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Join SmartCitiesWorld and Sand Technologies for our latest webinar, focusing on how Thames Water are integrating advanced digital twin technology and AI to revolutionise water management.

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: experience ‘Tokyo 2050’ todaySponsored by The SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program Executive Committee

Discover innovative concepts to solve urban issues through SusHi Tech Tokyo’s programme focused on leveraging diverse ideas, digital know-how and cutting-edge technologies.

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.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile 2024 – City of Madrid

Discover how the city of Madrid is innovating to become a smarter, more sustainable city that’s able to deliver improved services to residents and visitors alike.

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.

Podcasts

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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SmartCitiesWorld City Profile –Shenzhen

Smart Cities Reports10 Oct 2022

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Las Vegas

Smart Cities Reports29 Nov 2021

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

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Seattle

Smart Cities Reports25 Aug 2021

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

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – London

Smart Cities Reports19 Mar 2021

The long term-impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union and the country’s poor performance in the Covid-19 pandemic, are among the complex set of challenges it faces if London is to remain one of the world’s most influential and enviable cities.

Milton Keynes uses drones to map area and create digital twin

Digital twins20 Nov 2024

Flights over city centre will map the area in detail and help to create a digital twin which can then be used to inform highways surveys and accident response.

US DoE awards more than $17m to local energy projects

Climate action19 Nov 2024

The programme will distribute grants to 61 local and territorial governments to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and lower energy use.

UAE to retrofit government buildings with energy efficiency tech

Climate action19 Nov 2024

Siemens will deploy technology to upgrade HVAC systems, integrate movement and lighting sensors, and install building systems to centralise energy management.

£2m Manchester Prize opens applications for AI breakthroughs

Climate action19 Nov 2024

In its second year, the Manchester Prize will reward UK-led innovation in AI that will accelerate action towards the UK’s clean energy and net zero goals.  

Which are Europe’s most innovative cities?

News18 Nov 2024

The EC has announced the winners of this year’s – and the tenth – iCapital awards, recognising cities that lead the way in delivering innovative solutions.

Cop29: ClimateView launches open source climate action tool

Climate action15 Nov 2024

Transition Element Framework is an open-source tool for cities and nations to create actionable, measurable climate plans and KPIs that align with global standards.

Glasgow’s new route map plots its path to net zero

Climate action14 Nov 2024

Net Zero Route Map is based on a scientific analysis of the policies, projects and initiatives currently in place and provides robust evidence of their impact.

Unified security platform creates a truly smart building

Commercial buildings13 Nov 2024

22 Bishopsgate in the heart of the City of London has installed a unified security platform that means the more it is used, the more intelligent it becomes.

Panel discussion: Using AI to create value in cities for communities and workforce

Webinars12 Nov 2024

Join the next SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion to discover how AI can transform cities, enhancing operations and services for communities and empowering the workforce.

Itron and Cielis announce ten-year smart streetlight contract for Paris

Lighting12 Nov 2024

The contract extends Itron’s relationship with the City of Paris, which began in 2015, when the city made its original investment in a citywide IoT network.

Can digital twins better manage integrated transport networks?

Digital twins12 Nov 2024

Report shows the potential impact of transport digital twins across the economy, environment and to the public to improve efficiency and promote greener travel.

ICLEI Europe set to equip public officials with AI skills

AI and Machine Learning11 Nov 2024

Programme aims to close knowledge gap and foster resilience, ensuring long-term success, as AI tech will support the public sector in its sustainability journey.

UK local authority uses digital twin tech for net zero plans

Climate action11 Nov 2024

West Yorkshire borough of Calderdale is working with global climate tech company IES to use the technology to identify key priorities to reach target by 2038.

Arup and Resilient Cities Network team to provide guidance on extreme shocks

Resilience08 Nov 2024

Arup’s recently updated City Resilience Framework provides city leaders with actionable strategies to proactively prepare for future shocks and stresses.

Shenzhen named Smart City of 2024 at Smart City Expo World Congress

News07 Nov 2024

Shenzhen was recognised for its Smarter City, Better Life initiative focused on transforming the city through digitalisation, advanced urban management, and sustainable development.

Michigan and Detroit roll out lamppost EV charging solution

Electric vehicles07 Nov 2024

They aim to enhance the efficiency and connectivity of EV infrastructure and empower communities with convenient charging access to build a sustainable future.

Peachtree Corners teams with Opsys for smart city innovation

4G and 5G06 Nov 2024

The implementation marks Opsys’ first real-world deployment of the Altos, the company’s first deployment with a municipality and the first in the USA.

Nokia to lead European lighthouse project on 6G sustainability

4G and 5G06 Nov 2024

European lighthouse project will evaluate and explore sustainable 6G technologies, methods and use cases touching on environmental, economic and societal needs.

Alliance powers ‘Internet of Forests’ to protect rainforests

Internet of Things06 Nov 2024

The multidimensional solution, composed of hybrid edge-cloud computing and communications products, will be deployed in a protected conservation area of Colombia.

Strategic partnership to accelerate smart city progress in UAE

News06 Nov 2024

Partnership with the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will combine InfraX’s infrastructure expertise with Tuya’s smart home technologies.

SmartCitiesWorld launches Technology Innovation for Community-Centric Cities initiative

Inclusivity05 Nov 2024

Launched at Smart City Expo, TICCCITIES is designed to put equity and transparency at the forefront of cities’ considerations when innovating and deploying new solutions.

What makes a city future-ready?

News05 Nov 2024

ThoughtLab is launching its latest global study of 250 cities that shows how city leaders are advancing their social, sustainability and economic goals.

Itron showcases CityEdge portfolio at Smart City Expo

Internet of Things05 Nov 2024

Portfolio focuses on five key areas of smart lighting, traffic and highways, environment and sustainability, public safety and energy, water and utilities.

Report recognises LoRaWan as leading tech for smart cities

Internet of Things05 Nov 2024

Report examines significance of connectivity in urban settings, underscoring how LoRaWan offers a robust, efficient infrastructure for smart applications.

ThoughtLab Future-Ready City Profiles 2024: Capturing the future

Ebooks05 Nov 2024

A companion to 2024’s ’Building a Future-Ready City’ report from ThoughtLab, this report showcases how 12 cities of different sizes and levels of economic development are planning ahead to achieve their long-term goals.

Ubicquia launches new AI smart lighting controller

Lighting04 Nov 2024

The streetlight controller addresses a critical gap in streetlight management by offering AI-driven capabilities that significantly improve network visibility.

Blyncsy releases nationwide highway map of US roadway assets

Digital twins31 Oct 2024

The data is available to all state US Department of Transportation agencies, with a view to enabling them to better address safety, maintenance, and repair work.

Netmore expands LoRaWan footprint via acquisition

Internet of Things31 Oct 2024

Acquiring network operator Everynet means that more than one million provisioned sensors spanning a range of key use cases will come under Netmore management.

New partnership to drive multi-state sustainable innovation

AI and Machine Learning30 Oct 2024

Enterprise AI solutions company will work with the US-based smart cities coalition to design and deploy solutions that solve cities’ most pressing challenges.

Initiative aims to reinvent community resilience

Resilience29 Oct 2024

Leading Cities has unveiled the Bridge to Resiliency Commitment to Action, developed at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 annual meeting in New York City.

Enhancing operational efficiency in cities through AI

AI and Machine Learning29 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, delve into the possibilities and use cases that are making AI adoption a priority for cities looking to bolster their operations.

Smart water solution deployed for Aegea in Brazil

Water28 Oct 2024

Scheduled to be operational by end 2024, the smart water platform will digitally integrate water meter infrastructure across Aegea’s concessions to improve water management.

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.

UK’s BT Group powers mobile phone mast with renewables

4G and 5G28 Oct 2024

BT Group reports the Shropshire Hills site will serve as a trial, with potential to deploy similar technology across hundreds of identified sites in future.

City AI Series: Levelling up operational efficiencySponsored by Dell Technologies & NVIDIA

AI and Machine Learning28 Oct 2024

Tune in for the next instalment of the ‘AI in Cities’ interview series with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, where we explore levelling up operational efficiency.

How AI and digital twins are becoming critical climate action toolsSponsored article

Digital twins28 Oct 2024

Dr Uwe Jasnoch, director, EMEA Government, Transportation and Defence at Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, explains how greater geographic intelligence enabled by AI and digital twins can support cities in achieving climate resilience, and how Hexagon has worked to combine these technologies into a service that makes them scalable and accessible for more cities.

Collaboration aims to unify smart lighting data streams

Lighting25 Oct 2024

The Dali Alliance, Talq Consortium and the Zhaga Consortium aim to provide a better choice of solutions with interoperable components and enhance communication.

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.

AI lidar used to improve airport safety and efficiency

Air Travel24 Oct 2024

Indoor Lab transitions to 4D lidar with planned deployments at JFK airport’s Terminal One, along with mass transit and smart infrastructure integrations.

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.

Edinburgh approves latest smart city strategy

Policymaking23 Oct 2024

The Scottish capital has used digital tools to improve infrastructure and services and now wants to further boost digital inclusion and sustainability.

UK announces £22m in new smart data services

Open data23 Oct 2024

It will help provide the first national smart data donation service, a pioneering satellite imagery service, and geographic and sustainable places data services.

Jacksonville powers AV operations with 5G private network

Connected and autonomous vehicles22 Oct 2024

Miller Electric will be using T-Mobile’s ANS 5G private network to power its fleet of fully autonomous vehicles along the city’s waterfront and urban core.

Lyt launches signal pre-emption tech for first responders

AI and Machine Learning22 Oct 2024

Traffic engineers and first responders alike benefit from the ability to view detailed traffic timing and pre-emption history at any connected intersection.

WeGO announces Seoul Smart City Prize winners

News22 Oct 2024

The awards, organised by World Smart Sustainable Cities Organisation, recognise smart city initiatives that prioritise human-centric and technology innovation.

Funding awarded for digital equity initiatives across Boston

Inclusivity21 Oct 2024

The City of Boston has received $5m in grant funding and has been contributing to the Commonwealth’s broader efforts of ensuring digital equity across the state.

Global Future Councils call for collective action to tackle global crises

News18 Oct 2024

Initiatives and reports launched or advanced during the meeting in Dubai included the Clean Air Actions in Cities report and first in a series of AI reports.

Digital Dubai collaborates with Microsoft for technical innovation

AI and Machine Learning18 Oct 2024

The agreement emphasises Microsoft’s commitment to launching an initiative aimed at developing AI skills to support Digital Dubai’s efforts in this area.

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.

Standlone 5G network deployed in Costa Rica

4G and 5G17 Oct 2024

The initial rollout phase saw the installation of 30 sites in major cities with a further 170 due later this year and plans to expand to 500 sites in phases.

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

Data privacy and security16 Oct 2024

Although urgent, there is no magic switch to enhance cybersecurity in cities and a multifaceted approach is crucial, says Dario Campovecchi, chief information security officer, Paradox Engineering SA.

Why solar plus storage is a win-win for Nigeria

Solar power16 Oct 2024

Nigeria’s data centre industry set to explode, bringing high bandwidth speeds to urban areas. Sherisse Alexander, chief business officer, WATT Renewable Corporation, discusses how solar plus storage can help the country affordably secure the power it needs to realise this vision.

Austin uses AI to automate building permit process

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