Global data firm NCS NEXT’s James Vincent believes Australian governments should adopt an array of smart city solutions that will assist in the delivery of citizen services, in the wake of unprecedented population growth.
Australia is due to reach 30 million people by the end of the decade. Modern technologies will improve experiences and efficiency of infrastructure and public transport, with smart meters, sensor technology and AI suggested by Vincent, the company’s Australian Chief Technology Officer.
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The Federal Government’s Smart Cities Plan outlines ways to maximise the potential of cities using the three pillars of smart investment, smart policy and smart technology.
Central Coast Council’s adopted Economic Development Strategy references a number of initiatives relating to the Smart City Plan with which Council aligns, but what might that mean for our region?
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The installation of technology linked with "Smart Cities" has generated controversy in Adelaide from both activists and politicians — but what is a Smart City?
Smart Cities is a term used for a broad range of technologies installed and operated by Australian and international companies for local governments.
As cities grow more advanced technologically, we must adapt to new security measures in order to keep up with digital threats, writes Paul Budde.
A new set of guidelines has been issued by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) warning about the security risks posed by the use of 5G technology in so-called smart cities. The ASD’s concerns align with those of the Five Eyes security alliance, which has warned that the interconnected nature of a fully connected city makes it vulnerable to cyberattacks.
In a recent questionnaire sent out by the University of South Australia, it was found that more than half of South Australian residents don't understand what a 'smart city' is. In fact, 45 per cent of respondents said they had never heard of the term, while 54 per cent don't understand the concept.
I don't even fully know what that term really means, and I've been writing about tech for a while now. I've always considered it to be a buzzword for adopting new technology, like 'e-mobility' or the more cringe-worthy 'web3', except on a city-wide, large scale, one that benefits the community, not just one business or the customer.
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