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Interview: Understanding the technology shaping future cities

10 Jan 2017

Sponsored by ST Engineering

Gareth Tang, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, details how to balance innovation with human-centricity as urbanisation continues apace, with cities under mounting pressure.

In this interview, Gareth Tang, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, outlines his vision for the future of cities as unified, intelligent ecosystems that are both highly connected and deeply human-centric.

The conversation explores how ST Engineering moves beyond building isolated systems to interconnecting mobility, connectivity, and sustainability into a cohesive whole. By fusing traditional physical infrastructure with cutting-edge digital solutions powered by data and AI, the company is helping cities become more adaptive, efficient, and resilient.

Crucially, the discussion reinforces that technology is an enabler, not the end goal. ST Engineering emphasises a human-focused philosophy, ensuring that systems across transport, utilities, and public security work together seamlessly while continuously learning, adapting, and improving.

Whether it’s optimising how people move, improving resource management, or using data for better decision-making, this interview offers insights into how integrated engineering and digital intelligence can support more responsive, inclusive, and sustainable cities – and what it takes to keep urban infrastructure dependable every hour of every day.

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