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Smart city market set to grow by $2118bn by 2024

14 Oct 2020

A report from Technavio said the decreasing price of connected devices is expected to fuel the market and highlights the smart governance and education segments as key areas for growth.

Landis+Gyr and Vodafone partner to accelerate digital transformation for utilities

16 Sep 2020

The partners report the global nature of the agreement ensures seamless access to more than 400 networks in 180 countries using a single subscriber identity profile.

Creating truly open cities: why interoperability and 6LoWPAN matter

14 Sep 2020

Interoperability is the way forward for dynamic and effective smart cities, writes Gianni Minetti, CEO at Paradox Engineering

UK re-opens upgraded Living Lab for smart home innovation trials

11 Sep 2020

The relaunched lab will be used to integrate and test services and business models with mainstream smart heating controls, smart meters, IoT devices, and electric vehicle chargers.

Peachtree Corners deploys AI-based smart city management platform

08 Sep 2020

The intention is for a single platform, that may be operated from one central control room, delivering a holistic view of all Internet of Things and smart devices.

Real-estate investment firm transforms HQ into a smart campus

08 Jul 2020

Onyx Equities wants to create an innovation corridor in White Plains and attract tech companies that might be rethinking office occupancies in a post-pandemic world.

Renfrewshire Council awards contract to install IoT sensors in thousands of homes

07 Jul 2020

The two-year project will see sensors fitted into selected empty properties being prepared for new tenants, who will also be supported with energy efficiency advice and guidance.

Return to work health and safety solution from the edge

17 Jun 2020

Enterprise-wide solution that automates monitoring through video and other sensors is designed to improve workplace safety and help mitigate the spread of contagious illnesses.

Microsoft creates digital twin of regional HQ

16 Mar 2020

The initiative brings together artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and productivity tools to improve building efficiency as well as help employee productivity.

Sheffield's highway network set to get smart tech overhaul

19 Feb 2020

The city’s highways contractor, Amey, has partnered with Connexin to build the latest UK smart city, starting with digitised city roadways and the Internet of Things.

Special Reports

Using the fourth space to help cities cope with Covid-19

At SmartCitiesWorld’s inaugural advisory board meeting, Jeff Risom, chief innovation officer at Gehl Architects, explored how the public realm might be managed in the post-pandemic era.