police to defend against cybercrime

Digital Dubai forms partnership with police to defend against cybercrime

People and skills01 Apr 2022
The two sides will work together to promote innovation and skills and capabilities in the area of cybersecurity through advanced programmes and training courses.
Four cities chosen to pilot digital rights framework

Four cities chosen to pilot digital rights framework

Policymaking28 Mar 2022
The cities will receive technical advice, ad hoc support, and advisory input to address the pressing challenges related to the ethical and digital rights aspects of their local digital strategies and projects.
Smart city testbed in Virginia develops IoT security best practice blueprint

Smart city testbed in Virginia develops IoT security best practice blueprint

Data privacy and security17 Mar 2022
Led by the Virginia Innovative Partnership Corporation, the project will evaluate best practices and technology standards related to securing IoT infrastructure at the edge.
Dubai launches platform to detect government website vulnerabilities

Dubai launches platform to detect government website vulnerabilities

Data privacy and security09 Mar 2022
The platform, which has been a year in development and testing, will form one of the pillars within the Dubai Cyber Index that supports the overall performance of cybersecurity at government establishments.
Riyadh establishes blockchain academy to support digital transformation

Riyadh establishes blockchain academy to support digital transformation

People and skills07 Feb 2022
Working with the BSV blockchain association, the Saudi Digital Academy will collaborate to provide learning and development resources for a variety of audiences, including government agencies.
Stocking the urban data pond

Stocking the urban data pond

Special Reports21 Jan 2022
Urban data platforms are vital in many smart city initiatives but cities sometimes struggle to build a business case for them. Tobias Brandt, Ting Li and Rasmus Ramm put forward a metaphor for success.
OnDemand Webinar: How 5G in smart cities accelerates innovation

OnDemand Webinar: How 5G in smart cities accelerates innovation

On-Demand Webinars01 Dec 2021
The latest webinar from SmartCitiesWorld and Cloudera takes an in-depth look at how 5G is accelerating urban innovation, and the role of data analysis as part of that acceleration.
Webinar: How 5G in smart cities accelerates innovation

Webinar: How 5G in smart cities accelerates innovation

Webinars04 Nov 2021
The latest webinar from SmartCitiesWorld and Cloudera takes an in-depth look at how 5G is accelerating urban innovation, and the role of data analysis as part of that acceleration.
Interview: Theo Blackwell MBE, Chief Digital Officer for London

Interview: Theo Blackwell MBE, Chief Digital Officer for London

City Lights20 Oct 2021
London’s chief digital officer, Theo Blackwell MBE, tells SmartCitiesWorld how the city’s Emerging Technology Charter is empowering businesses, local politicians, and communities to ask the right questions about next-gen technology.
OnDemand Webinar: The IoT is rapidly overhauling how logistics and transportation industries operate

OnDemand Webinar: The IoT is rapidly overhauling how logistics and transportation industries operate

On-Demand Webinars05 Oct 2021
The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing a vital role in the development of smart transportation and logistics. Smart transportation has facilitated huge development in the field of smart cities.
Drones help to monitor movement of Dutch Grand Prix spectators

Drones help to monitor movement of Dutch Grand Prix spectators

News27 Sep 2021
The Dutch national railway organisation worked with Fyma, an AI computer vision company, to examine how crowds moved between the train stations and the Zandvoort F1 circuit.
London sets out plans for ethical use of technology and data

London sets out plans for ethical use of technology and data

News24 Sep 2021
London’s Emerging Technology Charter is a set of practical and ethical guidelines focused on openness, digital rights, use of data and sustainability of technology.
OnDemand Webinar: Connected intelligent assets: overcoming the data management challenge

OnDemand Webinar: Connected intelligent assets: overcoming the data management challenge

On-Demand Webinars22 Sep 2021
Realising the benefits of connected intelligent assets and digital twin and predictive maintenance platforms relies on advanced data management and analytics. This webinar will look at the challenges faced in this area and how to overcome them.
OnDemand Webinar: The IoT is rapidly overhauling how logistics and transportation industries operate

OnDemand Webinar: The IoT is rapidly overhauling how logistics and transportation industries operate

Webinars08 Sep 2021
The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing a vital role in the development of smart transportation and logistics. Smart transportation has facilitated huge development in the field of smart cities.
Embracing the connected life and intelligent future, RINGA Launch 2021

Embracing the connected life and intelligent future, RINGA Launch 2021

Webinars08 Sep 2021
Nascent technologies like smart devices and the IoT simplify our day-to-day operations. Smart devices provide our homes and workspaces with automation, advanced security, and a host of other benefits. The IoT gives us new business insights while reducing our operating costs.
Webinar: Connected intelligent assets: overcoming the data management challenge

Webinar: Connected intelligent assets: overcoming the data management challenge

Webinars12 Aug 2021
Realising the benefits of connected intelligent assets and digital twin and predictive maintenance platforms relies on advanced data management and analytics. This webinar will look at the challenges faced in this area and how to overcome them.
OnDemand WEBINAR: Becoming truly smart – how can new cities add value to fibre with sensing?

OnDemand WEBINAR: Becoming truly smart – how can new cities add value to fibre with sensing?

On-Demand Webinars09 Aug 2021
The webinar examines the unique opportunity for architects, designers and planners offered by fibre installation in greenfield sites.
White paper: Understanding Resiliency : What it means to be a resilient city and tools to support

White paper: Understanding Resiliency : What it means to be a resilient city and tools to support

White Papers09 Aug 2021
This whitepaper will provide a better understanding of the necessity for resiliency strategies, the challenges of implementing resiliency and digital tools to support cities and territories to build more resilient, sustainable and safe places to live.
Building smarter partnerships

Building smarter partnerships

Special Reports23 Jul 2021
Gordon Feller examines how two cities in Nevada are benefiting from being able to plug into their technology partner’s existing infrastructure and platforms to ignite smart city innovation.
Singapore to invest S$50m in building digital trust

Singapore to invest S$50m in building digital trust

News16 Jul 2021
Singapore IMDA said efforts will focus on addressing industry needs and unlocking new opportunities enabled by emerging digital trust technologies.
Report reveals critical gaps in governance of smart city tech

Report reveals critical gaps in governance of smart city tech

News13 Jul 2021
Research carried out by the World Economic Forum of the 36 “pioneer cities” identifies shortcomings in a number of areas, including data privacy, cybersecurity and accessibility.
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