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The multi-year project aims to create a functional digital foundation that enables the Finnish city to run efficient and reliable services for employees and citizens.

Experts have called out the dangers of false information relating to 5G and coronavirus.

The increase in traffic congestion, together with the rise in the number of road accidents, is expected to drive the growth of the ITS market between now and 2024.

Video surveillance is a popular area of AI deployment but the coronavirus pandemic could also see more use of the technology to better co-ordinate public health responses.

PEPP-PT says its goal is to make technical mechanisms and standards available globally as soon as possible.

If cities have access to dynamic, co-ordinated and timely information about local infrastructure, its performance and its pressure points, they can unlock major operational and financial benefits.

Tampere, Espoo and Turku aim to create a model where cities, businesses, research organisations and citizens can develop neighbourhoods in line with circular economy principles.

Alongside the review, the government also announced £90 million in funding for technology trials in three new ‘future transport zones’.

While the human toll can’t be underestimated, cities are now also facing the financial ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Dubai Registers initiative will collect, organise, link and store the latest and most accurate data to ensure it is useful to as many parties as possible.