Smart Cities News

The speed at which 5G is deployed worldwide will have a significant impact on how soon it will become the defining technology of smart cities, says Babak Beheshti.

Jumptuit Smart City combines data from a variety of public and private stakeholders in all market sectors and provides a real-time data stream containing “highly nuanced” insights.

NYC is staging its second Library Privacy Week which will see libraries providing hands-on instruction in using digital privacy tools and understanding facial recognition technology.

Boston’s Digital Equity Fund provides support to community-based organisations that help ensure all residents can participate in the digital world.

Telenor is launching the world’s northern-most 5G pilot in Svalbard, Norway.

Mayor Lightfoot says the move will save money and drive efficiencies. Chicago’s former CDO called it a “terrible decision".

The Alliance says it is committed to “not being just another body”. It aims to stand out through a global focus, practical approach and by streamlining standards fragmentation.

The analyst house urges government CIOs to include these trends in their strategic planning over the next 12 to 18 months.

Paris wants to share its Lutece platform with other cities to boost agility, cost savings and shared benefits.

The possible attempt was unsuccessful and no votes were changed but West Virginia’s Secretary of State says the investigation announcement aims to act as a “deterrent”.