According to reports published by ARUP the global Smart Cities Market is expected to grow to $1,134.84 billion by 2019. While this looks promising for all involved, writes David Rolfe, the Big Data Platform product manager at Openet, the challenges in supporting a connected city are a lot more complex than simply implementing the latest technology. (more…)
May 9, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
As the UK starts to get smart with the roll-out of smart meters and a plethora of local council initiatives, Rob Miller, a senior security researcher at MWR InfoSecurity, looks at other smart cities around the world to see what lessons can be learned before we become too smart and get burned. (more…)
April 26, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
The term smart city has been in operation for some time. It’s often seen as a bit of a dream, something that will happen in the future and mean everything in our homes and on our streets will interact. Smart cities will make our lives, public services and cities seamlessly intertwined, writes Nick McNamara, the vice president of sale for EU at Eseye. (more…)
April 15, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Although the term big data has been around for years, its promise continues to fascinate people around the world, writes Martin Howell, the director of external affairs at Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS). It’s a promise to transform lives, improve services, make communities more efficient and children safer. There are thousands of projects underway that aim to do just that in a multitude of ways, from identifying buildings most prone to catastrophic fires in New York, to helping crime reduction in London. (more…)
April 8, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Today more than 50% of the world’s population lives in urban areas – and this is expected to grow to over 65% by 2050. Of the urban dwellers, writes Phani Pandrangi, the chief product officer of Kii, one in eight live in so-called mega cities – those with more than 10 million populations – and the rest in cities of different sizes, of which the fastest growing ones are the ones with 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants, located in Asia and Africa. (more…)
March 28, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Across Europe, cities are racing to make themselves smarter, writes Ricky Cooper, the vice president of EMEA and APAC and Digital Reality. By harnessing the power of computing, networks and big data, their aim is to improve living standards for citizens and reduce the impact of urbanisation on the environment. (more…)
January 19, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Event date: May 11-13, 2016
New Delhi, India
Smart Cities India 2016 exhibition and conference will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, during 11-13 May 2016. The expo will connect exhibitors and speakers with government administrators, municipal bodies, industry leaders, investors, etc., who have interest in developing smart cities. (more…)
November 2, 2015
Posted by: IoT global network
Event date: September 15-17, 2015
Washington
Between swelling populations, growing pressure on natural resources and the strain on aging infrastructure, cities face no shortage of challenges today. But in these challenges lie incredible opportunities — opportunities to go beyond the problems to make communities more livable, workable and sustainable. (more…)
August 6, 2015
Posted by: IoT global network
Vodacom Business has been working with local governments to provide technology solutions to help make South African cities smarter. Announcing the partnership, which forms part of a five-year Transversal Contract with the National Treasury, Vodacom Business showcased the role digital solutions can play in enabling municipalities to deliver services efficiently and build an inclusive future. (more…)
September 30, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Smart street lamps that can charge electric vehicles and boost wireless coverage will be rolled out in towns and cities across UK, as part of a £1.3 million (€1.49 million) pilot to test next-generation digital technologies. With rising demand for wireless services, companies are increasingly exploring opportunities to install infrastructure on lamp posts, traffic lights, CCTV (closed circuit television) columns, benches, bins and bus stops. (more…)
September 27, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar