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SatAug312024
ZW: Will smart cities become reality?
A smart city is an urban area that integrates digital technologies and data-driven systems to improve the efficiency of services, enhance residents' quality of life, and promote sustainability.
These cities utilise advanced technologies to manage resources more effectively, streamline infrastructure, and address urban challenges such as traffic congestion, waste management, and public safety. While this concept is not a primary focus in Zimbabwe now, it is important to consider future possibilities as the country aims to develop smart cities as part of its Vision 2030.
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SatAug312024
US: Michigan: Detroit deploys wifi in city parks to close digital divide
Some 12,600 residents are within a half-mile walking distance of the five parks featured in the pilot programme, which aims to expand internet accessibility.
The City of Detroit has completed the roll-out of its wifi in the park pilot project, which aims to expand internet accessibility and bridge the digital divide.
Detroit residents and park visitors can now access free public wifi at Bradby, Chandler, Clark, McDuffy and Palmer Parks. About 12,600 residents are within a half-mile walking distance of the five parks featured in the pilot programme.
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SatAug312024
IN: Jharkhand: Urban Development Secretary for inviting big players to Ranchi Smart City
Principal Secretary of Urban Development and Housing Department, Sunil Kumar, has said that the infrastructure has been developed in Ranchi Smart City, now there is a need to invite some big players here, which will give more impetus to development. He has also directed to issue new guidelines regarding the development of core capital being developed in the GRDA area.
A review meeting of the Urban Development and Housing Department of the State Government was held here on Thursday, in which Kumar reviewed many important state and central sponsored schemes and also gave necessary instructions. In this meeting, senior officials of the Urban Development and Housing Department also gave updated information to the Principal Secretary on urban investment, civic amenities, transport aid, water supply, establishment aid, schemes running under the 15th Finance Commission and their updates.
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SatAug312024
Zaha Hadid Architects to masterplan 582-acre ‘smart city’ in Malaysia
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is to work with a developer to come up with a masterplan for the 582-acre Discovery City in Malaysia.
The precinct will sit within the RM 27 billion (US$6.2 billion) Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), a 7,290-acre (2,950-hectare) township in Johor in the south of the country, close to Singapore.
ZHA will lead the Discovery City design, in addition to designing the centrepiece of the masterplan – the RM269 million (US$61.5 million) cultural centre, which will be the practice’s first building in Malaysia.
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FriAug302024
Kenya says construction of smart city on course to hasten digital transformation
The setting up of critical infrastructure in Kenya's Konza Technopolis, a smart city, has gathered steam to facilitate a digital and green economic transition that promises jobs and renewal, officials said.
The smart city, located about 70 km southeast of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, will be completed soon, with investments from the public sector, industry, and bilateral donors, Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri said Wednesday.
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FriAug302024
NG: Mayor of Housing commends Gov Fubara on digitization of Greater PH City land processes
Welcomes New Port City initiative
The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has expressed profound excitement and commendation on the flag-off of the Digitization scheme for the e-Governance of all operations at the Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority (GPHCDA).
He has also welcomed the New Port City initiative which would develop a housing scheme over 1000 ha at the Elementary axis where the Alesa Highland Sustainable Smart City is proposed.
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FriAug302024
A Smart Grid for India: Shaping the Future for Urban Innovation
Smart Cities are the future of urban development, incorporating computational advancements and renewable energy sources. Bharat Exhibitions organized the 2ND Safe City and Intelligent Mobility India 2024 on 22nd of August, 2024 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi. The benchmark summit and exhibition on urban development, is a hub where executives, city representatives and academics from around the world meet to accelerate a better future for our cities. The summit showcased the integration of transformative technologies with the key pillars of urban development, i.e., Green Buildings, Rooftop Solar, Renewable & Clean energy, Clean Environment, Clean Water, Water Conservation, Urban Mobility, and the use of Smart ICT solutions for optimizing resources that make cities smart and sustainable.
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FriAug302024
US: Florida: West Palm Beach expects windfall from downtown kiosks
If your phone dies in downtown West Palm Beach while you’re using GPS, the city’s got your back.
City commissioners approved a plan Aug. 5 to install up to 20 electronic wayfinding kiosks throughout downtown — at no upfront cost to the city. The city will be working with IKE Smart City, a Columbus, Ohio, company, to set up and oversee the kiosks.
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ThuAug292024
AU: Future smart cities: what are the legal considerations and consequences?
According to the United Nations, around 55 per cent of the world’s population presently live in cities. By 2050, that proportion will increase to two-thirds. According to predictions, from 10 “megacities” (with populations of more than 10 million residents) in 1990, there will be around 43 by 2030.
It is perhaps a misnomer that “smart” cities are purely smart because they are more sophisticated in their use of new technology to automate functions and services. Smart cities are well-planned, combining medium and high-density dwellings with reliable resources from water, energy and internet speed through to green spaces, transport and community facilities.
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ThuAug292024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: 117 smart city projects completed in Jammu
A total of 117 smart city projects have been completed, while 10 others, including the ambitious Tawi River Front development project, are at different stages of execution, an official said on Monday.
The information was given at a meeting chaired by Devansh Yadav, the newly appointed Jammu municipal commissioner and chief executive officer of Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL).
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ThuAug292024
VN: North Hanoi Smart City strives to become first carbon-neutral urban area
Property development players have signed a deal to help make North Hanoi Smart City the first carbon-neutral urban area in Vietnam.
At the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders Meeting held in Indonesia across August 20-21, four entities handed over an MoU on decarbonisation through energy management, aiming to make North Hanoi Smart City the first carbon-neutral urban area in Vietnam.
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ThuAug292024
History of smart cities: Timeline
The Evolution and Future of Smart Cities The journey to smart cities goes way back to the 1970s, when Los Angeles created the first urban big data project: “A Cluster Analysis of Los Angeles”. The first smart city was arguably Amsterdam with the creation of a virtual digital city in 1994. Things then speeded up in mid-2000s when IBM and Cisco launched separate initiatives. In 2011, the inaugural Smart City Expo World Congress was held in Barcelona, which has now become an annual event charting smart cities’ development.
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ThuAug292024
CN: NTT Drives Hong Kong Smart City Innovation With Private 5G For New Use Cases
With Hong Kong’s First Localized Wireless Broadband System (Private) License, the newly launched docomo 5G DX Square provides innovators a stable and scalable wireless backbone for future smart city POCs.
NTT Com Asia (NTT) is giving smart city development in Hong Kong a significant boost by establishing a technology and innovation ecosystem with the launch of docomo 5G DX Square, an innovation lab designed from the ground up to enable local innovators co-develop new AI, Edge and Private 5G (P5G) applications within Hong Kong’s first-of-its-kind P5G environment. NTT is the first service provider to receive the Localized Wireless Broadband System (Private) License from Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA).
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WedAug282024
Top Benefits of Implementing Smart Parking Solutions in Cities
Technologies are changing how we live, even in fields that appear to have well-defined procedures. Public parking services may appear simple enough, but a closer examination uncovers numerous obstacles for both drivers and parking operators, ranging from the difficulty of finding an available parking spot in a busy location to issues with convenient and secure payment methods.
The Internet of Things (IoT) offers enormous promise to solve these problems.
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WedAug282024
ET: Addis Ababa Unveils Ambitious City Development Strategy for a Sustainable Future.. Transforming Urban Living and Growth!
"Addis Ababa Launches Bold Plan for Sustainable Urban Growth!"
Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie announced a new city development strategy to enhance urban planning and resource mobilization for future growth.
Addis Ababa City has launched a new City Development Strategy (CDS) on August 20, 2024. This initiative aims to reshape urban development in the city. Mayor Adanech Abiebie announced the strategy, emphasizing its importance for long-term growth.
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WedAug282024
IT modernization leads to smarter cities, empowered by AI and edge
As smart cities continue to evolve, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing is essential for addressing challenges and driving innovation. By modernizing IT infrastructures and leveraging the power of AI at the edge, smart cities can enhance efficiency, sustainability, and overall quality of life for their residents while preparing for future demands and opportunities.
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WedAug282024
IN: Kerala: Vehicles to have GPS, QR codes to tackle illegal waste transportation in Thiruvananthapuram
Around 36 private service providers authorised by the corporation for waste collection
In an effort to curb illegal waste collection and transportation, Thiruvananthapuram corporation has decided to implement a GPS and QR code system for all waste transportation vehicles.
The decision to feature QR codes on the entire fleet of such vehicles is aimed at addressing the challenges faced by enforcement squads and to ensure real-time tracking of vehicles from the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC). There are around 36 private service providers authorised by the corporation for waste collection.
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TueAug272024
IN: Electric Vehicles: Triumphs in hilly terrain
Electric Vehicle (EV) with zero tailpipe emissions, envisage promising global strategy for decarbonization of transportation, as studies indicate that 70-80% of the air pollution load in Indian cities is on account of motor vehicles.
Subsequently, India has announced EV30@2030, aiming 30% fleet conversion to EVs by 2030 and at present, 26 states and 5 union territories have notified their EV Policy. As per statistics, the EV market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 49% from 2022-2030. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has examined implementation status of e-mobility programmes at state level, based on 15 criteria that encompass provisions in the state EV policies, tariff related provisions in state tariff orders, deployment of public EV charging infrastructure, e-mobility awareness activities, as well as promotion of e-mobility in public transportation segment.
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TueAug272024
VN: Ba Ria-Vung Tau leads the way in digital transformation
The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is pioneering digital transformation in public administration and social services, aiming to streamline bureaucracy and enhance citizen services while modernising governance and significantly boosting the region's investment appeal.
In line with government's Resolution No.02/NQ-CP on administrative procedure reform issued in January this year, Ba Ria-Vung Tau has identified digital transformation and smart-city development as top priorities. These tasks aim to enhance public governance and digital government capabilities and improve the locality's competitiveness and investment appeal.
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TueAug272024
Smart cities: Pioneering the urban future with continuous innovation
Smart cities are rapidly becoming the blueprint for the urban future, transforming how we live, work, and interact with our environments. By integrating advanced technologies, data analytics, and innovative urban planning, smart cities offer continuous benefits that address modern urban challenges, improve the quality of life for residents, and promote sustainable development. This article explores the ongoing advantages that smart cities provide, making them a compelling model for future urbanization.
One of the most significant continuous benefits of smart cities is the enhancement of residents’ quality of life. With intelligent systems managing everything from traffic flow to waste management, smart cities reduce everyday stressors. For instance, real-time traffic monitoring and smart public transportation systems minimize congestion, reducing commute times and enhancing convenience for citizens. Additionally, smart waste management systems optimize collection routes, ensuring cleaner streets and a healthier environment.
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MonAug262024
IN: Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore: E-bike takes smart policing for smart city to new level
Morning walkers at Race Course had a pleasant surprise on Sunday – a policewoman patrolling the area on an electric bike. The cop was cordial and interacted with them.
A police officer said the e-bike patrolling was launched in the city for the first time on Saturday night, when a policeman went around the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital premises, where a person attempted to molest a house surgeon a few days ago.
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SunAug252024
How smart cities are using artificial intelligence
This week we showcase three examples that demonstrate the transformative role AI is playing in cities to improve daily life and long-term strategies.
Cities around the world are increasingly embedding artificial intelligence into their services and operations to improve urban life. From traffic management to urban planning, here are three ways from the last week we’ve seen AI coming to the fore in cities.
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SunAug252024
Adoption of smart city tech enhances Qatar’s position in IoT
Smart city technologies in the country ranks Qatar as a leading market for IoT solutions in the region, stated analysts at Statista.
Qatar is advancing towards harnessing growth in the IoT sector by implementing various diversified enhancements. Industry leaders note that the country has become a hub for the market, with numerous innovations, exceptional infrastructures, and monitoring of digital performance.
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SatAug242024
Japan's Sumitomo to supply power for its Vietnam smart city
Solar and biomass plants at trading house's nearby industrial park to be tapped
Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. will make its smart city currently under development in Hanoi partially self-sufficient, tapping solar and biomass power generation facilities in a nearby industrial park to cover 30% to 40% of the city and industrial park's electricity.
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SatAug242024
Are We at the Dawn of Cognitive Cities?
In an era marked by rapid urbanization and technological advancement, the concept of smart cities has captured the imagination of urban planners, technologists, and policymakers worldwide for over a decade. As cities grapple with the challenges of accommodating growing populations, managing resources efficiently, and improving quality of life, a new paradigm is emerging that promises to revolutionize urban living: the cognitive city. At the heart of this transformation lies the game-changing potential of generative AI, poised to unlock the true potential of smart cities and usher in a new age of urban intelligence.
The foundation of smart cities has long been the Internet of Things (IoT), a vast network of sensors and connected devices that gather data on everything from traffic patterns to energy consumption. This underlying technology remains crucial, as without proper access to sensors in the city, no AI system can make meaningful decisions or provide valuable advice. However, the true power of smart cities lies not just in data collection, but in how that data is interpreted and utilized to improve urban life.
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FriAug232024
US: Virginia: Falls Church: City Launches Phase One of Smart Cities Program
This Tuesday, the City of Falls Church, in collaboration with Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute (VTTI) Division for Technology Implementation, officially kicked off the first phase of the Smart Cities Program. Smart Cities will leverage advanced technologies to address the City’s and community’s transportation needs.
The $10 million technology investment for intersection modernization and smart intersection deployment will implement innovative technologies from VTTI and be administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the City. The grant will be strategically utilized to: Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the City’s and community’s specific needs, identify and select cutting-edge technologies that can effectively address these needs, and implement these technologies in a real-world environment within the City, to evaluate the impact of these technologies on the environment, safety, and quality of life from the residents’ perspective, and to develop foundational standards for future Smart City initiatives.
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FriAug232024
MY: Selangor: PKNS, HCK team up for smart city development
The Selangor State Development Corp (PKNS) will jointly develop the e.Sentral smart city project with property developer HCK Capital Group Bhd (HCK) as part of a move towards building low-carbon cities.
PKNS deputy chief executive officer (development) Md Kamarzan Md Rais said the “mixed-used development” in Subang Perdana will be developed on 4.05 ha with environmental, social and governance or ESG elements.
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FriAug232024
South Korea and Vietnam complete $5.5 million Smart City Cooperation Centre in Hanoi
The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) held a ceremony on August 13 at the Korea-Vietnam Smart City Construction Technology Cooperation Centre in Hanoi, marking the start of full-scale cooperation.
The Korea-Vietnam Smart City Cooperation Centre has been launched to share technologies and systems, while promoting the expansion of South Korean companies in Vietnam.
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ThuAug222024
Smart City: 5 Advanced Transportation Modes to Operate in Indonesia's New Capital
The Indonesian government claims that the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) will become a world-class smart city with an intelligent transportation system.
"One of the public service domains that will be presented in IKN is smart transportation and mobility which will transform the way people get around," said the Deputy for Green and Digital Transformation of the IKN Authority, Mohammed Ali Berawi, on April 26.
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ThuAug222024
Unlocking the potential of AI for good in smart cities
The concept of Smart Cities has been gathering steam for several years now as a vision of urban environments transformed by cutting-edge technology to improve the citizen experience for all. To achieve the full scope of what Smart Cities promise, it will be important to leverage AI, and specifically AI for Good.
AI for Good emphasises the ethical use of AI to enhance public welfare, address societal challenges, and improve the overall quality of life in urban settings. This concept is explored in full in SenSen's latest white paper, which focuses on exploring how Live Awareness can be pivotal to the AI for Good philosophy.
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ThuAug222024
IN: Goa: Smart City launches card for paperless Panaji travel
The launch of the Smart Transit Card (STC) and the travel-aid app Tummoc on Wednesday will transport Panaji’s e-bus commuters to the world of paperless ticketing, allowing them to tap in and out to board or alight.
The technology will be available from Thursday. It has been introduced by Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) and Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd (KTCL) as part of the Smart City initiative.
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WedAug212024
AI Revolution in Smart City Transport
In a paper published in the journal Sustainability, researchers systematically reviewed intelligent transportation literature, analyzing 113 journal articles from the Web of Science database. The paper summarized existing knowledge, identified research trends, and evaluated academic impacts through scientometric analysis. Nine emerging subtopics were identified and discussed qualitatively, aiding in future research directions and informing research policymakers and editorial boards.
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WedAug212024
IN: Punjab: Ludhiana: Good for cops, ICCC’s smart vision wasted on MC
Used sub-optimally, the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) that was built for Rs 35.96 crore under the Smart City mission to help the municipal corporation detect encroachment and other violations using its CCTV network of 1,401 cameras leads to hardly any ground action. At a recent meeting in Delhi about Smart City projects, the Ludhiana officials were told to increase their ICCC utilisation.
This centre’s performance report that the MC’s had filed with the deputy commissioner’s office recently was confined to police operations mostly, while this system can do much more than improving urban safety, security, and surveillance. The control room can catch camera tampering, unattended objects, illegal parking, encroachment, red-light jumpers, dysfunctional streetlights, and theft of rooftop solar panels. The system can also track getaway vehicles, waste trucks, MC cars, local buses, and fire tenders.
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WedAug212024
August 14th, 2024 Planet Satellite Data + AI Enables the Kingdom of Bahrain to Manage Smart Cities
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that their SkySat data has been leveraged by the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB), to enhance urban planning initiatives nationwide. In collaboration with Planet Labs, Aetosky (formerly known as SkyMap Global) has implemented an advanced urban planning system. This turnkey solution integrates AI-enabled change detection technology with Planet’s high-resolution satellite imagery, exemplifying a sophisticated approach to modern urban management.
Leveraging Planet’s SkySat 50 cm satellite imagery, Planet partner Aetosky has enabled government authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain to deploy this comprehensive urban planning system, covering 850 sq kilometers. This sophisticated system integrates Planet’s high-resolution satellite data with Aetosky’s advanced Change Detection Analysis capabilities to monitor and categorize various changes in the region, including modifications to existing buildings, rooftop alterations, vegetation shifts, and water changes. This innovative approach has led to an increase in effectiveness of building permit validation activities by the municipalities, highlighting the system’s significant impact on efficient urban management and planning.
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WedAug212024
Sustainable Yet Unequal: The Mixed Legacy of South Korea's Smart City Projects
The study evaluates the impact of smart city developments in South Korea, revealing that while these initiatives enhance economic growth and environmental sustainability, they also pose challenges related to social equity, transparency, and privacy. The findings underscore the need for a balanced approach that integrates both technological advancements and inclusive, citizen-centered policies.
A study conducted by Yirang Lim from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences at TU Delft, Jurian Edelenbos from the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, and Alberto Gianoli from IHS, Erasmus University, Rotterdam provides a comprehensive analysis of the effects of smart city initiatives on urban sustainability by developing the Smart City Impact Index, an empirical tool used to assess the outcomes of smart city projects in South Korea.
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TueAug202024
US: Virginia: The City of Falls Church Launches Smart Cities Program
Today, the City of Falls Church, in collaboration with Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute (VTTI) Division for Technology Implementation, officially kicked off the first phase of the Smart Cities Program. Smart Cities will leverage advanced technologies to address the City’s and community’s transportation needs.
The $10 million technology investment for intersection modernization and smart intersection deployment will implement innovative technologies from VTTI and be administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the City.
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TueAug202024
GB: Scotland: Glasgow harnesses AI to improve traffic flow and road safety
The project is funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal that is investing more than £1bn in transport improvements and infrastructure in the city region. Glasgow City Council is partnering with transport technology scale-up VivaCity to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve traffic flow and road safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The project is being funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal, which is an initiative to invest over £1bn in transport improvements and infrastructure in the Glasgow City Region.
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TueAug202024
KR: Construction of Korea-Vietnam cooperation center on smart cities completed in Hanoi
Construction of a Korea-Vietnam cooperation center for smart city development was completed in Hanoi on Tuesday, Seoul's land ministry said.
A completion ceremony for the Vietnam-Korea Cooperation Center for Smart City and Construction Technology (VKC) was held in the capital of the Southeast Asian nation, which was attended by around 150 guests from the two countries.
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TueAug202024
Smart Cities: How Cutting-Edge Technology Is Reshaping Urban Mobility
Rapid urbanization is pushing cities to their limits. With 68% of the global population expected to live in urban areas by 2050, according to UN projections, the challenges of congestion, pollution and inefficient infrastructure are reaching critical levels.
The solution? Smart cities are powered by a trifecta of cutting-edge technologies: digital twins, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication and generative AI.
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MonAug192024
Smart Cities: Reimagining urban planning
In an era of rapid technological advancement and urbanisation, smart cities have captivated imaginations and captured headlines. Based on United Nations projections, over 55% of the world’s population resides in urban areas, and this will reach 68% by 2050. The global smart city market had doubled to over US$700 billion by 2023 as cities worldwide invest more than ever in sophisticated systems designed to improve urban life. While these investments signal progress, we must remember that technology alone cannot solve urban challenges. True innovation requires a human-centred approach, emphasising empathy, creativity and collaboration.
At its core, the idea of a smart city is captivating: an urban centre where technology seamlessly integrates with infrastructure, services and daily life to create a more efficient, sustainable and liveable environment. These cities use data and digital technology to enhance urban life, from smart traffic systems to energy-efficient buildings. Examples abound across the globe: Barcelona’s extensive sensor network, Amsterdam’s innovative energy grid and Singapore’s smart nation vision.
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MonAug192024
IN: Smart cities and the power of AV/IT convergence: Creating connected and efficient urban infrastructure
As the world is rapidly urbanising, with 70% of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the need for intelligent and sustainable urban solutions is more critical than ever. This trend is particularly pronounced in India, which faces a significant surge in urban growth. By 2050, an estimated 800 million people are expected to reside in Indian cities. This rapid expansion demands a new approach to urban development—one where technology takes center stage.
Smarter and sustainable cities aided with the application of AV/IT-led solutions are the way forward. By merging the power of AV technologies—those shaping our visual and auditory experiences—with ITs data processing and analytical capabilities, urban planners can transform the urban landscape. This convergence shows the potential to solve the urban challenges and support policymakers in building sustainable and smart cities. For example, optimising traffic flow by analysing clear visuals, enhancing public safety with intelligible audio, maximising resource efficiency, creating more liveable urban environments, and even more.
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MonAug192024
AE: Ajman digitises public transport payments
The Ajman Transport Authority in the UAE is working with BPC to implement the integrated open-loop smart cities platform O-City on public transport buses.
The city of Ajman in the United Arab Emirate (UAE) of Ajman is digitising public transport payments through the O-City smart cities platform.
The Ajman Transport Authority is partnering with payments solution provider BPC to implement the system on its bus fleet.
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MonAug192024
Building SA’s smart(er) cities
Is South Africa truly ready for smart cities full of bullet trains and flying taxis?
According to Sunil Geness, director of global government affairs & CSR for Africa at SAP, smart cities hold enormous potential for improving the quality of life for millions of South Africans.
“Smart cities leverage technology to bring improvements to every aspect of the citizen experience, from affordable housing to education and work opportunities. With a fast-growing population and high levels of development, South Africa is well positioned to take advantage of the benefits of smart cities to improve the living conditions of millions of citizens.”
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MonAug192024
IN: Goa: Has Panjim really moved towards becoming a Smart City?
Will it take the death of 19-year-old Arti Gond for our snoozing administration to wake up?
Imagine the agony of her family. She was crossing a main road in the capital city near Panjim Municipal garden and she should have been safe. All her death has brought forth are excuses and justifications. What if she had been a minister's daughter? Would her life have more value? Would we see action instead of words?
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SunAug182024
Guyana Innovation Group Unveils Visionary Masterplan for Silica City: A Sustainable, Tech-Powered City of the Future
The Guyana Innovation Group (GIG), in a landmark collaboration with the Government of Guyana and the University of Miami, joins the recent announcement of the unveiling of the masterplan for Silica City by the Government of Guyana, a groundbreaking new city poised to become a beacon of sustainability, innovation, and progress for Guyana and the world.
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SunAug182024
IN: Telangana: From Hyderabad 4.0 to future city Mucherla, CM Revanth lays hands on milestone projects to leave his footprint
During his tenure as the chief minister of United Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrabbau Naidu earned recognition for designing Cyberabad and establishing the IT ecosystem, a development that has now drawn numerous IT investments to Hyderabad.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy appears to be making smart moves to leave his imprint on Hyderabad's infrastructural development. Reddy has taken up projects such as Hyderabad 4.0, his pet project Musi River Front development, and the construction of a fourth city at Mucherla, 50 km away from Hyderabad, with the intention of leaving a lasting legacy similar to that of his predecessors.
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SunAug182024
IN: Uttarakhand: Dehradun: Smart City projects nearing end: Has Doon become better?
After two extensions in the past two years, Dehradun Smart City Limited (DSCL) is now almost nearing completion.
Dehradun is the only city in Uttarakhand selected for the Centre’s Smart City initiative in 2017, with a budget exceeding Rs 1,000 crore, funded equally by the Centre and state. Now with the project ending, residents are questioning whether the crores spent in the project have made the city any better?
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SatAug172024
The Future of Smart Cities: How Digital Technologies are Transforming Urban Living in Barcelona and Dublin
As the world witnesses an unprecedented exodus from rural to urban areas, cities face a monumental challenge: how to accommodate a constantly growing population? This phenomenon, characterized by rapid population growth and increasing density, puts pressure on resources, infrastructure, and urban services. As significant problems demand even larger solutions, it becomes necessary, more than ever, to rethink the tools at our disposal. In this challenging context, the rise of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) presents itself as a light at the end of the tunnel. These technologies, initially conceived to simplify everyday tasks and facilitate communication, are potential instruments that enable an effective response to contemporary urban challenges.
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SatAug172024
IN: Goa: Forget Smart cities, let’s aim for common-sense cities
Recently I sat in the passenger seat of a small goods carrier while Nitin, the driver, gingerly navigated the undulations of the recently repaved CHOGM road. Trying to avoid the many depressions in the road, he drove slowly into oncoming traffic. CHOGM road had been dug to place sewer pipes. The mud that went to refill the trenches had not been compacted thoroughly before the road was retarred. Thus, the onset of rains caused the ground to sink - this is, as per Nitin’s explanation, which included a few heartfelt expletives for those causing problems for the common people of Goa.
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SatAug172024
IN: Arunachal CM announces master plan for development of twin capital cities
In social media post, Khandu reiterated that a master plan is being developed for the long-term growth of Itanagar and Naharlagun, emphasising the focus on beautification and road upgrades
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said the state government is preparing a master plan for the long-term development of the twin capital cities, Itanagar and Naharlagun.
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SatAug172024
Is Singapore on track to becoming a future-ready society?
In Singapore’s next chapter, embracing collective responsibility and fostering inclusive participation will be key in our journey to becoming a future-ready society, say Suhaila Zainal Shah, Samuel Chng and Harvey Neo from SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities.
Singapore has managed to progress over some six decades despite myriad challenges by anticipating future trends, adapting to changes and addressing problems head-on.
However, with an increasingly accelerated pace of change, how ready are we in preparing for the future and can we replicate our success?
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FriAug162024
Navigating the Urban Grid: Spatial Data Management for Smart Cities
With an increasing need for urbanization globally, the world is turning to smart technologies to help navigate the complexities that come with it. Smart cities are the new wave, from established giants like Singapore to upcoming smart city projects like The Line in Saudi Arabia and Chengdu Future City in China, the urban landscape is evolving rapidly.
Smart cities make use of data-driven technologies to improve the efficiency of urban services and promote sustainable development. According to Postscapes, smart city solutions can improve cities’ energy efficiency by 30% in 20 years. And this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what these cities can offer.
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FriAug162024
GR: Neighbors are building Europe's biggest 'smart city'
It will be located at Athens' closed Ellinikon airport
Greece is pursuing an ambitious plan to transform the abandoned Ellinikon airport. Ellinikon in Europe's largest smart city. This multi-billion dollar mega project is expected to catalyze economic growth, attract tourists from around the world and create a progressive community living in harmony with the environment.
„Ellinikon“, located just 20 minutes from Athens, will occupy 620 hectares and offer its residents and visitors a wide range of amenities. But the main thing is that citizens will be able to reach schools, parks, offices, shops and the beach in less than 15 minutes. “The smart city” will consist of luxury residential blocks, villas and apartments on the first line. The price per square meter will be up to 15,000 EUR. There will be an integrated casino resort and Mandarin Oriental hotel. The city will have the largest coastal park in Europe. Two large shopping centers will also be built, as well as a sports complex with swimming pools, football fields and tennis courts.
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FriAug162024
GB: Wales: More than £45,000 spent on digital touch screens for Wrexham city centre
More than £45,000 is being spent on introducing new “digital hubs” in Wrexham city centre.
The 65-inch touch-screens are set to be installed on the High Street and Lord Street as part of improvements to the main shopping area.
The screens will offer visitors access to the VZTA Wrexham App, maps and event information to help promote what’s going on in the city centre.
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FriAug162024
‘Smart cities’ promise comes with challenges
The concept of Smart Cities is revolutionising urban living, ushering in an era where technology and data are the cornerstones of efficient, sustainable and livable environments. As urban populations continue to swell, with projections estimating that 68 percent of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, the need for innovative solutions to manage resources and improve the quality of life has never been more pressing. Smart Cities represent a response to this challenge, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create urban areas that are not only more efficient but also more responsive to the needs of their inhabitants.
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FriAug162024
South Korean Naver kickstarts digital twin project for Saudi smart cities
Naver, a leading South Korean internet and technology company, has embarked on a groundbreaking five-year initiative with the Saudi Arabian government to develop digital twin platforms for Riyadh and four other major cities. This ambitious project, a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s smart city strategy, aims to transform urban planning, infrastructure management, and disaster preparedness.
The initiative follows a USD100 million deal secured by Naver in October 2023. Leveraging its advanced cloud technology and AI-driven solutions, Naver will create highly accurate 3D models of Riyadh, Medina, Jeddah, Dammam, and Mecca, with precision down to 10 centimeters. These digital twins will serve as virtual replicas of the cities, enabling real-time data analysis and sophisticated simulations for enhanced urban management.
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FriAug162024
US: Florida: As many as 20 interactive touchscreen kiosks will be coming to downtown West Palm Beach
Story Summary
- West Palm Beach is working with a Columbus, Ohio-based firm to have as many as 20 interactive, wayfinding kiosks installed in the downtown area.
- The kiosks would display advertising until they are touched by a pedestrian. That touch would prompt the kiosk's interactive landscape application, which would offer information on everything from directions to a particular restaurant to what time a show starts at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
- The tentative agreement between West Palm Beach and IKE calls for a five-year contract with two five-year automatic renewals based on performance, usage and market conditions.
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ThuAug152024
Building South Africa’s Smart Cities
South Africa’s metros are leveraging today’s technologies to improve service delivery and enhance the citizen experience, transforming the country into smarter, more sustainable cities.
According to Sunil Geness, Director of Global Government Affairs & CSR for Africa at SAP, smart cities hold enormous potential for improving the quality of life for millions of South Africans. “Smart cities leverage technology to bring improvements to every aspect of the citizen experience, from affordable housing to education and work opportunities. With a fast-growing population and high levels of development, South Africa is well positioned to take advantage of the benefits of smart cities to improve the living conditions of millions of citizens.”
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ThuAug152024
IN: Maharashtra: Nagpur: Ease of commute: City to have AI-driven traffic system by ’25
By end of next year, Nagpur’s traffic signals and movement are likely to be monitored by Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the city inches closer to getting its own Intelligent Integrated Traffic Management System (IITMS).
Be it a natural disaster, political protests, or accidents, the flow of traffic may remain unhindered as AI will inform authorities which route to divert vehicles to and even provide simulations of the worst-case scenarios.
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ThuAug152024
Asean Smart Cities Network mulls smart, sustainable urban development
Officials from Laos and other Asean member states shared their experiences in smart and sustainable city development during the 7th Asean Smart Cities Network Annual Meeting held in Luang Prabang province.
According to Laos’ Ministry of Public Works and Transport, which hosted the meeting, the gathering was an opportunity to discuss regional efforts to expand financing options for smart city projects, strengthen technical support and capacity building for cities, discuss the direction of Asean’s post-2025 efforts on smart and sustainable cities, and engage Asean’s partner countries in the mobilisation of resources.
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WedAug142024
How AI supports the creation of smart cities with a personal touch
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.
Operational efficiency, resource efficiency, cost-effectiveness – these are all critical elements of improving a city’s bottom line. They’re also an essential part of providing personal experiences and services in cities that are positive, reliable, and sustainable.
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WedAug142024
PK: E-govt much-needed project, says planning minister
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that E-government is a much-needed project created to meet the target of making the government paperless.
The minister expressed these views while meeting with a delegation of Huawei Pakistan led by Ethan Sun on Tuesday. CEO Huawei Pakistan; Ahmed Bilal Masood, Director Subsidiary Board & Deputy CEO; Yushaoning, Vice CEO attended the meeting.
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WedAug142024
ID: Nusantara's Smart City Vision Requires Over Rp 300 Trillion: Indef
Senior Researcher Tauhid Ahmad from the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) estimates that developing Indonesia's future capital, Nusantara, into a smart city will require between Rp 300 trillion ($18.7 billion) and Rp 400 trillion. The cost of smart city projects is significantly higher than that of conventional infrastructure.
“Smart cities, for instance, use electric vehicles, which are more expensive than traditional ones. This necessitates a larger budget,” Tauhid Ahmad explained during an interview with Investor Daily TV (IDTV) on Wednesday.
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WedAug142024
How to Implement loT in Your Smart City?
Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) is crucial for developing modern urban environments. IoT and smart cities work together to create more efficient, sustainable, and livable spaces. Here’s a guide on how to implement IoT in your smart city.
Assessing City Needs and Setting Goals
Before implementing IoT, it’s essential to assess your city’s specific needs. Identify areas where technology can improve efficiency, safety, and quality of life. Common areas include traffic management, waste collection, energy use, and public safety.
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TueAug132024
Local Digital Twins: Tackling urban digitalisation gaps in Europe
Digital technologies are transforming government and urban governance. Cities are becoming smarter by digitising systems and integrating predictive tools into everyday services. Local Digital Twins (LDTs) and Local Digital Platforms (LDPs) enable this transformation by using data analytics and AI to create virtual replicas of urban environments and combining historical and real-time data. This allows cities to conduct real-time analyses and make data-driven decisions. The adoption of LDPs and LDTs is steadily gaining momentum across Europe, as local administrations increasingly recognise the transformative potential of these technologies to enhance urban environments. Nevertheless, even though LDTs are designed to vary in maturity and capabilities to assist smaller cities with their adoption, the pace of implementation remains uneven, mirroring the broader digital divide across the continent and highlighting a series of common challenges.
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TueAug132024
Tripura: Agartala gets India’s first smart city-owned data centre
Agartala Smart City Limited in Tripura inaugurated its own Data Centre, marking it as the first smart city in India to establish such a facility.
The event was attended by Tripura Chief Secretary JK Sinha, Urban Development Secretary Abhishek Singh, Shailesh Kumar Yadav, Mission Director of Agartala Smart City Ltd, and Jeya Ragul Geshan, Director of Information and Technology.
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TueAug132024
IN: Tripura: Chief secretary inaugurated the Agartala Smart City Data Center to monitor CC cameras connected to city traffic points
Chief Secretary JK Sinha inaugurated Agartala Smart City Limited's own data center yesterday. Apart from Chief Secretary JK Sinha at the inauguration of this data center on the ground floor of IT Bhavan in Indiranagar, Abhishek Singh, Secretary of Urban Development Department, Executive Officer of Agartala Smart City Limited, Dr. Shailesh Kumar Yadav was also present.
The executive officer of Agartala Smart City Limited Dr. Shailesh Kumar Yadav said, Agartala Smart City Limited is the first among all smart cities in the country to build its own data center.
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TueAug132024
VN: Da Nang gains positive results from "Smart City" project
After more than 5 years since the Da Nang People's Committee issued Decision No. 6439/QD-UBND dated December 29, 2018 on project to build Da Nang into a smart city during the 2018-2025 period, with a vision to 2030, the city has achieved many positive results, basically completing specific goals.
Convenient for dwellers and businesses
As recorded at the Lien Chieu District-based Medical Centre on the morning of August 1, most visitors used smartphones to open QR code of their health insurance cards on the Vietnam Social Security (VssID) app instead of using paper cards as before.
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TueAug132024
Manchester ranks most AI-ready city outside London in the UK
SAS AI Cities Index is based on seven criteria, including AI-related jobs, number of AI companies, search demand for generative AI and education opportunities.
Manchester has been ranked the most artificial intelligence-ready city in the UK outside of London, according to research.
The city topped the SAS AI Cities Index 2024, compiled by AI and analytics specialist SAS, which annually reveals the cities outside the UK capital that are most likely to benefit from the growing appetite for artificial intelligence intelligence (AI).
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TueAug132024
IN: Maharashtra: Nagpur: "Home Sweet Home" Handover to 27 Projects Affected by Smart City Development
The Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation (NSSCDCL) has officially handed over homes to 27 families affected by the Smart City development project in East Nagpur. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, with MLA Krishna Khopde and Smart City CEO Anchal Goyal distributing the new residential units.
The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner of Police Niketan Kadam and former corporators Deepak Vadibhisme and Vaishali Rohanakar.
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MonAug122024
QA: Incredible new £35 billion mega-city built from scratch that will transform tiny country
Lusail will showcase highly expensive and uniquely designed structures.
An incredible new mega-city worth £35 billion is being built from scratch that will transform a popular Middle-eastern country. Qatar is powering through the construction of Lusail, a megacity just north of Doha.
Lusail will showcase highly expensive and uniquely designed structures.
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MonAug122024
IN: Over 97% of Smart Cities Mission funds utilized in Tamil Nadu
Out of the 733 projects amounting to ₹17,984 crore, 706 projects have been completed amounting to ₹17,390 crore
Nearly 97 per cent of funds allocated by the Centre for 11 cities in Tamil Nadu under the Smart Cities Mission have been utilised. The cities are Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Vellore, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur and Erode.
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SunAug112024
Smart City project recognized as ‘major leap’ for Kuwait’s future
Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Sustainable Energy Society Suad Al- Hussein described the signing of the infrastructure contract for the South Saad Al-Abdullah City project as a “major leap” and a start toward the government’s goal of establishing smart cities. In a press statement, she revealed that this project will provide approximately 24,508 smart housing units for citizens.
Al-Hussein commended the government’s efforts to expand the development of such advanced cities to keep pace with global trends in this field. She highlighted the role of scientific and executive institutions, such as the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), along with the many specialists trained in these fields from educational institutions, as crucial assets in supporting the construction of these modern housing units.
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SunAug112024
NG: Abuja’s New Electricity Masterplan Set to Transform Capital into a Smart City – Engr Liman
In a bold move to address the Federal Capital City’s (FCC) growing power needs and future development, the Deputy Director (Electrical) of the Department of Engineering Service, FCDA, Engr Abdullahi Suleiman Liman, announced that a newly unveiled Electricity Masterplan (EMP) outlines a comprehensive strategy for electrical infrastructure.
Engr. Liman presented this information at the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE Abuja branch technical session of the Monthly General Meeting of July and coincidentally the last general meeting of Engr. Ben Osy Okoh 2-year tenor as the Chairman, which was held virtually due to anti-government protests.
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SunAug112024
IN: Madhya Pradesh: CII-IGBC rolls out measures to transform Indore into green city
To promote the development of sustainable cities and enhance urban resilience, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a wing of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has rolled out a plan for converting Indore into a green city.
IGBC has suggested a detailed study on the basis of the 24 green city indicators to achieve the goal of a green city.
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SunAug112024
IN: Smart Transformation of Jammu and Srinagar
The advent of the Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015, marked a transformative shift in urban governance and development. Among the 100 cities selected through a rigorous two-stage challenge process, Jammu and Srinagar are remarkable examples of urban revitalization and modernization. As of July 2024, Jammu has completed 117 projects and Srinagar 132, showcasing significant progress towards creating cities that are not only smarter but also more liveable, sustainable, and resilient. The Smart Cities Mission aims to enhance urban infrastructure, ensuring a decent quality of life for citizens and fostering a clean and sustainable environment through smart solutions. In the UT of J&K, this ambitious vision is being realised through the concerted efforts of Jammu Smart City Limited and Srinagar Smart City Limited, the Special Purpose Vehicles set up for implementing these diverse and complex projects.
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SatAug102024
Map Reveals Smartest Cities in the US
Seattle has been crowned the smartest city in the U.S., with Miami and Austin ranking closely behind, according to a recent study.
The research assessed 16 key indicators across three main categories: connectivity and infrastructure, sustainability, and the tech job market. These metrics were used to determine the overall scores for each city.
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SatAug102024
PH: Negros Occidental: Victorias City makes significant strides in LGU digital innovation
The City of Victorias in Negros Occidental is making significant strides in digital governance by collaborating with a mobile commerce services company for an expanded program to further empower the local government unit (LGU), micro, small and medium enterprises, and its residents.
“It is our vision to have a digitally inclusive and innovative city, where all will benefit from the advantages of going digital,” Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez said in a statement on Thursday.
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SatAug102024
Indonesia strengthens smart city partnerships
Indonesia, as the ASEAN Smart City Network (ASCN) shepherd, has strengthened partnerships across stakeholders, including the community, to realize smart, resilient, and sustainable cities.
"Collaboration involving the public and private sectors, as the wider stakeholders, through ASCN and other relevant platforms can bring better solutions for smart city development," the Home Ministry's director general of regional administration development, Amran, said, according to a press statement issued here on Friday.
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FriAug092024
Latin America: Claro Chile's smart cities bet
Claro Chile, a subsidiary of Mexico's América Móvil, is involved in two smart city projects and wants to establish itself as an integrator and facilitator of urban solutions.
“The demand for solutions for smart cities is constantly growing due to several global trends such as the concentration of population in cities, security and the incorporation of sustainability variables in urban development and urban mobility,” Francisco Guzmán Marín, vice president of B2B unit Claro Empresas, told BNamericas.
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FriAug092024
MY: Putrajaya eyes smart city bond with Shanghai amid surveillance tech talks
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is set to propose the establishment of "sister cities" between Shanghai and Putrajaya to the cabinet soon.
This initiative aligns with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and Malaysia.
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FriAug092024
IR: Data drives Tehran: a smarter future for the capital
Imagine navigating Tehran's bustling streets with ease. Traffic lights that adjust to rush hour automatically, waste collection that anticipates your needs, and even parks offering personalized exercise routines – this is the vision of a "smart Tehran," and it's not just a futuristic dream. By harnessing the power of data collection and analytics, Tehran is aiming to become a more efficient, livable, and ultimately, happier place for its citizens.
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FriAug092024
GB: Scotland: Glasgow’s smart city ambitions with £35million connectivity contract
Glasgow City Council has awarded a contract worth more than £35m as it seeks to become one of the world’s most “pioneering and innovative smart cities.”
Commsworld said the 5 year deal was one of the largest in its history.
“It comes at a significant moment for Commsworld, as it is the 30th anniversary since the company was founded,” said Steve Langmead, Chief Executive of Commsworld.
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ThuAug082024
Cities no longer need to be rich to be smart as AI ‘levels out the playing field,’ urban experts say
“Smart” cities tend to be rich. Places like Zurich, Canberra and Singapore sit atop IMD’s 2024 Smart City Index, which tracks how well residents perceive a city is using technology to improve their lives.
But AI could be allowing less wealthy countries to afford the dream of having a smart city that’s innovative, efficient and data-driven, said urban experts at the Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore conference on Tuesday.
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ThuAug082024
From Digital Bangladesh to Smart Bangladesh: Charting the path to an advanced nation
According to the Information and Communication Technologies Division (ICTD), Smart Bangladesh will be built on four main pillars: Smart Citizens, Smart Government, Smart Economy, and Smart Society
As Bangladesh transitions from the vision of a Digital Bangladesh to the ambitious goal of becoming a Smart Bangladesh by 2041, the nation stands on the cusp of a transformative journey. This evolution aims to leverage advanced technologies, foster innovation, and enhance connectivity to create a more inclusive and sustainable society.
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ThuAug082024
ID: Nusantara: $33BN Forest Smart City Opening in August
If you weren’t already aware, the world’s gaze will soon switch towards Indonesia for this year’s Independence Day celebrations — where it will bear witness to the opening ceremony of Nusantara, Indonesia’s new capital city on the island of Borneo.
Set to replace Jakarta as the nation’s capital, the estimated $33 billion project is positioned to officially open on August 17th, 2024.
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ThuAug082024
GB: London launches privacy register for smart city technologies
Concerns about data privacy have grown as tech creeps into urban spaces
The Mayor of London has unveiled a new register designed to increase transparency and trust around the use of smart technologies in the capital.
The initiative, known as the Privacy Register, aims to provide citizens with comprehensive information about the data-driven systems they encounter daily in public spaces.
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WedAug072024
NG: Oyo: EVC unveils vision smart city project in Ibadan
In a landmark development poised to reshape the urban landscape of Ibadan, the capital of Ibadan, EVC Nig Ltd has unveiled the Vision Smart City, a cutting-edge housing estate designed to provide affordable and sustainable living options for residents.
The project, which was officially launched on Saturday, marked a significant step in addressing the housing deficit in the city while promoting smart living solutions.
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WedAug072024
Asia Pacific: The role of data streaming in the next phase of smart cities
According to the World Bank, around 56% of the world’s population lives in cities. By 2050, this figure is predicted to rise to 70%. This acceleration towards urbanisation is putting city infrastructure under enormous strain. Congested highways, crammed public transport, overworked waste management systems and sporadic urban planning are just a few consequences of our collective influx into cities.
Some cities in the Asia Pacific, such as Singapore, Jakarta and Osaka, have turned to technology to deal with the challenges of growing urban populations. These have become known as “smart cities”, leveraging advancements in sensor technologies, cloud computing and data infrastructure to serve residents, visitors and businesses better.
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TueAug062024
India designates 12 new smart industrial cities – to take total to 20
The Indian government is to build a total of 12 new industrial smart cities in various states to drive domestic manufacturing in the country. These join eight urban manufacturing centres that are already under development. The department of industry and trade revealed progress with the initial developments, mostly about allocation of land and deployment of higher-order trunk infrastructure, and also details about some of the new catchments. Two new industrial cities will be developed in Andhra Pradesh in the south and Bihar in the east, next to Nepal.
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TueAug062024
IN: Meghalaya: Shillong needs SMART governance
Much has been said about Shillong’s Smart City Project. But there are several reasons that make Shillong an unsmart, non-viable city at present. For one the city is getting hotter by the day and that’s inevitable considering the dwindling lung spaces in the heart of the city. All other cities like Kolkata, Delhi etc., make it a point to grow trees by the side of the road. Here there is an obsession to fell as many trees as possible on any pretext. With added floors being allowed to be constructed and the population explosion in Shillong City leading to a mad rush for building spaces, whatever trees there were have vanished. Only a few homes still have a semblance of a garden and a few trees dotting their compounds. Others have become stark, cemented structures with not a leaf in sight.
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TueAug062024
Blockchain-based data-sharing system for smart cities
WiMi said the aim is to establish a sharing ecosystem for IoT data in smart cities that is secure and efficient and ensures IoT data security and integrity.
Hologram augmented reality (AR) technology provider WiMi Hologram Cloud is launching a blockchain-based privacy security protection framework for secure data sharing and collaboration in smart cities.
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TueAug062024
NG: Ondo sets up Diaspora Smart City
Ondo State Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa has set up a Diaspora Smart City in Akure, the capital. It is tagged: ‘Green Economy Initiative’.
It was the outcome of the weekly meeting of the Executive Council (exco), held at the Governor’s Office yesterday.
Highlighting the advantages of the Diaspora Smart City, he said the project would be a tourism hub for Southwest regional development.
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MonAug052024
PK: Punjab: Lahore: Connectivity on the go
Lahore now offers free wi-fi access to the public at most locations in the city. The idea is to facilitate those in emergency situations, but also surveillance
We are living in a digital world where the buzzwords are AI, automation and so on. Lahore is on its way to becoming a smart city. As the city embraces digital technology for surveillance, it’s expected to offer free connectivity to the public at most locations.
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MonAug052024
KW: New e-government initiative: ‘Takamul’ to improve education sector operations
In alignment with the e-government initiative and the Ministry of Education’s ongoing commitment to digital transformation, the Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Adel Al-Adwani, announced the launch of a new electronic platform named “Takamul.” In a recent press statement, Prof. Al-Adwani detailed how Takamul aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project management within the Ministry of Education. The platform will display statistics from various reports and convert them into digital indicators.
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SunAug042024
US: Georgia: Clayton County: Construction Begins on Morrow’s Smart City Initiative, Paving the Way for a Digital Future
eCommunity™ Fiber is excited to announce the commencement of construction for it ambitious Smart City initiative in collaboration with the City of Morrow and A2D, Inc. This project, launched through the eCommunity™ platform, aims to transform “Olde Towne Morrow” into the new and improved District, marking a significant milestone in Morrow’s journey toward digital inclusivity.
Antwon Alsobrook, Founder and CEO of A2D, Inc., shared his enthusiasm, stating, “Breaking ground on this project brings us one step closer to realizing our vision of a connected, inclusive community. We are eager to see The District become a hub for tech-centric students, entrepreneurs, and innovators who will leverage our network to develop and test smart city technologies.”
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SunAug042024
CSIR, department partner to improve govt service delivery
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) have formed a strategic partnership that will leverage the CSIR’s resources, research and development (R&D) capabilities and facilities to enhance the capacity of government structures to deliver services efficiently and effectively.
The CSIR aims to support the DCoG through various R&D capabilities, such as geospatial technologies for effective disaster risk management and comprehensive environmental monitoring.
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SunAug042024
PK: Smart cities, sustainable future
As our cities grow bigger and busier, they are becoming major players in the production of waste and contributors to climate change. It’s a challenge, but also an opportunity, because by 2050, seven out of ten people worldwide will be city dwellers. Here’s the exciting part – worldwide, nations are thinking about and applying ways to convert their cities into smarter, more sustainable urban centres. This global push towards smart cities isn’t just about implementing fancy technology. It’s about reimagining urban life to be more sustainable, efficient, and liveable. From New York to Singapore, from Dubai to Tokyo, cities are experimenting with innovative solutions to turn urban challenges into opportunities for positive change.
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SunAug042024
PK: Punjab Govt Seeks Huawei’s Expertise for Smart City, Digital Economy Initiatives
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif affirmed the provincial government’s dedication to fostering an environment conducive to technological innovation and investment.
During a meeting with Yu Shaoning, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Pakistan, on Saturday, she emphasized the government’s resolve to harness modern technologies for enhancing governance, public services, and economic development.
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SatAug032024
US: A ‘smart city’ is a city plagued by high taxes and central planning
The term “smart city” conjures images of futuristic utopias where technology seamlessly enhances our daily lives. Traffic flows like a symphony, garbage trucks only show up when needed, and potholes fill themselves while apologizing for the inconvenience. But peel back the glossy veneer, and you’ll find that these so-called smart initiatives are often just a new way to nickel-and-dime residents. Let’s take a tour through the cityscape of this digital pickpocketing.
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SatAug032024
ME: Nikšić will become a smart city
Mobile application to improve communication and preserve the environment
Nikšić is the first municipality in Montenegro that joined the development of digital solutions for innovative cities and supported the use of the "City&Me" mobile application.
"It is an application that not only strengthens transparent two-way communication between the municipality and citizens, but is an exceptional tool for promoting environmental protection. The 'City&Me' application enables citizens to better interact with local institutions and public companies, as well as concrete benefits through active participation in the creation and decision-making processes. In addition, by using the application, citizens will be able to earn rewards for their social activism", says the announcement of the company "City and Me", which implemented the aforementioned application together with the Municipality of Nikšić.
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SatAug032024
IN: Karnataka: Mysuru: City school sets records with AI-driven smart village model
In a bid to find solutions to real-life problems faced in rural areas, 136 students from Purna Chetana Public School in Mysuru created a miniature model of a ‘smart village’ showcasing innovations driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics.
The event, titled ‘longest marathon of assembling robotic models by a team,’ was held recently at the school and earned World Record titles from Elite World Records, Asian Records Academy, and India Records Academy.
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SatAug032024
CN: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region gov't establishes digital policy office
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday launched the Digital Policy Office to promote data-driven, people-centric and outcome-based digital policies with a view to bringing greater benefits to residents and business sectors through digital government and smart city development.
Administered by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR government, the office comprises a digital government branch, a data governance branch and a digital infrastructure branch. It will promote the application of advanced information technology, advance data sharing, as well as foster industry development.
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FriAug022024
IN: The Smart City Debate
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Smart Cities Mission on the 25th of June 2015, he did so with the noble intention of promoting cities that provide core infrastructure, clean and sustainable environment and give a decent quality of life to citizens of the country through the application of “smart solutions”. However, nine years after the official launch, several gaping holes in this “smart” project were disclosed/exposed after a Shillong-based computer hacker successfully hacked into the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on the June 25, 2024, extracting over 5 gigabytes of data.
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FriAug022024
These 5 cities are making innovative use of generative AI
- While smart cities already harness artificial intelligence (AI), some urban centres now incorporate generative AI into their operations.
- The World Economic Forum’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance has developed guiding principles for the responsible use of smart city technologies.
- From self-driving trucks to versatile chatbots, here’s how five global cities are embracing gen AI.
Nine out of ten mayors in cities around the world want to engage with generative artificial intelligence (gen AI).
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FriAug022024
US: 4 cities proving the transformative value of data and IT
‘Smart cities’ are on the rise, laying out technical foundations for data-driven decision-making, efficiencies, and services to the benefit of their citizens.
Smart cities are springing up around the country. These technologically modern municipalities use a variety of systems, devices, and sensors to enhance services and operations, manage assets, and increase efficiency — fueled by the power of data.
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FriAug022024
US: Balancing Cybersecurity Threats in Smart Cities: Is the Potential Convenience of “Smart” Intersections Worth the Risk?
The term “smart cities” has become popular parlance for municipalities’ attempts to enhance delivery of urban services and infrastructure through information and communications technology. While they may conjure images of neon-lit high rises or streetscapes populated by sleek, hovering vehicles, a bit like the 1960s-era The Jetsons cartoon envisioned our high-tech future, the reality of smart cities has begun to emerge in more subtle, less glamourous forms. Cities tend to focus on wastewater monitoring, traffic control and energy distribution technologies in their efforts to become incrementally “smarter.”
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FriAug022024
Saudi Arabia’s Mega Project Neom Is Looking More Like a Resort Than a Smart City
We are only 24 years into the century, but if you had to pick a candidate for the development of the century, it would have to be Saudi Arabia’s Neom. The city is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 plan to diversify the country’s economy and reduce its reliance on crude oil sales. The original plans were grandiose and bordering on absurd, proposing a 660-foot-wide, 110-mile-long city called The Line, stretching from Neom Bay in the Red Sea to Tabuk, near the Jordanian border. The project was estimated to cost around $1.5 trillion and was scheduled to be completed in 2039.
From its inception, Neom has faced criticism for displacing indigenous people and skepticism about its viability. Now, as the project is behind schedule and not attracting the investment the Crown Prince had hoped for, the plans are being scaled back.
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FriAug022024
Saudi Arabia Building New City of 'Smart Homes' for 120,000 People
Construction has begun on Banan City, a sprawling new 10 sq km municipality northeast of Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia prepares for World Expo 2030.
The ambitious project will feature over 20,000 smart homes for 120,000 residents within a gated community, according to the website of the Saudi Talaat Moustafa Group, a real estate developer involved with the project.
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ThuAug012024
VN: Japan to sponsor over 28 million USD for Can Tho city's smart city project
The People’s Committee of Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 24 held a working session with Fujitsu Limited of Japan on a project on providing technical support for the locality, aiming to build a smart city model through digital transformation in land management.
The project, which will be carried out between 2025 and 2028, has a total investment of about 29 million USD. Of the sum, 28.4 million USD is non-refundable aid from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the rest comes from the city’s budget.
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ThuAug012024
PH: Laguna: San Pedro moving to become ‘smart city’ by 2032
Often referred to as the “dormitory town” of Metro Manila, the City of San Pedro, Laguna, aims to veer away from the moniker and reintroduce what it can offer to residents, tourists and investors.
“‘That’s what we’re known for right now—as a residential community with plenty of residents working in other cities. That is what we want to change,” Mayor Art Joseph Francis Mercado told the Inquirer.
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ThuAug012024
Nigeria Data Protection Commission: We’ll Ensure Promoters Of Smart City Comply With Data Protection Laws
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission ( NDPC) on Tuesday said it was on guard to ensure that individuals and organizations who want to deploy technology to drive a smart city project comply with data protection laws in the country.
This disclosure was made by the National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji in Abuja at the Second Nigerian Data Expo and Conference (NDEC) organized by ioSafe Nigeria, and Havel Corporate Concept in collaboration with some Federal government Ministries Departments and Agencies.
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ThuAug012024
PH: The importance of cities and good urban governance
As centers of commerce, growth and innovation, cities play a crucial role in driving not only national but also global economic progress. They contribute more than 80 percent of global GDP.
Since cities provide more and better economic opportunities as well as better access to key services than in rural areas, people are naturally drawn to cities.
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ThuAug012024
AE: Dubai launches data standards initiative
The project aims to establish a platform for exchanging experiences among government entities and learning about best practices to enhance the quality of data.
Digital Dubai is launching an initiative aimed at elevating the level of data standards in terms of quality, accessibility and governance.
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ThuAug012024
IN: Budget 2024: Brownfield is the new green as cities get smart makeover
Brown is the new green in urban development. Rising urban population and the need to upgrade cities to keep up with growing requirements have led to a series of policy initiatives to develop cities as 'growth hubs'.
The three-pronged strategy includes
- 'creative brownfield redevelopment' of existing cities,
- planned development of peri-urban areas, and
- transit-oriented development (TOD).
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WedJul312024
14 of America’s “Smartest” & Most Innovative Cities
The concept of smart cities has been around longer than one might think. The first smart city, Seuol, started its initiatives in 2014. Since then, the concept has spread around the world.
With recent advancements in AI and analytics, modern technologies have become more affordable, powerful and efficient, enabling the adoption of more smart city projects.
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WedJul312024
You can empower smart transport with AI-embedded computing and data storage — Azzi
Ghassan Azzi, Sales Director for Africa at Western Digital, has highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) computing extends beyond traditional cloud and data centres to various end devices.
In his expert opinion piece, “Empowering Smart Transport with AI Embedded Computing and Data Storage,” he stated that for smart devices to evolve and learn, they require access to data and the capacity to store, process, and analyse it efficiently. Embedded AI computing facilitates this by integrating AI capabilities directly into electronic devices, from PCs and mobile gadgets to self-driving cars, industrial automation setups, and robotics.
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WedJul312024
US firm C&N Associates plans to build Uzbekistan "smart city" costing up to $15bn
US company C&N Associates plans to build a "smart city" in Nurafshan, Uzbekistan, with an estimated investment of $10-15bn, the Tashkent regional khokimiyat (city administration) has announced.
Regional khokim Zoir Mirzayev met with Ronald James Hubbard, director of C&N Associates, to discuss the smart city project that would cover 1,600 hectares with advanced infrastructure and technology aimed at providing high living standards.
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WedJul312024
NG: Abuja Set To Commence Smart City Project
In an unprecedented move that promises to revolutionise Nigeria’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is set to commence the transformative Abuja Smart City Project.
The convener of the Abuja Smart City Project, Dr Ahmed Badanga, who made this known yesterday at a roadshow event, underscored the project’s aim which is to harness data and technology to elevate Abuja to the ranks of the world’s most advanced cities.
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TueJul302024
VN: Korean team visits Vietnam to pitch for smart city and railway work
A team of business people and state officials from South Korea visited Vietnam last week to discuss large-scale projects such as urban development and high-speed rail.
South Korea hopes to tap into Vietnam’s extensive urbanisation and infrastructure plans, Business Korea reports.
South Korean infrastructure minister Park Sang-woo met Vietnam’s minister of construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi in Hanoi to discuss the Dong Nam New Town in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam.
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TueJul302024
NG: FG Partners ICT Experts On Abuja’s Smart City Project
The Federal Government, on Monday, expressed interest in partnering with eligible Information, Communications and Technology ( ICT) experts in making Abuja’s Smart City Project, a successful initiative.
This interest was shown in Abuja, as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA, the Federal Capital Development Agency (FCDA) and other agencies, joined Abuja’s Smart City Project promoters, ioSafe Nigeria, and Havel Corporate Concept in a road show.
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TueJul302024
PH: Batangas: Lipa City, DOST team up for smart governance
The local government of Lipa City in Batangas province is gearing up to enhance governance through a strategic alignment with the Department of Science and Technology in Region 4A (DOST-Calabarzon).
DOST-4A Regional Director Emelita Bagsit and Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa have formalized their commitments to implement the Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-Based Development (iSTART) and Smart and Sustainable Communities (SSC) programs.
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TueJul302024
Revolutionizing City Management with AI Technology
A Groundbreaking Approach to Fire Prevention and Safety
In a recent conference on technological advancements, experts put forward innovative strategies for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in urban settings. The proposal involves leveraging AI tools within Hanoi’s digital transformation ecosystem and coordinating with national initiatives. By harnessing existing data sources and establishing AI research programs, the city aims to enhance its AI capabilities.
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TueJul302024
Saudi Arabia’s NHC, NAVER Agree to Operate Smart City Solutions for Digital Twin Platform 'Baladi'
In a pioneering move towards digital transformation, Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) signed on Sunday a contract with the Republic of Korea's NAVER Cloud Platform to implement smart city solutions on the digital twin platform "Baladi."
The collaboration aims to adopt global best practices in the municipal and housing sectors by utilizing innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced cloud services.
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MonJul292024
US: The tech and digital signage behind a smart connected city
In a smart city, digital signage can help ease the pressures of metropolitan living. Outdoor LED displays, for instance, can warn drivers about accidents complicating their commutes. Digital signage can also help folks navigate to popular sites and provide guidance at EV charging stations. Cloud-based software can pull everything together, combining information distribution and emergency communications.
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MonJul292024
SA: Diriyah: An Innovative Smart City Reshaping The World Of Work
Diriyah is one of a number of extraordinary giga-projects funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Alfie Gibbs, Chief Business Development Officer at Diriyah Company, tells Inside Saudi why Diriyah will be a destination like no other for businesses seeking to thrive.
Q: Could you start by telling us about your role as Chief Business Development Officer at Diriyah Company and what your day-to-day responsibilities entail?
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MonJul292024
US: Michigan: Kiosks throughout Detroit serve as information hubs that offer events, games
You might have seen people huddling around giant kiosks around the city, playing games, checking transit options, or even posing for selfies. They are touchscreen, interactive and made to connect users to important information.
Through a partnership between IKE Smart City and the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP), the interactive Digital Wayfinding Kiosks — also called Digital Information Kiosks and Technology Hubs — are located in downtown Detroit and across the entire city.
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MonJul292024
Digital Trends in Urban Design: Creating Smart and Sustainable Cities
Introduction
What if our cities could think, adapt, and evolve to meet the needs of their inhabitants? As we stand on the brink of a new era in urban planning, digital trends are reshaping the way we conceive, build, and manage our urban environments. But how exactly are these technological advancements transforming our cities into smart, sustainable havens for the future?
Digital Trends Revolutionizing Urban Design
The intersection of technology and urban planning has given rise to a new paradigm in city development. Digital trends are at the forefront of this revolution, offering innovative solutions to age-old urban challenges. From smart infrastructure to data-driven decision making, these advancements are paving the way for more efficient, sustainable, and livable cities.
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MonJul292024
TW: New Taipei City: A model for India's smart city aspirations
From integrating advanced technologies to fostering community engagement, New Taipei City offers a wealth of lessons that can guide Indian cities towards a smarter and more sustainable future
New Taipei City, Taiwan’s most populous city, has emerged as a leading example of smart city development, integrating advanced technology, sustainable practices, and citizen-centric services. As India embarks on its ambitious Smart Cities Mission, there are valuable lessons to be learned from New Taipei City’s approach to urban planning and management.
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SunJul282024
NG: Investors express willingness to build Smart City in Abia
The African Rebirth Vision International has expressed its willingness to build a Smart City in Abia to facilitate socio-economic development in the state.
The President of the organisation, Mr Chuka Nwokoro, said this on Friday during a meeting with Gov. Alex Otti of Abia in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.
Nwokoro said that the organisation had embarked on a mission to build a city that would be engineered by technology just like other smart cities in the world.
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SunJul282024
PH: DOST 1 sets smart vision to reality with SSCP roadmaps launchIng
THE Department of Science and Technology – Region 1 (DOST 1) recently launched the roadmaps for its Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP), an initiative that marks a pivotal moment for six communities in the region to showcase their commitment to becoming smart, sustainable, and technology-driven. The regional development milestone happened during the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) held at the Plaza Del Norte Hotel & Convention in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
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SunJul282024
IN: Tamil Nadu: 32 Smart City projects in Puducherry shelved
Among the projects shelved is the proposal to set up two sewage treatment plants (STPs), each with a capacity of 5.5 MLD, at Lawspet and Dubrayanpet at Rs 21 crore.
Thirty-two of the 66 developmental projects planned under the Smart City initiative to address traffic, sewage, market facilities and parking issues have been dropped, disappointing residents and authorities alike.
The initial outlay of the projects was Rs 1,056 crore, which has dropped to approximately Rs 620 crore for implementing 34 projects. The union government, typically contributing to 50% of the funds, saw its contributions go underutilised, while the cash-starved union territory missed out on crucial central funds.
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SunJul282024
US: Minnesota/North Dakota: Cities across Fargo-Moorhead metro make progress on environmental sustainability efforts
While recently recognized for its sustainability efforts, Moorhead is not alone in the metro for taking action to become a more environmentally sustainable city.
While it was recently recognized for its sustainability efforts, the city of Moorhead is following its city plan, not seeking recognition, while pursuing efforts to make the city more environmentally friendly, says assistant city planner Ethan Johnk.
The city of Moorhead announced in June that it has maintained its status as a Step 5 city in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program, a five-step program that recognizes cities for making advancements in sustainability. The city started participating in the statewide program in 2017.
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SatJul272024
AI Revolution in Smart City Transport
In a paper published in the journal Sustainability, researchers systematically reviewed intelligent transportation literature, analyzing 113 journal articles from the Web of Science database. The paper summarized existing knowledge, identified research trends, and evaluated academic impacts through scientometric analysis. Nine emerging subtopics were identified and discussed qualitatively, aiding in future research directions and informing research policymakers and editorial boards.
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SatJul272024
IN: Chandigarh Smart City Ltd inks pact to improve decision-making
National Informatics Centre to analyse data of UT depts
Chandigarh Smart City Limited has tied up with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to analyse the data of all UT wings and suggest interventions. The move is aimed at helping various departments in decision-making,
In what will work as an analytical tool, various departments will provide data to the NIC, which will analyse it. The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) will assist and make suggestions to the departments concerned.
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SatJul272024
IN: Gujarat: Dwarka: Emerging as a model for sustainable infra development
Dwarka's model provides a blueprint for creating thriving, sustainable communities in the heart of urban landscapes.
Dwarka, a sub-city in southwestern Delhi, is setting new benchmarks in sustainable urban development. As part of its smart city initiatives, Dwarka’s commitment to sustainability makes it a prime location for environmentally-conscious retail investments. We take a look at how Dwarka’s eco-friendly infrastructure and smart city initiatives create an ideal ecosystem for sustainable retail.
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SatJul272024
Unveiling Singapore’s Smart Cities: Pioneering Urban Innovation and Future Sustainability
As you step into the bustling streets of Singapore, you’re not just entering a city – you’re experiencing a living laboratory of innovation. This tiny island nation has emerged as a global pioneer in urban sustainability, seamlessly weaving technology, design, and policy to create a futuristic metropolis that’s as efficient as it is enchanting. From intelligent transportation systems to green skyscrapers like The Chuan Park, Singapore’s smart cities are redefining the urban landscape, and you’re about to discover the secrets behind this remarkable transformation.
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SatJul272024
Opening the gates of the smart city
Driven by the growing prevalence of smart tech such as 5G, AI and IoT, cities around the world will be able to become smarter places to live and work. But how can smart tech get to places hitherto unconnected to prevent a digital divide?
Technological innovation abounds all around us. Think of the cloud. Communications networks. Artificial intelligence (AI). The evolutionary steps that each of these, plus many other facets of IT, have taken, have been totally transformative for those developing them as much as for those using them. It can be argued that the trend of digitisation over the past decade has provided homes, businesses and whole communications with new opportunities.
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FriJul262024
Three ways AI can make smart cities more inclusive and sustainable
Maurizio Rinaldi, CEO, Sonda USA, explores how artificial intelligence can help improve public services, particularly for unserved, underserved, and disadvantaged communities.
There’s a good chance you have heard about the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. This cutting-edge technology, which has gained significant traction in recent years, promises to revolutionise every aspect of our lives, from the apps on our phones to the tasks we perform at work. But did you know AI can also be a game-changer for smart cities, significantly improving public safety, transportation, and affordable housing?
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FriJul262024
JP: Honshū Island: Woven City: Toyota to soon welcome first residents to its autonomous 'smart city' featuring new green technologies: 'Innovations that will redefine the future of mobility'
"A swarm of different technologies are beginning to radically change how we inhabit and navigate our cities."
Toyota's futuristic "smart city" featuring the latest green technologies, including hydrogen power and driverless vehicles, is expected to welcome its first residents by the end of this year.
Located on Honshū Island, Japan, the carmaker's sustainable "Woven City" sits just miles from Mount Fuji and will serve as a "living laboratory" for residents and researchers to test advanced technologies — including driverless cars, robotics, smart homes, and artificial intelligence — in a real-world setting, per a company news release.
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FriJul262024
AE: 5 reasons why Abu Dhabi and Dubai feature in world’s top smart cities index
The UAE capital climbed three places to secure 10th position, while Dubai also improved its standing, moving from 17th to 12th place among 142 cities worldwide
Abu Dhabi and Dubai made significant strides in the Smart City Index 2024, compiled by Switzerland’s International Institute for Management Development (IMD), earlier this year.
The UAE capital climbed three places to secure 10th position, while Dubai also improved its standing, moving from 17th to 12th place among 142 cities worldwide. The two cities were among the most impressive in performance, as per the IMD report.
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FriJul262024
IN: Maharashtra: Nagpur: With command & control centre, cops get 5.8k ‘eyes’ to monitor city
The city police and traffic police will now be able to independently manage crime and traffic control with the help of 3,600 CCTV cameras installed under Smart City and 2,200 at various establishments, which have been integrated with setting up of the new Command and Control Centre at police control room building in Civil Lines.
The centre, inaugurated by deputy chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, has been established jointly by Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL) and Nagpur Police.
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FriJul262024
Smart Cities, Facial Biometrics and Security Infrastructure
Being the catalysts of growth, smart cities are founded on a technology-powered infrastructure. Digitization in global economies has led the way to a transformative shift to smart security, universal convenience and accelerated advancements. By 2026, smart cities have been expected to generate an economic benefit of USD 20 trillion globally. Unfortunately, crimes and offenses are also becoming high-tech, challenging the balance in the socio-economic ecosystem. To secure the frontiers of growth, security operations need to be spearheaded by reliable and pervasive technological solutions that also elevate the prospects of unified development.
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ThuJul252024
US: Cary, North Carolina creates data-driven smart community with Opendatasoft data portal
Smart city pioneer extends contract to maximize value and impact of its data and successfully manage risk
Opendatasoft, the leading Data Portal solution provider, today announced that the Town of Cary in North Carolina has renewed its contract to use its solution to power its data portal.
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ThuJul252024
Smart cities: How urban areas are evolving for the future
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the concept of smart cities has emerged as a transformative force shaping the future of urban living. From intelligent traffic management systems to sustainable energy solutions, smart cities are revolutionizing the way we interact with our environment and improving the quality of life for residents. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of smart cities, exploring their historical context, current state, and future predictions.
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ThuJul252024
JP: Woven City: Toyota plans a city inhabited by robots and artificial intelligence
Women City, this is the name associated with a large project carried out by Toyota. The famous Japanese multinational engaged in the production of automobiles has in fact the objective of building a real innovative city at the foot of Mount Fuji.
The reason? Simple, to make sure that this city is a real laboratory where new technological realities can be tested and at the same time perfected. For example artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, clean energy, robotics and much more.
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ThuJul252024
UZ: An American company intends to build a “smart city” in Nurafshan
American company C&N Associates plans to build a “smart city” in Nurafshan.
Zoir Mirzaev, the khokim (governor) of Tashkent region, held negotiations with a delegation from C&N Associates, led by director Ronald James Hubbard.
The US delegation presented a project for a “smart city” to be developed in the administrative center of the region.
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ThuJul252024
AE: Ajman Transport Authority, BPC to digitalise public transport payments
The Ajman Transport Authority from the UAE has partnered with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, to become the first authority in the emirate to implement modern payments technology on public transport buses.
This move aims to enhance smart services within the transportation sector, through introduction of O-CITY, a solution for Smart Cities’ and mobility developed by BPC.
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WedJul242024
19 Smart City Technologies And How They’ll Transform Urban Living
As smart technology continues to evolve, forward-looking urban centers are beginning to implement a range of innovative services and conveniences, earning these communities the distinction of being “smart cities.” Advances in managing everything from transportation to waste management promise to have a significant impact on residents and businesses, improving everyone’s overall quality of life.
According to tech experts, the era of smoothly functioning, technology-empowered smart cities may not be “right now,” but it isn’t far off. Below, 19 members of Forbes Technology Council explore rising trends in smart city technology that are or will soon be boosting convenience, safety, sustainability and more in urban areas.
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WedJul242024
Rethinking Smart Cities: Can Africa Lead the Way?
In an exclusive interview with MWN, UM6P professor Radoine challenges the dominant industry narrative, which often prioritizes technological bells and whistles over human-centered solutions and sustainable practices.
Africa is on the cusp of a historic urban transformation. By 2050, the continent’s urban population is projected to double, with cities becoming hubs of economic activity and innovation.
Einer, der den Weg nach Deutz gefunden hat, ist Lukas Hano von der Kölner Internet-Agentur Medionauten, die sich mit Webseiten-Gestaltung befasst. Ich habe gehofft, hier potenzielle Kunden zu treffen, aber bislang ist der Zulauf zu gering, sagt Hano. Interessiert habe ihn vor allem die Micropayment-Lösung von Firstgate, mit der im Internet auch kleine Beträge abgerechnet werden können. Ein Thema, das viele seiner Kunden beschäftige: Wie kann ich im Internet Geld verdienen? Wie kann ich überhaupt Geld verdienen?, scheint jedoch die zentrale Frage zu sein, die den Mittelstand zur Zeit umtreibt.
Elisabeth Slapio von der IHK Köln warnt zudem vor übertriebenen Hoffnungen, die in die elektronische Verwaltung gesetzt würden. Das so genannte E-Government könne Verwaltungs-Prozesse vereinfachen, aber nicht alles geht per Knopfdruck. Slapio plädiert für klare Strukturen und lebensnahe Prozesse - eine Verwaltungsmodernisierung sei auch eine Chance für kleine Firmen, die dem Wust an Vorschriften nicht gewachsen seien. Allerdings sei eine elektronische Verwaltung nur von Nutzen, wenn auch eine gewisse technische Infrastruktur vorhanden sei. Dafür will Netcologne gerne sorgen und präsentiert ein breitbandiges drahtloses Netzwerk, ein Wireless LAN. Den Markt für UMTS muss man erst erfinden, sagt Klaus Ritter von Netcologne, der gerne die ganze Messe drahtlos vernetzen würde. Wireless LAN ist bereits jetzt ein Geschäft. Mittelständler könnten dadurch viel Geld sparen; die Anfangsinvestitionen seien minimal.
Über die Besucherzahlen zeigt sich Ritter kaum enttäuscht: Das ist ein guter Test für die Technik. Weniger locker sieht es der Messesprecher Guido Gudat. Wir sind mit den Zahlen nicht zufrieden, sagt er. Erwartet wurden an beiden Ausstellungstagen insgesamt 2000 bis 5000 Besucher - am ersten Tag waren jedoch nur einige Hundert da. Damit sei das Konzept aber keinesfalls gescheitert. Gudat: Wir müssen überlegen, wie wir die Betriebe künftig noch besser ansprechen können.
Quelle: Kölner Stadtanzeiger