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Use of VR and AR to grow across the smart cities sector through 5G

Use of VR and AR to grow across the smart cities sector through 5G

26 Oct 2020
Frost & Sullivan’s analysis predicts that virtual and augmented reality technologies will be empowered through 5G for public sector applications such as disaster preparedness and personnel training.
Singapore continues its drive to build a pool of smart city innovators

Singapore continues its drive to build a pool of smart city innovators

24 Aug 2020
The number of applications to the Smart Nation Scholarship scheme increased again this year with awardees undergoing rigorous training and taking on key roles in national projects.
Chattanooga uses smart city network to give students free internet access

Chattanooga uses smart city network to give students free internet access

17 Aug 2020
HCS EdConnect families will have more than enough broadband capacity and data to participate in video-based learning and other high bandwidth educational applications.
Crowdfunding platform launches pandemic innovation fund

Crowdfunding platform launches pandemic innovation fund

02 Jun 2020
Goal is to raise the sum for investment in urgent technological solutions for the medical, business, educational and social needs triggered by global pandemics and other health emergencies.
San Francisco installs Wi-Fi ‘SuperSpots’ for distance learning during Covid-19 lockdown

San Francisco installs Wi-Fi ‘SuperSpots’ for distance learning during Covid-19 lockdown

08 Apr 2020
The 25 SuperSpot devices will be located in areas where there are a lot of students lacking internet connectivity.
London ranked top city for Generation Z

London ranked top city for Generation Z

04 Sep 2019
The UK capital stood out from other cities in areas such as social entrepreneurship, co-working spaces, education, artificial intelligence and concerts.
UCF launches smart cities degree track

UCF launches smart cities degree track

27 Jun 2019
University of Central Florida is launching the master’s level course to meet the growing workforce demand for engineers and planners with urban tech expertise.