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What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

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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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Swedish city on path to smart

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Join the UN to discuss responsible geospatial and physical AI

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Advancing citizen-first public services through AI and digital transformation

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Closing the intelligence gap: how cities turn AI experiments into operational impact

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Why water must lead the smart city conversation

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Smart lighting: enabling smart cities beyond illumination

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How AI and biometrics are shaping next-generation mobility payments

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Enhancing liveability and resilience in cities

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Embedding intelligence: from smart to cognitive cities

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Connected video and sensors for greener urban living

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Data-driven mobility in cities: the role of maps and traffic data

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How sensors and IoT are reshaping urban mobility

Andrea Sorri and Johnny Lee from Axis Communications explain how urban mobility is becoming more proactive, efficient ...

Using AI to reimagine infrastructure management and mobility planning

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Building the connected, secure and intelligent city

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

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Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

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Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Find out how Dublin is innovating to improve experiences and services for its communities in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile, including digital twin projects, traffic reduction, and economic growth.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

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Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Delve into how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.

Trend Report: Digital twins and spatial intelligence for cities

Discover how digital twins and spatial intelligence are revolutionising urban transport, infrastructure resilience, and community equity in cities worldwide.

White Paper: The intelligent city stack – digital twins, AI and sovereign urban infrastructure

How the convergence of sovereign urban intelligence infrastructure, digital twins and AI can help cities support decision-making and achieve better outcomes.

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OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion: Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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Explore how data and AI are being used in urban transport networks to support planning, day-to-day operations, and improve outcomes for communities and passengers.