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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.

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Reviving smart cities with edge computing and 5G

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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.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

Urban Exchange Podcast

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The latest news on air quality challenges and solutions for smart city projects across the world.

OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

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SmartCitiesWorld gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies. Panellist from City of Dallas, National League of Cities and Ubicquia. Watch OnDemand

London borough installs next-generation street furniture

London borough installs next-generation street furniture

News25 Nov 2021

Croydon, in south London, will be the first borough in the UK to benefit from a private public partnership, which will reportedly generate more than £6.75m in concession revenue.

Scottish councils take part in IoT pilot to create safer, sustainable communities

Scottish councils take part in IoT pilot to create safer, sustainable communities

Commercial buildings29 Oct 2021

IoT accelerator packs will provide access to real-time data insights on waste management, air quality, social housing solutions, building health and water monitoring capabilities.

Nevada uses AI tech to reduce crashes and speeding on roads

Nevada uses AI tech to reduce crashes and speeding on roads

News15 Jun 2021

Waycare’s predictive AI showed an 18 per cent reduction in primary crashes and a 43 per cent reduction in the percentage of speeding drivers along key corridors.

Smart city tech markets continue to evolve “at pace”

Smart city tech markets continue to evolve “at pace”

News08 Jun 2021

This is the conclusion of latest research from analyst Berg Insight which covers the five smart city verticals of smart streetlighting, parking, waste, urban air quality monitoring and surveillance.

Bratislava launches large-scale smart waste programme

Bratislava launches large-scale smart waste programme

News14 May 2021

The Slovakian capital is working with Sensoneo on the project, with savings expected on waste collection related to refuse truck mileage and emissions.

Polluted cities wanted for air quality tool beta testing

Polluted cities wanted for air quality tool beta testing

News04 May 2021

Libelium is calling for cities with severe levels of air pollution and extreme meteorological conditions to take part in a test of its new air quality measurement technology.

Can smart lampposts help stop the spread of Covid-19?

Can smart lampposts help stop the spread of Covid-19?

News21 Apr 2021

Drawing from case studies around the world, a new report highlights how a new generation of smart lampposts is helping cities to respond to and tackle the pandemic.

Strategic alliance aims to co-create smart city solutions

Strategic alliance aims to co-create smart city solutions

News15 Apr 2021

Singtel and Surbana Jurong are joining forces to accelerate the digital transformation of key industries, initally focusing on smart and sustainable integrated facilities management.

Partnership aims to integrate air quality sensors with smart city initiatives

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News23 Mar 2021

Measurements from Earthsense Zephyr sensors will be integrated with Proximity Futures online dashboard to display real-time pollution levels for UK local authorities.

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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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Computer vision and machine learning specialist, Univrses, will work with the Swedish Transport Administration to digitise and manage roadside infrastructure.

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Hong-Eng Koh discusses how data is central to a smart city and the value technology offers.

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The 14 pillars of a smart city

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Smart cities: Overpromised and underdelivered

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Removing the roadblocks to smart city ROI

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Smart cities need a smarter integration strategy

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The near future of urban mobility

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 23 - Identifying urban solutions at the intersection of climate, health, and equity

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