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OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

Embracing the connected life and intelligent future, RINGA Launch 2021

Nascent technologies like smart devices and the IoT simplify our day-to-day operations. Smart devices provide our homes and workspaces with automation, advanced security, and a host of other benefits. The IoT gives us new business insights while reducing our operating costs.

Special Reports

How air quality and weather data help cities boost resilienceSponsored by Vaisala

Cities around the world are trying to improve air quality, which in turn can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Sue Weekes explains the vital role played by compact air quality sensors and how using them in tandem with weather stations and other smart city devices can maximise their value.

Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

The first day of the online event confirmed that the smart cities sector is well aware of its destination but it’s how it gets there that will be the problem.

Smart Cities Reports

Podcasts

Podcast: The central role of cities in the sharing economy, with Chelsea Rustrum

There’s a big opportunity for cities to better harness the sharing economy to achieve municipal goals and give power back to the people, Rustrum says.

Opinions

The future of smart city technologySponsored by Huawei

Imagination and vision is required to enable successful digital transformation in our cities, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.

Towards the smart cities of 2025

From tech trends to behavioural shifts and new ways to make smart cities economically sustainable, Matthew James Bailey explores what the next five years could look like.

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TomTom partners to support data-driven mobility and infrastructure planning

Road travel16 Feb 2026

Collaboration gives Aecom access to highly precise mobility insights, supporting safer roads, optimised networks, and more resilient infrastructure planning.

Chattanooga secures grant for quantum workforce development

People and skills11 Feb 2026

The new EPB programme is designed to build a local quantum-ready workforce and support new, local job creation from the rapidly emerging quantum industry.

Fairfield County partners for on-demand transit

Mobility-as-a-Service10 Feb 2026

Fairfield County Transit in Ohio is partnering with the Routing Company to increase accessibility and connectivity by supporting multiple transit services.

Texas DoT extends partnership for next-gen traffic insights

Road travel10 Feb 2026

Building on a 15-year collaboration, this new contract will aim to help make travel across Texas safer, smarter, and more efficient for all road users.

Arlington County uses AI to elevate emergency response

AI and Machine Learning04 Feb 2026

The Virginian county is strengthening public safety with a faster, more connected approach to emergency response using Hexagon’s public safety platform.

Understanding Microsoft’s approach to AI-powered local government

AI and Machine Learning28 Jan 2026

Discover how Microsoft is working to help cities ease pressure on resource and budget with AI, from helping to reshape government processes to helping transform resident experiences.

Leading data infrastructure is helping power better lives in Sunderland

AI and Machine Learning22 Jan 2026

Sunderland is redefining the notion of a data-driven city through its sophisticated data platform, explain the leaders of the city’s 20-year public-private joint venture.

Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

On-Demand Webinars21 Jan 2026

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

Which cities have improved their use of data?

Data management & software15 Jan 2026

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities has recognised 13 new cities in its data excellence programme while 19 have further elevated their data practices.

Thessaloniki modernises water infrastructure

Water14 Jan 2026

Thessaloniki Water Supply & Sewerage is working with Itron to deploy smart water solutions as part of the utility’s digital water transformation programme.

Sacramento launches AI-powered site search

Climate action12 Jan 2026

It is designed to make information easier to access and supports the Streamline Sacramento initiative that aims to improve development and approval processes.

Lucid, Nuro and Uber reveal global robotaxi at CES 2026

Connected and autonomous vehicles08 Jan 2026

Autonomous on-road testing, led by Nuro, began in December last year, marking an important milestone in service validation and path to launch later in 2026.

Central Ohio Transit Authority introduces open payments

Mobility-as-a-Service07 Jan 2026

Riders in Central Ohio can now pay using contactless bank cards or mobile wallets, with fare-capping and account-linking ensuring the best fares for everyone.

OnDemand Panel Discussion: Digital twins and AI as the intelligent operating layer for cities

Webinars18 Dec 2025

Join us for insights from real-world case studies on the use of digital twins and AI as the present and future of urban management.

National Grid utilises AI to combat rising wildfire risk

AI and Machine Learning03 Dec 2025

National Grid will deploy advanced AI technology that identifies and prevents wildfire risks across its electric transmission and distribution networks.

Looq expands global partnerships to advance reality capture

Digital twins02 Dec 2025

New partnerships across North America, Europe, and Asia extend survey-grade reality capture and digital twin solutions for infrastructure professionals.

Nairobi launches air quality action plan and portal

Air quality01 Dec 2025

For the first time, city leaders and residents in the Kenyan city will have access to hyper-local data about pollution levels in the places they live and work.

New York City launches $10m 3D underground data platform

Data management & software20 Nov 2025

3D platform will visualise underground built environment to better coordinate future emergency responses and facilitate quicker development above ground.

City of Charlotte to host second data conference

Data management & software17 Nov 2025

City is inviting proposals from researchers, technologists, community leaders, and public sector professionals with a passion for using data to solve real-world challenges.

Town of Vail to deploy AI solution to make city smarter and safer

AI and Machine Learning29 Oct 2025

By using renewable infrastructure to support AI workloads, the town illustrates how municipalities can deploy AI responsibly without compromising climate goals.

City of San José to release RFP for generative AI platform

AI and Machine Learning17 Oct 2025

City’s goal is to enhance customer service by also providing its AI-trained workforce with the tools to create custom AI chatbot assistants on a City platform.

Galicia modernises public transport ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service14 Oct 2025

The new system, branded as Galicia Mobility Platform 4.0, enables passengers in the Spanish region to plan, pay, and travel seamlessly using their mobile phones.

Partnership to bring infrastructure intelligence to US public sector

AI and Machine Learning09 Oct 2025

Carahsoft will serve as Purple Transform’s public sector distributor, making its AI-powered infrastructure platform available through its reseller partners.

San Joaquin Regional Rail to roll out account-based ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service03 Oct 2025

ABT system will eventually enable contactless EMV payments with other long-term goals including interoperability between Ace Rail and other services.

San José awards first city-led AI grants to startups

AI and Machine Learning28 Aug 2025

Early-stage artificial intelligence company winners join a San José tech scene that now includes 91 venture-backed AI startups valued at approximately $6bn.

How data and digital can propel UK cities and industry to new heights

Special Reports15 Aug 2025

Justin Anderson, Managing Director for Data and Digital at Connected Places Catapult, explains how a new role for him coincides with national and local innovation priorities, and how to make good on the potential of devolution.

Curiosity Lab to deploy AI-enabled smart mobility solution

AI and Machine Learning08 Aug 2025

Intelligent NETworks introduces an innovative transportation operations solution to realise infrastructure efficiency in the City of Peachtree Corners.

AI-powered platform used to oversee EV infrastructure

Electric vehicles06 Aug 2025

Strata offers an overview of EV infrastructure to ensure vehicles are only routed to charging stations where chargers are known to be fully operational and available.

Fifteen municipalities join the City Data Alliance

People and skills01 Aug 2025

The alliance is designed to help municipalities across North, Central and South America with populations over 100,000 use data to better serve communities.

Dialogue, partnership, community: putting people first in urban innovation

Special Reports31 Jul 2025

Raffaele Gareri, founder and partner Urban Innovators Global and former CDO of Rome, explains why innovation in cities must begin with people, and how to deliver the best outcomes to communities through innovation projects.

Intelligent data centre networking for a smarter futureSponsored by Huawei

Opinions30 Jul 2025

Discover how Huawei is pushing the boundaries of innovation in data centre switching, and earning worldwide recognition for its work across software and hardware.

Montreal transit authority overhauls fare collection system

Mobility-as-a-Service17 Jul 2025

Agreement brings software-as-a-service fare collection to one of North America’s largest transit networks, the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain.

Aurigo unveils AI planning solution for infrastructure owners

AI and Machine Learning16 Jul 2025

Capital planning solution aimed at data centre development is purpose-built to support high-impact, upstream decision-making that drives long-term investment.

London launches next-gen city data platform

Open data11 Jul 2025

The Data for London Library, which replaces the Datastore, aims to make it easier to use data to benefit Londoners and power smarter, AI-enabled public services.

Bentley launches open API for roadway intelligence solution

Analytics09 Jul 2025

New open API and self-service tools in Bentley Systems’ Blyncsy Roadway Intelligence offering aims to accelerate the development of innovative applications.

Partnership aims to enhance IoT interoperability for buildings

Internet of Things07 Jul 2025

According to the partners, the collaboration will reduce integration efforts by up to 80 per cent, resulting in optimised building operations and sustainability.

Madison’s Metro Transit launches open payments system

Mobility-as-a-Service01 Jul 2025

Transit agency Metro Transit reports the shift away from cash payments has streamlined fare collection, reduced boarding times, and lowered operational costs.

Greek utility partners to lay foundation for grid edge intelligence

Smart grids26 Jun 2025

Using Itron’s Enterprise Edition meter data management system, Hedno claims it has launched one of the region’s most ambitious smart grid initiatives to date.

Pavegen showcases future of clean energy across London sites

Climate action26 Jun 2025

Three iconic installations across London transform everyday movement into measurable climate change throughout London Climate Action Week and Wimbledon.

Arup and Autodesk team to address whole life carbon challenge

News18 Jun 2025

Arup brings technical expertise on whole-life carbon data management with Autodesk aiming to use this to develop carbon management solutions for built environment.

Detroit uses drones to advance energy-efficient public buildings

Municipal buildings10 Jun 2025

Lamarr.AI, Michigan Central and Newlab are launching a drone inspection pilot to identify opportunities for energy-efficient municipal building operations.

San José launches citywide data strategy to promote equity and innovation

Data management & software09 Jun 2025

Foundational principle of data-as-a-service makes it easier for departments to access, share, and use high-quality data to improve service coordination.

City of Burleson awards $1.7m traffic management plan

Road travel09 Jun 2025

Under the terms, Iteris is installing and integrating traffic signal detection hardware, software and communication infrastructure throughout the city.

Hawaiian island launches mobile ticketing payment system

Mobility-as-a-Service14 May 2025

Powered by Masabi’s open platform, the new tap and ride with Holomua system brings convenience, flexibility, and fare-capping to riders across the island of Kauaʻi.

Rabat to host 11th FIWARE Global Summit

News14 May 2025

The Moroccan capital is staging the two-day, open-source event, which aims to highlight the potential of smart and sustainable territories beyond Europe.

Dubai launches unified digital channels for government services

News13 May 2025

Initiative supports Dubai’s strategy to digitalise life and strengthen its position among the world’s top three cities in digital, human-centred service delivery.

Startups chosen to build geospatial ecosystem

Planning and redevelopment02 May 2025

The Geovation accelerator programme supports early-stage geotech and proptech entrepreneurs to bring geospatial and property data-driven solutions to market.

Infrastructure platform aims to speed development of strategic projects

News22 Apr 2025

Gridora will collaborate with specialist partners and capital providers to advance delivery of strategic infrastructure projects nationally and internationally.

Iveda aims to cut smart city deployment time with AI platform

AI and Machine Learning08 Apr 2025

IvedaAI’s automated scene analysis and camera configuration allows organisations and governments to scale a few cameras to massive networks in record time.

Itron and Nvidia collaborate to bring AI to the grid edge

AI and Machine Learning20 Mar 2025

Companies aim to help utilities to reach their goals in areas like grid resilience, disaster management and prevention, affordable energy delivery and more.

Phoenix launches latest version of performance dashboard

Transparency07 Mar 2025

The dashboard was created to be dynamic and evolving to reflect changes in operations and priorities over time across the city, as well as community input.

Nottingham deploys mobility platform to manage e-scooters

Micromobility07 Mar 2025

Populus will help the council optimise transportation networks to reduce congestion, improve safety, and promote the transition from a car-centric lifestyle.

Joint venture to provide smart city-as-a-service AI platform

AI and Machine Learning05 Mar 2025

Teranexa aims to unify a city’s infrastructure costs and help them use artificial intelligence to enhance operations and drive data-driven decision-making.

Satellite project aims to transform global mapping and digital twins

Digital twins03 Mar 2025

Marble Visions initiates development of a 3D earth observation satellite system in joint venture with NTT Data, Pasco Corporation and Canon Electronics.

Cities awarded for harnessing data in decision-making

Policymaking26 Feb 2025

Twenty-one new cities, including the first four in Canada, have been awarded the What Works Cities Certification for establishing exceptional data capabilities.

GetGreen Arlington launches tool to inspire climate action

Climate action07 Feb 2025

The app is tailored to meet Arlington’s environmental goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering a community of eco-conscious individuals.

Which US cities are emerging as leading tech hubs?

Smart Cities News29 Jan 2025

The research was conducted to benchmark the leading metropolitan statistical areas based on their capacity to generate and embrace emerging technologies.

Sita bids to deliver next-level cybersecurity in aviation

Air Travel16 Jan 2025

Solution will safeguard access from remote sites and airport assets, enabling smooth passenger flows while avoiding downtimes and reducing turnaround times.

TRC teams with Carahsoft to deliver on-demand transit solutions

Mobility-as-a-Service13 Jan 2025

The Routing Company said the partnership means the public sector can access its advanced transit solutions without the complexities of traditional procurement.

Consortium seeks to transform Santa Marta into AI-powered smart city

AI and Machine Learning09 Jan 2025

By demonstrating the power of AI and IoT to transform urban spaces, Santa Marta aims to serve as a model for future smart city projects across the region.

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