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The built environment’s Scope 3 emissions conundrum

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The latest news on citizen security for smart city projects across the world.

Public sector taking longer to recover form cyber incidents

Public sector taking longer to recover form cyber incidents

Data privacy and security22 Nov 2024

Key IT decision-makers with an influence in cybersecurity in large organisations, including in governments and the public sector, were surveyed for global report.

SmartCitiesWorld contributes to global cybersecurity report

SmartCitiesWorld contributes to global cybersecurity report

Data privacy and security25 Oct 2024

Securing the Future of Urban Living presents key research findings on the cybersecurity challenge in smart cities and provides actionable recommendations to enhance urban resilience.

Smart city sound detection solutions expand to UK

Smart city sound detection solutions expand to UK

Citizen security24 Oct 2024

Sound detections trigger immediate alerts, enabling faster response times and helping emergency services and government agencies safeguard public spaces.

Video surveillance-as-a-service spend to reach $89bn in 2025

Video surveillance-as-a-service spend to reach $89bn in 2025

Citizen security18 Sep 2024

Juniper Research warns that video analytics vendors must build VSaaS models to include high levels of end-to-end encryption for storage and data transmission.

Manchester launches free-to-download WalkSafe safety app

Manchester launches free-to-download WalkSafe safety app

Citizen security27 Aug 2024

It enables people to pick known safe routes and share their location, as well as send an automatic alert out if a person fails to reach their destination.

Study reveals level of infrastructure organisations hit by cyberattack

Study reveals level of infrastructure organisations hit by cyberattack

Data privacy and security15 Aug 2024

The dual threat of ransomware and social engineering increases pressure on federal government bodies to enhance their cyber defences and response strategies.

Westminster council deploys anti-noise and crime CCTV network

Westminster council deploys anti-noise and crime CCTV network

Citizen security08 Aug 2024

As part of a contract worth £1.2m, North is deploying 100 cameras across the city to support the council’s campaign against anti-social behaviour and crime.

Columbus thwarts ransomware attack on IT infrastructure

Columbus thwarts ransomware attack on IT infrastructure

Data privacy and security01 Aug 2024

An ongoing investigation of the cybersecurity incident has found the foreign actor intended to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom payment from the City.

Global Cybersecurity Forum Institute launches survey to enhance city cyber-resilience

Global Cybersecurity Forum Institute launches survey to enhance city cyber-resilience

Data privacy and security17 May 2024

The institute is launching a survey, inviting experts in the field to contribute insights to shape the future cybersecurity landscape of cognitive and smart cities.

Riga plays its part in bolstering cybersecurity across the EU

Riga plays its part in bolstering cybersecurity across the EU

People and skills08 May 2024

Partners plan to prepare new project applications and seek co-funding to bolster capacity of students, faculty, and industry in developing cybersecurity skills.

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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.

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.

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in Nov 2024?

Are you going to Smart City Expo, Barcelona in November? If so, just let us know and we’ll be able to invite you to a number of exclusive events!

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Bayanat and Oxa are forming a strategic partnership to advance the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle solutions in the UAE and beyond.

New Rochelle unveils plans for transit centre redesign

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Building cyber-resilient cities in an increasingly digital world Sponsored article

Although urgent, there is no magic switch to enhance cybersecurity in cities and a multifaceted approach is crucial, ...

How can public services break silos to get smarter?Sponsored by Cloudera & IBM

Covid-19’s unprecedented digital transformation calls for an approach that breaks down silos.

Beyond the pandemic: the technology that will remain part of our smart cities

Covid-19 has brought new kinds of technology into our lives but which will remain beyond the pandemic?

Jointly building a smart city helps us all enjoy better urban livesSponsored by Huawei

Closed ecosystems mean limited choices, limited innovation, limited success, writes York Yuekun.

How collaboration can improve the emergency services and protect us allSponsored by Huawei

The emergency services can benefit from a more integrated and innovative approach, writes Huawei’s Nadim Abdulrahim.

Q&A: Huawei's Hong-Eng Koh on the value of digital transformationSponsored by Huawei

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

The 14 pillars of a smart city

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Urban Exchange Podcast

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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 Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

Urban Exchange Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

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Urban Exchange Episode 3: Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken

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

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

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Insight Report: Considerations for building a cyber-resilient city

Insight Report: Considerations for building a cyber-resilient city

Explore how cities can protect themselves from rising cyberthreats in this comprehensive report. It outlines the key areas of technology, people, and processes needed to safeguard digital infrastructures, from traffic systems to healthcare networks. Learn the strategies to enhance cybersecurity, prevent disruptions, and secure vital urban services.

Insight Report: Boosting operations in smart places with cooperative data ecosystems

Insight Report: Boosting operations in smart places with cooperative data ecosystems

How such ecosystems can break down silos, enabling data to be shared safely and securely across boundaries to confront today’s critical challenges.

Vertical Spotlight: MaaS and mobility’s Covid-19 recovery

Vertical Spotlight: MaaS and mobility’s Covid-19 recovery

How Mobility-as-a-Service can play a key role in the recovery of passenger transport from the Covid-19 pandemic