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ThuDec262024
BD: Chattogram: Is a Korean-style smart city in the offing in Mirsharai?
KOTRA expects Bangladesh to be seventh country coming under Korean Economic Innovation Partnership Program after Indonesia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Ecuador and Kenya
Mirsharai, strategically located within around 70km radius of an international airport and a sea port in the country’s commercial capital, Chittagong, now being developed as a national special economic zone (NSEC) has all the protentional to be turned into a seaside bayview smart city.
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ThuDec262024
Smart cities of the future: inside Europe’s living laboratories
The story of human civilisation is simply the story of the ‘city’. In this current chapter of human history, society is witnessing the next generation of smart cities.
These modern metropolitan areas are about intelligence – not just in a city’s transit, safety and utilities, but in its capacity to optimise for sustainability and equity.
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ThuDec262024
World Bank Boosts Digital Infrastructure in Tajikistan
The World Bank today approved a comprehensive project to enhance digital services and improve digital skills in Tajikistan, including dedicated interventions targeting rural areas. The initiative aims to improve the delivery of digitally-enabled public services and boost digital literacy, fostering a more inclusive and resilient economy.
The Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project, with a total funding of $39 million, is supported by an International Development Association (IDA) grant of $30 million and an initial $9 million grant from the Government of Switzerland.
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ThuDec262024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Over 1,000 Cameras Installed Across Srinagar To Curb Traffic Violations: CEO Smart City
CEO Srinagar Smart City, Owais Ahmad Thursday said that over 1,000 cameras have been installed across the city under the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to curb traffic violations.
Speaking with reporters, the CEO said that cameras are designed to capture various traffic violations, including seatbelt and helmet non-compliance, mobile phone usage while driving, and jumping traffic signals.
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WedDec252024
Smart Cities, Smart Traffic: The Rise of Intelligent Transport Systems
The rise of intelligent transport systems (ITS) marks a significant leap forward in urban mobility, addressing long-standing issues like traffic congestion, road safety, and pollution.
The world is becoming more urbanized than ever before, and with this shift comes the challenge of managing traffic efficiently in growing cities. Gridlocks, pollution, and wasted time are major pain points for urban dwellers and city planners alike. This is where intelligent transport systems (ITS) come into play. These advanced systems leverage technology to optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and make cities smarter and more sustainable. By integrating data-driven solutions and real-time monitoring, ITS is shaping the future of urban mobility.
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WedDec252024
AE: Dubai launches region’s first drone delivery system
The drone is designed to operate in various city landscapes, using advanced flight control algorithms and multi-sensor fusion positioning technology
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has launched the Middle East’s first drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).
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WedDec252024
MY: Negeri Sembilan: Seremban: Smart city set to pave the way
The MVV City development, a smart modern city soon to take shape here, will help transform Negri Sembilan into a high-income economy and put it in a strategic position to attract more foreign and local investors, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
The Mentri Besar said the project would also strengthen the foundation for a Negri Sembilan that is economically vibrant, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
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TueDec242024
IN: Karnataka: All to know about Smart City project in Mangaluru
Smart Cities Mission - an innovative programme launched by the government of India in co-ordination with the State Governments, aims to drive the economic growth and improve the quality of life of people by enabling local development and harnessing technology as a means to deliver better service to the citizens.
The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development and the idea is to develop c
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TueDec242024
ZA: Mpumalanga: Bambanani Mlambo Trust plans smart city near Komatipoort
Inkhosi Mlambo II indicated how the trust has already begun with the plans to build a smart city on the N4 corridor towards Komatipoort.
The Bambanani Mlambo Trust convened at Shonga Events on November 27 to finalise the alterations they wish to make to their title deed.
The trust unanimously voted to have their title deed amended from agricultural to commercial purposes, in line with their upcoming development plans. This was done in the presence of the chief director for land restitution support of the Mpumalanga Office of Land Reform and Rural Development, Sam Nkosi.
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TueDec242024
6 Smart City Trends Transforming Communities in 2025
The evolution of smart city trends has been nothing short of fascinating. What started as basic automation in the 1990s has since become an intricate network of intelligent, data-driven infrastructures capable of dynamic urban management.
As the drive for smarter, interconnected cities grows, the implications for metropolitan living could be profound. From technological advancements and behavioral shifts to novel ways for making sustainable development more economically viable, here’s what 2025 could bring for smart communities.
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TueDec242024
IT: A Technological Renaissance. How Napoli is Becoming a Smart City to Watch
Napoli (Naples), the historic Italian city known for its rich cultural heritage and delectable cuisine, is stepping into the future with ambitious plans to transform into a leading smart city. As urban areas worldwide grapple with the challenges of modernization, Napoli is embracing cutting-edge technologies to enhance urban life and preserve its charm.
Leveraging the power of the Internet of Things (IoT), Napoli is integrating smart solutions across various sectors, enhancing public services, transportation, and environmental management. Smart Transportation is at the forefront of this transformation. With the implementation of real-time public transport tracking and smart ticketing systems, Napoli aims to improve commuter experience and reduce carbon footprints.
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MonDec232024
Deal signed to explore smart city parking solutions across Saudi Arabia
Parkin Company (Parkin), the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai announces that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BATIC Investment and Logistics Company (BATIC), a Saudi Arabian conglomerate listed on the Saudi Exchange (TADAWUL), with investments in logistics, transportation, parking, real estate, private and civil security services, cash solutions and facilities management. The partnership aims to combine Parkin’s renowned operational capabilities with the extensive local public parking network managed by Smart City Solutions Co. (SCSC), a BATIC subsidiary and Saudi Arabia’s largest paid public parking provider.
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MonDec232024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Smart City project will transform Jammu into a Model City: Vikram Randhawa
Senior BJP leader and MLA Bahu constituency, Vikram Randhawa, asserted that the ongoing Smart City Project will soon transform Jammu into a model city that sets a benchmark for urban development across the nation.
He made these remarks during a tour of Bahu constituency, where he kick-started various developmental works worth Rs 2.5 crore under the Smart City Mission in presence of JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav. The projects included significant upgrades to infrastructure, such as improved drainage systems, road development and installation of smart lighting.
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MonDec232024
IN: The path to net-zero starts with data
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Half of all industrial data has been created in the last two years, says Lisa Wee, global head of sustainability, Aveva, highlighting why companies are struggling to double down on energy efficiency. Pointing to the pace of digitalisation, she said that 70% of the industries still haven't managed to digitalise at a scale.
In the United Arab Emirates, a data management system for hundreds of remote sites has helped the Dubai municipality save about $2 million a day by reusing water. At Michelin, a centralised monitoring and energy tracking system across 65 factories helps achieve a 10% reduction in water and energy consumption.
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MonDec232024
TH: Chonburi: Pattaya advances Smart City initiative with 5G Technology for EEC Area
Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet chaired a meeting on December 13 to discuss the management strategy for the 5G Pattaya Smart City project, aiming to enhance urban governance and improve the quality of life in the EEC area.
Pattaya City has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Telecommunications Public Company Limited (NT) to collaborate on the 5G Smart City development. This cutting-edge technology will integrate smart poles across the city, connecting various municipal systems with secure and reliable data exchange. The system will enable data collection, such as surveillance footage, weather reports, heat detection, and vehicle license plate recognition, analyzed using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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MonDec232024
IN: Centre has no plans to add new cities under Smart Cities Mission
The government on Monday informed Rajya Sabha that it has, at present, no proposal under consideration to include additional cities under the ambitious Smart Cities Mission.
The government was asked whether it has any plan to select and develop another 100 new cities as Smart Cities apart from those 100 Smart Cities which were selected earlier.
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SunDec222024
EG: EGP 150 Billion Invested in Digital Infrastructure Since 2018
These investments have focused on 5G technology and smart city development according to ICT Minister Amr Talaat.
During his speech at the 5G and Beyond Forum, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat shared that the Egyptian government has invested over EGP 150 billion since 2018 to modernise the nation's digital infrastructure, with a particular focus on 5G technology and smart city development. He highlighted the potential of 5G to facilitate the creation of smart cities that prioritize environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and digital inclusion.
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SunDec222024
AE: Nol card balance in Dubai: How to check online; process explained
As per the Roads and Transport Authority, commuters should have a balance of Dh15 on their Nol card to cover a round trip on the Metro transit network
Dubai's state-of-the-art public transport system is the lifeline to millions of commuters who live and work in the emirate.
Look around you and the chances are each and everyone will have a Nol card, the smart card that is used to pay for various modes of transport in Dubai. They might be owning more than one! And even if you do own a car, chances are you would have definitely ridden the metro, the bus or the tram, at some point.
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SunDec222024
KE: Help transform Nairobi into smart city, resident associations told
Resident associations have the potential to transform Nairobi into a modern and smart city. Jubilee Holdings Ltd Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich said associations play a critical role in the city’s development, urging them to leverage their talents for urban renewal.
“You have the capability to transform the metropolitan into a smart city full of modern comforts. Let us use the talents in our resident associations to restore the glory of the city,” Dr Kipng’etich said.
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SunDec222024
IN: Karnataka: Tumakuru implements emergency response system for women’s safety
In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the safety of women in public spaces, the Tumakuru Smart City project has installed emergency helpline systems across the city. This system is designed to ensure that in situations where women face har-assment or feel unsafe, the police can respond promptly.
A total of 413 surveillance cameras have been strategically set up in various loca-tions, including parks and areas that are generally less crowded or deemed unsafe. This measure aims to bolster security and provide immediate assistance when re-quired.
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SatDec212024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Smart City: Srinagar To Get 360 Ultra-Modern Bus Stops
As a step forward to enhance the commute in Srinagar City, the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) is going to build ultra-modern bus stops with amenities to inform the passenger about smart city bus movement in the City.
The bus stops will be built with modern technology, and the City is set to witness the addition of 360 ultra-modern bus stops all over Srinagar.
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SatDec212024
US: California: Imperial becomes Valley's first smart city
The City of Imperial became Thursday the first smart city in the county.
In a press conference held on December 12 at Eager Park, city officials said the city is being transformed by leveraging technology to improve the quality of life for all our residents.
By ensuring equitable access to high-speed broadband internet, the city is closing the gap and providing all residents with the resources they need to thrive in the digital age, the city said.
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SatDec212024
IN: Gujarat: Rajkot: Rs 550cr ‘Atal Smart City’ to attract 4L residents
The ‘Atal Smart City', built in Raiya under the Smart City Mission of the central govt, was inaugurated by chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday. The robust infrastructure, with all modern facilities, was created in TP scheme number 32 at a cost of Rs 550 crore.
Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) believes that around four lakh people will come to reside in this area.
The ‘Atal Smart City' is spread over 930 acres of land. The project started on Aug 23, 2019 and was completed on Nov 19, 2024.
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FriDec202024
Preparing for Future Tech With Data Center Modernization
Technology disruption and rising cloud costs are forcing public sector agencies to rethink their digital transformation roadmaps. Artificial intelligence and 5G promise revolutionary capabilities, but they also demand unprecedented computing power — and many agencies are discovering their current infrastructure isn’t ready. The solution? Strategic data center modernization is the critical first step on a practical path to implementing next-generation innovations.
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FriDec202024
GB: Scotland: Edinburgh: Bin sensors could bring end to regular collections
Edinburgh's council is planning to scrap regular collections for glass recycling by using sensors to help them tell when the bins are full.
The initiative, which is part of the council's plan to become a 'smart city', also aims to reduce noise for residents who live near the communal bin areas.
More than 3,000 bins across the capital are to move to 'dynamic' collections which means the bins are only emptied when they are almost full.
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FriDec202024
AE: Check RTA fine in Dubai: How to pay online; documents, process explained
Here is a guide on how to check your fines and how you can pay them online in just four easy steps
Have you recently committed a traffic violation in the UAE and received a fine for the offence from Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)? Or do you wish to check your driving record for any violations and are not completely sure on how to go about it?
Fret not. The UAE, and Dubai in particular, has made massive strides in becoming a smart city, through its array of digital initiatives.
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FriDec202024
Huawei to help build Lahore as Pakistan's first modern smart city
The chief minister invited Huawei to invest in Punjab, pledging support for an office in Nawaz Sharif IT City.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz continued her fourth day of her official China visit with a pivotal stop at Huawei Technologies in Shanghai’s Longgang District on Friday, where she received a warm reception.
The chief minister announced a decision to collaborate with Huawei to transform Lahore into Pakistan’s first state-of-the-art smart city.
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ThuDec192024
TT: Arima's 'smart city' initiative first in Caribbean
Julian Belgrave, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) country representative, has said the Connected Arima initiative is the first of its kind in the West Indies and possibly Central America. He said there was interest in replicating the initiative in other Caribbean countries.
Belgrave was addressing over 50 Arima businessmen at a consultation with the Arima local economic development unit and the office of the MP, Pennelope Beckles-Robinson, the Arima Borough Corporation and the IDB.
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ThuDec192024
The Line, Saudi Arabia’s “smart city,” loses its desalination plant: the NEOM dream fades away
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious vision for the future faces another significant hurdle as The Line, the crown jewel of the NEOM project, announces the cessation of its planned desalination plant. This unexpected development casts a shadow over the feasibility of the futuristic city, raising doubts about the kingdom’s grand modernization plans.
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WedDec182024
Smart mobility solutions improve urban transport in the GCC
The GCC’s population more than doubled over the past 25 years, growing from 26.2m in 1995 to 56.4m in 2021, outpacing the global growth rate of 30%. Urbanisation has also accelerated across the region, driven by rapid economic development, migration and the concentration of economic activities in urban centres. By 2015 the GCC led Arab countries as the most urbanised subregion, with an urbanisation rate of 82.2%. Specifically, Qatar and Kuwait achieved urbanisation rates of 99.2% and 98.3% respectively, while the UAE and Saudi Arabia both exceeded 80%. Meanwhile, Oman reached 77.6%. This rate is expected to rise to 95.1% by 2050.
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WedDec182024
CN: Shandong ups digital reform to make cities 'smarter'
East China's Shandong province is trying to boost digital empowerment, so as to make cities and counties in its region "smarter" and the residents' lives easier.
In the prefecture-level city of Heze, Juye county has a big ambition to boost itself: Becoming a sub-center hub in the Southern Shandong Economic Circle, by building a "smart city" in an effort to make it smarter and residents' lives better.
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TueDec172024
VN: Hanoi seeks to transform urban agriculture
Hanoi is enhancing its urban agriculture with high-tech and ecological farming models, with efforts directed towards concentrated production areas and planning challenges for sustainable growth.
The capital city has converted over 40,227 hectares of rice land to new production models. These include more than 15,600ha dedicated to high-quality rice cultivation, nearly 3,000ha allocated for safe vegetable production, around 7,400ha used for fruit tree cultivation, and 285 high-tech agricultural production models spanning various fields.
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TueDec172024
VN: Hanoi: Green and smart transition to address urban challenges
As air pollution worsens, green spaces diminish, and ageing infrastructure becomes a critical issue, experts assert that the green-digital transition is the key to protecting major cities like Hanoi from degradation.
According to the Vietnam urban and rural planning for this decade, the country’s urbanisation rate is expected to exceed 50 per cent by 2030. As a result, environmental challenges such as air pollution, the loss of green spaces, and infrastructure problems will become significant issues for large cities in Vietnam as they strive to become greener and smarter.
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TueDec172024
US: Washington: Actelis Networks Chosen by Seattle, the "Smartest City in US" for Significant Infrastructure Modernization Project
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Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNS) (“Actelis” or the “Company”), a market leader in cyber-hardened, rapid deployment networking solutions for IoT and broadband applications, today announced that it has secured a significant new order for the City of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). This milestone further cements Actelis’ role in critical infrastructure modernization across the U.S. and globally, following recent wins in Washington, D.C., San Jose and major international cities.
Selected to upgrade and expand Seattle’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) as part of a key asset refresh, Actelis’ hybrid-fiber networking technology will power essential traffic management applications, including signals, cameras, congestion monitoring systems, and dynamic messaging signs. Seattle, recently named the smartest city in the U.S., has long relied on Actelis’ solutions for secure, high-speed connectivity, underscoring the city’s confidence in Actelis’ ability to deliver innovative, cost-effective infrastructure.
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MonDec162024
IN: Goa: Panaji: ‘Projects handled by Smart City don’t have to be glamorous, focus should be on core infra’
‘Projects handled by Smart City don’t have to be glamorous, focus should be on core infra’ Over eight years ago, as CCP commissioner Sanjit Rodrigues spearheaded efforts to give Panaji a makeover through the Smart City project. With the project in shambles and Goa’s capital city crumbling, a year ago Rodrigues was brought back as Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd’s managing director and CEO to put things in order. From lack of coordination to unfinished tasks and timelines over the past four and half years, Rodrigues speaks to Team TOI about the criticism he faced, the obstacles in implementing the projects and the crucial issues at hand. Edited excerpts from Townhall with TOI
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SunDec152024
IN: Goa: Panaji: Smart City to get Rs 5 crore grant from central govt
Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) was selected to receive a grant of Rs 5 crore under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) programme. This grant is a part of central govt’s initiative to enhance sustainable urban development across the country.
The IPSCDL stated that this grant would be utilised for various initiatives under CITIIS 2.0 to address climate action through a structured, multi-component plan.
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SunDec152024
7 cities driving the future of smart living
Cities worldwide are leveraging technology to tackle urban challenges and enhance residents’ quality of life.
Innovations in transportation, such as real-time traffic management and autonomous vehicles, are improving mobility, while sustainable energy solutions like smart grids and renewable energy adoption reduce environmental impact.
Community engagement is also central, with digital platforms and open-data initiatives fostering collaboration and inclusivity. Each city’s unique approach offers insights into creating efficient, sustainable, and connected urban environments, paving the way for smarter, more resilient living.
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SatDec142024
KE: Gov’t urged to partner with residents to transform Nairobi into a smart city
Resident Associations are made up of professionals and talents with the capacity to drive Nairobi's transformation into a modern, smart city.
The government has been urged to collaborate with Resident Associations (RAs) to digitize operations and services as part of efforts to transform Nairobi into a smart, 24-hour economy city.
Jubilee Holdings Ltd Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich emphasized that Resident Associations are made up of professionals and talents with the capacity to drive Nairobi’s transformation into a modern, smart city.
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SatDec142024
IN: Centre apprises Parliament status of 12 industrial smart city projects
The government has approved 12 new industrial smart city projects in August with a total project cost of Rs 28,602 crore (including land cost) for development of trunk infrastructure packages, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha said Friday.
As per the approved institutional and financial framework of Industrial Corridor Programme, State Govt provides land and Government of India through National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) provides the equity for development of internal trunk infrastructure components.
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FriDec132024
US: Texas: Dallas continuing with plans to consider city-owned digital kiosks on sidewalks
Many City Council members said they can’t ignore the prospect of Dallas getting up to an estimated $3 million a year for 150 of the electronic advertising stands despite strong opposition.
Dallas will move forward with plans to consider adding digital kiosks on sidewalks around the city, which could include paying nearly $1 million to get rid of existing nonelectronic stands before their 2028 contract end date.
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FriDec132024
China issues guideline on smart infrastructure
China has issued a guideline on bolstering the construction of new-type urban infrastructure by the in-depth integration of a new generation of information technology and urban infrastructure construction.
According to a guideline jointly released by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council on Thursday, the country will construct and upgrade intelligent municipal infrastructure, as well as promote the coordinated development of smart city infrastructure and intelligent connected vehicles.
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FriDec132024
GB: Buckinghamshire: Milton Keynes flags up Smart City Action Plan
Milton Keynes City Council has outlined three initiatives as part of a smart city action plan.
While not yet publishing the full plan, it has said it will support the Tech, Smart City, Digital and Creative Industries Strategy and is expected to be approved next week.
The first element is the enhancement of partnership, including the locally based Open University, through the MK:Smart programme.
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ThuDec122024
IN: Advancing Smart And Secure Infrastructure: An Expert’s Cross-Border Impact
Leading Technologist Sakshi Mittal brings her diverse experience to projects in smart infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Although technology is widespread today, the innovations taking place in Uttar Pradesh are truly remarkable. In partnership with NEC Tech, the Government of India is developing an extensive smart city, with software engineer Sakshi Mittal playing a crucial role in this ambitious project. Her expertise is now influencing smart city initiatives globally as these innovations gain momentum faster than anticipated, thanks to leaders like Mittal.
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ThuDec122024
IN: Karnataka: Hubballi-Dharwad: Twin cities to be illuminated with 75k LED streetlights
After years of delays, the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) is moving forward with a Rs 94 crore project to install 75,000 LED streetlights. A public-private partnership will handle installation and maintenance. This initiative aims to reduce the city's electricity bill by 47% and address long-standing resident complaints about inadequate lighting.
The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) is set to proceed with the installation of LED streetlights, provided all arrangements go forward as intended. The corporation has begun the process to install 75,000 LED streetlights, with an investment of Rs 94 crore through a public-private partnership model.
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WedDec112024
IN: Centre urged to allot 15 Tamil Nadu cities for Smart City 2.0
Tamil Nadu has asked the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs to pick 15 of its cities for Smart City 2.0, which is likely to kick off by 2025 and under which 100 cities are chosen through a special purpose vehicle for civic, mobility and infrastructure development. On Monday, municipal administration minister K N Nehru and DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi presented the demand to Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
At the inception of the Smart City programme in 2015, Tamil Nadu was allotted 12 cities including Chennai the second highest after Uttar Pradesh's 13 cities. The state spent about 98% of the allocated 18,000 crore under the scheme whose deadline has been extended till March 31, 2025.
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WedDec112024
PH: Bulacan: Smart Angat: a pioneering GIS solution by RASA and SuperMap
Improved municipal decision-making in the Philippines
The town of Angat in the Philippines faces a number of urban management challenges. Thanks to the ‘Smart Angat’ solution developed by RASA Surveying and SuperMap, the Angat municipal government officials will benefit from more effective decision-making processes supporting taxation, planning, development and disaster preparedness, among other things.
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TueDec102024
AE: You’ll soon be able to pay for parking in Dubai using your Salik account
And these are the neighbourhoods affected
Paying for parking is about to get a lot easier in Dubai.
Tollgate operator Salik has teamed up with Parkonic, the UAE’s largest private parking operator, to bring parking solutions to numerous parking sites across Dubai.
Parkonic is set to collaborate with Salik and use its eWallet system across 107 locations, modernising how UAE residents and visitors will pay for parking.
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TueDec102024
IN: Maharashtra: Pune Smart city retains control of ATMS
The decision to hand over responsibility for the system to the Smart City Company will be finalized in the upcoming meeting of its board of directors as confirmed by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Additional Commissioner Prithviraj B. P
In a surprising turn, Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited (PSCDCL) has decided to continue managing the ‘Adaptive Traffic Management System’ (ATMS) for the next five years, reversing earlier plans to hand over the project to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Now, PMC will pay maintenance charges to PSCDCL as per an agreement. The ATMS launched by PSCDCL with help of PMC aims to reduce traffic congestion in Pune by synchronizing traffic signals, making it a critical component of the city’s smart infrastructure initiatives.
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TueDec102024
MY: New smart city programme in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah to help develop a high-skilled workforce
Local community engagement will be carried out, including e-commerce initiatives and ICT training at the National Information Dissemination Centre in Kota Kinabalu.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, also known as DBKK) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) securing a cooperation to implement a smart city programme in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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MonDec092024
Smart cities in Vietnam: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth
The Vietnam-Asia Smart Cities Summit 2024 highlights strategies for digital transformation and sustainable urban development, drawing lessons from global successes.
Developing smart cities is not merely about advancing technology but creating sustainable societies centered on people. This perspective, emphasized by RMIT Vietnam expert Associate Professor Nguyen Quang Trung, calls for a comprehensive approach that integrates governance, sustainability, and inclusivity.
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MonDec092024
GB: Government unveils integrated transport vision for England
The new, locally led and people-first transport strategy aims to join up transport networks as well as empower local leaders and drive economic growth.
The UK Government has set a vision for a more joined up, locally led and people-first transport across England. It said it recognises that different passengers have different needs, and the quality of transport varies across the country and wants to support local areas to make all forms of transport work together better.
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MonDec092024
IN: West-Bengal: Kolkata: Yatri Sathi app launches digital ticket booking for WBTC buses
West Bengal's Transport Department, through its ‘Yatri Sathi App’, as developed by the IT&E Department, has launched digital bus ticket booking services for the buses operated by WBTC.
This new feature is currently available on 12 pilot routes connecting the airport.
It will expand to cover the entire WBTC network in Kolkata soon.
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SunDec082024
VC: Public-Private Partnership Driving SVG’s Digital Transformation
Government Partners with Private Sector to Drive Digital Transformation
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues to lead the charge toward digital transformation, working closely with private sector partners like Digi-Cell to modernize infrastructure and services. Hon. Camillo Gonsalves, Minister of Finance, highlighted the critical role private companies play in advancing the nation’s digital agenda.
“Digicel has been an invaluable partner in our efforts to enhance connectivity and improve access across the islands,” said Minister Gonsalves. “From expanding fiber-optic networks to promoting digital adoption in the private sector, their contributions align perfectly with the government’s vision of a digitally empowered St. Vincent and the Grenadines.”
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SunDec082024
PK: Govt should apply smart city concept in Sindh: Altaf Shakoor
The government should apply the concept of smart cities in Sindh, as modern technology has made it possible to develop our major and secondary cities and towns swiftly, said Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor here Sunday.
He said there are several benefits of smart cities. They the potential to significantly improve the level of transport available across the city. They improve the ability to better manage traffic, track public transportation and better serve the citizens with consistent information and lower prices.
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SunDec082024
VN: Australia, Ho Chi Minh City join hands to boost digital transformation, study super city governance
The Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) and the Australia-Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding on digital transformation, energy transition, green economy, and super city governance using technology.
This is a milestone in the two institutes’ cooperation, a follow-up to a Ho Chi Minh City delegation’s visit to Australia in May this year.
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SatDec072024
IN: Punjab: CCTV-based traffic management in Mohali
The much-awaited CCTV-based surveillance and traffic management system has been made operational at 11 points in Mohali and is in test mode. “Work is in progress at five more points, while four points will be made operational soon,” said additional deputy commissioner (general and urban development) Viraj S Tidke.
Tidke assessed the progress of CCTV installation under the City Surveillance & Traffic Management System with MC commissioner T Benith and GMADA additional chief administrator (ADA) Amarinder Singh Tiwana. Jaswinder Singh, executive engineer of Punjab Police Housing Corporation, briefed the ADC and other officers on the progress of the installation of CCTVs.
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SatDec072024
IN: UP’s Upcoming Smart City 'New Noida' Is Set To Outshine Gurugram
New Noida will be built to mirror the best features of modern foreign cities, with eco-friendly buildings powered by solar energy and abundant green spaces.
The Uttar Pradesh government’s ambitious vision for a new, state-of-the-art city, New Noida, has officially been approved. Located across 84 villages in the Dadri and Bulandshahr regions, this futuristic city promises to be one of the most modern and technologically advanced urban hubs in the country, poised to outshine Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad.
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FriDec062024
EE: Tallinn focuses on developing a 15-minute city and enhancing quality of life
Tallinn’s 2025 budget emphasises the principles of the approach and an analysis of the spatial distribution of services. The City reports it will enable more efficient planning for new kindergartens, schools, and services for seniors, improving accessibility and aligning with community needs.
The proposed budget allocates €6.1m to urban planning operations for the coming year. Key priorities include shaping Tallinn’s spatial identity through comprehensive plans, directing the development of urban and mobility centres, and enhancing street spaces into high-quality public environments.
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FriDec062024
Agreement signed to bolster UAE’s smart city infrastructure
Salik Company (Salik), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, announces it has partnered with Parkonic, the UAE’s largest private sector parking operator, known for its cutting-edge AI-powered free-flow parking systems.
Salik collaborates with Parkonic, the largest private parking operator in the UAE, and expands geographically for the first time beyond the Emirate of Dubai.
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FriDec062024
IN: Thirteen of 100 smart cities have completed all their projects: Centre
In a written reply to a question, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said more than 84,000 CCTV surveillance cameras have been installed and 713 kilometres of cycle tracks developed in 100 smart cities so far.
Thirteen out of 100 smart cities have completed all their projects, while 48 cities have achieved over 90 per cent completion under the Smart Cities Mission, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said more than 84,000 CCTV surveillance cameras have been installed and 713 kilometres of cycle tracks developed in 100 smart cities so far.
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FriDec062024
Sikhio Smart Living: Redefining Thailand's Smart City Future
MDES and depa's project transforms Sikhio into a model smart city, enhancing safety, services, and urban management.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) have showcased the achievements of the SIKHIO SMART LIVING project, which has transformed Sikhio into a fully-fledged smart city. The initiative focuses on enhancing safety, public service delivery, and urban data management, aiming to improve the efficiency of services and city management for citizens, society, and local communities.
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ThuDec052024
IN: Haryana: GMDA to strengthen city bus services in Gurugram
To accelerate infrastructure development to support seamless public transport services in city A. Sreenivas, Chief Executive Officer of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), chaired a review meeting of the Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of GMCBL and officials of Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) Ltd.
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ThuDec052024
IN: 39 smart cities offer free WiFi service: Minister in Lok Sabha
Data consumption in a city ranges from zero to 15GB per day depending on the location of the WiFi hotspot, population, service quality, service accessibility.
Thirty nine of the 100 cities selected under the Smart Cities Mission currently offer free WiFi services under the Smart City projects, minister of state for communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday in a written response.
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ThuDec052024
Malaysia news agency throws support behind govt digital transformation efforts
MyKad and MyDigital ID upgrades announced
The Malaysian National News Agency, Bernama, will take a significant role supporting the country’s digital transformation, as it focuses on promoting safe and responsible internet use.
This will come not only from delivering news but in educational initiatives and raising public awareness on navigating the digital landscape. “It is crucial for the public to understand how to navigate the digital landscape wisely and safely,” Bernama CEO Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said.
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WedDec042024
Solar-Powered Smart Street Lights: A Step Towards the Smart City
As cities around the world evolve, the concept of a “smart city” has become increasingly popular. The idea centers around leveraging technology to improve urban living, making it more efficient, sustainable, and citizen-friendly. One vital step towards this vision is the adoption of solar-powered smart street lights. These innovative systems are transforming urban infrastructure, providing not only light but also contributing to a more sustainable and connected future.
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WedDec042024
US: AI could help cities tackle climate change, but only if it solves ‘real problems’: NYC climate chief
“We don’t need AI or big data to tell us with much greater detail how screwed we are as a city or as a planet,” Rohit Aggarwala said at Cornell Tech’s Urban Tech Summit last week.
City leaders don’t need artificial intelligence-driven technologies to tell them they have a climate change problem, at least in the eyes of Rohit Aggarwala, New York City’s chief climate officer.
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WedDec042024
NG: Tech Experts Unveil The Data Storage Behind Smart And Safe Cities
- Technology experts have unveiled the data storage systems that could safeguard Nigerian cities
- Tech experts at Western Digital Media stated that the growing adoption of smart city technologies presents opportunities to enhance urban living
- They disclose that technologies have brought a new era of progress to help navigate today’s complex societies
In Nigeria, the growing adoption of smart city technologies presents transformative opportunities to enhance urban living, improve public safety, and drive economic growth.
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WedDec042024
US: Morrisville, N.C., Clarifies Function of Data Sensors
Once several were damaged, local officials decided they needed to clarify what these sensors were and weren’t. Last year, the town posted a small sign beneath many clarifying their function.
Not everyone welcomed, or perhaps understood, the sensors.
“People at first thought they were cameras,” Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley said. “So, people were damaging them because they didn’t want to be filmed.”
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TueDec032024
IN: Andhra Pradesh: Aim is to make Tirumala a smart-city, says new TTD chairman
Not looking for L1 concept for prasadam tenders, only A1 quality, says TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu
The new Chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), BR Naidu, has said that the “cleansing process” at the organisation has begun in the right earnest and that the aim is to employ artificial intelligence and technology to good effect. Naidu, supported by a newly constituted TTD Board, said that the aim is to make Tirumala a “smart city”.
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TueDec032024
India to get 12 new industrial smart cities, project is worth Rs…, to generate over…, check names of cities here
The NICDC is developing these industrial smart cities with a "plug-and-play" system. Under this model, entrepreneurs will have access to all manufacturing-related facilities in one place, already set up and ready to use.
Following the government’s announcement to create a robust manufacturing ecosystem, land has been acquired from state governments in 10 states, including Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, for the development of 12 industrial smart cities. Work on building the necessary infrastructure is set to begin in March next year. These projects are targeted for completion within the next three years. The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) is now initiating the process of selecting construction agencies for these projects.
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TueDec032024
Five key steps to transform UK government digital services
Public sector digitalization challenges and solutions for transformation success
As the world rapidly digitalizes, government agencies are under pressure to boost productivity and deliver the seamless, user-friendly services that people now expect. In the UK, this effort is driven by the government’s 2022-25 Roadmap for Digital and Data.
The Autumn Budget underscores Government’s growing commitment to supporting the public sector in digitizing its service delivery and improving outcomes. It allocates £2 billion for technology investment in the NHS and provides additional support for digital transformation in other public services. The time to leverage technology to optimize operations, increase productivity and empower the public sector is now.
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MonDec022024
OM: Muscat embarks on transformative projects to boost urban growth
Muscat governorate is undergoing a transformative phase with a series of ambitious projects aimed at enhancing development and the tourism landscape, according to Sayyid Saud bin Hilal al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat.
One of the standout projects is development of Sultan Haitham City, Oman’s first integrated smart city, spanning 14mn sqm.
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SunDec012024
Mapping minds: brain activity data can be used for smart city planning
Your brain activity could reveal how well-adapted you feel in your city. This data is precious for city officials and urban planners.
The percentage of people living in urban environments has increased from 33% in 1960 to 57% in 2023. And the urban population is forecast to more than double its current size by 2050, at which point nearly 7 out of 10 people will live in cities.
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SunDec012024
ZA: Limpopo: Polokwane Municipality’s grand plan towards smart city vision
Polokwane's Vision 2030 was launched to guide the city's long-term development with the vision aiming to transform Polokwane into a modern smart city.
Members of the mayoral committee of the Polokwane Municipality gathered in Mookgophong last Monday for a two-day Mayco strategic session where municipal manager Thuso Nemugumoni presented a clear vision for the future of Polokwane.
The presentation highlighted both the city’s opportunities and challenges as it moves toward its ambitious Vision 2030 goals.
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SatNov302024
IN: Goa: Smart City embarks on green tunnel road initiative to cool Panaji by 2 degrees C
The Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL) has begun a tree-planting initiative along the roads, aiming to lower the temperature by up to 2 degrees C in the state capital.
Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that in alignment with sustainable development objectives, planting trees along roads remains the sole effective solution to maintain lower temperatures.
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SatNov302024
TAWAL and 5SKYE Unite to Drive Smart City Innovations in Saudi Arabia
TAWAL and 5SKYE partnered at Connected World KSA to deploy smart poles and micro-edge data centers, enabling 5G, IoT, and cost-efficient smart city solutions.
At the Connected World KSA event, TAWAL and 5SKYE signed a pivotal agreement to advance smart pole deployment and micro-edge data centers in Saudi Arabia. The signing, witnessed by Eng. Bassam AlBassam, Deputy Minister for Telecom and Infrastructure at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, underscores a shared commitment to enabling smart city solutions.
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SatNov302024
GB: Scotland: Green light for eco-friendly coastal town in Edinburgh
Development includes 847 net-zero ready homes on the city’s largest brownfield site, addressing the housing emergency and helping achieve climate action goals.
Plans for the largest regeneration project of its kind in Scotland for a new environmentally friendly coastal town in Edinburgh have been given the go-ahead.
The development includes 847 net-zero ready homes to be built in partnership with Cruden Homes on the Scottish capital’s largest brownfield site.
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FriNov292024
TW: How Local Governments Can Leverage Smart City Indicators to Enhance Urban Competitiveness
Smart city indicator tools have become essential for governments around the world to measure the effectiveness and competitiveness of their smart city initiatives. These tools range from globally recognized frameworks, such as the IMD Smart City Index, to indicators tailored to national and cultural contexts, such as Japan's SCI-Japan Liveable Well-Being City Index or the Thailand Smart City Competitiveness Index by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA). These systems are crucial in supporting policy formulation and guiding strategic initiatives for smart city development.
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FriNov292024
GB: Buckinghamshire: Milton Keynes uses drones to map area and create digital twin
Flights over city centre will map the area in detail and help to create a digital twin which can then be used to inform highways surveys and accident response.
Milton Keynes City Council is partnering to trial the use of drones with the aim of transforming the way essential and emergency services are delivered in the future.
Flights over the centre of the UK city will map the area in detail and help to create a digital twin which can then be used to inform highways surveys and accident response.
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FriNov292024
European Metacities Sign Partnership for Next-Gen Smart Cities at 5G Ecosystem Event in Europe
During the leading 5G ecosystem event in Europe, Techritory, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to commit to forming a European Metacities Partnership.
The Memorandum was signed by 15 public and private organizations from six European countries – Latvia, Greece, Bulgaria, Belgium, Finland, and Cyprus. By signing the MoU, the organizations have expressed their commitment to fostering greater collaboration and developing joint Metacity initiatives around Europe, as well as forming a European Metacities Partnership association in the future.
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FriNov292024
AE: Transforming Dubai: Dubai Customs’ Blockchain Platform in the Smart City Initiative
Dubai Customs has recently launched a groundbreaking blockchain platform to solidify further its status as a global hub for trade and innovation.
Overview
On July 8 2024, Dubai Media Office announced that the blockchain solution was launched as part of a broader strategy to cement Dubai’s position as a leading smart city. This initiative is part of Dubai’s ambitious Smart City efforts to revolutionise various sectors through advanced technologies. Integrating blockchain technology into Dubai Customs’ operations marks a significant step towards enhancing international trade efficiency, transparency, and security. Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, said, “This innovation reflects our vision to make Dubai a global hub of trade and logistics.”
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ThuNov282024
MY: 995 smart CCTV units in Greater Johor Baru
Number part of 1,500 AI-enabled cameras under Johor Safe initiative, says exco member
Installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras that utilise artificial intelligence (AI) are part of efforts to bring a unified smart infrastructure across Greater Johor Baru, says a state exco member.
Johor housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said 995 of 1,500 such CCTV cameras are already in operation in key areas around Greater Johor Baru, with the rest to be installed within the next two years as part of the Johor Safe initiative.
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ThuNov282024
IN: Goa: Panaji: Smart City to track sapling growth with new app, public to have limited access
The Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL) is set to launch a ‘Tree App’ as part of its Citizen App Panaji. This innovative tool will track the growth of saplings planted across the city.
Each sapling will be documented on the app, including its botanical and Konkani names, precise geolocation, initial height, and fencing status. A photo of each sapling will also be uploaded.
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ThuNov282024
IN: Andhra Pradesh: Plan to develop Vijayawada as a Smart City
Key projects included plans for a railway underpass, overpass, the BRTS Road to the railway station and bridges from Singh Nagar and Rajarajeswari Peta to Errakattu to ease traffic congestion.
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath stated that the challenges faced by citizens would be resolved through joint efforts by the Central and State governments.
He, along with West Constituency MP Sujana Chaudhary, held a review meeting with Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra and departmental heads at the VMC’s command control room on Tuesday.
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WedNov272024
South Korea partners with Saudi Arabia for digital twin smart city projects
Naver has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company to launch a digital twin venture, advancing smart city projects and urban planning.
South Korean Naver Corporation has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company to establish a joint venture focused on digital twin platform projects in the Middle East. Digital twin technology, which creates virtual replicas of real-world environments, will be central to the collaboration, enabling advanced urban planning, real-time monitoring, disaster prediction, and smart city development.
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WedNov272024
AI can drive urban efficiency in Africa
In South Africa, the vision of smart cities is more than just an aspiration – it’s a potential solution to some of the country’s most pressing urban challenges.
From traffic congestion to unreliable water supply and waste management inefficiencies, municipalities are struggling to deliver essential services to a growing population. While some regions have made progress with isolated projects, such as public bike-sharing schemes or ‘smart’ waste bins, these piecemeal efforts fall short of the true potential of smart cities.
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WedNov272024
The Future of Smart Cities Will Be Powered by Blockchain
Blockchain brings transparency, trust, and decentralized solutions to smart city challenges, making urban spaces more efficient, connected, and sustainable.
The concept of smart cities is driven by the goal of using technology to create an interconnected, intelligent urban environment. It creates a synergy between technology and our physical environment, improving quality of life and encouraging sustainable growth.
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TueNov262024
US: Colorado Smart Cities Alliance enters strategic partnership
Strategic collaboration seeks to accelerate adoption of smart city projects in the US with engineering solutions across mobility, sustainability and tech.
The Colorado Smart Cities Alliance (CSCA) has announced a strategic collaboration with L&T Technology Services, an engineering, digital and R&D services provider.
This partnership aims to drive innovation and technology integration in smart city development projects across the state of Colorado.
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TueNov262024
CN: Shanghai: Integrating commercial, office, and recreational spaces, Ennead Architects’ Taopu Smart City emphasizes sustainable and innovative urban design in a ambitious urban redevelopment initiative
Inspired by calligraphic lines and ribbons, Ennead Architects have designed a mixed-use development creating a cohesive and dynamic urban district creating strong visual, pedestrian, and infrastructure connections with the surrounding site, district, and the city.
Named Taopu Smart City, the project is part of a new district being planned around one of Shanghai’s largest future parks and has been awarded a 2024 International Architecture Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
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TueNov262024
IN: Dahod: Millennium-old city embraces modern development under Smart Cities Mission in Gujarat
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Dahod district of Gujarat has achieved remarkable progress as part of India's Smart Cities Mission, a press release said.
Launched in June 2015, the mission aims to transform urban areas by improving infrastructure, and quality of life, and promoting sustainable growth. Under the mission, a state-of-the-art Integrated command and control centre has been developed at Dahod for Rs 121 cr.
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TueNov262024
IN: Gujarat: LTTS wins project to build US state Colorado’s smart cities
Synopsis: Gujarat-headquartered LTTS has also built experience of smart government projects in the USA, India and the Middle East with its internet of things (IoT) offerings to enhance city operations, providing security solutions, citywide surveillance, and border security systems.
Mid-sized Indian IT services company L&T Technology Services (LTTS) on Monday announced a strategic partnership with the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance (CSCA) to build smart city development projects across the state of Colorado integrating innovation and technology.
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MonNov252024
Greece’s ‘smart city’ by the sea taking shape
High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower centerpiece of Greece’s future “smart city” look out over the Saronic Gulf.
At their feet, construction machinery stirs up dust.
Its backers say the 8 billion euro (US$8.43 billion) project financed by private funds is a symbol of Greece’s renaissance after the years of financial stagnation that saw investors flee the country.
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MonNov252024
Calling a city home
Debate around the social sustainability of urban communities is heating up. Cities are being challenged to guarantee inclusion and equitable access to essential resources and services and adjust urban design to improve safety and security.
During a panel discussion at the recent Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, the concept of making cities a home that people can appreciate was explored. According to Valentina Taddeo, marketing and communication leader at Paradox Engineering, a city becomes a home when it succeeds in making each resident feel a sense of familiarity, security and belonging.
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SunNov242024
US: California: San Diego adds ‘smart city’ interactive kiosks to downtown
The city of San Diego unveiled the first of more than 50 brand new kiosks scattered through downtown on Friday, aiming to help people better navigate the area and interact with local businesses.
Known as the Interactive Kiosk Experience, these wayfinding touchscreens have myriad features, encompassing transit, dining, entertainment, safety resources and city services.
The dual-sided kiosks, which are operated by IKE Smart City, can be found in 15 other cities across the country, including Houston, Miami, Atlanta and Baltimore.
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SunNov242024
Kazakhstan makes significant efforts to introduce sustainable dev't principles in public services - official
Kazakhstan is making significant efforts to implement the principles of sustainable development in the sphere of state and public services, Kazakhstan's First Vice Minister of Digital Development Kanysh Tuleushin said at a high-level roundtable on green digital actions, Trend reports.
“All countries are now making efforts to achieve certain goals related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and striving for carbon neutrality. And, of course, Kazakhstan is not an exception. We are making significant efforts to implement the principles of sustainable development in government and public services, develop GovTech solutions, and share these technologies with other countries.
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SunNov242024
IN: Uttar Pradesh: IIT-Kanpur’s AI-driven CoE for Sustainable Cities to address existing problems
Will take innovative ideas to scale and commercialise
Chosen to lead the Sustainable Cities Centre of Excellence (CoE) in AI on October 15, as part of the Ministry of Education’s initiative 'Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India’, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) prepares to start actual work in Phase II starting January 1, 2025.
Academic partners in the project also include IISc Bengaluru, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Delhi, NIT Calicut and Princeton University. Adani Total Gas Limited, Adani Electricity, Tata Consultancy Services and Multi Modal Transport Solutions Startups are also part of the coalition.
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SatNov232024
Public and private infrastructure investment boosting Indonesia’s digital transformation
Indonesia’s ongoing digital transformation got a significant boost with a major partnership.
The Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and investment firm Granite Asia have announced a strategic partnership to make targeted investments worth up to $1.2 billion.
Such investments will have a strong focus on domestic businesses or companies with deep connections to Indonesia, either via established operations or by introducing technologies that are intended to benefit the local market in the long term.
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SatNov232024
QA: Lusail City is being transformed into a smart city: Municipality Minister
Qatar wrapped up yesterday its participation in the Cityscape Global 2024 exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah chaired the Qatari delegation to the four-day event.
Addressing the conference, Al Attiyah detailed the Qatar National Vision 2030, along with the key underway projects to create a sustainable society based on the knowledge economy. He highlighted the Ministry of Municipality’s commitment to ensure the alignment of the country’s urban planning with the economic and social development goals - which improves the quality of life and sustainability.
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FriNov222024
From the rise to the consolidation of smart cities
Smart cities are here to stay. What was considered a big trend a few years ago is now an established topic and a reality for many citizens.
Today we have world rankings, thematic indexes, certifying and specialised companies, cases and, above all, the interest of the public sector and society in advancing this agenda.
The aim of this article is to give a brief overview of the subject and to understand how far we have come and where we are going. A journey through the most impressive Smart Cities initiatives on the planet and their impact on society. The starting point is a simple question:
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FriNov222024
Here’s How ‘Smart Cities’ Focus On Resilience And Growth No Matter Who’s President In The U.S.
When we step back from high emotions—in either direction—after the U.S. election last week, we see millions of extraordinary people doing yeoman’s work to make our lives, cities, and communities better and more resilient. Hundreds of ways they are doing so were on vivid display at the Smart Cities Expo World Congress 2024 last week in Barcelona, Spain which I had the privilege of exploring. People from across the globe who share a fervent desire to make our cities run more efficiently, serve more residents more effectively and be more resilient – that is, to make them “smarter” — gathered and displayed their solutions.
It's a living reminder that clever, determined, creative people will always use their imagination, resources, networks and elbow grease to find a way to solve every day challenges both large and small. Most of the people I talked to at the Expo – from the Netherlands, to Cyprus and Singapore, from Europe to the Middle East, and fellow Americans – are quick to say their work continues no matter who sits in the White House.
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FriNov222024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Smart portal for Srinagar citizens
The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) managed by the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) in Srinagar is developing a new online portal which will seek residents’ opinions related to spending of government funds.
The portal is related to municipal services and people can seek information on infrastructure development including new flyovers etc. The portal will be present in the mySrinagar app and Srinagar Smart City Limited website.
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ThuNov212024
IN: Urban sustainability: Green infrastructure and smart cities
As urban areas in India rapidly expand, the need for sustainable development becomes increasingly critical. By 2050, it is estimated that nearly 68% of the global population will reside in cities, putting immense pressure on infrastructure, resources, and the environment. In India, where cities are experiencing unprecedented growth and transformation, this urgency is amplified. Urbanization is not just changing the physical landscape; it is reshaping the social, economic, and environmental aspects of urban life.
India’s urban population is projected to reach nearly 600 million by 2030, putting immense pressure on key resources such as housing, transportation, water, and energy. To address this growing challenge, the country is prioritizing sustainable urban development to minimize environmental impact and improve the quality of life in cities. The integration of green infrastructure, advanced technologies, and efficient urban planning is seen as a critical solution for creating sustainable, resilient, and liveable urban environments. Initiatives like the Smart Cities Mission are core to this strategy, aiming to modernize urban infrastructure using sustainable practices.
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ThuNov212024
TH: Seminar boosts upgrading of urban areas as smart cities
Players in the development of smart cities talk about what has been done so far and how artificial intelligence will play an even greater role in the future
Smart city development should be eco-friendly, transparent and improve people’s quality of life, experts told the “Thailand Smart City Expo 2025” seminar organised on Tuesday by the Nation Group’s PostToday and Springnews.
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ThuNov212024
How connectivity is shaping smart cities: The Internet of Things and its real-world impact right now
In an increasingly digital world, the right connectivity is essential for meeting the complex needs of modern businesses.
But looking beyond its application in everyday business use, connectivity is also paramount for enabling the innovative technologies powering modern smart cities.
To provide context for those who haven't followed the meteoric rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), in 2023, there were 15.9 billion IoT devices connected globally. By 2030, that figure is forecast to more than double.
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WedNov202024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar and Jammu: Self-Sustaining Smart Cities
The developments discussed by the Chief Secretary at the meeting of the Housing & Urban Development Department are a promising step toward ensuring a sustainable and technologically advanced urban landscape for the cities of Srinagar and Jammu. The emphasis on self-sustainability for Srinagar Smart City Limited and Jammu Smart City Limited marks a forward-looking approach to urban governance that prioritises continuity and financial autonomy in public services, especially after significant investments have already been funnelled into various smart city projects. The Chief Secretary’s directive to create self-sustaining models for SSCL and JSCL highlights a broader strategy to secure long-term benefits for both cities. These Special Purpose Vehicles have made considerable progress, executing projects worth crores and generating revenue through various assets. However, the challenge remains to build a system where these SPVs are financially viable without continuous state support.
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WedNov202024
Sub-Saharan Africa: A conscious approach to urbanisation for smart, sustainable cities
In sub-Saharan Africa, where roughly 60% of people still live in rural areas urbanisation is occurring faster than anywhere else in the world. The temptation to build new cities on greenfield sites, away from existing city centres is enormous.
Alison Groves, director: discipline lead: built ecology and WSP in Africa and Hlologelo Manthose, built ecology: sustainability consultant at WSP in Africa, are advocates for retrofitting buildings to make them more sustainable – environmentally, socially and economically – across Africa’s cityscapes.
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WedNov202024
NL: The Hague reveals successes and lessons from five years of smart city innovations
For the past five years, The Hague has been testing smart technologies in an urban environment. Some applications proved successful, others less so.
The municipality of The Hague has published a white paper outlining lessons learned from the Scheveningen Living Lab. Over the past five years, the city has tested smart technologies in an urban setting.
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WedNov202024
US: Illinois: Chicago launches Smart Streets Pilot programme
The pilot aims to modernise the current system to protect vulnerable road users who are walking, biking and using transit while improving transit operations.
The City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDoT) and the Department of (DoF) have announced the launch of the Smart Streets Pilot programme to enforce illegal parking.
The initiative using camera technology to enhance enforcement of parking and standing violations in bus and bike lanes downtown. It aims to modernise the current system to protect vulnerable road users who are walking, biking and using transit while improving transit operations.
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WedNov202024
Learn about the must haves for your smart city
Today’s smart metering solutions have evolved with a wide range of connectivity options and choosing the right solution can unlock new levels of performance, scalability and cost-efficiency.
Smart metering has been a driving force in the IoT revolution for over 25 years. Utilities have long faced the challenge of collecting data from connected meters in remote, often hard-to-reach locations – underground, in pits or even submerged in water.
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TueNov192024
NEOM The Line announces update as Saudi megaproject takes major step closer to Phase 1 completion
NEOM has announced architecture and engineering partners to help complete Phase 1 of The Line in Saudi Arabia
NEOM has announced the appointment of world-leading partners to deliver the core city planning, design and engineering for the first phase of THE LINE, the linear smart city under construction in NEOM.
NEOM said Delugan Meissl Associate Architects (DMAA), Gensler and Mott MacDonald are collaborating with THE LINE’s design, development and project delivery teams to provide urban design, planning consultancy and infrastructure design for the first phase of the city.
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TueNov192024
C40 guide to serve as implementation tool for urban planners
The guide will serve as a tool to accelerate sustainable, equitable and resilient urban planning policies and promote deliverable climate action around the globe.
C40 Cities and Community Jameel alongside UrbanShift have launched a climate action guide to help support cities in embedding climate action within their urban planning frameworks.
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TueNov192024
South Korean companies lead global smart city expansion
The strength of South Korean companies lies in offering comprehensive IT solutions
Tampere, Finland’s second-largest city and a former industrial center, is undergoing significant infrastructure revitalization. The “Nokia Arena,” inaugurated three years ago, has become a flagship of this renewal. With a capacity of 15,000, it stands as Finland’s largest ice hockey venue and integrates a hotel, an indoor performance space, and a variety of restaurants. The arena showcases cutting-edge visual technology, including large-scale LEDs, transparent OLEDs, video walls, and commercial displays, all supplied by LG Electronics. The company is also assessing the potential of installing electric vehicle charging (EVC) stations and implementing robotic solutions in the city.
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TueNov192024
PH: Iligan City partners with tech firm for 'smart city' innovation
The Iligan City government has partnered with Mata Technologies Inc. to develop innovative, technology-driven systems aimed at enhancing local governance and public services.
Iligan Mayor Frederick Siao signed a memorandum of agreement with the tech firm on Monday for collaboration on various technology-based projects designed to improve different sectors in the city.
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MonNov182024
IN: Meghalaya: Shillong: State govt’s high-tech project promises fail to materialise
Despite the state government frequently making ambitious announcements about high-tech projects, the execution of these promises often falls short.
From skywalks and electric buses to smart roads, projects are hyped with tech-savvy language, but when it comes to implementation of these projects, visible progress remains lacking.
Months after the skywalk from Barik to Police Bazaar was announced, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma revealed that the government could not go ahead with the project due to traffic being affected in the area.
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MonNov182024
IN: Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar’s e-bus service struggles to meet demand of daily commuters
Srinagar’s e-bus service, launched as part of the Smart City initiative, has quickly become an essential mode of transport for many residents. While the launch of e-buses was seen as a progressive step for the city, the current fleet remains insufficient to cater to the growing commuters’ demand. With only 100 electric buses in operation, the shortage has led to overcrowding and longer waiting time for passengers, particularly during peak hours at various routes.
Although the surface transport ministry plans to add another 100 buses by January or February next year, the total fleet will still fall short of the city’s needs. To fully meet the demand, the service requires around 600 e-buses, SSCL official said.
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SunNov172024
IN: Smart cities and their role in the future of real estate
Real estate is like the foundation of a smart city. Technology would not be anywhere without well-planned buildings and spaces.
Smart cities are gradually shifting from dreams into reality, and real estate is a key enabler of this new phenomenon. However, what does a smart city mean? It is a city that applies everyday technology to aspects such as transport, power, and the general living standards of the city’s populace.
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SunNov172024
Why smart cities must get smarter – but not too smart
In early November at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona—the Smart Cities equivalent of The Oscars—Shenzhen picked up the prestigious Smart City of 2024 award for its ‘Smarter City, Better Life’ initiative.
The initiative focused on transforming the Chinese city through digitalisation, advanced urban management, and sustainable development to tackle challenges like dense population, resource limitations, and environmental concerns. Shenzhen is a technology hothouse and a showcase for China’s biggest technology players, including Huawei.
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SunNov172024
US: California: City launches community technology pilot projects in 4 Long Beach neighborhoods
Long Beach has continued its efforts to improve the lives of all Long Beach residents by making technology more accessible to address community needs.
The city has launched community technology pilot programs in four Long Beach neighborhoods as part of its Smart Cities Initiative – which advances solutions to civic challenges by engaging the community, staff and private sector to explore and implement emerging technology.
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SatNov162024
KR: Gyeonggi: Seongnam mayor introduces digital services for residents at smart city congress
Seongnam, located in Gyeonggi Province, is one of South Korea's leading cities in offering a range of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services to its residents. According to Mayor Shin Sang-jin, this initiative is one of his key policies.
Shin introduced the city's digital features at this year's Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, Spain.
He was one of the six panelists in one of the SCEWC's headline sessions, "Shaping the Digital Future Ethically," moderated by global urban development nonprofit organization Leading Cities' board member Jennifer James, on the event's first day, Tuesday (local time). Some 150 industry insiders, including Helpful Places founder Jacqueline Lu and Fiware Foundation chief operating officer Clara Pezuela, attended the session.
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SatNov162024
AE: Dubai’s Smart Kiosk Lets You Renew Your License in 3 Minutes
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out self-service kiosks across the city that allow residents to renew their driving licenses in just three minutes. A video recently showcased a Dubai resident using one of these kiosks, with the entire renewal process completed quickly and seamlessly. The initiative offers a modern solution to save time and cut down on queues at RTA centers.
Multiple Services, All in One Place
The RTA has installed 32 of these kiosks in 21 locations, including the main RTA headquarters, customer happiness centers, and high-traffic areas like Tasjeel in Al Barsha. The kiosks provide around-the-clock access to 28 different digital services beyond just license renewals, including vehicle licensing, driver services, parking, and even nol card management.
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SatNov162024
US: The Future of Smart City Technology in North Carolina
Around the world, cities are becoming “smarter” by using advanced technologies to create more efficient, sustainable, and enjoyable communities. North Carolina is also embracing this trend by bringing smart technology to its urban areas. But what does a “smart city” really mean, and how will these technologies shape North Carolina’s future? Let’s look at how smart city projects are transforming the state.
What is a Smart City?
A smart city uses technology and data to improve life for the people who live there. It’s like giving the city a “brain” that connects and monitors things like traffic, energy, and waste. For example, smart traffic lights can adjust based on real-time conditions to help reduce traffic jams. Buildings might save energy through sensors that turn off lights in empty rooms, and waste systems can even track trash levels to schedule pick-ups only when needed.
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SatNov162024
US: How ‘floating car data’ can help cities tackle traffic
Smart city technology can save transportation agencies money and inform conversations with the public, says a white paper by consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
“Every city is struggling to manage traffic,” said Doug Gilmour, TomTom’s global business development manager for traffic and travel products.
Last year, traffic on U.S. roads exceeded pre-pandemic levels and was the highest on record dating back to 1998, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Mapmaking company TomTom named New York City; Washington, D.C.; San Francisco; Boston and Chicago as the top five most congested cities in 2023. Drivers in these large cities each lost anywhere from 72 hours to over 100 hours per year in rush-hour traffic.
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FriNov152024
Strategic partnership to accelerate smart city progress in UAE
Partnership with the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will combine InfraX’s infrastructure expertise with Tuya’s smart home technologies.
Tuya Smart, a global cloud platform service provider, has announced a strategic partnership with InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, to help accelerate smart city development in the UAE at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona.
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FriNov152024
VN: Da Nang to expand QR code system to all streets
The central city plans to set up QR codes on signals of all streets, providing information and history, as well instructions for local residents and tourists, following a three-year pilot project in Sơn Trà district.
It’s part of the progress of the city’s digitalisation, outlined in the Master Plan in building Đà Nẵng into a ‘smart’ city in 2030-45 period.
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FriNov152024
GB: Buckinghamshire: Milton Keynes to lead driverless bus trial
StreetCav is a plug-and-play driverless shuttle that has been developed by a consortium of private and public sector organisations and will roll out in December.
Milton Keynes is set to lead a self-driving bus trial using Ohmio Lift vehicles to transport residents across the city next month.
StreetCav is a plug-and-play driverless shuttle that has been developed by a consortium of private and public sector organisations, supported by funding from Zenzic’s Cam Supply Chain UK programme. Zenzic was established by government and industry to champion the UK Connected and Automated Mobility (Cam) ecosystem.
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FriNov152024
ZA: MTN, ZTE, Weskus, and Aizatron sign MOU for 5G smart city initiative, unfolding intelligent potential
- MTN, ZTE, Weskus, and Aizatron showcase the transformative impact of 5G technology on smart cities and maritime communications
- An MOU was signed to advance 5G-enabled smart city development and AI-based solutions, marking a significant milestone for South Africa's urban innovation
ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, in collaboration with MTN, Weskus, and Aizatron, has hosted the 5G innovation event – "Unfolding the Intelligent Potential: Tech for a Better Tomorrow" in Langebaan, West Coast. This landmark gathering emphasized the transformative role of 5G technology in advancing smart cities and innovative applications, attracting key industry leaders from South Africa's technology sector.
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ThuNov142024
Malaysia's Smart City Framework yielding impactful results - Gobind
Malaysia's Smart City Framework, which aims to bring local cities up to global smart city standards, is generating impactful results, as evidenced by Kuala Lumpur's impressive leap of 16 spots in the latest Institute for Management Development (IMD) Smart City Index.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said Kuala Lumpur now ranks as the 73rd smartest city globally, a testament to Malaysia's growing urban innovation.
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ThuNov142024
US: North Carolina: Building tomorrow: Regional collaboration leads to smart city advancements
The Triangle Plus Connected Communities Conference was held again last week, thanks to the leadership of Raleigh Smart City manager, John Holden, and his team.
City and community leaders, business leaders, and techies all joined together to celebrate the “smart city” momentum.
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ThuNov142024
Malaysia strengthens partnership with EU on smart city development
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo engaged with representatives from the European Union (EU) to share initiatives concerning Malaysia’s journey to develop digital and smart cities that enhance people’s lives.
During the C-level Roundtable Breakfast at the Smart City World Expo Congress here today, the minister highlighted that the gathering strengthened the partnership between Malaysia and the EU on smart city development.
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WedNov132024
What makes a city future-ready?
ThoughtLab is launching its latest global study of 250 cities that shows how city leaders are advancing their social, sustainability and economic goals.
A select group of cities are jumping ahead when it comes to being “future ready,” according to a global study, conducted by thought leadership research company ThoughtLab.
From Future Vision to Urban Reality is being launched at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, which runs from 5-7 November.
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WedNov132024
Smart Cities: The Role of Technology in Urban Development
As urban populations continue to grow, cities around the world face increasing challenges in managing resources, infrastructure, and services. Smart city initiatives leverage advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and smart infrastructure to address these challenges and enhance urban living. In this article, we explore how these technologies are driving the development of smart cities, improving sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life for residents.
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TueNov122024
BH: New Digital City Set to Rise in Hamala Soon
Beyon Group’s cutting-edge “Digital City” will reshape Bahrain’s digital landscape by 2030
In a significant push towards digital transformation, Beyon Group has announced its ambitious plans to develop a “Digital City” in Hamala, Bahrain.
This expansive 380,000-square-meter project was unveiled at the Gateway Gulf Forum 2024, held at the Four Seasons Bahrain, signaling a major advancement in Bahrain’s journey toward Vision 2030.
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TueNov122024
GH: 5G network is here!
Ghana has officially entered the 5G era, with the government launching next-generation telecommunications infrastructure that promises to revolutionise digital connectivity across the nation, through Next Gen Infraco (NGIC), the 5G wholesale infrastructure provider.
The rollout by NGIC is expected to initially deploy 5G services in major urban centers including Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, with a plan for a nationwide expansion targeting complete coverage by 2026.
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TueNov122024
TW: Smart mobility raises parking infrastructure concerns
Countries are making significant investments in smart city applications. According to one survey, consumers spend 70% of their time on transportation, making smart traffic management a lucrative opportunity for a variety of firms. Smart parking management systems integrated with charging stations have gained popularity, with businesses such as Acer and Asustek Computer targeting this market through their respective affiliates.
Peter Wu, general manager of Asus Cloud and Taiwan Web Service (TWSC), sees significant potential in the use of smart parking poles. These not only provide roadside parking but can also collect data within smart cities via AIoT. TWSC, an Asustek subsidiary, seeks to deliver integrated one-stop system services, according to Wu.
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TueNov122024
VN: Int’l confab looks to develop skilled workforce for smart city development
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications and the Francophone University Agency (AUF) organised an international conference on November 4 discussing ways to branch out high-quality labour force for the southern economic hub’s development of smart urban areas.
At the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan highlighted the socio-economic achievements that the city has carved out over the recent past as well as its goal to transform itself into a modern and smart metropolis by 2030, saying the city is envisaged to become a dynamic hub of finance, commerce, culture, education, and science-technology with deep international integration.
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MonNov112024
IN: Andhra Pradesh: Smart Kakinada project stagnates despite funding
The Kakinada Smart City Project launched in 2015 with a big bang has not yielded the desired results even after nearly a decade. One can see the promised “smartness” nowhere in the port city, even after crores of rupees have been spent on the project.
Government of India launched Smart Cities mission aimed at creating sustainable and inclusive cities, with core infrastructure that provides a decent quality of life to its citizens, apart from a clean and sustainable environment.
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MonNov112024
Taiwan-based diplomats shown Kaohsiung's smart city efforts
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung leads delegation to southern city
A group of Taiwan-based diplomats from 23 nations visited the Taiwan AI Labs in Kaohsiung’s Asia Bay 5G AIoT Innovation Park on Saturday (Nov. 2).
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) led the 38-member delegation to meet with Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) to understand the city’s efforts in smart city development, according to the Kaohsiung city government. Participating countries included several of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, Japan, Poland, and New Zealand.
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MonNov112024
Indonesia highlights three factors for ASEAN smart cities
Indonesia has presented three key elements in the development of smart cities in the country as well as ideas for the integration of ASEAN smart city development.
Indonesia has presented three key elements in the development of smart cities in the country as well as ideas for the integration of ASEAN smart city development.
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MonNov112024
VN: Hanoi has long road to travel in becoming a smart city
Over the past few years, Hanoi has actively implemented digital transformation solutions with the aim of becoming a smart city. This is an ambitious project with three key objectives.
The first objective is to improve the quality of life by developing a smart infrastructure system. This is a crucial step to alleviate traffic congestion, a persistent issue in Hanoi for many years. By applying technological solutions such as traffic sensors and intelligent traffic management systems, the city can more efficiently manage vehicle flow, thereby reducing travel times and minimising the negative environmental impacts.
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MonNov112024
PH: PPP Center champions Smart City development through PPPs in strategic workshop with Finland
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center Deputy Executive Director and Assistant Secretary Eleazar E. Ricote served as a resource speaker at the workshop on “Exploring Strategic Collaboration Between Finland and the Philippines Through Smart Technologies in Smart City & Infrastructure” on October 24, 2024, at the Fairmont Hotel, Makati City. This workshop brought together stakeholders from both countries to discuss collaborative opportunities in infrastructure development, focusing on transportation and mobility advancements in the Philippines.
In his opening remarks, Asec. Ricote highlighted the role of PPPs in attaining the country’s developmental goals. He stressed the enactment of Republic Act No. 11966, or the PPP Code of the Philippines, as one of the main drivers of the Philippine government to expedite infrastructure development and economic growth in the country.
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SunNov102024
A Vision for Smart Cities in the Global South: Indonesia’s Potential Path
Here's how Indonesia could build a smart city model that embodies this potential 'rags to riches' journey:
Indonesia is at a turning point—a story of struggle poised to become one of triumph. Developing an ideal smart city requires striking a balance between the rapid economic growth seen in China and the democratic, participatory values of Western countries. This vision aligns with President Prabowo’s goal for Indonesia to become a high-income country by 2045. According to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani, this ambitious target will require economic growth of 6-8% annually. To reach this goal, Indonesia’s smart cities must be technologically advanced, inclusive, and democratic to uplift all its citizens.
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SunNov102024
IN: Tamil Nadu: Madurai Corporation to install 138 cameras to check waste dumping along Vaigai
Madurai Corporation aims to reduce illegal waste dumping along the Vaigai River by installing 38 surveillance cameras on the riverbank and 100 more at high-waste sites in the city. Stricter regulations for meat shops and fines for violators will be enforced. Additional measures include a proposed sewage treatment plant and riverfront development.
The Madurai Corporation plans to install 38 surveillance cameras to curb illegal waste dumping on the banks of the river Vaigai . Another 100 cameras will be placed at other high-waste dumping sites across the city to monitor and reduce pollution.
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SatNov092024
IN: Kerala: Kochi: Smart City running headless; CEO post vacant for a year
The Smart City Kochi project, which was launched with the announcement of bringing global investments to Kerala, has been operating without a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a year now. The CEO resigned around six months ago.
The Smart City IT township is located adjacent to the Kakkanad Infopark. The project commenced with the promise of creating 90,000 job opportunities and constructing buildings over an area of 8.8 million square feet. The Kerala government holds a 16 percent stake, while Dubai Holding owns 84 percent. The Chief Minister serves as the chairman of the director board.
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SatNov092024
ID: OIKN partners with US companies to develop Command Center concept
The IKN Nusantara Authority (OIKN) and seven technology companies from the United States have collaborated to develop the Phase II Command Center concept in the Indonesian capital city of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan.
Deputy for green and digital transformation of OIKN, Professor Mohammed Ali Berawi, expressed optimism over the support from the United States Government.
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FriNov082024
LoRaWAN: The Game-Changer for Smart Cities
The Beecham Research declared LoRaWAN the premier low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technology for smart cities. Titled Leveraging LoRaWAN for Smart Cities: Cost-Effective, Scalable, Sustainable Connectivity, the report emphasises LoRaWAN’s vital role in modern urban environments, showcasing its ability to provide cost-effective and efficient connectivity for various smart applications.
The LoRa Alliance, a global consortium promoting the open LoRaWAN standard, will highlight these findings at the Smart Cities Expo World Congress(SCEWC). Member companies, including Browan Communications, iotech, Miromico, and Tata Communications, will demonstrate how LoRaWAN is revolutionising urban infrastructure. ZENNER will join Tata Communications and the Alliance on the panel titled “IoT Connectivity & Data Insights to Enhance Urban Life.”
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FriNov082024
IN: Karnataka: Hubballi’s public bicycle sharing system faces accessibility and demand challenges
The smart city project's public bicycle initiative in Hubballi remains inaccessible to numerous residents across various parts of the city. Despite multiple requests from individuals and organisations seeking the bicycle-sharing facility in their neighbourhoods, the authorities have not taken any concrete steps to address these demands.
Certain locations with existing bicycle stations show low utilisation rates, so officials have identified these underperforming spots but have not relocated them to areas with high demand. Residents from Old Hubballi, Siddaroodha Mutt, Old bus terminal and market areas have consistently requested bicycle stations, yet the administration has shown no interest in transferring the facilities to these locations where they are most needed.
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FriNov082024
US: California: Culver City: Council OK's Kiosks on City Property
Monday night October 28 the Culver City Council voted 3-to approve Advertising kiosks on city rights-of-way. Vice Mayor Dan O'Brien, Councilmen Albert Vera, Göran Eriksson on voted in favor of the plan. Councilman Freddy Puza vote against the proposal while Mayor Yasmine Imani McMorrin abstained.
IKE Smart City is the nationwide leader in smart city kiosks offering a wide variety of public benefits. Since launching in 2015, we have successfully deployed IKE networks in 20 cities, making IKE the most trusted partner for cities across the country when it comes to digital interactive kiosk technology. IKE, the "Interactive Kiosk Experience," is a seamless, best-in-class hardware and software communication system that connects cities with people through interactive, vivid touchscreens, an ever-expanding suite of applications, and a dynamically engaging interface.
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ThuNov072024
TH: Korat gears up for smart city status with new online services in 2025
The Muang Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality prepares a suite of online services for residents’ convenience as part of its smart city set-up
The Muang Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality will next year provide online services to residents as part of its smart city development, which kicked off in 2021, a deputy mayor said.
Chatree Wongwibulsin, deputy mayor of Korat municipality, said on Thursday that the Korat Smart City project has progressed a lot with several online services ready for use next year.
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ThuNov072024
Citizens also have a responsibility in making African cities liveable
Cities are complex social systems and, like magnets, they attract and repel. For some citizens the notion of a city conjures up images of bright lights, sophistication, excitement and opportunities. For others, a city is a dystopian, heartless and dangerous place where social ills prevail and threats to life and limb are pervasive. No matter the prevailing views towards cities, for millions of Africans, cities are what we call home. The challenge is, how to make cities more liveable; where they shelter us, nurture us, support us, and even become spaces where dreams are made.
African cities are expanding at a rapid rate. Cairo, Addis Ababa, Kigali and Cape Town are but a few of the cities on the continent that have shown exponential growth spatially, economically and demographically. These are primarily due to rural to urban population shifts, intercity-migration and high birth rates.
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ThuNov072024
IN: Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveils plan to transform Dibrugarh city into smart urban hub
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced the approval of the master plan for "Dibrugarh Vision-2045," an initiative aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to transforming cities nationwide into smart urban centers. Sonowal emphasized that this visionary project is part of the Prime Minister’s broader ambition to foster advanced, sustainable urban development across India, with Dibrugarh positioned as a key focus in Assam.
“Dibrugarh Vision-2045” was unveiled today, showcasing an ambitious framework that has received approval following close coordination with the Assam government. The plan outlines a roadmap for enhancing urban infrastructure, smart technology integration, and sustainable development practices within the city. Sonowal underscored the government’s dedication to Dibrugarh’s progress, stating, “We are fully committed to the development of Dibrugarh, and we look forward to seeing it evolve into a model smart city that aligns with PM Modi's urban vision for India."
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1. Nachrichten aus dem Institut IfG.CC / News from the IfG.CC
1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten & Projekte / Selected activities & projects
A.1 Potsdam/Speyer, Deutschland, 10.07.: ISPRAT-Forschungsprojekt „Informierter Bürger trifft zuständigkeitsorientierte Verwaltung“: Projektvorstellung auf dem 5. ISPRAT-Wissenschaftstag
A.2 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland, 27.06.: Projekt "PROKETTA" – Zweites Treffen des Arbeitsforums eStandards des BMWi-Förderschwerpunktes "Mittelstand-Digital – IKT-Anwendungen in der Wirtschaft" in Bremerhaven
1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publications
P.1 COMPATeGov – Kompetenzmodell für E-Government
1.3 Vom IfG.CC empfohlene Publikationen / Publications recommended by the IfG.CC
R.1 Snellen, Ignace Th. M. / Thaens, Marcel / Van De Donk, Wim (ed.): Public Administration in the Information Age: Revisited. - Lansdale: IOS Press, 2012. - 308 p.
1.4 Veranstaltungen & Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
V.1 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland, 14.06.: Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Potsdam zu Besuch am IfG.CC
V.2 Potsdam, Deutschland, 20.06.: Fortbildungsveranstaltung für thailändische Führungskräfte und Verwaltungsbeamte
V.3 Berlin, Deutschland, 25.06.: Zukunftskongress Staat & Verwaltung 2013, Zukunftsforum IV: Veränderte Anforderungen in der vernetzten Verwaltung
V.4 Ankündigung/Announcement: IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg: Hands-on-Workshops
V.4.1 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 18.07.: Prozesspriorisierungs-Workshop
V.4.2 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 25.07.: Prozessmodellierungs-Workshop
V.4.3 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 11.07.: Mobile-Services-Workshop
V.4.4 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 08.08.: Shared-Services-Workshop
1.5 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen & Vorträge / Conferences & events supported by the IfG.CC
K.1 Announcement: Big Island, Hawaii, 06.-09.01.2014: 47th HICSS (Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences), Call for papers
1.6 Jobs beim IfG.CC / Jobs at the IfG.CC
J.1 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen / The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
J.2 Das IfG.CC sucht weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für den Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"
J.3 Schülerbetriebspraktikum beim IfG.CC
1.7 In eigener Sache / On our owns account
E.1 Das IfG.CC öffnet sein Projekt zur Entwicklung eines Prozessketten-Registers für staatliche Informations- und Meldepflichten für weitere Kooperationspartner
2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats / Key Issue of the Month:
E-Government in Australien / eGovernment in Australia
2.1 Australia launches eHealth record app for children
2.2 Long road to successful e-health system
2.3 mHealth - Snoops out!
2.4 On the road to a mobilised Australian Government
2.5 Australia earmarks US$11 million on big data project
2.6 $6.5 million funding boost for digital careers
3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
3.1 Bundesrat stimmt dem E-Government-Gesetz zu
4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
4.1 Great Britain: Ministry of Justice plans £78m hosting agreement to replace legacy systems
4.2 Malta: Government launches a renewed student placement programme
4.3 Commission welcomes Parliament adoption of new EU Open Data rules
4.4 Great Britain: How to get ahead in ... local government shared services ICT
4.5 Czech Republic leader in IPv6 implementation in public authorities
4.6 European Union: E-invoicing in public procurement
5. eGovernment weltweit / World wide eGovernment
5.1 USA: The biometrics boom
5.2 Canada: Ontario: Patients want access to digital health information
5.3 ICT & 'Smart City' Investments Can Be Worth Billions, Heavy Reading Finds
5.4 United Arab Emirates: ADSIC hosts 4th Abu Dhabi e-Government Forum
5.5 Nigeria: Girls Are the Future, Digitally
5.6 India: Ready, steady but nowhere to go for CIOs
6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen des laufenden Monats / Selected events in the current month
6.1 01.-03.07., Barcelona, Spain: 5th International Conference on Education and New Technologies (EDULEARN)
6.2 02.-04.07., Bangkok, Thailand: 7th International Conference of Organizational Innovation (ICOI)
6.3 03.-05.07., Taichung, Taiwan: 7th International Conference on Innovative, Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing (IMIS2012)
6.4 30.-31.07., Zurich, Switzerland, ICEG 2013 : International Conference on e-Government
Weitere Veranstaltungstermine / More event dates
7. Ihre Beiträge in unserem eGovernment-Infobrief / Your articles in our eGovernment Infoletter
8. Ihre Werbung auf unserer Website oder im eGovernment-Infobrief / Paid announcements on our Website or in our eGovernment Infoletter
9. Impressum / Imprint
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1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten & Projekte / Selected activities & projects
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A.1 Potsdam/Speyer, Deutschland, 10.07.: ISPRAT-Forschungsprojekt „Informierter Bürger trifft zuständigkeitsorientierte Verwaltung“: Projektvorstellung auf dem 5. ISPRAT-Wissenschaftstag
Am 10.07. werden auf dem 5. ISPRAT-Wissenschaftstag in München weitere Zwischenergebnisse des Forschungsprojektes „Informierter Bürger trifft zuständigkeitsorientierte Verwaltung“ vorgestellt. Deutlich wird, dass sich die Auswirkungen der IT-basierten Informationsmöglichkeiten der Bürger in einzelnen Verwaltungsbereichen stark unterscheiden und u.a. von der Verwaltungsleistung und der Verwaltungsorganisation abhängen. Zusätzlich zu den Bereichen „Bürgerservice“, der Berufsberatung und der Arbeitsvermittlung der Arbeitsagenturen wurde im Projektverlauf das Themengebiet „Waffenrecht“ hinzugenommen, weil hier beobachtet wurde, dass sich eine aktive Online-Gemeinschaft herausgebildet hat. Diese tauscht sich in thematisch spezifischen Foren über rechtliche und technische Fragen aus und wird von spezialisierten Rechtsanwälten unterstützt. In diesem Verwaltungsbereich zeigt sich, dass informierte Bürger der Verwaltung teilweise überlegen sind. Deutliche Veränderungen konnten auch bei der Berufsberatung beobachtet werden. Die Bundesagentur selbst, aber auch eine große Anzahl Dritter bieten vielfältige, teilweise hochspezifische Informationen zu Berufen im Internet an, so dass informierte Bürger im Detail häufig besser Bescheid wissen. Im Bereich Bürgerservices hingegen ist selbst bei informierten Bürgern kein „Mehrwissen“ im Vergleich zu Verwaltungsmitarbeitern erkennbar, weil die Leistungen meist hochgradig standardisiert und routinisiert sind.
Im Rahmen des Projektes wird untersucht, wie Verwaltungen auf Bürger reagieren, die moderne Informationsmöglichkeiten und -techniken nutzen und deshalb umfassend und schnell informiert sind. Darüber hinaus wird untersucht, wie sich aufgrund dessen der Verwaltungskontakt verändert hat und ob diese Veränderungen sich z.B. auf die Legitimation von Verwaltung auswirken. Um diese Fragen zu beantworten, werden anhand von qualitativen Fallstudien unterschiedliche Verwaltungsbereiche untersucht. Dies soll auch Aufschluss darüber geben, wie die Verwaltung einen Informationszuwachs der Bürger gewinnbringend nutzen kann.
Das einjährige Forschungsprojekt wird vom ISPRAT-Institut finanziert. Ausgeführt wird das Projekt von der Deutschen Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften (DUV) in Speyer und dem IfG.CC. Gemeinsam leiten Professor Hill und Professor Schuppan dieses Forschungsvorhaben.
Für weitere Informationen zum Projekt steht Ihnen Sirko Hunnius (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am IfG.CC, gern zur Verfügung.
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A.2 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland, 27.06.: Projekt "PROKETTA" – Zweites Treffen des Arbeitsforums eStandards des BMWi-Förderschwerpunktes "Mittelstand-Digital – IKT-Anwendungen in der Wirtschaft" in Bremerhaven
Am 27.06. fand in Bremerhaven das zweite Treffen der Arbeitsgruppe eStandards statt. In diesem Forum tauschen Mitarbeiter ihre Erfahrungen aus den Projekten aus, die in der Förderinitiative „eStandards: Geschäftsprozesse standardisieren, Erfolg sichern“ des Schwerpunktes "Mittelstand-Digital – IKT-Anwendungen in der Wirtschaft" (http://www.mittelstand-digital.de) vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi) gefördert werden. Ziel aller Projekte in dieser Arbeitsgruppe ist es, vorhandene technische Standards zu konsolidieren, weiter zu entwickeln und Prozessabläufe zwischen verschiedenen Akteuren zu standardisieren. Das IfG.CC-Projekt PROKETTA wurde von Dr. Manfred J. Suhr (IfG.CC-Geschäftsführer und Projektleiter) und Friederike Thessel repräsentiert.
Ein Querschnittsthema in vielen Projekten der Förderinitiative ist die Erhebung und Modellierung von Geschäftsprozessen. Beim Treffen in Bremerhaven stand daher im Mittelpunkt, welchen Nutzen Institutionen haben, wenn sie Prozesse erheben und dokumentieren. Ein Ergebnis war u.a., dass Prozesserhebungen dazu beitragen, das Bewusstsein für ein „Denken in Prozessen“ sowie für die Einführung prozessorientierter Organisationsformen zu schaffen. Darüber hinaus wird Transparenz über eigene, parallele, vor- und nachgelagerte Arbeitsprozesse, beteiligte Akteure sowie erforderliche Ressourcen geschaffen. So wird implizites Arbeitswissen (d.h. das Wissen in den Köpfen der Mitarbeiter) explizit gemacht und steht allen Mitarbeitern zur Verfügung. Das ist besonders dann wichtig, wenn Mitarbeiter z.B. altersbedingt die Organisation verlassen und jüngere sowie neue Mitarbeiter in den Prozess eingearbeitet werden müssen.
Weiterhin stellten die geförderten Projekte im Arbeitsforum ihre Arbeitsschwerpunkte der kommenden Monate vor. Im Projekt PROKETTA wird weiterhin die Erhebung und Modellierung von Prozessketten zu Informations- und Meldepflichten im Mittelpunkt der Arbeit stehen – sowohl auf Unternehmens- als auch auf Behördenseite. Ein Ziel ist u.a., erste Referenzprozessmodelle für Informations- und Meldepflichten zu entwickeln. Diese können als Grundlage genutzt werden, eine prozessorientierte Verwaltung umzusetzen. Parallel dazu werden Design und Funktionalitäten des Geschäftsprozessmanagers weiterentwickelt. Berücksichtigt wird dabei insbesondere das Feedback der Interviewpartner.
Das nächste Treffen der Arbeitsgruppe eStandards findet im Februar 2014 auf Einladung des IfG.CC in Potsdam statt.
Über konkrete Inhalte, Leitideen, Ziele, Nutzen, Wirkungsweise sowie über aktuelle Ergebnisse des Forschungsprojektes PROKETTA konnten sich auch der Oberbürgermeister der Landeshauptstadt Potsdam Jann Jakobs und die ihn begleitenden Beigeordneten aus erster Hand anlässlich ihres Besuches am 14.06.2013 beim IfG.CC informieren. Den Besuchern wurde die innovative Methode des IfG.CC vorgestellt, die im Rahmen der Prozesserhebung und -modellierung eingesetzt wird. Auch von einem der wesentlichen Projektergebnisse, dem Geschäftsprozessmanager, konnte sich der Oberbürgermeister ein Bild machen. Der Geschäftsprozessmanager ist als Wissensmanagementtool konzipiert, mit dem in anschaulicher Form Informationen zu den erhobenen Prozessketten zwischen Behörden und Unternehmen bereitgestellt werden. Die anschließenden Gespräche und Diskussionen mit dem Oberbürgermeister und den Beigeordneten lieferten dem IfG.CC-Team wertvolle Hinweise für die Weiterentwicklung des Projektes.
Im dreijährigen Projekt „PROKETTA – Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“, das vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie gefördert wird, werden Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung visualisiert und standardisiert. Übergeordnetes Ziel ist es, den Aufwand für Unternehmen und öffentliche Verwaltungen bei der Erfüllung bzw. Bearbeitung von Informations- und Meldepflichten zu reduzieren. Kooperationspartner sind u.a. Verwaltungen der kommunalen und Landesebene, kommunale Spitzenverbände, öffentliche IT-Dienstleister, Unternehmen und Kammern.
Wenn auch Sie Interesse an einer Beteiligung an dem Projekt haben oder weitere Informationen wünschen, wenden Sie sich bitte an Friederike Thessel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC.
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1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publication
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P.1 eGovernment Review, Ausgabe Januar 2013: COMPATeGov – Kompetenzmodell für E-Government
In der Ausgabe Januar 2013 der österreichischen Zeitschrift „eGovernment Review“ wurde ein Artikel zum am IfG.CC entwickelten Kompetenzmodell für E-Government veröffentlicht. Darin wird das Kompetenzmodell kurz skizziert sowie dessen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten für die öffentliche Verwaltung dargestellt.
Um die Potenziale der Verwaltungsmodernisierung mit Informationstechnik zu nutzen, sind neue, interdisziplinäre Kompetenzen erforderlich. Diese Kompetenzen wurden identifiziert und systematisch zu einem Kompetenzmodell verdichtet. Diese Kompetenzen wurden im Rahmen des COMPATeGov-Projektes systematisch identifiziert und zu einem Kompetenzmodell verdichtet. Darin sind 28 unterschiedliche Kompetenzen aus verschiedenen fachlichen Disziplinen zusammengefasst, welche u.a. in Anlehnung an den Europäischen Qualifikationsrahmen (EQF) bewertet sind.
Das Kompetenzmodell kann beispielsweise dafür genutzt werden, um Fort- und Weiterbildungsangebote zu entwickeln, welche gezielt diese erforderlichen Kompetenzen stärken. Im Rahmen des COMPATeGov-Projektes wurden solche Schulungsangebote bereits erarbeitet. Ebenso wurden Methoden entwickelt, wie das bestehende Angebot von Fort- und Weiterbildungen im Bereich E-Government verbessert werden kann.
Das Kompetenzmodell dient als fachliche Grundlage für die Feststellung von Qualifizierungsbedarf und kann als Basis von Stellenbeschreibungen genutzt werden. Wenn Sie das Kompetenzmodell in Ihrer Verwaltung einsetzen wollen, steht Ihnen Heidrun Müller (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am IfG.CC, gern zur Verfügung.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.egovernment-review.org
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Vom IfG.CC empfohlene Publikationen / Publications recommended by the IfG.CC
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R.1 Snellen, Ignace Th. M. / Thaens, Marcel / Van De Donk, Wim (ed.): Public Administration in the Information Age: Revisited. - Lansdale: IOS Press, 2012. - 308 p.
The information age has become a reality, and has brought with it many implications for public administration. New ICT's offer new opportunities for government and governing, but at the same time they pose challenges in some key areas of public administration, like trust, or the idea of checks and balances.
This book is an examination of the developments and effects of ICT in public administration over the last 10 to 15 years. It represents a re-visiting of the 1998 IOS Press publication ‘Public Administration in an Information Age: A Handbook’. As a point of departure, the authors of this new book have chosen the speed of the succession of theoretical approaches, represented by the 'phase of theories' which has appeared since 1998. This approach, which reflects that of the 1998 handbook, avoids the impression of technological determinism and provides an opportunity to focus on the phases of theory and technological developments.
The book is divided into five sections. The first section examines key issues, and the second focuses on aspects of democracy. In the third section, the focus shifts towards structural conditions; the conditions that public administration has to meet in order to maintain its effectiveness and its legitimacy in the information age. Section four addresses some objects of implementation, like IT-inspired redesign, HRM and the phenomenon of Street Level Bureaucrats. Finally, the last section offers some concluding thoughts.
Weitere Informationen ⎜Further Information:
http://www.iospress.nl/book/public-administration-in-the-information-age-revisited/
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1.4 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
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V.1 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland, 14.06.: Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Potsdam zu Besuch am IfG.CC
Im Rahmen seiner Stadtwanderung besuchte der Oberbürgermeister der Landeshauptstadt Potsdam gemeinsam mit seinen Beigeordneten am 14.06. das IfG.CC.
In einer Postersession wurden die wichtigsten Themen und Projekte des IfG.CC vorgestellt, darunter die Forschungsprojekte „Zukunft der Verwaltung/Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ und „PROKETTA – Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“, aber auch Shared Service Center sowie das am IfG.CC entwickelte Kompetenzmodell für E-Government. Der Oberbürgermeister zeigte sich beeindruckt: „Ich bin überrascht, dass man gar nicht weit zu gehen braucht. Eigene Ideenschmieden, die praxisrelevante wissenschaftliche Forschung betreiben, liegen quasi vor der Tür. Mehr noch, sie agieren längst nicht mehr nur lokal, sondern auch europäisch bzw. international und ernten dabei viel internationale Anerkennung.“ Innovative Forschung mit einem starken Anwendungsbezug ist ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal des IfG.CC. Davon will die Stadtverwaltung zukünftig stärker profitieren und sich für den Ausbau und Förderung von E-Government-Initiativen einsetzen. Konkrete Themen sind u.a. Geschäftsprozessmanagement, Kompetenz- und Change Management sowie Shared Service Center.
Die Mitarbeiter des IfG.CC haben den Besuch der Stadtvertreter als große Wertschätzung für die Arbeit des Instituts wahrgenommen und sehen das als Ansporn, die Entwicklung des Instituts weiter voran zu treiben.
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V.2 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland, 20.06.: Fortbildungsveranstaltung für thailändische Führungskräfte und Verwaltungsbeamte
Eine Delegation hochrangiger Verwaltungsbeamter und junger Führungskräfte aus Thailand besuchte im Rahmen des Weiterbildungsprogramms „Leadership and Change“ für zwei Wochen das Potsdam Center for Policy and Management (PCPM) an der Universität Potsdam und nahm am 24.06. an einer Fortbildungsveranstaltung des IfG.CC teil.
Das IfG.CC übernimmt in diesem Programm seit mehreren Jahren die Lehre zum Thema E-Government. Schwerpunkte waren in diesem Jahr grundlegende E-Government-Ansätze sowie der Umsetzungsstand in Deutschland und Europa, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Standardisierung von technischen und prozessualen Anforderungen. Am Beispiel der Kfz-Zulassung in Thailand wurde der Ansatz prozessorientierter Organisationsgestaltung im E-Government vermittelt: Die Seminarteilnehmer modellierten den Prozess und diskutierten Optimierungsmöglichkeiten. Für die Modellierung wurde die vom IfG.CC entwickelte Notation zur Modellierung (Government Process Management Notation – GPMN©) genutzt.
Weiterhin wurde die Übertragbarkeit von Lösungsansätzen aus anderen Ländern auf Thailand unter Beachtung der unterschiedlichen Rahmenbedingungen aufgezeigt und diskutiert. Denn Good Practices können nicht ohne Weiteres in einen anderen Kontext übernommen werden. Es kommt auf landesspezifische Ausgangs- und Problemsituationen an, unter denen die Übernahme von Lösungen zu betrachten ist.
Am Nachmittag besuchte die thailändische Delegation das Service Center für die einheitliche Behördenrufnummer „115“ in Berlin. Dort wurde ihnen das „115“-Konzept umfassend erläutert und insbesondere auf Herausforderungen bei der Umsetzung in Berlin eingegangen. Die Verwaltungsbeamten aus Thailand waren besonders an der Finanzierung, den Qualifikationsanforderungen, der Einarbeitung und Weiterbildung der 115-Service-Center-Mitarbeiter interessiert. Zudem hatten die Kursteilnehmer die Möglichkeit, die 115-Mitarbeiter bei ihrer Arbeit zu beobachten und Fragen zum Wissensmanagementsystem und zur Arbeitsorganisation zu stellen. Beeindruckt waren die Teilnehmer aus Thailand u.a. von der Einrichtung und Umsetzung des Service Centers, in dem es bspw. Arbeitsplätze für sehbehinderte und blinde Mitarbeiter sowie einen Eltern-Kind-Raum gibt.
Das IfG.CC bietet bereits seit vielen Jahren unterschiedliche Seminare und Masterkurse auf hohem Niveau an, in denen Forschungsergebnisse und Wissen für Führungskräfte in einer reflektiv-kritischen Form vermittelt werden.
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V.3 Berlin, Deutschland, 25.06.: Zukunftskongress Staat & Verwaltung 2013, Zukunftsforum IV: Veränderte Anforderungen in der vernetzten Verwaltung
Beim ersten „Zukunftskongress Staat & Verwaltung“ nahm Prof. Dr. Tino Schuppan, wissenschaftlicher Direktor des IfG.CC, am 25.06. am Zukunftsforum zum Thema „Veränderte Anforderungen in der vernetzten Verwaltung“ teil. Ziel des Forums war es, aus verschiedenen Perspektiven aufzuzeigen, welche Kompetenzen notwendig sind, um die vernetzte Verwaltung zu erreichen und in ihr zu arbeiten.
Die Teilnehmer des Forums diskutierten anhand folgender Leitfragen:
- Welche Prozesse und Entwicklungen – interne wie externe – zwingen die Verwaltung heute, sich zu verändern und neue Kompetenzen und Qualifikationen zu entwickeln?;
- Welche Kompetenzen braucht die vernetzte Verwaltung?;
- Wie erreicht die Verwaltung den notwendigen Wandel? Sind die Voraussetzungen dafür bereits vorhanden oder müssen noch entscheidende Rahmenbedingungen geschaffen werden?
Prof. Schuppan machte deutlich, dass es nicht nur in institutionellen Fragen, wie z.B. fehlenden Kooperationsanreizen, begründet ist, warum Vernetzung mit E-Government in föderalen Systemen so schwer gelingt. Vielmehr sind für vernetztes E-Government neue Kompetenzen im Sinne von Fähigkeiten, Fertigkeiten und Persönlichkeitsmerkmalen gefragt, die bisher weder ausreichend erhoben noch bekannt sind. Der scheinbare Widerspruch: Je mehr die Verwaltungsarbeit von IT durchdrungen ist, desto stärker sind soziale Kompetenzen für Führungskräfte wie für Mitarbeiter gefragt, die ein Denken und Handeln über Organisationsgrenzen hinweg erfordern. Als weitere Kompetenzen sind erhöhte Fähigkeit zu Selbstorganisation, Selbstreflexion und auch eigenständiges Lernen im Arbeitsfluss erforderlich. Zudem handelt es sich um Kompetenzen, die nicht in Seminaren nebenbei erworben werden können. Gefragt sind ganzheitliche Personalentwicklungskonzepte, die über IT-Bedienfähigkeit oder IT-Wissen deutlich hinausreichen.
Der „Zukunftskongress Staat & Verwaltung 2013“ stand unter der Schirmherrschaft von Bundesinnenminister Dr. Hans-Peter Friedrich. Organisiert wurde der Kongress von der Berliner Wegweiser Media & Conferences GmbH in Partnerschaft mit Accenture, der KGSt, Vitako und weiteren Akteuren.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.zukunftskongress.info/de
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V.4 Ankündigung/Announcement: IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg: Hands-on-Workshops
Das IfG.CC veranstaltet regelmäßig Hands-on-Workshop in kleiner Runde für Beschäftigte der öffentlichen Verwaltung, die sich mit aktuellen Themen wie Prozessmanagement, Shared Services, Mobile Bürgerdienste, IT-Sicherheit, Design Thinking u.v.a.m. beschäftigen.
Die Workshop-Teilnehmer werden unter dem Motto „Themen (be)greifbar machen“ aktiv in die Informationsvermittlung eingebunden und erhalten so einen Einblick in die Vorgehensweisen, Methoden und Tools des IfG.CC bei der Bearbeitung von Projekten eingebunden. Der Erfahrungsaustausch und Diskussionen mit den Mitarbeitern des IFGCCs sowie der Teilnehmer untereinander runden die Veranstaltung ab.
Die Teilnahme ist nach einer vorherigen Anmeldung für Beschäftigte der öffentlichen Verwaltung bzw. öffentlicher Unternehmen kostenlos. Die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt. Die nächsten Termine entnehmen Sie bitte den nachstehenden Ankündigungen.
Bitte melden Sie sich für die nachstehenden Workshops über die eMail-Adresse This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. unter Angabe Ihres Namens, Ihrer Behörde sowie Ihrer Telefonnummer an. Wir freuen uns, auch Sie demnächst in Potsdam begrüßen zu dürfen.
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V.4.1 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 18.07.: Prozesspriorisierungs-Workshop
Der Prozesspriorisierungs-Workshop richtet sich an Teilnehmer, die sich mit Themen wie Kostensenkung, Standardisierung und Beschleunigung von Arbeitsabläufen, mehr Service und Transparenz sowie Sicherung von Produkt- und Leistungsqualität beschäftigen.
Anhand einer Prozesspriorisierung werden im Hinblick auf die Zielsetzung bzw. den Problemdruck der Kommune Prozesse ausgewählt, die vorrangig reorganisiert und optimiert werden sollten. Die Teilnehmer des Prozesspriorisierungs-Workshops werden unter dem Motto „Prozess-Potenzial-Screening“ aktiv in die strategische Prozesspriorisierung und -auswahl anhand von Beispielen aus der öffentlichen Verwaltung eingebunden. Ziel ist es, im Vorfeld von Optimierungs- und Reorganisationsvorhaben Prozesse nach ihrer strategischen Bedeutung sowie dem Dringlichkeitsgrad ihrer Optimierung zu priorisieren. So entsteht eine Auswahl an Prozessen, deren Optimierung für die jeweilige Behörde möglich ist und deren Umsetzung Erfolg verspricht.
Den Teilnehmern wird ein Einblick in die Vorgehensweise des IfG.CC bei der Prozesspriorisierung gegeben. Diese wurde in vielen Projekten bereits erfolgreich angewendet und weiterentwickelt. Die Vorgehensweise ist besonders gut geeignet, um Schritt für Schritt zusammen Prozesse in der öffentlichen Verwaltung hinsichtlich ihres Optimierungspotenzials zu bewerten und auszuwählen.
Vorschau auf die nächsten Workshop-Termine (jeweils donnerstags): 18.07./15.08./26.09./17.10./14.11.2013.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_prozesspriorisierungsworkshop.pdf
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V.4.2 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 25.07.: Prozessmodellierungs-Workshop
Der Prozessmodellierungs-Workshop richtet sich an Teilnehmer, die Prozesse modellieren, Veränderungsprozesse moderieren oder das in der Zukunft vorhaben.
Die Teilnehmer des Prozessmodellierungs-Workshops werden unter dem Motto „Prozesse greifbar machen“ aktiv in die Identifizierung, Erhebung, Modellierung und Optimierung von Beispielprozessen (z.B. Baugenehmigung, Gewerbeanmeldung, Kfz-Zulassung) aus der öffentlichen Verwaltung eingebunden. Ziel ist es, den Teilnehmern einen Einblick in die Vorgehensweise des IfG.CC bei der Prozessmodellierung zu geben., die besonders gut geeignet ist, um intuitiv und Schritt für Schritt zusammen mit den Mitarbeitern Prozesse in der öffentlichen Verwaltung zu erheben und zu modellieren.
Vorschau auf die nächsten Workshop-Termine (jeweils donnerstags): 25.07./22.08./19.09./24.10./21.11.2013.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_prozessmodellierungsworkshop.pdf
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V.4.3 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 11.07.: Mobile-Services-Workshop
Der Mobile-Services-Workshop richtet sich an Teilnehmer, die sich über Einsatzmöglichkeiten und Anwendungsperspektiven von mobilen Dienstleistungen informieren möchten.
Die Erbringung von Verwaltungsleistungen unabhängig von Verwaltungsstandorten ist vor allem in ländlichen Regionen und in Kommunen mit vielen Ortsteilen von Interesse. Verwaltungsmitarbeiter werden dazu mit einem Koffer ausgestattet und erbringen Leistungen an wechselnden Standorten außerhalb der Verwaltung, z.B. in Außenstellen von Kommunalverwaltungen, an Hochschulen oder in Senioreneinrichtungen.
Die Workshop-Teilnehmer erfahren, welche Kofferkomponenten erforderlich und welche Leistungen für einen mobilen Service geeignet sind und bekommen Hinweise für die Umsetzung (z.B. technische und organisatorische Anforderungen) und Bereitstellung von Leistungen über das mobile „Bürgerbüro“.
Vorschau auf die nächsten Workshop-Termine (jeweils donnerstags): 11.07./13.09./14.11.2013.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_mobileservicesworkshop.pdf
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V.4.4 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 08.08.: Shared-Services-Workshop
Der Shared Services-Workshop beantwortet Fragen wie z.B.: Was sind die Unterschiede zwischen Shared Services und anderen Begriffen wie Querschnittsamt oder Outsourcing? Welche Bereiche können organisationsintern gebündelt werden? Welche praktischen Ansätze und Beispiele gibt es aktuell in der öffentlichen Verwaltung?
Inzwischen gehört es zur Verwaltungspraxis, in kommunalen Netzwerken zusammenzuarbeiten. Heterogene Strukturen können zusammengeführt, Leistungen standardisiert und kostengünstiger angeboten werden. Auch die unterschiedlichen Ressourcen der Kooperationspartner können gemeinsam genutzt werden. Bisher fand interkommunale Zusammenarbeit überwiegend im Bereich der Daseinsvorsorge oder Wirtschaftsförderung statt. Neuerdings wird jedoch bei Unterstützungsprozessen in den Bereichen Personal, Finanzen und Beschaffung verwaltungsübergreifend zusammengearbeitet; Shared Service Center/Dienstleistungszentren werden aufgebaut.
Vorschau auf die nächsten Workshop-Termine (jeweils donnerstags): 08.08./10.10./12.12.2013.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_sharedservicesworkshop_1.pdf
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1.5 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen & Veranstaltungen / Conferences & events supported by the IfG.CC
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K.1 Announcement: Big Island, Hawaii, 06.-09.01.2014: 47th HICSS (Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences), Call for papers
The 47th HICSS will be held at the Waikoloa Hilton on the Big Island of Hawaii from January 6 to 9, 2014.
The minitrack „Digital Government Mirrors and Anticipates Many Developments, which Later Become Major Trends“ is led by Theresa A. Pardo (University at Albany/SUNY), Samuel Fosso Wamba (University of Wollongong, Australia) and Tino Schuppan (IfG.CC, Potsdam, Germany).
The e-Government Emerging Topics minitrack provides a home for incubating new topics and trends in e-Government research. E-Government as an academic field is evolving; new directions of research and practice are emerging while others are becoming accepted as foundational. However, the foundations of the field still need to be spelled out more explicitly and rigorously. This HICSS E-Government Emerging Topics minitrack seeks submissions that contribute to the evolution of e-Government research and to the clarification of the field. Submissions should speak specifically to how the research presented contributes to our understanding of this emerging field.
In this minitrack papers are invited that offer the conceptual and practice-based boundaries and foundations of the field of e-Government, agendas for e-Government research, foundations and research methodologies for the study of e-Government, the nature of inter- and multi-disciplinaryresearch designs in e-Government, natural disaster management & e-government policy, mobile Government: Challenges, opportunities, standards, and protocols, Web 2.0/3.0 in government, Open data: Challenges, opportunities, standards, and protocols, E-diplomacy, societal challenges and e-Government, for instance, engaging citizens through technology.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://faculty.washington.edu/jscholl/hicss47/Emerging_Topics.html
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1.6 Jobs beim IfG.CC / Jobs at the IfG.CC
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J.1 Das IfG.CC bietet attraktive Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen / The IfG.CC offers attractive opportunities for students and graduates
Das Institute for eGovernment (IfG.CC) mit Sitz im Stadtzentrum der Brandenburger Landeshauptstadt Potsdam bietet interessante Arbeitsfelder für Studenten und Absolventen der Verwaltungs-, Politik- und Sozialwissenschaft, der Betriebswirtschaft und der (Wirtschafts-) Informatik in internationalen Projekten. Wir setzen uns mit Fragen der künftigen Anwendung von IKT in den Bereichen Government, Telemedizin, Katastrophenschutz, Bildung und Entwicklungspolitik auseinander. Auch Themen wie Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen oder neue prozessorientierte Organisationsgestaltung gehören zu unseren Forschungsthemen.
Bitte senden Sie Ihre vollständigen Unterlagen per eMail an: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.research.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=78&lang=de
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J.2 Das IfG.CC sucht weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für den Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"
Für unseren Geschäftsbereich "Prozessmanagement"suchen wir weitere Mitarbeiter/-innen für die Analyse und Modellierung von Geschäftsprozessen und die Entwicklung von Desktop-, Online- und Mobile-Anwendungen.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/IFGCC_GPM_Stellenausschreibung.pdf
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J.3 Schülerbetriebspraktikum beim IfG.CC
Interessierten und aufgeweckten Schülerinnen und Schülern bietet das IfG.CC die Möglichkeit, ein Schülerbetriebspraktikum zu absolvieren.
Interessierte schicken bitte Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen (Anschreiben, Lebenslauf, letztes Zeugnis) an Heidrun Müller (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://bildungsserver.berlin-brandenburg.de/schueler-betriebspraktika.html
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1.7 In eigener Sache / On ourowns account
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E.1 Das IfG.CC öffnet sein Projekt zur Entwicklung eines Prozessketten-Registers für staatliche Informations- und Meldepflichten für weitere Kooperationspartner
Immer mehr Kommunen, Landkreise und Landesverwaltungen melden sich, um als Kooperationspartner an dem am 01.04.2012 gestarteten Projekt zur Entwicklung eines Registers mit standardisierten Prozessketten für staatliche Informationspflichten teilzunehmen, das vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie gefördert wird.
Kooperationspartner in diesem dreijährigen Projekt sind u.a. Verwaltungen der kommunalen und Landesebene, kommunale Spitzenverbände, öffentliche IT-Dienstleister, Unternehmen und Kammern. Zusätzlich zu den schon im Projekt engagierten Fachleuten ermöglicht das IfG.CC nach wie vor weiteren Kooperationspartnern die Teilnahme an diesem Projekt.
Als Ausgleich für den im Projekt investierten Aufwand erhalten die Teilnehmer eine Desktop-Version des IFGCC-Prozessnavigators mit Modellen und Detailinformationen zu den bei den Teilnehmern erhobenen Prozessketten.
Interessenten melden sich bitte per eMail über: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/IFGCC_Proketta_120401.pdf
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2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats/Key Issue of the Month:
E-Government in Australien / eGovernment in Australia
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Australien ist neben den skandinavischen Ländern, Kanada und den USA eines der Länder, die verstärkt auf E-Health- und Telemedizin-Lösungen setzen, um die Gesundheitsversorgung v.a. in ländlichen Regionen abzusichern. Für die strategische Ausrichtung und die Koordination der Projekte ist die National E-Health Transition Authority (NETHA) verantwortlich, die gemeinsam von den Bundesstaaten/Territorien und der australischen Regierung eingerichtet wurde. Ein Langzeitprojekt der NETHA ist die landesweite Einführung von elektronischen Gesundheitsakten. Dabei zeigt sich, dass die Umsetzung eines solchen Großprojektes alle beteiligten Akteure vor zahlreiche Herausforderungen stellt. Aus diesem Grund werden zunächst vorrangig Einzelprojekte verfolgt. Beispielsweise wurde eine Smartphone-App entwickelt, mit der Eltern auf die elektronischen Gesundheitsakten ihrer Kinder zugreifen können und so regelmäßig erhobene Werte wie Gewicht, Größe und bestimmte Blutwerte überwachen können. Das spielt besonders bei chronisch kranken Kindern eine Rolle.
Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt beim E-Government in Australien sind mobile Lösungen, besonders im ländlichen Raum. Mit mobilen Services werden mehrere Ziele verfolgt: die Leistungen der öffentlichen Verwaltung sollen effizienter erbracht, die Verwaltungsmitarbeiter flexibler eingesetzt, die Kommunikation mit den Bürgern verbessert und die Services bürgernah erbracht werden.
Um auch langfristig den Bedarf an IT-Fachkräften sichern zu können, hat die australische Regierung im Rahmen des Programms „Digital Careers Program“ ein Förderprogramm speziell für Schüler der Klassen 5 bis 10 initiiert. Die Kindern sollen die Bedeutung von IT für die Wirtschaft besser verstehen; gleichzeitig sollen Vorurteile abgebaut werden, Jobs in der IT-Branche seien unsicher, schlecht bezahlt und langweilig.
Zu den vorgestellten E-Government-Themen in Australien können Sie sich in dieser Ausgabe dieses Infobriefs ausführlicher informieren.
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2.1 Australia launches eHealth record app for children
The Department of Health and Ageing launched the country’s first smart phone app which allows parents to view information in and add information to the new health, growth and development part of their child’s Personally Controlled eHealth Record. “My Child’s eHealth Record app” lets parents add and monitor information like immunisations, height, weight, and development milestones. The app connects parents to their child’s eHealth record, which is a new function added recently as part of the ongoing rollout of the government’s national eHealth record system.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43565&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43549&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43542&Itemid=93
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2.2 Long road to successful e-health system
Over-hyped and over-promised. That’s how Stephen Duckett, Grattan Institute’s health program director, summarised Australia’s two-decade long trek towards a digital healthcare system. According to recent study by McKinsey and Company, the cost of treating chronic diseases represents 60 per cent of total healthcare spending worldwide. That figure could fall by 20 per cent through technologies such as remote patient monitoring – assuming patients embrace the digital alternatives.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43727&Itemid=93
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2.3 mHealth - Snoops out!
mHealth is a powerful and increasingly pervasive tool for healthcare professionals, but a lack of knowledge about security, privacy and the proper use of the technologies involved is a serious threat to the wider potential of mHealth for clinical care. Information systems, standards and regulatory processes, supported by full legislative backing, are urgently required to keep out the snoops. A recent World Health Organisation (WHO) survey showed that mHealth applications can assist clinicians in a variety of ways, including the facilitation of access to health support services even when the patient is located in geographically distant or remote areas with a lack of infrastructure.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43667&Itemid=93
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2.4 On the road to a mobilised Australian Government
The Australian Government has released a roadmap for the widespread adoption of mobile technology throughout the Australian Public Service. The aim is to generate benefits on two distinct fronts: improving operational efficiency and staff mobility for government agencies; improving communication and engagement with Australian citizens.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43770&Itemid=128
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2.5 Australia earmarks US$11 million on big data project
Australia’s leading ICT research agency National ICT Australia has unveiled plans to use data analytics and information mining tools to build Australia’s knowledge base of environmental science and research, encompassing geosciences, physics, and ecology. This project taps into the data analytics expertise of key educational institutions, including Sydney University and Macquarie University. The partnership involves an expanded use of big data for new insights into the natural sciences, as well as Australia’s evolutionary history, and impact of climate change.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43580&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43588&Itemid=93
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2.6 $6.5 million funding boost for digital careers
The Government has announced the allocation of $6.5 million of funding over four years aimed at students in years 5 to 10 aimed at encouraging them to pursue a career in information and communications technology. The funding is part of the Digital Careers program. Digital Careers will help students in years 5 to 10 and teachers understand the role of ICT across all industry sectors and seeks to address perceptions that ICT careers are insecure, poorly paid or boring. Boosting ICT skills is another key to achieving the goals of the Update to the National Digital Economy Strategy, which was released as well.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43654&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43693&Itemid=93
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43657&Itemid=93
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3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
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3.1 Bundesrat stimmt dem E-Government-Gesetz zu
Ziel des E‐Government‐Gesetzes ist es, durch den Abbau bundesrechtlicher Hindernisse die elektronische Kommunikation mit der Verwaltung zu erleichtern. Das Gesetz soll es dadurch Bund, Ländern und Kommunen ermöglichen, einfachere, nutzerfreundlichere und effizientere elektronische Verwaltungsdienste anzubieten. Elektronische Verwaltungsdienste ermöglichen es Bürgern und Unternehmen, unabhängig von Öffnungs-und Sprechzeiten und ortsunabhängig mit Behörden zu kommunizieren. Der Gang zum Amt wird in vielen Fällen überflüssig.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43608&Itemid=128
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43607&Itemid=128
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4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
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4.1 Great Britain: Ministry of Justice plans £78m hosting agreement to replace legacy systems
The contract is being agreed under the department’s Future IT Sourcing Programme
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is looking for a partner to provide it with up to £78 million worth of hosting services, as part the department’s Future IT Sourcing Programme (FITS) to replace a number of legacy contracts.
The department’s current major ICT contracts were negotiated prior to the creation of the MoJ, and as such are broadly aligned to business units, rather than “supporting economic, standard and integrated services across the MoJ”, according to the online contract notice.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43536&Itemid=128
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4.2 Malta: Government launches a renewed student placement programme
All employers from the private sector can temporarily engage students with ICT competences and get 50 per cent of the wage co-financed by Government.
The Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretariat for Competitiveness and Economic Growth has launched the Student Placement Programme for employers seeking temporary additional ICT and ICT-related human resources. This year the Student Placement Programme has been significantly improved and made more attractive to employers as Government will be once again co-financing 50 per cent of the students' wage together with other additional services which have been added to benefit employers and students.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43663&Itemid=128
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4.3 Commission welcomes Parliament adoption of new EU Open Data rules
The European Parliament formally adopted the updated EU rules on the re-use of public sector information, thereby completing the formal EU approval process.
The Council already agreed to the new rules at the Telecoms Council. The agreement on the new text has been reached in only 16 months, showing how all EU institutions are committed to unlock the full potential of the open data goldmine.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43677&Itemid=128
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4.4 Great Britain: How to get ahead in ... local government shared services ICT
Tri-borough chief information officer role is the 'biggest around in local authority ICT' and sets a precedent for others
Rob Miller is breaking new ground in local government ICT. He became head of a joint ICT shared service for Sutton and Kingston councils in outer south London. The joint post is the first appointment of its kind in the capital but is a role that is expected to become increasingly common as more local authorities move to share services and save money.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43652&Itemid=128
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4.5 Czech Republic leader in IPv6 implementation in public authorities
According to an international survey organised recently by the CZ.NIC Association, the Czech public administration authorities are the best prepared in Europe for the implementation of the IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) internet protocol.
The CZ.NIC Association which runs and maintains the Czech national domain, conducted this survey as part of the Governments enabled with IPv6 (GEN6) European project, focusing on the adoption of IPv6. According to current data from the Czech Republic, 48 % of websites of all national government bodies and 26 % of towns and municipalities support the new protocol. IPv6 support is however lacking on the side of Czech internet service providers.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43790&Itemid=128
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4.6 European Union: E-invoicing in public procurement
Another step towards end-to-end e-procurement and e-government in Europe – frequently asked questions
What is e-procurement and e-invoicing?
Electronic procurement (e-procurement) refers to the use of electronic means by public sector organisations when buying supplies and services or tendering public works. End-to-end e-procurement is the use of electronic communications and transaction processing in public procurement contracts throughout the entire process, from electronic publication of notices to electronic payment. Electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) is the electronic transfer of invoices between business partners (supplier and buyer).
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43811&Itemid=128
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5. eGovernment weltweit / World wide eGovernment
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5.1 USA: The biometrics boom
New technology can identify you by unique traits in your eyes, your voice, and your gait. Is there cause for alarm?
It is the science of identifying individuals by their unique biological characteristics. The best known and earliest example is fingerprints, used by ancient Babylonians as a signature and by police since the turn of the 20th century to identify criminals. But in the last decade there has been a boom in more advanced biometric technology, allowing people to be identified, and sometimes remotely tracked, by their voices, the irises of their eyes, the geometry of their faces, and the way they walk.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43543&Itemid=128
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5.2 Canada: Ontario: Patients want access to digital health information
The decades-long push to bring Canadian health care into the information age has focused on connecting hospitals and clinicians and building giant data repositories. But according to experts at a national conference on e-health in Ottawa, Ontario, patients’ demands for electronic connections to their health care providers and for their health records and technologies that help them monitor and manage their health, are not a priority. And that’s a gigantic mistake, these experts say.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43570&Itemid=128
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5.3 ICT & 'Smart City' Investments Can Be Worth Billions, Heavy Reading Finds
Smart city and ICT market opportunities will offer billions to network operators, says Heavy Reading Insider
"Smart cities" and information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure offers business opportunities ranging in the billions for network operators, according to the latest report from Heavy Reading Insider), a subscription research service from Heavy Reading).
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43589&Itemid=128
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5.4 United Arab Emirates: ADSIC hosts 4th Abu Dhabi e-Government Forum
Centre discusses latest implementation developments re Abu Dhabi Government Services e-transformation program enabling e-Government services via IT with 400 senior government employees
The Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC), the governmental body overseeing Abu Dhabi's Information Technology agenda, hosted the 4th Abu Dhabi e-Government Forum. The event attracted strong participation from 400 senior government employees and discussed various topics, most notably the e-Government strategy. New approaches to developing the skills of government employees and the latest developments in the implementation plan of the Abu Dhabi Government Services e-transformation program were presented.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43637&Itemid=128
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5.5 Nigeria: Girls Are the Future, Digitally
"I know I want to be a computer scientist," hopes SS2 student Ruby Tagema Sakema, "but I just need more directions where to go-hardware or software."
So too does her country, which still has its world of information and communication technology short on women.
Male dominance of ICT "means a larger workforce is not even affecting the world, it is not tapped," says Ademola Komolafe, programme manager at Digital Peers International, which convened hundreds of girls to mark Girls in ICT Day.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43717&Itemid=128
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5.6 India: Ready, steady but nowhere to go for CIOs
Chief information officers trained under capapcity building scheme of NeGP suffer
The capacity building (CB) scheme seems to be doing many things at once and at times can seem overprepared. What else can explain the training conducted under the programme of chief information officers (CIO) when the creation of a formal post, as recommended in the Nandan Nilekani-led committee report on human resource for e-governance, awaits the approval of the government?
The report is pending the cabinet’s approval and it can take some time before the CIO becomes an official figure in every department.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43801&Itemid=128
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6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen im laufenden Monat / Selected events in the current month
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6.1 01.-03.07., Barcelona, Spain: 5th International Conference on Education and New Technologies (EDULEARN)
EDULEARN13 is an International Forum for those who wish to present their projects and discuss the latest innovations and results in the field of New Technologies in Education, E-learning and methodologies applied to Education and Research.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://iated.org/edulearn13/
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6.2 02.-04.07., Bangkok, Thailand: 7th International Conference of Organizational Innovation (ICOI)
The purpose of the Conference is to serve as a primary channel of knowledge sharing and the promotion of innovation internationally. The Conference encourages experts and scholars all over the world to share their research and best practice outcomes through presentations and IAOI publications. An important goal of the conference is to promote learning from each other by exchanging ideas and views, and building networks. The Conference encourages submissions for paper presentations from all interested professionals. In order to reach the goals of the sharing and exchange of experiences of both theoretical developments and applications, these presentations may have a focus on either research studies or case studies of best practices on a wide variety of topics.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.iaoiusa.org/2013icoi/
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6.3 03.-05.07., Taichung, Taiwan: 7th International Conference on Innovative, Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing (IMIS2012)
DWith the proliferation of wireless technologies and electronic devices, there is a fast growing interest in Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing (UPC). UPC enables to create a human-oriented computing environment where computer chips are embedded in everyday objects and interact with physical world. Through UPC, people can get online even while moving around, thus having almost permanent access to their preferred services. With a great potential to revolutionize our lives, UPC also poses new research challenges. IMIS International Conference will focus on the challenges and solutions for UPC with an emphasis on innovative, mobile and internet services. The conference will provide an opportunity for academic and industry professionals to discuss the latest issues and progress in the area of UPC.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://voyager.ce.fit.ac.jp/conf/imis/2013/
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6.4 30.-31.07., Zurich, Switzerland, ICEG 2013 : International Conference on e-Government
The XXXIV. International Conference on e-Government aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of e-Government, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.
Topics are(e.g.): Applications of e-Government, Challenges to e-Government, Economics of e-Government, e-Democracy, e-Government 2.0, e-Participation, Interoperability, Trust and Governance issues in e-Government and Measuring e-Government.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.waset.org/conferences/2013/zurich/iceg/index.php
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Weitere Veranstaltungstermine / More event dates
Hier finden Sie weitere Termine im Monat Juni 2013 / Find here more events in the month of June 2013:
http://www.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_last&year=2013&month=06
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