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Urban Exchange Episode 3: Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken

Cities on the  Frontlines: Urban Design for a Sustainable Future

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 2: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Preview: In part two of our conversation with Monica Barone, CEO of the City of Sydney, we discover the changing nature of city relationships with citizens, how that can shape resilience and climate action, and lead to more equitable and inclusive communities.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 1: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Preview: The part one of the latest episode of the Urban Exchange sees Monica Barone, CEO of the City of Sydney, in conversation with Jeff Risom to understand how the nature of resilience is changing, and how Monica and the city are adapting.

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Smart cities: Overpromised and underdelivered

Smart city projects must move away from the standard applications that many focus on and make a "technological leap", says Paul Moorby, CEO and founder of Chipside, a specialist software development company providing products and services to local and regional government traffic authorities in the UK.

Towards the smart cities of 2025

From tech trends to behavioural shifts and new ways to make smart cities economically sustainable, Matthew James Bailey explores what the next five years could look like.

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Edinburgh accelerates smart city strategy with security centre

Citizen security29 Jan 2025

The Scottish capital is using Genetec software to transform safety, city services and urban planning by managing all smart city tech via a single interface.

Global GovTech Board debuts at WEF 2025

News27 Jan 2025

The initiative aims to accelerate innovation, foster global partnerships, and redefine the standards of digital governance in the 21st century around the world.

WEF announces three Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

News24 Jan 2025

Centres in Muscat, Pretoria and Riyadh will focus on AI and the energy transition, industry digitisation and decarbonisation, and cybersecurity economics.

Germany to build zero energy bills neighbourhood

Residential buildings21 Jan 2025

Enabled by Octopus Energy’s Zero Bills initiative, the homes in Schramberg will be powered by green tech, including solar panels, heat pumps and batteries.

Sita bids to deliver next-level cybersecurity in aviation

Air Travel16 Jan 2025

Solution will safeguard access from remote sites and airport assets, enabling smooth passenger flows while avoiding downtimes and reducing turnaround times.

Consortium seeks to transform Santa Marta into AI-powered smart city

AI and Machine Learning09 Jan 2025

By demonstrating the power of AI and IoT to transform urban spaces, Santa Marta aims to serve as a model for future smart city projects across the region.

Kyiv officially opens WEF GovTech Centre

News20 Dec 2024

By using tech like AI, IoT and blockchain, with an emphasis on cybersecurity, the Kyiv Centre will foster an innovation ecosystem with local and global impact.

Seattle awards smart city infrastructure project

Fibre networks11 Dec 2024

Actelis’ hybrid-fibre networking technology will power essential traffic management applications, including signals, cameras, and congestion monitoring systems.

London upgrades CCTV network to increase safety

Citizen security10 Dec 2024

It follows £30m investment in full fibre coverage as part of the Connected London programme, which also included installation of air quality and traffic sensors.

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

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

Citizen security24 Oct 2024

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

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.

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.

Skills, technical support and data spaces: redefining openness in smart cities

Data management & software05 Sep 2024

Andrea Battaglia, CEO at FIWARE Foundation, explains how he’s helping to usher in a new era of innovation for FIWARE and its ecosystem by truly embracing the open source mindset.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

IBM accelerator programme focuses on water management

Water17 Nov 2023

Roadmap of sustainability courses to benefit learners across communities underrepresented in technology and address market need for green and technology skills.

Tulsa designated as latest US innovation tech hub

Economic Development24 Oct 2023

Consortium of partners, led by Tulsa Innovation Labs, is eligible for up to $75m federal funding to accelerate advanced development of autonomous technologies.

Two cities confronting the cybersecurity challenge

Data privacy and security20 Oct 2023

Principality of Monaco and Dubai demonstrate how cities are investing in technology to bolster cybersecurity and ensure the protection of sensitive information.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Atlanta Beltline fibre project tackles digital divide

Inclusivity17 Aug 2023

Project will engage community feedback and data to help identify the types of technologies that might be considered for implementation on the BeltLine corridor.

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.

Dubai launches digital strategy and digital city initiative

Policymaking05 Jul 2023

The emirate’s strategy is based on a vision to digitalise all aspects of life and establish a robust digital system that empowers a digitally driven society.

How the City of Coral Gables is making data more meaningful

Digital twins29 Jun 2023

Raimundo Rodulfo, director of IT and CIO at the City of Coral Gables, explains how digital twin technology is taking its smart city vision to the next level.

Singapore unveils master-planned digital infrastructure

Resilience07 Jun 2023

Singapore said it will continue to invest ahead of demand, and holistically plan for the entire digital infrastructure stack to ensure that it is future-ready.

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.

UK launches cybersecurity playbook for smart cities

Data privacy and security19 May 2023

Secure Connected Places has been compiled with input from a group of local authorities and aims to give practical advice on keeping smart cities safe.

Agencies issue cybersecurity guidance for smart cities

Data privacy and security24 Apr 2023

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smart Cities aims to ensure connected technology is integrated into infrastructure in a way which protects systems and data.

Dubai launches app to help expedite government decisions

Policymaking17 Apr 2023

The Hub Nub app serves as a platform for real-time strategic communication between Dubai government leaders across sectors that will help boost decision-making.

The operational technology threat to critical infrastructure

Data privacy and security11 Apr 2023

Research uncovers industry concern about cyber threats, with 58 per cent of organisations identifying their OT cybersecurity risk level as high or critical.

San Diego to host cybersecurity awareness training

Data privacy and security27 Feb 2023

The City of San Diego is hosting cybersecurity awareness training for small businesses in its ongoing efforts to better protect the city from cyberattacks.

Dubai opens largest solar-powered data centre in the world

Solar power22 Feb 2023

Located at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the centre provides a working model of an advanced green ICT infrastructure, powered by renewable energy.

Roadmap for European cybersecurity seeks input

Data privacy and security10 Feb 2023

The roadmap was produced within the Concordia project, which brings together universities, innovation centres and private companies from 27 European countries.

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.

Smart city forum focuses on urban cooperation in innovation

Digital twins31 Jan 2023

Mayors provided an overview of cooperation projects between Tallinn and Helsinki, including development of green twins and circular economy solutions.

Metaverse, cybersecurity and net zero high on Davos agenda

News18 Jan 2023

The World Economic Forum unveiled a prototype metaverse at its Annual Meeting 2023 where organisations can convene to tackle the world’s pressing challenges.

What does the future hold for the metaverse?

News29 Dec 2022

The Dubai Future Foundation and PwC have published a report that explores applications in the metaverse, following the inaugural Dubai Metaverse Assembly.

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.

US citizens see climate change as a threat to way of life

Climate action15 Dec 2022

Survey by software firm Vantiq shows bipartisan concerns around resource scarcity and diminished quality of life and also reveals that many think tech can help.

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.

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 2: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Urban Exchange Podcast19 Oct 2022

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 7 - Part 1: Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney

Urban Exchange Podcast27 Sep 2022

Smart cities incubator receives $2m in federal funding

Economic Development31 Aug 2022

Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, University of Colorado Denver, and Innosphere Ventures will launch the incubator and accelerator programme to support workforce development in critical tech industries.

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.

US mayors strengthen focus on technology and innovation

News25 Jul 2022

The US Conference of Mayors has set up a steering committee to keep cities at the cutting edge of what’s possible, focusing on areas such as broadband deployment, cybersecurity and digital services.

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