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Sunderland to launch immersive smart city screen

Cultural space02 Apr 2024

Sunderland Pavilion in Keel Square will make use of advanced smart city digital infrastructure and will provide a centrepiece for Expo Sunderland in 2026.

Navigating the future: the evolution of urban transportation

Connected and autonomous vehicles20 Mar 2024

Liz St Louis, director of smart cities and enabling services at Sunderland City Council, explores how advancements in transportation are set to revolutionise urban mobility and enhance the quality of life in cities the world over.

Accelerating success: Sunderland’s smart view from the world stage

4G and 5G18 Jan 2024

Patrick Melia and Liz St Louis at Sunderland City Council and Charles O’Reilly at Boldyn Networks share insights and experiences around smart city strategies.

Sunderland: blueprint for a connected city of the future

4G and 5G04 May 2023

Liz St Louis, director of smart cities at Sunderland City Council, explains how the city is leading the way in digital transformation and is determined to leave no one and nowhere behind.

Sunderland expands access to superfast, free, public wifi

Inclusivity05 Apr 2023

Expansion is made possible through Sunderland’s smart city infrastructure, the result of a 20-year partnership between the council and BAI Communications.

Sunderland to trial self-driving shuttles and lorries

Connected and autonomous vehicles08 Feb 2023

The UK city has received £14m in grants to deploy the technology, which will include four zero-emission autonomous HGVs and three self-driving shuttles.

5G and IoT start-ups commit to Sunderland’s smart city vision

4G and 5G01 Feb 2023

Start-ups from the first Sunderland IoT and 5G Accelerator have been awarded a total of £100,000 and benefited from the UK city’s tech partners’ expertise.

Sunderland develops 5G university as part of smart city roll-out

4G and 5G28 Jul 2022

The city council will work with Bai Communications and the University of Sunderland to deploy advanced wireless technologies across the campuses, creating a 5G test lab.

UK smart city launches 5G and IoT accelerator

4G and 5G09 Jun 2022

Sunderland City Council is working with communications infrastructure provider Bai Communications and Sunderland Software City to deliver a six-week programme which will culminate in a showcase event.

Sunderland City Council deploys integrated smart city platform

Data management & software21 Jan 2022

The council will use the ConnexinOS platform to pool data sets across adult social care, council tax, anti-social behaviour, environment incidents and health and child services as well as integrate third party data.

Sunderland continues on its mission to become smart city frontrunner

4G and 5G10 Jan 2022

The north of England city is working with BAI and Mavenir to build a city-centre 5G private network to accelerate the adoption of digital services and unlock innovation.

Buenos Aires crowned smart city of the year

News17 Nov 2021

The Argentine capital was recognised for its municipal solid waste management plan and its aim to develop circular economy models for each waste current.

Sunderland progresses smart city ambitions with next-gen network

News21 Oct 2021

The UK city has announced a 20-year strategic partnership with BAI Communications to design, build and operate the digital infrastructure, which includes a private 5G small cell network.

UK city launches transport challenge to better understand travel choices

News26 Jul 2021

Sunderland City Council is inviting start-ups and medium-sized businesses to develop solutions that analyse transport mobility patterns and behaviour.

5G pilot to demonstrate advanced logistics in the UK

News26 Feb 2021

The project has the potential to support the continued revolution in connected automated logistics and provides a 5G core for the North East, positioning it for further investment and growth.

Sunderland latest UK city to benefit from full-fibre investment

News15 Jan 2021

The open-access full fibre infrastructure is forecast to boost business productivity and innovation as the CityFibre deployment aims to reach “nearly every home and business" in the UK city.

Hitachi Rail announces plans to test battery-powered long-distance trains

Rail Travel15 Dec 2020

Hitachi Rail and Eversholt Rail have signed an exclusive agreement aimed at bringing battery power and fuel savings of 20 per cent to the GWR passenger service between London and Penzance.

City Lights: Liz St Louis, Sunderland City Council

City Lights27 Oct 2020

Liz St Louis, Assistant Director for Smart Cities at Sunderland City Council, on the importance of connectivity for all, engaging with kids, and snoring dogs.

Sunderland rolls out next phase of free superfast wi-fi programme

News03 Aug 2020

It is part of the UK city’s wider smart city strategy led by the council to augment its digital infrastructure for the benefit of everyone and boost Sunderland’s reputation as a digital leader.

Sunderland seeks partner to become a ‘neutral host’ 5G city

News03 Mar 2020

The move aims to boost connectivity across the city and give citizens and businesses more choice.

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