Smart cities and cybersecurity: Is it wise to get smarter?

As the popularity and inevitability of smart cities expand, so too does a cybercriminal’s opportunistic attack surface. Keiron Shepherd, F5 Networks, evaluates the risks.

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UK energy firm Centrica rolls out smart hot water tanks

UK energy firm Centrica rolls out smart hot water tanks

News01 Oct 2019

The intelligent tanks combine Internet of Things and sensory technologies to keep track of hot water levels and learn the usage habits of the household.

Is pride key to making greener choices and saving the planet?

Is pride key to making greener choices and saving the planet?

News20 Sep 2019

New research reckons that recalling previous green behaviour has a more positive impact on making future sustainable and environmentally friendly choices than feeling guilty.

Arcadis launches smart city start-up programme

Arcadis launches smart city start-up programme

News05 Aug 2019

The programme, powered by US seed accelerator Techstars, targets start-ups with innovative solutions that will help shape the cities of the future.

Las Vegas to get ‘first-of-its-kind’ high-tech $7.5 billion mini smart city

Las Vegas to get ‘first-of-its-kind’ high-tech $7.5 billion mini smart city

News02 Aug 2019

From AI and autonomous cars to ’supertrees’ and self-healing structures – you name it, Bleutech Park is set to have it

UCF launches smart cities degree track

News27 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.

Helsinki and Vantaa make old buildings smart

Helsinki and Vantaa make old buildings smart

News06 Jun 2019

Housing companies in the Finnish cities are piloting an IoT-based solution to reduce energy consumption as well as increase awareness of residents’ data rights.

Smart city research initiative aims to develop results-driven playbook

Smart city research initiative aims to develop results-driven playbook

News08 May 2019

ESI ThoughtLab will define the cost benefits of smart city investments and provide city and business leaders with an evidence-based guide.

European countries partner for floating offshore wind project

European countries partner for floating offshore wind project

News20 Mar 2019

The €31 million project aims to demonstrate survivability and cost-competitiveness of floating offshore wind technology.

APAC smart city awards call

News07 Mar 2019

IDC has opened its nominations for its annual awards, which recognise private or public sector organisations judged to have excelled across 12 functional e-service areas

Can smart cities power themselves?

News29 Jan 2019

A new report looks at best energy-harvesting practice in other industries that can be transferred to urban infrastructure

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ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

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Huawei seals smart city deal with Barcelona

They will collaborate on projects relating to 5G, smart city applications and digital transformation.

Never fear, Watson is here!

Currently, the average data breach takes organisations an average of 201 days to identify and an average of 70 days to contain

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