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Sunderland latest UK city to benefit from full-fibre investment

15 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

15 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

27 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

03 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

03 Mar 2020

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

Special Reports

Free flows: New Jersey turns to AI to safeguard water quality

In a guest post, Tiffany Stewart, Assistant Director Newark, N.J. Water & Sewer Department, outlines which technologies are helping it protect its water supply.