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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

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: experience ‘Tokyo 2050’ todaySponsored by The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program Executive Committee

Discover innovative concepts to solve urban issues through SusHi Tech Tokyo’s programme focused on leveraging diverse ideas, digital know-how and cutting-edge technologies.

Podcast: How cities can tackle their biggest challenges through partnershipSponsored by Venturous Group

Benson Tam of Venturous Group and Michael Kwok of Arup explain how innovative public and private partnerships are pushing the envelope for the future of cities.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – San Diego

In this edition, we focus on San Diego. San Diego is known as “America’s finest city”, and now it’s looking to be one of the smartest ones, too.

Podcasts

Podcast: How cities can tackle their biggest challenges through partnershipSponsored by Venturous Group

Benson Tam of Venturous Group and Michael Kwok of Arup explain how innovative public and private partnerships are pushing the envelope for the future of cities.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 9 - Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader - Progress at COP27 and climate finance

Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange Podcast sees Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network, chat with Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader to talk COP27 and climate finance.

Opinions

How all-optical network infrastructure can re-shape smart citiesSponsored by Huawei

Huawei’s Kim Jin explains how deploying the right communications networks now can help to futureproof cities against as yet unseen challenges.

How digitalisation is enabling a smarter and safer oil and gas camp managementSponsored by Huawei

Li Yangming, Chief Representative, Oil & Gas Industry of Global Energy Business Unit, Huawei EBG, explains how new digital technologies are boosting efficiency, safety and productivity in oil and gas camps.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

Smart Cities Reports10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

Smart Cities Reports29 Nov 2021

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

Smart Cities Reports25 Aug 2021

We explore Seattle’s journey to becoming a data-driven city and how it plans to continue to develop its smart city strengths

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

Smart Cities Reports19 Mar 2021

The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.

Trust vs trustworthiness: smart cities in the age of AI

AI and Machine Learning18 Apr 2024

Cristian Capotescu and Gil Eyal, associate director and director of The Trust Collaboratory at Columbia University, explore the psychology of trust as it relates to the rollout of AI in cities.

Arup and ODI extend net zero data-sharing partnership

Climate action18 Apr 2024

In this next phase, Arup and the Open Data Institute will place renewed focus on the built environment and develop a roadmap for net zero data infrastructure.

Test in Tallinn welcomes latest smart city projects

News17 Apr 2024

The urban innovation programme has selected projects testing noise sensors, an automated bus lane monitoring platform and a new type of traffic camera.

LoRa Alliance releases formal roadmap for LoRaWan standard

Internet of Things16 Apr 2024

The roadmap outlines significant enhancements to broaden market reach and simplify deployments, including improved connectivity in challenging environments.

Which are the smartest cities in the world?

News12 Apr 2024

The latest edition of the Institute of Management Development’s Smart City Index combines hard data and survey responses from citizens in 142 cities worldwide.

San Diego adopts data-driven approach to managing pavements

Analytics11 Apr 2024

It follows a comprehensive condition assessment of every paved street segment in the Californian city and identifies the need for long-term investment.

Colorado Smart Futures Lab programme cohort unveiled

News10 Apr 2024

All of these companies are building smart cities technology solutions to issues confronting quality of life in communities across the state of Colorado.

Elk Grove to trial next-gen emergency vehicle pre-emption

Road travel10 Apr 2024

City of Elk Grove pre-emption pilot aims to improve emergency vehicle safety and travel times for first responders travelling to local emergency facilities.

How smart city technology is shaping cities

News10 Apr 2024

Berg Insight’s report finds smart city technologies continue to shape the cities of tomorrow with demand for remotely managed infrastructure growing daily.

University of Liverpool pilots digital twin to improve building performance

Digital twins09 Apr 2024

The university is working with climate tech company IES to evaluate in real-time the impact of an ongoing HVAC refurbishment project on its campus.

Can AI ensure public opinion is better understood?

AI and Machine Learning08 Apr 2024

Oxfordshire City Council project shows how quantitative and qualitative transport data can be fused to better balance public sentiment with count-based data.

Data partnership provides real-time EV charging information

Electric vehicles08 Apr 2024

European parking operator Apcoa and charge point app Zapmap are teaming to enable electric vehicle drivers to make more informed decisions about charging.

Viavi unveils 6G city-scale digital twin with native AI

Digital twins04 Apr 2024

As 6G is the first AI-native generation of wireless communications, data sources such as the twin will be vital for training other elements of a 6G network.

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.

Majority believe living in a smart city would make them happier

AI and Machine Learning03 Apr 2024

Mastercard Cities of the Future report on the Mena region finds that priority innovations span connected buildings, smart travel and services powered by AI.

Japanese city establishes urban air mobility centre

Air Travel02 Apr 2024

Tsukuba City and EHang will use the facility as a base for various pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the region, including EH216-S.

New partnership to expand IoT network across North Yorkshire

Internet of Things01 Apr 2024

NYnet can utilise the LoRaWan network to cover all aspects of council operations including social care, parking, public health, and other initiatives.

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: experience ‘Tokyo 2050’ todaySponsored by The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program Executive Committee

Special Reports28 Mar 2024

Discover innovative concepts to solve urban issues through SusHi Tech Tokyo’s programme focused on leveraging diverse ideas, digital know-how and cutting-edge technologies.

Orange County advances countywide smart mobility initiative

Road travel28 Mar 2024

Orange County Transportation Authority has awarded a $9.6m contract to Iteris to provide signal timing design, operations and maintenance for 34 cities.

Insights Series: where to get started with digital twins in cities

Digital twins28 Mar 2024

SmartCitiesWorld’s new Insights Series takes a look at the world of digital twins to decipher how cities and infrastructure owners can get started and the considerations needed around data, collaborators and scalability.

IDC Government names 2024 smart city winners

News28 Mar 2024

Winners of the seventh IDC Government Smart Cities North America Awards span solutions in microclimate modelling and digital twins to quantum computing.

Virgin Media O2 deploys 4G and 5G smart poles

4G and 5G28 Mar 2024

As well as boost connectivity, the smart poles can provide a smart city infrastructure to roll out applications and services such as electric vehicle charging.

Chattanooga quantum collaborative announced

People and skills27 Mar 2024

CQC aims to create a comprehensive framework for workforce development, economic growth, and infrastructure advancement in the quantum technology sector.

Bridging the artificial intelligence trust gap in cities

AI and Machine Learning27 Mar 2024

Retrieval-augmented generation is emerging as a way to help city halls get closer to more reliable, real-time generative AI usage, reports Clay Garner.

Romania to showcase smart city progress at industry awards

News27 Mar 2024

The Smart City Industry Awards and Gala in Bucharest celebrate the most innovative smart city and village projects that improve quality of life for citizens.

BT to roll out more digital hubs for local communities

4G and 5G27 Mar 2024

The UK telecommunications company has announced a 10-year partnership with Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, to upgrade the country’s street furniture.

Can generative AI help buildings run more efficiently?

AI and Machine Learning26 Mar 2024

Aria from BrainBox AI claims to assimilate seamlessly into day-to-day building management processes to deliver insight to building and facility managers.

Baltimore issues executive order on City use of generative AI

Policymaking25 Mar 2024

Measure intends to ensure responsible use of generative AI tools as they become more prolific and offer additional opportunities to support government services.

Denver progresses smart city traffic management initiative

Road travel22 Mar 2024

The City and County of Denver is working with Western Systems to tackle immediate traffic challenges and to support long-term sustainability and safety goals.

Orléans Métropole rolls out open payment ticketing system

Mobility-as-a-Service22 Mar 2024

System allows riders to use their bank cards, smart phones or other connected devices to pay for their journeys on buses and trams in French city of Orléans.

City of Tempe pilots emergency vehicle pre-emption solution

Road travel20 Mar 2024

The Arizona city will work with Lyt and the Maricopa Association of Governments to improve emergency vehicle safety and travel times for first responders.

€3m Smart City Challenge calls for international entries

Economic Development20 Mar 2024

FinEst Centre for Smart Cities, based in Tallinn University of Technology, is inviting cities around the world to initiate pilot projects with Estonian cities.

New York City to host Smart City Expo USA 2024

News19 Mar 2024

Taking place at Pier 36, the Expo will have a special focus on the smart technologies and innovation helping 16 cities prepare for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Wireless Broadband Alliance completes public wifi trial in London

4G and 5G19 Mar 2024

Proof-of-concept enabled phone users to seamlessly connect to wifi and move between cellular and wifi connectivity via an existing OpenRoaming profile or app.

Budapest recognised for top mobility programme

Road travel19 Mar 2024

The European Mobility Week Awards recognise municipalities that have excelled in promoting sustainable urban mobility during the campaign’s main week.

Environmental specialist expands use of geospatial tech

Planning and redevelopment19 Mar 2024

RSK Group is using Esri UK GIS tools for environmental impact and biodiversity net gain surveys for water, renewables, property and construction industries.

Public transport ITS market in Europe and US to reach €4.3bn

Road travel18 Mar 2024

Analyst Berg Insight reports that the market for intelligent transportation systems in public transport is in a growth phase which will continue until 2027.

Partnership “supercharges” London’s smart, connected roadmap

4G and 5G15 Mar 2024

Boldyn Networks and G.Network will help create a new high-speed fibre network across London and deploy small-cell units in busy areas of the UK capital.

Texas alliance offers hands-on smart city learnings

Economic Development13 Mar 2024

Programme aims to highlight the “brightest and most innovative” projects across North Texas while providing hands-on learning experiences for NTXIA members.

Could AI half annual carbon footprint of built environment?

AI and Machine Learning13 Mar 2024

Report by global proptech venture capital firm Pi Labs provides analysis of the potential for AI to decarbonise the built environment using just four use cases.

Manchester launches People’s Panel for AI

Citizen engagement12 Mar 2024

The panel aims to provide residents with access to education and training on AI, enabling local communities to influence the development of AI initiatives.

Costa Rican utility deploys advanced metering infrastructure

Smart grids11 Mar 2024

Project included installation of 50,000 smart electricity meters and connection of Itron’s DI-enabled AMI solution with Coopesantos’ customer information system.

How cities can benchmark progress to becoming a gigacity

Fibre networks11 Mar 2024

Report from the World Broadband Association sets out the criteria required to be described as a gigacity and calls for greater investment by global governments.

Transport North East partners with transport data provider

Analytics08 Mar 2024

TNE is using the CitySwift transport data and intelligence platform to deliver the objectives laid out in the North East Bus Service Improvement plan.

IBM commits up to $45m for urban climate adaptation

Climate action07 Mar 2024

IBM will increase investment in its Sustainability Accelerator by 50 per cent, committing up to $45m in cash and in-kind donations over the next five years.

Smart city pole supports continued 5G rollout

4G and 5G07 Mar 2024

Connected Urban by CU Phosco Lighting has been designed to enhance connectivity on streets, delivering both macro- and small cells within a single footprint.

Entries invited for European Capital of Innovation Awards

News07 Mar 2024

Two first prizes of €1m and €500,000 are available for cities that use innovation to reshape urban landscapes and put citizens at the heart of decision-making.

Huawei and Unilumin collaborate on smart pole solution

4G and 5G05 Mar 2024

Solution is designed to promote the construction of smart cities that emphasise secure, efficient city operations, and comprehensive city sensing management.

Cities partner with telecoms alliance on future connectivity

4G and 5G29 Feb 2024

City Telecoms Association and Telecom Infra Project will foster public-private collaboration and realise the potential of 5G and next-generation connectivity.

North American smart city finalists named by IDC Government

News27 Feb 2024

The awards were introduced to recognise the progress North American municipalities have made in executing smart cities projects and to share best practices.

Digital twin provides telcos with cellular coverage insight

Digital twins27 Feb 2024

Mapbox, Snowflake and Maxar Intelligence have announced an integrated offering to provide a visual representation of telecom organisations’ precise coverage.

Mobile operators commit $9bn to global connectivity

Inclusivity27 Feb 2024

The UN ITU digital agency made the announcement at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and reckons “universal meaningful connectivity is within our grasp”.

Digital twin competition launched with Glasgow Airport

Digital twins27 Feb 2024

Glasgow Airport’s Living Lab digital twin competition aims to facilitate the development of digital twin technology solutions tailored for the aviation sector.

BT supports UK smart cities with launch of NB-IoT network

Internet of Things22 Feb 2024

The narrowband-IoT network aims to lay the foundation for widescale Internet of Things usage and help to fast-track smart cities of the future across the UK.

Telefónica and EHang partner to advance urban air mobility

Air Travel22 Feb 2024

The companies will combine their expertise in connectivity and advanced air mobility capabilities to implement a range of use cases in Europe and Latin America.

City of Detroit announces first eight Certified Tech Hubs

Inclusivity20 Feb 2024

The Office of Digital Equity & Inclusion initiative aims to ensure residents have equitable access to basic digital literacy resources and tools that they need.

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