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

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The built environment’s Scope 3 emissions conundrum

Without serious consideration for Scope 3 emissions, we will be unable to reach global net zero goals and improve the quality of life of building occupants, says Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO of Global Network for Zero.

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.

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Tallinn maps accessibility of public transport stops

Inclusivity28 Oct 2024

The project will map over 1000 stops and make use of the Crowdsorsa mobile game app, which has been employed in Helsinki to map crosswalks and traffic lights.

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.

City AI Series: Improving public and facility safety in citiesSponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning17 Oct 2024

Tune in for the next instalment of the ‘AI in Cities’ interview series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, where we’re looking at improving city public safety.

AI-driven safety for cities: from prediction to preventionSponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning01 Oct 2024

Wayne Arvidson, global CTO of verticals, computer vision and AI at Dell Technologies, and Charbel Aoun, smart cities and spaces director EMEA at NVIDIA, dissect the possibilities that AI brings to cities for improving safety and security across public spaces and facilities.

Vodacom accelerates growth of smart cities in South Africa

Inclusivity01 Oct 2024

A five-year contract with the National Treasury is facilitiating the delivery of a range of smart city services spanning utilities management to healthcare.

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.

Council converts 18,000 streetlights to LED in Milton Keynes

Lighting09 Sep 2024

The phased programme will be completed in 2024 and is expected to save the council over five million kWh in energy usage, and £2m in energy costs per year.

Austin Energy deploys AI-driven early wildfire detection

AI and Machine Learning05 Sep 2024

Once a fire is identified, the system automatically alerts Austin Energy and local fire departments, providing precise location data and real-time imagery.

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.

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.

How AI supports the creation of smart cities with a personal touchSponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning07 Aug 2024

Wayne Arvidson, global CTO of verticals, computer vision and AI at Dell Technologies, and Charbel Aoun, smart cities and spaces director EMEA at NVIDIA, discuss how AI can be used in cities to improve personal experiences for residents and staff alike, and explain the cascading benefits of adopting the technology early.

I-Street accelerator launches smart city pilot programme

News05 Aug 2024

I-Street is designed to help firms prepare to scale their offerings with the support of experienced research staff, industry experts, and prospective investors.

Axis Communications opens experience centre in Phoenix

Economic Development05 Aug 2024

Featuring a range of surveillance solutions as well as demo spaces, Axis reckons the facility will allow it to build stronger bonds with partners and customers.

Why mayors are the ‘last mile of governments’

Policymaking04 Jul 2024

Svetlana Tesic co-founder, vice president international public affairs and partnerships, Mayors of Europe, discusses mayoral priorities and sheds light on those cities with the most contented citizens.

OnDemand Webinar: How smart city tech is improving public safety for San Diego

Webinars01 Jul 2024

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.

Colorado launches latest smart cities challenge

News13 Jun 2024

Colorado Smart Cities Alliance is launching the fourth annual C² Challenge to source technology solutions that address specific problems faced by communities.

Leicester lights the way home for pedestrians

Lighting18 Apr 2024

The UK city council is working with SkedGo to enable pedestrians walking at night to see how much of their journey home is covered by street lighting and CCTV.

Iveda opens Cairo office and smart city showcase space

Citizen security19 Feb 2024

After partnering with the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation, Iveda seeks to solidify its position in 5G, AI, and sustainable tech throughout the region.

AcceliGOV invites applications to pioneering urban pilots

Resilience16 Jan 2024

Leading Cities is inviting municipalities and private companies to apply for the pilot offerings designed to tackle distinct urban development challenges.

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

Pitkin County modernises emergency communications

AI and Machine Learning01 Dec 2023

The county is implementing Hexagon technology to upgrade digital mapping and response for 911 calls in one of Colorado’s premier mountain tourist destinations.

San Diego to deploy smart streetlights and number plate readers

Lighting28 Nov 2023

The City of San Diego has passed into law two new smart street programmes with a view to bolstering residents’ security and safety across its communities.

SmartCow launches edge AI camera for smart city applications

AI and Machine Learning19 Oct 2023

SmartCow Sphinx’s open modular connector enables cities to enhance capabilities by integrating external sensors, such as air-quality sensors, lidar, and radar.

Empowering drones to become first responders

Air Travel18 Oct 2023

DedroneBeyond claims to enable drone operations to fly beyond the visual line of sight for emergency services when being deployed as first responders.

Kyiv.Digital: a digital umbrella for the city

Citizen engagement05 Oct 2023

Anatolii Vovniuk, deputy CIO of Kyiv Council, explains how Kyiv.Digital evolved from a Covid-19 lifeline to an integrated services app used by 80 per cent of citizens.

Kingston smart infrastructure pilot launched

Fibre networks22 Sep 2023

The Kingston smart infrastructure pilot will see 20 CCTV sites with the smart columns deployed with scope to add IoT sensors to better manage borough services.

Why UK residents want to live in a smart city

Citizen engagement20 Sep 2023

Study by Capterra emphasises the need for cities and organisations to leverage smart city technologies and integrate them with the latest urban developments.

City of Boston bolsters emergency preparedness

Citizen security11 Sep 2023

The Genasys platform will allow the City to send emergency notifications to specific geographic areas and citizen lists through single or multiple channels.

Tirupati collaborates with NEC to progress smart city plans

Data management & software31 Aug 2023

Tirupati is one of the 100 original cities selected for the Indian government’s Smart Cities Mission which will serve as models for other aspiring cities.

Bringing pervasive AI to the edge for the City of Las Vegas

AI and Machine Learning30 Aug 2023

Las Vegas expects collaboration to set a precedent for other cities globally, showcasing the potential of edge computing and AI in transforming urban landscapes.

Baltimore’s data-driven approach to squeegee-related crime

Citizen security21 Aug 2023

The StoryMap site, which uses GIS mapping tools, is the latest effort to use data tools to drive decision-making and make improvements to city services.

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.

Taiwan expands smart city infrastructure

Citizen security14 Aug 2023

Iveda is working with the government to design and install a video command, communication, and control system, anticipated to be completed by year end 2023.

Platform aims to help cities boost disaster preparedness

Citizen security08 Aug 2023

With climate change dictating a new approach to public safety, Genasys wants to help public and private sectors test and refine response and evacuation plans.

Colorado Smart Cities Alliance launches tech challenge

Economic Development29 Jun 2023

It provides an opportunity for solution providers to collaborate directly with smart cities in Colorado to develop and test ideas in a real-world environment.

Balearic Islands upgrades emergency call and dispatch system

Citizen security23 May 2023

The Spanish archipelago, which includes the islands of Mallorca and Ibiza, will replace its 28-year-old 112 emergency call system with Hexagon’s OnCall Dispatch.

Las Vegas increases public safety with private network

Fibre networks22 May 2023

The new Fremont Street project seeks to improve connectivity for a range of city services and smart applications from smart transportation to public safety.

City of London pledges to dim lights in the Square Mile

Lighting17 May 2023

City of London Corporation is signing up to a global declaration to tackle light pollution and help support its Climate Action Strategy and net zero goals.

Drone detection solution launched to keep airspaces secure

Logistics04 Apr 2023

City-Wide Drone Detection means critical infrastructure facilities, venues and airports can collaborate more closely with law enforcement to keep cities safe.

Soofa smart city kiosks expand hyperlocal customisation

Citizen engagement22 Mar 2023

The latest release of the smart city communication tool aims to help municipalities be as agile as possible when delivering hyperlocal community information.

UAE scheme provides citizens with unified digital services

Inclusivity01 Mar 2023

The digital Emirati initiative is a single-window platform created to offer UAE citizens a directory of city services through the DubaiNow application.

Baltimore launches public safety dashboard data tool

Citizen engagement01 Mar 2023

The Public Safety Accountability Dashboard aims to increase transparency and allow the public to hold agencies accountable for executing agreed upon strategies.

El Paso works with Cisco on communities in crisis portal

Health and social care23 Feb 2023

The El Paso Helps one-stop online portal for centralised social services delivery will connect individuals in need to live agents, and 24/7 street outreach.

How Kyiv is using technology to embody urban resilience

Resilience02 Feb 2023

Petro Olenych (CDTO), Oleg Polovynko (CIO), and Denys Nazarenko (CIO Advisor) from the Kyiv City Council explain how technology is being used to build resilience in the city, as well as to keep residents engaged and informed.

Palos Hills uses federal funding to deploy smart light poles

Lighting25 Jan 2023

As Viper Networks’ first major project in the Greater Chicago area, the company expects follow-up contracts for additional smart city LED light poles.

Open grid network to be deployed in Barcelona

Cloud and edge computing17 Jan 2023

Collaborative project aims to improve the delivery of new, monetisable services by reducing data traffic towards the core of the wireless and fibre networks.

San Diego launches lab to bolster cybersecurity

Data privacy and security22 Dec 2022

Small businesses, public agencies and educational institutions can use the regional lab for specialised training to simulate and defend against cyberattacks.

Dallas protects citizens with mobile cybersecurity app

Citizen security07 Dec 2022

Dallas Secure is designed to protect individuals from the growing number of threats targeting the large amount of data and information on mobile devices.

Asus IoT and Media Broadcast partner for smart city solutions

4G and 5G02 Dec 2022

The global artificial intelligence of things specialist and Germany’s largest full-service provider will implement smart city applications across the country.

Smart City PDX proposes policy guide for surveillance tech

Policymaking31 Oct 2022

Portland’s smart city team has developed the policy with the community, focusing on reducing harm to those most vulnerable to and harmed by surveillance tech.

London begins construction of high-tech justice hub

Municipal buildings24 Oct 2022

The City of London Corporation reckons the hub will help crack down on cyber and economic crime and enhance the City’s reputation as a location to do business and keep consumers across the UK safe from fraud.

IDC Gov Insights Smart Cities North America awards open for submissions

News28 Sep 2022

Fourteen categories are recognised and winners will be featured at the 2023 Smart Cities Connect Conference in Denver.

Helsinki looks to residents to help develop digital services

Citizen engagement27 Sep 2022

The city continues its pioneering efforts to engage citizens in municipal decision-making.

Citizen science guidelines tested by European cities

Citizen engagement04 Aug 2022

Barcelona, Bobigny, Prague and Roeslare will provide feedback on the first version of two sets of guidelines developed by the European CitiMeasure project.

Companies team to enhance security in smart cities with facial recognition

Citizen security28 Jul 2022

Corsight AI’s artificial intelligence-powered solution is set to integrate with OneMind hypervisors, which provide operators with a holistic picture of real-time smart city performance.

Colorado Smart Cities Alliance launches innovation challenge

News01 Jul 2022

The Connected Colorado Challenge is inviting solutions for four specific problems faced by the US state, with innovators given an opportunity to collaborate directly with smart cities in Colorado.

Chicago launches $5.3m home and business security programme

Citizen security07 Jun 2022

The City of Chicago will provide select rebates to reimburse the costs of private security devices such as cameras and motion-sensor lighting to protect property and increase public safety.

Canadian city upgrades public lighting network

Lighting27 May 2022

Ville de Granby in Quebec is working with Trilliant and local company Energère to integrate an intelligent lighting management system and install 3000K connected lighting units.

Collaboration helps to smarten lighting in 100 Indian cities

Lighting05 May 2022

Semtech and CitiLight have already connected one million streetlights across the Indian cities using the LoRaWan standard to deliver an energy-saving of 1.29 billion kilowatt-hours.

Centralised smart city management platform launched for smart poles

4G and 5G11 Apr 2022

Once light poles are equipped with the Utilus platform, they are able to communicate with each other and establish a network that provides a range of smart city applications.

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