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OnDemand Panel Debate: Clearing the air: strategies for enhancing urban air quality

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Podcast: How cities can tackle their biggest challenges through partnershipSponsored by Venturous Group

Benson Tam of Venturous Group and Michael Kwok of Arup explain how innovative public and private partnerships are pushing the envelope for the future of cities.

How IoT can enable sustainable choices in citiesSponsored by Thinkz

Moshe Gazit from Thinkz explains how IoT data in the hands of citizens can promote more sustainable choices, and introduces a new clean air routing tool that will be free-to-use in cities following its launch into Europe.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sydney

In 2020, the City of Sydney released a Smart City Strategic Framework to harness the opportunities brought about by digital disruption, to plan for uncertainty and to sustain a global reputation as a leading place to live, work, learn and visit.

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Podcast: How cities can tackle their biggest challenges through partnershipSponsored by Venturous Group

Benson Tam of Venturous Group and Michael Kwok of Arup explain how innovative public and private partnerships are pushing the envelope for the future of cities.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 9 - Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader - Progress at COP27 and climate finance

Preview: The latest episode of the Urban Exchange Podcast sees Lauren Sorkin, Resilient Cities Network, chat with Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Leader to talk COP27 and climate finance.

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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: Latitudo 40

Latitudo 40 sits at the convergence of satellite imagery analysis and AI and will demonstrate the vital role satellite data has to play in helping cities tackle the challenges of climate change.

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 – meet the exhibitor: SSE Energy Solutions

SSE Energy Solutions will show how by leveraging the power of smart city data, cities have a key role to play in lowering carbon emissions and energy consumption and costs.

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Edinburgh launches on-street bus tracking system

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

Podcast: The central role of cities in the sharing economy, with Chelsea Rustrum

Sidewalk Labs shuts down Toronto smart city project

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – San Diego

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Citizen security

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

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.

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.

Automated buildings control platform builds in cybersecurity

Automated buildings control platform builds in cybersecurity

Commercial buildings25 Jan 2024

Honeywell’s Advanced Control for Buildings platform also claims to deliver faster network speeds that, “in an industry first”, makes use of existing wiring.

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

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

Webinars10 Dec 2023

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

Digital Dubai strengthens cybersecurity infrastructure

Digital Dubai strengthens cybersecurity infrastructure

Data privacy and security18 Oct 2023

Digital Dubai will work with Moro Hub to implement a suite of managed cybersecurity services to help safeguard the assets and systems of government entities.

Monaco turns to the cloud to bolster data security

Monaco turns to the cloud to bolster data security

Cloud and edge computing16 Oct 2023

Monaco Cloud aims to deliver the principality with digital infrastructure and services that meet the highest international security and compliance standards.

Denver bolsters data disaster recovery plans

Denver bolsters data disaster recovery plans

Data privacy and security10 Oct 2023

Denver implemented a number of improvements to improve data disaster recovery following an audit in 2021, including more collaboration with other agencies.

Digital Dubai launches private sector cybersecurity programme

Digital Dubai launches private sector cybersecurity programme

Data privacy and security23 Aug 2023

It allows the Dubai Electronic Security Centre to accredit those delivering services to Dubai government entities and critical information infrastructure.

Calgary unveils upgraded security infrastructure

Calgary unveils upgraded security infrastructure

Citizen security16 Aug 2023

The City rebuilt its entire IT infrastructure integrating Axis’ cameras, security radars, horn speakers, strobes and analytics solutions to tackle urban issues.

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

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Edinburgh launches on-street bus tracking system

Displays offer live departure information and will soon offer details of diverted routes and disruptions for multiple operators, including train and air travel.

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.

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

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

Invisible LEDs light up Beijing landmark

Signify has installed connected architectural lighting into the façade of the China World Trade Centre’s Tower B

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Cybersecurity: a lifelong journey for smart cities Sponsored by Paradox Engineering

Gianni Minetti, CEO of Paradox Engineering, explains why cities must ensure security is built into their solutions from ...

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?

Smart cities: the next frontier for cybercriminals

Safeguarding smart cities is a complex, yet essential, task requiring a three pronged approach, writes Sectigo’s Alan G...

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.

Smart Cities could save the world – until there’s a cybersecurity emergency

Without robust cybersecurity systems, smart cities are flawed, writes Palo Alto’s Haider Pasha.

Taking a security-first approach to smart cities

Smart cities should learn from decades of cybersecurity practice when building networks, writes Neil Correa, security ...

The 14 pillars of a smart city

Strategies must take a holistic approach encompassing people, institutions, structures and operations, say Clint Vince, ...

Digital transformation can improve your City Resilience IndexSponsored by AVEVA

AVEVA’s W. Jarrett Campbell shares five examples where cities have improved their sustainability and resilience, or ...

Smart cities: Overpromised and underdelivered

Smart city projects must move away from the standard applications that many focus on and make a "technological leap", ...

A "system of systems" approach to breaking down smart city silos Sponsored by AVEVA

A command-and-control centre based on an integrated approach is the key to more cross-functional collaboration and ...

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – San Diego

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Air Quality Trend Report 2024

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We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

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Webinar: How smart city tech is improving public safety for San Diego (Wed 25 September)

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Join SmartCitiesWorld and Ubicquia for our latest joint webinar, focusing on how smart lighting and ALPR technologies are driving a revolution in public safety in the City of San Diego.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 22 - Digital solutions shaping the urban landscape

Urban Exchange Podcast

The latest Urban Exchange takes us inside the world of digital financial innovation and how it supports urban resilience, with experts from Cape Town and StateUp.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 22 - Digital solutions shaping the urban landscape

Urban Exchange Podcast

The latest Urban Exchange takes us inside the world of digital financial innovation and how it supports urban resilience, with experts from Cape Town and StateUp.

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Edinburgh launches on-street bus tracking system

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Urban Exchange Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

Urban Exchange Episode 4: Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami

Urban Exchange Episode 3: Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken

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

City Profiles

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Shenzhen, designated as China’s first special economic zone and a role model of urban modernisation. Find out more about Shenzhen’s smart city strategy in this 16-page report.

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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

SmartCitiesWorld City Profiles explore the city of Las Vegas with its unprecedented growth, urban development, and leaps of imagination.

Smart Cities Reports

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

We explore Seattle’s journey to becoming a data-driven city and how it plans to continue to develop its smart city strengths

Research

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