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John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.

The role of smart energy in the UK’s green transport system

Charging infrastructure development must catch up if the UK’s smart transport system and carbon reduction ambitions are to be realised, says Thomas Newby, chief operating officer of Tonik Energy.

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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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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 21 - 10 years of urban resilience in Rotterdam

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Join us on the latest episode of the Urban Exchange podcast, looking back at 10 years of resilience in the city of Rotterdam, and exploring what the future holds.

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 21 - 10 years of urban resilience in Rotterdam

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Join us on the latest episode of the Urban Exchange podcast, looking back at 10 years of resilience in the city of Rotterdam, and exploring what the future holds.

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LoRaWan implemented across new homes in Swedish cities

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Internet of Things

The latest news on Internet of Things (IoT) in smart city projects across the world.

LoRaWan implemented across new homes in Swedish cities

LoRaWan implemented across new homes in Swedish cities

Internet of Things18 Jun 2024

Netmore’s LoRaWan IoT connectivity will be added to 27,000 apartments across Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg to improve energy efficiency and operations.

New York City launches smart city accelerator programme

New York City launches smart city accelerator programme

News13 Oct 2023

New York smart city accelerator programme will enable agencies, private companies and academia to test and evaluate eight pilot technology projects per year.

LoRa-based solution to optimise buildings management

LoRa-based solution to optimise buildings management

Internet of Things08 Dec 2022

Launched in the US to reduce energy consumption, Nordic Propeye claims the solution leverages artificial intelligence to achieve 15-30 per cent energy savings.

Seoul pilots fire safety project for the mobility-impaired

Seoul pilots fire safety project for the mobility-impaired

News17 Oct 2022

The project will converge IoT and intelligent surveillance cameras to help improve fire detection and response methods in residential facilities of the mobility impaired and vulnerable.

GigNet builds Mexican smart city “one smart home at time”

GigNet builds Mexican smart city “one smart home at time”

Fibre networks07 Oct 2022

The digital infrastructure company has announced a long-term agreement with the Lausana Residencial smart city development in Cancun, Mexico, to provide fibre-to-the-home.

Tech startups chosen for UK smart city accelerator

Tech startups chosen for UK smart city accelerator

Economic Development07 Oct 2022

Sunderland City Council’s accelerator programme combines leading-edge infrastructure with IoT domain expertise and guidance from internationally renowned organisations.

New York City expands public LoRaWan network

New York City expands public LoRaWan network

News20 Sep 2022

Senet’s integration partnership with the Helium Network provides access to more than 27,500 Helium-compatible hotspots in the New York City area, densifying and extending LoRaWan network coverage.

Senet and IotaComm team to deliver smart wireless networks

Senet and IotaComm team to deliver smart wireless networks

News21 Jul 2022

Through a combination of sensors, meters, and its Delphi360 wireless connectivity and data analytics platform, IotaComm provides an end-to-end smart building and smart city solution for the US.

More than 115 million smart buildings predicted by 2026

Commercial buildings11 Apr 2022

Up from 45 million buildings in 2022, it represents a growth rate of more than 150 per cent and reflects increasing demand for energy efficiency from businesses and residents alike.

ABB and Samsung partner to create smarter buildings

ABB and Samsung partner to create smarter buildings

Commercial buildings05 Apr 2022

The companies want to create a one-stop-shop for products and support to offer greater simplicity for construction companies and property developers when it comes to solutions in areas such as energy management.

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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 live blog

Follow all the action from the first day of SmartCitiesWorld’s Cities Climate Action Summit online today from 9.25am BST. There’s still time to register for the event and take part in the discussion

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 shows the importance of collaboration

An official London Climate Action Week event, SmartCitiesWorld’s Summit brought together more than 60 city speakers and 2,586 delegates from around the world.

LoRaWan implemented across new homes in Swedish cities

Netmore’s LoRaWan IoT connectivity will be added to 27,000 apartments across Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg to improve energy efficiency and operations.

One week to go before the climate event for cities

There’s still time to be a part of SmartCitiesWorld’s Cities Climate Action Summit 2024, which promises to be one of the most action-oriented climate events for cities this year.

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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Smart cities at the heart of a digital Middle East

David Shi, President, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East explains how the shift to a more digital economy ...

We built this city (on LPWAN)

The interoperability offered with LPWAN networks enables the benefits of a truly smart city environment to be shared by ...

Breaking down regulatory barriers is key to achieve smarter cities

Governments need to prioritise dynamic regulation when it comes to policy-making.

Why World Metropolitan Day is a time to rethink the future of the city

World Metropolitan Day is more than "just another international day", writes Oscar Chamat, Research and Policy Officer ...

Could FWA be the answer to keeping people connected during the global pandemic?

Fixed Wireless Access’s speed and flexibility could have it serve a crucial role in helping businesses and public ...

What smart homes can teach us about smart citiesSponsored by AVEVA

To fully realise his smart home vision, AVEVA’s W. Jarrett Campbell found much commonality with creating smart cities, ...

The 14 pillars of a smart city

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

What can theme parks teach us about smart cities?

At first glance, theme parks and smart cities may seem very different but behind the scenes, there could be a lot to ...

A smart case study for mmWave: Connecting Rzeszów

The City of Rzeszów in Poland has created a blueprint for how mmWave can be leveraged to deliver 5G networks and their ...

Is the IoT a trojan horse for smart cities?

Last month, the City of Atlanta faced one of the most significant cyber-attacks mounted against a major city anywhere ...

Keeping the water flowing (or not) in the smart city

As populations across the globe skyrocket, demands for water and energy are expected to grow accordingly. David C...

‘Mini cities’: The rise of tall buildings

As cities continue to grow, the way we construct and manage buildings has never been more critical to global economic ...

Smart cities can change the world – if we radically rethink the approach

Tom Goodwin has high hopes for how smart cities could improve our lives. To get there, though, he says we need to think ...

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Research Report: How smart is your office?

SmartCitiesWorld research has found employers are turning to smart office tech to safeguard employee wellbeing.

Smart cities: Where's the ROI?

This whitepaper explores how smart cities can deliver social, economic and environmental benefits, providing a three-dimensional return on investment.