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C-V2X capability trials underway in California

C-V2X capability trials underway in California

21 Jul 2020
San Diego Regional Proving Grounds designed the programme to facilitate use case research and testing for vehicle communications in realistic operating conditions.
San Diego seeks to plug digital divide with end-of-life city computers

San Diego seeks to plug digital divide with end-of-life city computers

16 Jul 2020
It is proposing a partnership with San Diego Futures Foundation which would provide thousands of computers to families in need and reduce the future costs of recycling the technology.
50 major US cities double their solar capacity

50 major US cities double their solar capacity

08 Jun 2020
The analysts behind the seventh Shining Cities 2020 report said each year the study has revealed that more local leaders are pursuing solar projects and smart local policies.
Getting from A to B and the conferences of the future

Getting from A to B and the conferences of the future

18 May 2020
The pandemic is changing where we go and how we get there and while none of us will mourn congestion, there’s much to miss when it comes to travelling to live events.
New heart of downtown San Ramon installs smarter parking and wayfinding

New heart of downtown San Ramon installs smarter parking and wayfinding

13 May 2020
The Optipark system captures data through camera sensors and delivers crucial availability and location information to drivers to help improve the parking experience for the visiting public.
San Diego creates more room for walking and cycling on its streets amid Covid-19

San Diego creates more room for walking and cycling on its streets amid Covid-19

30 Apr 2020
The city is introducing a “slow streets” pilot programme to repurpose certain public streets to create more outdoor space and encourage safe walking and cycling.
Cities going big on surveillance tech

Cities going big on surveillance tech

08 Jan 2020
The global market for smart city surveillance equipment was worth €6.5 billion in 2018 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 24.5 per cent to reach €19.5 billion by 2023.
Lawsuit launched over San Diego’s streetlight data

Lawsuit launched over San Diego’s streetlight data

20 Dec 2019
San Diego’s smart streetlight programme has generated some concerns and criticism but the city insists that privacy is paramount.
Digital Cities 2019 winners list highlights US innovation

Digital Cities 2019 winners list highlights US innovation

19 Nov 2019
The annual survey recognises cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services, strengthen cybersecurity and more.
Carlsbad rips up the RFP in favour of challenge-based search for transformation partners

Carlsbad rips up the RFP in favour of challenge-based search for transformation partners

08 Nov 2019
Carlsbad wants to be the “best-run government” around and is seeking digital transformation partners to support this.
San Diego progresses green energy transition

San Diego progresses green energy transition

23 Sep 2019
The US city has approved proposals to create a joint-powers entity with cities across the region to lower energy costs and reach 100 per cent renewable energy by 2035.
City of San Diego and District of Columbia awarded for innovative use of geospatial data

City of San Diego and District of Columbia awarded for innovative use of geospatial data

08 Jul 2019
Esri has presented awards to the City of San Diego and the Government of the District of Columbia for their exceptional use of geospatial data.
Boston ranked top city for innovation

Boston ranked top city for innovation

16 Apr 2019
Hickey & Associates assessed thousands of datapoints across more than 300 markets to pinpoint the next hotbeds of innovation and transformation around the globe.
LA shines brightest in US solar ranking for the second year

LA shines brightest in US solar ranking for the second year

10 Apr 2019
Environment America Research & Policy Centre’s annual report also reveals that solar power has doubled in most major cities over the past six years.
Council announces the 10 finalists for Smart Cities Readiness Challenge

Council announces the 10 finalists for Smart Cities Readiness Challenge

19 Mar 2019
The US Smart Cities Council said trends this year include a focus on regional collaboration and two finalists are trying to give their communities a second life.
CRM for cities: Chief Innovation Officer looks to put Carlsbad on the connected community map

CRM for cities: Chief Innovation Officer looks to put Carlsbad on the connected community map

15 Mar 2019
Carlsbad’s new Chief Innovation Officer is looking to go beyond the city delivering basic services, towards offering Amazon-like user experience for citizens.
Marines to work with San Diego on smart city applications

Marines to work with San Diego on smart city applications

27 Feb 2019
The two sides have signed a MoU to work together on smart technologies such as unmanned aircraft systems, renewable energy and smart streetlights
Smart cities and cybersecurity: Is it wise to get smarter?

Smart cities and cybersecurity: Is it wise to get smarter?

23 Jan 2019
As the popularity and inevitability of smart cities expand, so too does a cybercriminal’s opportunistic attack surface. Keiron Shepherd, F5 Networks, evaluates the risks.