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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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ThuNov072024
US: Researcher finds AI could help improve city planning
Traditional city planning methods require significant technical expertise and manual work. A Virginia Tech researcher is working to change that.
New research shows the potential of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, for assessing the human-made environment using street-view images.
By comparing LLM performance with traditional city planning deep learning methods, the study from the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech found that LLM-based performance is similar with established approaches. Unlike traditional methods that require technical expertise or manual work, the researchers found LLMs offer a more accessible tool for users, making it easier for policy and planning stakeholders to use these models in small to medium sized cities for managing smart urban infrastructure.
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WedNov062024
Wasl transforms rental process with UAE PASS digital signature integration
Wasl enables digitally signing lease contracts with UAE PASS
- UAE PASS digital signatures ensure secure and authenticated transactions, providing enhanced security and peace of mind.
- Reduce lease processing time by up to 80% with fast and efficient digital signatures.
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WedNov062024
IN: Lokesh seeks Microsoft’s help in Andhra’s digital governance
The minister extended an invitation to Nadella to visit Andhra Pradesh in the coming days and reminded that the Microsoft CEO’s father had served the state as an IAS officer in various positions
Andhra Pradesh minister for IT and electronics Nara Lokesh on Tuesday requested Microsoft chief executive officer Satya Nadella to extend the IT giant’s cooperation to the state government in digital governance and smart city programmes.
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WedNov062024
Indonesia unveils three key elements for ASEAN smart city development
Indonesia 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.
Amran, Indonesia's National Representative of the ASEAN Smart City Network, outlined the three elements, namely inclusive and culturally-aware livable cities; resilient green cities with strong public order and community protection; as well as digital-based government services to spur community welfare.
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WedNov062024
Changqing Lin Transforms Urban Scapes with Advanced IoT Applications
“The true potential of smart cities lies in how seamlessly technology integrates into the urban fabric. It creates efficient and profoundly human environments,” shares Changqing Lin, a smart city developer and chairman of Fujian Evergreen Property Management.
Lin’s words encapsulate a vision that effectively redefines the word “city.” As a leading figure in the industry of smart city development, Lin has pioneered the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in ways that are upgrading urban environments.
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WedNov062024
IN: Uttar Pradesh govt launches toll-free helpline for devotees arriving in Prayagraj by train
Anticipating a massive influx of devotees for Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a toll-free helpline for train passengers.
Anticipating a massive influx of devotees for Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a toll-free helpline for train passengers.
The Prayagraj Railway Division has introduced this helpline to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel experiences for millions of pilgrims.
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TueNov052024
AE: Biometric authentication: The future of security
In an increasingly digital world – securing online transactions and interactions has become a top priority. Traditional methods like passwords and PINs are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Enter biometric authentication, a revolutionary approach that leverages unique human traits such as fingerprints, facial structure, and voice patterns to verify identities. This technology is becoming the preferred method for safeguarding personal information, as it offers a higher level of security and convenience compared to conventional methods.
In fact, the digital landscape, including sectors like online gaming and banking, is already embracing this shift. The integration of secure authentication methods not only increases trust but also reduces the risk of fraudulent activities.
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TueNov052024
Smart cities in South Africa – the role of technology in urban development
Urban areas in South Africa are rapidly evolving, necessitating modern solutions to tackle multiple challenges, from resource management to environmental sustainability. The concept of smart cities has gained significant traction globally, and South Africa is no exception, with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ambitious Lanseria Smart City project paving the way.
If successful, this development can demonstrate the intersection of technology and urban planning, and it reflects how tech giants like Asus Business, with its suite of business technology solutions, are crucial in realising such visions.
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TueNov052024
EE: Tallinn maps accessibility of public transport stops
The project will map over 1000 stops and make use of the Crowdsorsa mobile game app, which has been employed in Helsinki to map crosswalks and traffic lights.
Tallinn is using a network of volunteers to map public transport stop accessibility. The volunteers will assist in mapping and photographing over a thousand public transport stops in the Estonian capital.
The project makes use of the Crowdsorsa mobile game app, which has been employed in Helsinki to map crosswalks and traffic lights.
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MonNov042024
US: Texas: Brownsville: Nokia, NTT DATA taking private 5G-enabled smart city approach global
In the city of Brownsville, Texas, Nokia and NTT DATA have delivered private 5G for a range of smart city applications
From a technological perspective, the variety of cellular-enabled solutions that could be present in a city is effectively open-ended; given this complex and vast addressable market, the digital transformation from city to smart city has been slower than in other areas. However, as business models, ecosystems, strategies and tech stacks have evolved, smart cities could be poised for a break out—in fact, Nokia and NTT DATA recently announced a global, joint go-to-market partnership focused on bringing private 5G connectivity to bear on a wide range of smart city use cases across airports and cities.
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MonNov042024
US: How AI Handles Traffic with Smart City Infrastructure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way cities handle traffic management. As urban populations grow and the number of vehicles increases, older traffic systems are struggling to keep up. AI has emerged as a practical option to help ease traffic, boost safety, and create smoother transportation in smart cities. The Role of AI in Managing Traffic
AI assists cities in monitoring traffic, predicting congestion, and reacting to changes in real-time. Smart city setups generally include tools like sensors, cameras, and processing units that provide large sets of data for AI to analyze. With this information, AI spots patterns and suggests ways to keep traffic flowing more smoothly.
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MonNov042024
Why AI is powering a revolution in public sector services
Microsoft’s Didier Ongena explains how generative AI, digital twins and the cloud are helping governments and city leaders to optimise operations and deliver better services to citizens
Every public sector employee in the UK spends more than eight hours per week managing data and performing routine administrative tasks, according to Microsoft’s 2024 Harnessing the Power of AI for the Public Sector report. The research shows that 45 per cent of respondents are “drowning in unnecessary administrative tasks”, with 55 per cent saying this workload negatively impacts their ability to get on with the day job, and nearly half indicating it compromises the quality of service they provide and limits how long they can spend directly interacting with the public.
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SunNov032024
IN: Uttar Pradesh: IIT-Kanpur to lead Centre of Excellence on ‘sustainable cities’
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) will lead the Center of Excellence (CoE) that will focus on addressing the challenges concerning sustainable cities, officials said. It will be a part of the Union ministry of education’s “Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India” initiative.
To be led by Prof Sachchida Nand Tripathi, the dean of School of Sustainability at IIT Kanpur, the CoE will focus on using artificial intelligence (AI) to address the challenges related to sustainable cities. Its work will include tackling issues like energy forecasting, air quality, urban flooding, and developing digital twins for transportation and city management, he added.
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SunNov032024
VN: Da Nang promotes digital government, turns into smart city
At the Viet Nam Digital Government Summit 2024 recently organised by the International Data Group (IDG) Viet Nam, in collaboration with the Viet Nam Digital Communications Association (VDCA) and related units in Da Nang management agencies and experts exchanged ideas and solutions for comprehensive information technology (IT) development, promoting the construction of an e-Government system, and implementing digital government, building a smart city in Da Nang in particular.
Promoting digital pillars
Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Administrative Procedure Control (Government Office) Nguyen Duy Hoang said that administrative procedure reform aims to facilitate people and businesses, cut costs related to unnecessary procedures and focus on people and businesses.
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SunNov032024
FI: Espoo becomes only Nordic city to reach World Smart City Awards final
Espoo has been named a finalist for the prestigious World Smart City Awards, competing alongside Shenzhen, China, and Santiago de Cali, Colombia, in the main category. This recognition highlights Espoo’s Impact Management Program, which uses data-driven strategies to enhance urban sustainability and efficiency. The winner will be announced at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona on November 6, 2024.
The World Smart City Awards spotlight innovative strategies to make cities more livable, sustainable, and economically viable. Espoo’s data-centric approach to impact management, developed in collaboration with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has helped the city create a “roadmap” for actionable improvements, according to Mayor Jukka Mäkelä.
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SatNov022024
StarAgile's Agile approach for smart city success in UAE with CSM certification training
StarAgile, a renowned institute in the UAE believes in learning and is at the forefront of integrating Agile methodology into smart city development highlighting its dedication to sustainable urban infrastructure. With the fading away of command and control-based traditional management, Agile through frameworks like scrum is being adopted as a preferred choice for complex projects. The Certified Scrum Master or CSM Certification offered by StarAgile is instrumental for professionals looking to excel in this transformative environment.
The CSM certification is for those who wish to construct their career within the scrum framework. It gives them the wherewithal to handle the project management in an efficient manner. "Becoming a Certified Scrum Master equips the individual to lead teams in the effective adoption of collaboration and continuous development toward product goals. This hands-on training enhances management skills and prepares professionals for the unique challenges of smart city projects," said an official from StarAgile.
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SatNov022024
TW: Aetina introduces edge AI for urban surveillance and transport at smart city event
Aetina, a Taiwanese provider of AI solutions, will showcase its edge AI solutions at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona from November 5-7, 2024.
The company will highlight its DeviceEdge series, featuring the Aetina In-Vehicle System and SuperEdge AI Inference system, designed for smart city and transportation applications.
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SatNov022024
GB: Edinburgh launches new smart city strategy
Edinburgh City Council has approved its latest smart city strategy which incorporates plans to boost digital inclusion and sustainability.
The Digital and Smart City strategy 2024 – 2027 is aimed at accelerating the city’s technological transformation, and follows a previous strategy launched in 2020 which the council says has made “significant progress in using digital tools to improve the city’s infrastructure and services”.
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FriNov012024
RO: Digitalization of public administration debated at the Summit of Mayors
Digitalization of public administration, implementation of smart city solutions, how to access European funds and training needs in local public administration were debated in Târgu Mureş, during the first Summit of Mayors in Romania.
George Turcu, managing partner of the Mayors Guide, stated: "The purpose of the event is clear, to attract and bring experts from all fields to the mayors. We at the Mayors Guide believe that the mayors in our country have a great lack of experts, especially small mayors. They do not have experts to rely on when they want to do projects".
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FriNov012024
ET: Amhara: Ethio Telecom pursues smart city strategy in Bahir Dar
Ethio Telecom is back in the news – this time via plans to launch a smart city project in Bahir Dar, capital city of the Amhara region in northern Ethiopia, following the deployment of commercial 5G services.
This week the state-owned company announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the city's mayor to move forward with this initiative.
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FriNov012024
NG: Wisdom Kwati Smart City leads urban development, massive job growth in Abuja
Wisdom Kwati Smart City, a subsidiary of Wisdom Kwati Group, has unveiled its ambitious plans for the development of a mega city in Karshi, Abuja, aimed at generating over 6 million jobs within the next decade.
The project, which is still in its first phase and expected to be completed in 10 years, has the potential to reshape the real estate landscape in Abuja, offering a sustainable, eco-friendly urban environment tailored to the Nigerian middle class.
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FriNov012024
WM: President Bushiri honored with Global Visionary Award for Goshen Smart City transformation in Instabul, Turkey
In a dazzling ceremony that celebrated innovation and leadership in urban development, Dr. Shepherd Bushiri, President of Goshen City, Malawi, received the prestigious Global Visionary and Pioneer in Smart City Transformation Award.
The event held on Wednesday night in Instabul, Turkey, and attended by industry leaders, dignitaries, and visionaries from around the world, highlighted the significant strides being made in creating sustainable urban environments.
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FriNov012024
Intelligent Urbanization: How AI is Shaping Smart Cities
Smart cities serve as real-world testbeds and implementation grounds for many of the key technologies and principles driving the next phase of the industrial revolution - Industry 5.0. This new era envisions a shift away from the current automation-centric Industry 4.0 model towards human-machine symbiosis, where intelligent systems collaborate seamlessly with humans. Today, OPEN-TEC, Tech Knowledge Sharing Platform, powered by TCC TECHNOLOGY GROUP, will delve into the important role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping smart cities.
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ThuOct312024
AE: Moro Hub and Urbi to drive smart city initiatives
The collaboration will enable real-time data collection and analysis, providing actionable insights to enhance the operations for businesses and optimize city operations
Moro Hub has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Urbi, a regional geospatial solutions provider. The MoU was signed by Mohammad Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, and Pavel Mochalkin, CEO of Urbi and aims to boost the development and implementation of smart city initiatives by offering advanced IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to enhance operational efficiency for businesses across the UAE.
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ThuOct312024
AE: Huawei launches Global City Intelligent Twins Architecture to accelerate city digital transformation
During GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai, at a roundtable themed Build City Intelligent Twins to Accelerate City Digital Transformation, Huawei invited government experts and partners from China, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa to discuss hot topics relating to smart city and government digitalization.
Smart city construction is rapidly advancing, and the growing intricacy of urban management necessitates fresh architectures and technologies. At the Huawei Cloud UAE Summit, Hank Chen, R&D President of Government Public Services Digitalization BU, Huawei, introduced the innovative" City Intelligent Twins Architecture " as Huawei's latest achievement in core technologies and applications for smart cities. City awareness helps map physical world into digital world. City networks are the meridians, defining a new network framework for all services. City cloud acts as the brain.
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ThuOct312024
Urban Mobility and Smart Cities: Reimagining Public Spaces
Urban mobility and smart city initiatives have become fundamental to modern design and urban planning due to the digital age.
Urban mobility and smart city initiatives have become fundamental to modern design and urban planning due to the digital age. Societies are changing spatially, practically, and socially as city spaces become increasingly smart. From self-driving cars and green transportation to pedestrian-centric spaces, architects and urban designers are transforming the concepts of public spaces in a way that fosters the habitability of such places. This article explores architecture and smart technologies, considering such interesting topics as green transportation, autonomous systems, and urbanism. We will also address the challenges encountered and present real-world examples to improve the efficiency of public spaces.
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ThuOct312024
Smart city sound detection solutions expand to UK
Sound detections trigger immediate alerts, enabling faster response times and helping emergency services and government agencies safeguard public spaces. Sound event detection solution specialist Jalud Embedded is expanding into the UK market to offer security technologies designed to enhance public safety in smart cities, critical infrastructure and high-risk environments.
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WedOct302024
Powering The Smart Cities of Tomorrow: Citywide Compact Power Boxes
In the grand sweep of human civilization, the march toward urbanization is relentless. By mid-century, more than two-thirds of humanity will live in cities, according to United Nations forecasts. These burgeoning urban centers are not just hubs of economic activity and innovation; they are also, increasingly, the laboratories where the future of energy will be forged. Among the most exciting developments in this quest for clean, reliable power are the twin advances of nuclear fission—particularly in the form of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Generation IV reactors—and the long-sought promise of fusion energy. Each of these technologies holds the potential to not only reshape our cities but to revolutionize the very concept of what a smart city can be. But one has the edge over the other. Read on.
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TueOct292024
AE: Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and Core42 introduce advanced smart fire and life safety solution
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority in partnership with Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services has launched an advanced digital portal that enables Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, building owners and maintenance companies to register, manage, and update fire and life safety standards in real-time. Launched as part of the Hassantuk program and developed by Core42, the advanced solution significantly enhances protection for residents of buildings across Abu Dhabi reducing property damage and improving emergency response time. The new solution also boosts overall operational efficiency for maintenance companies and building owners to monitor their work, ensuring higher safety standards throughout the Emirate.
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TueOct292024
IN: Dwindling interest in 'smart cities'
‘Smart cities’ concept has been close to heart to both the UPA as well as the NDA. Unfortunately, the enthusiasm seems to be tapering
There is a talk about ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’. Rapid urbanisation is being witnessed and it will only increase as we move towards ‘viksit’ status. The developed world created its infrastructure when there were little constraints on sustainability. But, today’s world has severe constraints in terms of sustainability. Developing India has to rely a lot on ‘smart cities’.
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MonOct282024
AE: Dubai 2040: A Vision of Flying Taxis and Gigantic Metros
As the world rapidly advances into a new era of technology and urban development, Dubai is poised to transform into a futuristic metropolis by 2040. With its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and smart city solutions, the city is laying the groundwork for a remarkable urban landscape that promises to redefine transportation, living, and leisure. Here’s a glimpse into what Dubai may look like in 2040, focusing on the emergence of flying taxis and gigantic metro systems.
The Rise of Flying Taxis
Dubai has long been at the forefront of aviation and transportation innovations. By 2040, flying taxis, also known as eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicles, are expected to be a common sight in the skies above the city. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has been actively working with various companies to test and deploy these aerial vehicles, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and enhance mobility.
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MonOct282024
How data centres are rewiring Africa’s future
Africa’s digital transformation is no longer a distant vision – it’s happening now, with data centres at the heart of this evolution.
As these centres drive innovation and economic growth across the continent, they are positioning Africa as a formidable force in the global digital landscape, writes Ilana van Schalkwyk, Sector Lead for Information and Communications Technology at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking.
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MonOct282024
IN: How radio waves can power smart cities
Practically omnipresent, thanks to human activity, radio frequency is the new area of focus for energy harvesting technology
Earlier this year, a company called Betavolt made news by announcing a nuclear battery that can go on for 50 years before needing a recharge. Technology is marching further ahead. In the future, at least for small electronic devices, you wouldn’t ever need to charge the batteries — they would self-charge from (man-made) energy in the atmosphere.
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SunOct272024
AU: Victoria: Springvale: Smart thinking for the future
Athol Road Primary School had a blast at its school expo celebrating its students’ part in a Smart City project.
Grade 3 to 6 students were both nervous and excited to introduce their creation to others during the expo after learning how to use micro:bits to explore electronics, automation and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Using their experience in the previous terms, students created smart homes, urban farms, restaurants, zoos, aquariums and much more using recycled items such as egg cartons.
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SunOct272024
GB: The Role of Digital Signage in Shaping London’s Smart City Vision
It is impossible to argue with the statement that London is one of the most forward thinking and dynamic cities in the world. It is a destination that has long been a global leader in the embracing and development of cutting edge technology with the aim of improving urban living, with added emphasis on areas such as efficiency, connectivity and sustainability very much on the English capital’s smart city agenda.
One of the most significant elements in this evolving transformation is the integration of Kitcast digital signage software across the landscape. Screens and displays are so much more than just a platform for advertising, they can in fact play a critical role in reshaping an urban society.
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SatOct262024
KE: The brand-new £11bn 'tech city' being built in one of Africa's most prosperous countries
The city's architectural design integrates solar power, rainwater collection and utilisation into its infrastructure.
Africa is increasingly positioning itself as an attractive investment destination in the global tech landscape.
With a population of over one billion and a substantial talent pool, the continent represents a significant financial opportunity for investors.
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SatOct262024
IN: Kerala: Kochi: Smart City: Minister launches projects worth Rs 130 crore
The government is implementing several projects to resolve the issue.
Minister for Local Self-Government M B Rajesh inaugurated several projects under the Cochin Smart City Mission Ltd (CSML) worth Rs 130 crore, including 15 refuse compactors for secondary collection and transportation of solid waste, amphibian weed harvester/cutting machine, mobile cold emulsion spray injection pothole patching machine, renovated parks and open spaces in West Kochi, including Mattancherry Park, redevelopment works of Vyttila Mobility Hub Terminal and repair and lighting works for the terminal, and open space development for Vyttila Mobility Hub.
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SatOct262024
IN: Punjab: Big Push for Smart City Development as STP inaugurated in Sultanpur Lodhi
In a significant stride towards transforming Sultanpur Lodhi into a smart city, Punjab's Local Bodies Minister Dr Ravjot Singh on Friday inaugurated a four MLD (million liters per day) capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), costing Rs 8.5 crore. This marks Dr Ravjot’s first development project inauguration since taking office, which he hailed as a momentous occasion dedicated to the residents of this holy city.
The newly-inaugurated STP is set to serve the water treatment needs of nearly 25,000 residents and will also provide treated water for irrigation purposes across 55 acres. During the inauguration, Dr Ravjot emphasized the Punjab Government's commitment to the holistic development of Sultanpur Lodhi, envisioning its potential as a key destination on the international religious tourism circuit under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
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FriOct252024
22 Smart Cities In India That Will Blow Your Mind!
Not so long ago, mention travelling to India and you’d expect to be fighting through crowds in a chaotic country with long lines, frequent traffic jams and a public transportation system only adventurous travellers would be game to tackle. That’s no longer the case as India is fast progressing its infrastructure with the rollout of its Smart Cities project. Imagine a city where everything is connected, where you use your smartphone to pay for public transportation, find a parking spot or even order food from wherever you are, access Wi-Fi from anywhere in the city, and do much more. According to the Smart Cities project, hundreds of cities in India will offer these.
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FriOct252024
VN: Pay services can be smart city backbone
Hanoi’s smart city progress, led by advanced payment integration, shows promise but still faces key regulatory and security challenges that need resolution for full success.
Ha Minh Hai, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, last week underscored the critical role of smart payment systems in Hanoi’s strategy for smart urban development at a conference last week on the issue.
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FriOct252024
20 Super Cool Cities In China
When visiting cities in China, don’t be surprised if your taxi has no driver. Not so long ago, if you imagined a city where traffic is managed by artificial intelligence, with autonomous vehicles driving the streets and pedestrians accessing public infrastructure using a handheld device, all this would have seemed like a futuristic science-fiction scene in a movie. However, in China, these ground-breaking ideas are close to becoming a reality due to China’s smart city and infrastructure initiatives.
The nation’s smart city policy initiatives back in 2011 have allowed it to adopt new and upcoming technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and 5G into urban infrastructure and apply these to various aspects of urban life. Most visitors are surprised at China’s progress in making cities smart. China has started implementing smart city solutions in over 900 smart city projects in various provinces.
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ThuOct242024
Vietnam, RoK expand cooperation on smart city building
A business connection programme to foster cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in smart city development is underway in Ho Chi Minh City.
Held from October 15 to 17 by the HCM City Computer Association (HCA) and Meta Square, the initiative, Vietnam & Korea on IT Sector, aims to help with the city’s goal of becoming an economic hub in Asia and a global city.
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ThuOct242024
ST Engineering drives AI smart city transformation in Qatar
Digital infrastructure to connect and integrate with a range of smart city services and applications, with the aim of enhancing the efficiency and responsiveness of citywide operations and management
In what is said to mark a significant step in its transformation into a fully integrated conurbation that takes advantage of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies, Lusail City in Qatar has announced the creation of a smart city powered by AI, machine learning and data analytics.
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ThuOct242024
AE: Moro Hub, Urbi collaborate to drive smart city initiatives
Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Urbi, a regional comprehensive geospatial solutions.
The MoU was signed by Mohammad Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, and Pavel Mochalkin, CEO of Urbi at Gitex Global 2024, which runs from October 14 to 18 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the development and implementation of smart city initiatives by offering advanced IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to enhance operational efficiency for businesses across the UAE.
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WedOct232024
Smart Cities On The Horizon: What Next For Real Estate And Construction?
As smart cities evolve from concept to reality, they are redefining how we think about urban development, particularly within the real estate and construction sectors. These urban areas envision a future where emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data are seamlessly integrated with urban living to improve residents' quality of life, boost sustainability and connectivity, and drive economic growth. Major projects such as The Line in Saudi Arabia, Toyota’s Woven City in Japan, and Net City in China, are part of a movement set to redefine how buildings are designed, managed, and valued. Looking ahead, the real estate and construction sectors face both significant opportunities and challenges in this rapidly changing landscape.
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WedOct232024
Cities preparing for climate shocks becoming increasingly attractive to investors, new competitive cities study reveals
Traditional indicators alone are no longer sufficient to gauge a city's long-term competitiveness, analysis of more than 60 major urban centres shows. New global tracker reveals which cities are best placed for long-term success by analysing future competitive indicators.
Cities must think beyond traditional indicators like economic performance and transport infrastructure to continue to attract investment, a new competitive cities tracker has shown.
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WedOct232024
Kyrgyz Government Adopts Strategic Task to Construct Eco-City
On October 14, Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov signed a Decree to construct the eco-city “Asman” near the village of Toru-Aigyr on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, the country’s main region for tourism and recreation.
Spanning 4,000 hectares, some 200km southeast of the capital Bishkek and dubbed a “smart city”, Asman aims to become the country’s new economic and tourist hub and home to modern business, recreational and sports facilities, hi-tech parks, and financial institutions. It will also provide homes for around 500,000 residents. From a bird’s eye view, Asman (the Kyrgyz word for “sky”) will resemble a komuz, a traditional Kyrgyz string musical instrument and one of Kyrgyzstan’s national symbols.
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TueOct222024
Qatari Diar signs agreement to transform Lusail into smart city
Qatari Diar has revealed exclusive investment opportunities, particularly in its prominent projects in Lusail City, which is the company's most ambitious project
Qatari Diar announced the signing of a strategic agreement with ST Engineering to develop and operate a smart city platform based on artificial intelligence and data analysis technologies in Lusail City.
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TueOct222024
ST Engineering unit wins $60m smart city platform contract in Lusail, Qatar
ST Engineering Urban Solution will deploy smart city solutions and applications for Lusail’s city-wide operations and management.
ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions business has secured a $60m contract to design, build, and operate a smart city platform with city-wide network connectivity for Lusail, Qatar.
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MonOct212024
IN: Cuttack's Smart City Vision: Odisha CM's Commitment
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his commitment to transforming Cuttack into a smart city. During his visit to several Durga Puja pandals, he highlighted the city's historical significance and the state government's dedication to development. The move is supported by community and political leaders.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced ambitious plans for turning Cuttack into a smart city. The declaration came during his Saturday visit to various Durga Puja pandals, a tradition dating back to 1510 in the historic millennium city.
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MonOct212024
MY: Putrajaya to adopt Shanghai’s smart city management
Strategic twin cities cooperation between the Federal Territories, particularly Putrajaya and Shanghai, China, will allow Malaysia to learn more about smart city management, said Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) said the initiative would also help the country adopt innovation-based technological solutions and remain at the forefront of adopting modern approaches.
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SunOct202024
VN: Developing a digital ecosystem and learning from Singapore
Vietnam’s digital ecosystem is increasingly attractive to businesses thanks to more favourable policies, but additional refinements are needed to increase regional and global competitiveness. George Choo, president of the Association of Telecommunications and Technology Industry in Singapore, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the future prospects in this area.
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SunOct202024
GB: England: Update on Smart City, free public WiFi and 'The Sunderland App'
Praise has been given to work carried out to extend access to public WiFi across Sunderland and the early success of a new dedicated city-wide app.
Sunderland City Council bosses stressed they have been working “very hard” and made some “great progress” in terms of providing online network connections over the last five years.
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SatOct192024
AE: How Digital Platforms are Revolutionizing the Car Rental Experience in Dubai
In recent years, the car rental industry in Dubai has experienced a remarkable transformation, thanks to the rise of digital platforms. With the city being a popular destination for tourists, expats, and business travelers alike, the demand for quick, convenient, and efficient car rental services has never been higher. Digital advancements such as mobile apps, online bookings, and automated systems are redefining the customer experience, making traditional car rentals more user-friendly and accessible.
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SatOct192024
IN: Govt To Take Steps To Make Cuttack A Smart City, Says Odisha CM After Pandal Visits
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said his government would take all possible steps to remodel Cuttack into a smart city.
Speaking to media persons after visiting the puja pandals in the city on the occasion of Navami (ninth day) of Dussehra, the chief minister said, “Cuttack is widely known for grand celebration of Dussehra and massive arrangements for community puja of Goddess Durga. On the invitation of different committees, I came to have darshan of Devi at the pandals. I went around the city and visited about 40 puja pandals. I also interacted with the members of the puja committees.”
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FriOct182024
Converging IT and OT Is Key to a Smart City
Cities must overcome cultural differences to maximize smart technology investments.
Smart technologies have the potential to make cities more sustainable, efficient and secure, but maximizing their potential requires an IT and operational technology convergence that has historically been nonexistent. Fears of meddling with what has worked for decades, cultural differences between teams and a combination of other factors have resulted in IT and OT being treated as separate entities. This outmoded approach threatens to undercut cities’ investments in smart city technology.
IT and OT convergence is already happening in industries such as manufacturing, where data is collected, analyzed and shared to improve processes and create smarter and more sustainable factories. It’s time to bring those benefits to our nation’s municipalities through a combination of education, processes and tools.
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FriOct182024
PH: Iveda Philippines Advises Major Cities on Benchmarks for Successful Smart City Deployment
With more than two decades of industry expertise, Iveda sets the industry standard for smart city development in the Philippines and beyond
Iveda® (NASDAQ: IVDA), the global leader in cloud-based AI technology, today reports progressive partnerships with major cities across the Philippines and broader Asia, assisting city officials in establishing specifications and standards for Smart City deployments. Iveda Philippines is spearheading efforts to provide direction and industry benchmarks that will enable cities across the region to efficiently implement cutting-edge smart technologies, including IvedaAI, Utilus Smart Pole, IvedaEMS, and Cerbero, which will enhance public safety, operational efficiency, and quality of life for all.
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ThuOct172024
PK: Digitization of 25 mouzas completed; CDA told
The digitization of 25 mouzas in the ICT has been completed, Punjab Land and Revenue Authority (PLRA) officers informed a meeting chaired by the CDA chairman on Wednesday. The mouzas will be made available online by the end of this month for public convenience.
The meeting was held to review the Digitization of ICT records and CDA’s (Capital Development Authority) Property Management System. Furthermore, two service centers are being established in Bhara Kahu and Tarlai for this purpose.
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ThuOct172024
OM: Tadoom and Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning sign deal to develop smart city platform and innovative use cases for Sultan Haitham City
Tadoom will drive creation of advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS), high-precision 3D mapping and immersive smart city initiatives
Tadoom, Oman's premier IoT service provider renowned for its capability to deliver IoT and smart city solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning to develop a cutting-edge smart city platform and innovative use cases for the Sultan Haitham City.
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ThuOct172024
IN: Assam: Guwahati: On Shasthi, smart street lights illuminate 944 roads
On the evening of Shasthi, Guwahati witnessed the illumination of 944 roads with 10,000 smart street lights equipped with a Centralised Control and Monitoring System (CCMS). This initiative aims to enhance the safety and security of the city’s residents, especially the elderly and women.
Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during the launch of the project’s Phase-I, stated that efforts will be made to complete the installation of the remaining 10,667 smart street lights within the next year.
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ThuOct172024
VN: Sumitomo asks Hanoi to help meet deadlines of $4.2 bln smart city project
Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corporation has asked Hanoi authorities to help with the progress of its $4.2 billion North Hanoi Smart City project in Dong Anh district.
President and CEO of Sumitomo Corporation Shingo Ueno made the request at a Wednesday meeting with Hanoi Chairman Tran Sy Thanh.
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WedOct162024
CA: Tech utopia or corporate overreach? The story behind the demise of Sidewalk Labs in Toronto
Sidewalk Labs promised to build the city of the future, but public mistrust and fears of surveillance capitalism brought it down. Quayside 2.0 rises in its place, shifting the focus from technological control to sustainable urban living.
In December 2021, it all came to an end. Sidewalk Labs, the urban planning company, closed its ambitious smart city project in Toronto. The CEO left, and the company, which operated as a subsidiary of Alphabet, was absorbed back into its parent company. The Quayside project, which had been the subject of countless articles and was seen as a prototype for future cities, simply faded away. The tech giant would not plan, build, or operate a city from the ground up. There would be no wooden buildings covered with solar panels, no modular architecture for quick repurposing, no heated sidewalks to melt the snow, and no autonomous taxi system replacing streets. There would be no innovative canal system where industrial robots would empty trash and deliver mail, nor any climate management system to keep residents warm in winter and cool in summer.
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WedOct162024
IN: Maharashtra: Nagpur Smart City develops 3 New Digital E-libraries for students
Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSCDCL) has developed 3 new Digital E-Libraries for the benefit of the students. These new modern, digital E-Libraries will be transforming the new ways for the students seeking knowledge from all over the world.
Nagpur Smart City CEO Mrs Saumya Sharma Chandak has informed that these Digital E-Libraries are at Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Digital E-Library, Laxmi Nagar, Late Kundanlal Gupta Digital E-Library, Immamwada and RAshtramata Kasturba Digital E-Library, Gandhi Square, Sadar. Under this ambitious project Nagpur Smart City has supplied, installed & commissioned ICT based components & providing 3 years of operation and maintenance for 3 existing Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Libraries.
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WedOct162024
IN: 74 smart city projects completed in Bihar, claims minister
Bihar Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitin Nabin on Tuesday claimed that 74 projects under the Smart City Mission have been completed in the state and the remaining projects would be completed within the next five months.
Patna: Bihar Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitin Nabin on Tuesday claimed that 74 projects under the Smart City Mission have been completed in the state and the remaining projects would be completed within the next five months.
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TueOct152024
ES: Iconic Building Project: Bilbao Island Smart City District
Iberdrola & Bilbao City Council are transforming an old industrial area into a net zero emissions smart city testing ground for renewable energy solutions
In the heart of Bilbao, Spain, an ambitious urban regeneration project is taking shape. Zorrotzaurre, a 2.5km artificial peninsula created in the 1950s and 60s, is being transformed from a post-industrial wasteland into a cutting-edge smart city district.
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TueOct152024
Smart cities to boost India’s employment opportunities, says WTCA VP
Unlike the IT services sector, which requires highly educated individuals, electronic manufacturing has the potential to address unemployment more effectively
Smart cities will boost India’s employment opportunities, said Scott Wang, World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Vice President, Asia Pacific. According to Wang, India needs to place greater emphasis on electronic manufacturing to boost India’s employability.
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TueOct152024
AE: Dubai RTA's Digital Revolution: Major Leap Towards Smart City Future
In 2023, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported a 16.8% rise in digital revenues to AED3.705 billion. Key advancements include upgraded smart apps, AI-powered services, and the launch of 63 new services. The authority's initiatives are aligning with Dubai's vision for a seamless, tech-driven society.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has reported substantial growth in its digital transformation efforts in 2023, with digital revenues surging by 16.8% to reach AED3.705 billion. The overall digital transactions recorded reached 821 million, showing a slight 1% uptick, while smart app transactions saw a 29% increase.
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MonOct142024
IN: Integrating nature within cities
The success of Nagar Vans will depend on active collaboration of forest department, municipal bodies, NGOs, corporate houses and citizens
‘Nagar Van’ or Urban Forest, represents the integration of nature within cities, a concept that has historical significance across the globe. In ancient India, the Vedas revered forests (Vanas) as sacred spaces — known as devrais— central to both spiritual and physical well-being. Tapovanas and Mahavanas, often situated near human settlements, were celebrated for their biodiversity and believed to bring peace, health, and prosperity.
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MonOct142024
TT: Arima’s first step toward becoming a smart city
Connected Arima, a project to transform the borough of Arima using technology into the country’s first smart city is an eminently good idea.
It’s a sensible approach to creating a locally relevant smart city. Pick one location with a mix of local features and challenges, deploy technology to meet citizen needs and learn from the experience before moving on to other city centres.
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MonOct142024
Farming in cities
As we face climate change and food insecurity, integrating farming into urban ecosystem presents a chance at the defined future
In the midst of asphalt, concrete and skyscrapers, a quiet revolution takes root — literally.
Walking through a bustling city, imagine stumbling upon a rooftop or vacant lot with lush greens or a thriving garden. Unexpected patches of greenery are more than just an urban trend; they are the pulse of a movement changing the idea of what it means to live in a city. What was once considered a hobby of country hicks is now sprouting in the most unlikely urban spaces. This tendency to bring agriculture back to urban environments is not only about food production but also about cultivating more sustainable life practices.
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MonOct142024
US: Smart, Interconnected Buildings Are Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow
On the long path to creating a smart city, the journey begins with its core: the buildings. Intelligent buildings are the foundation upon which smart cities are built, serving as the individual units that, when interconnected, transform the urban landscape into a hub of efficiency, sustainability, and seamless functionality.
Data is the lifeblood pulsing through intelligent buildings and, by extension, smart cities. Equipped with sensors, intelligent buildings continuously gather information about energy use, occupancy patterns, and environmental conditions. This data is analyzed and utilized to enhance building operations, reduce waste, and optimize resources. More importantly, this data feeds into broader city systems, empowering decision-makers with real-time insights to make informed, city-wide adjustments that benefit everyone.
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MonOct142024
US: Plugging into the smart city
The US is lagging behind with its less proactive government but decentralised innovation has its upside.
North America may be the world’s most mature infrastructure market. But at the bleeding edge of the asset class – where utilities, transport and communications meet digitalisation – Europe and Asia are perceived to be leading.
No North American metropolis appears in the top 20 of the 2024 Smart City Index, compiled by IMD Business School in Lausanne with the help of the Seoul-based World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization. Criteria include economic and technological ratings as well as quality of life and environmental scores.
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SunOct132024
VN: An open banking system is essential for a smart city
Building a smart city with a smart payment system playing a key role has helped Hanoi gradually transform and make breakthroughs in the process of development, said Ha Minh Hai, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee.
During a conference last week, Hai said that the implementation of cashless payment solutions in public services, transportation and social security, along with electronic invoices and smart payment streets, has led the city to achieve important initial results in developing digital urban areas.
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SatOct122024
The role of IoT in shaping smart cities
As people increasingly migrate from rural areas to cities for better economic opportunities and improved living standards, modern municipalities are faced with challenges. By 2050, an estimated 68% of the global population will reside in urban environments, placing immense strain on existing infrastructure and resource allocation.
Cities are embracing smart city initiatives to address these challenges, leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) as the cornerstone for data-driven decision making and optimized urban operations. According to IDC, the IoT market in the Middle East and Africa is set to surpass $30.2 billion by 2028, with a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9% from 2023 to 2028. This impressive growth trajectory underscores the accelerating role of IoT in our lives.
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SatOct122024
Cities of the Future: Building with Innovation and Sustainability
Throughout history, it has become clear that the key to long-lasting and sustainable projects is to lay solid foundations. Our society is headed towards a more urban future in which the density of metropolises will be ever greater. That is why this more urban tomorrow requires modern urban planning capable of building innovative, sustainable and flexible structures. Because the only way to make our society live better is to build better.
To achieve this goal, we must adopt integrated approaches that take advantage of emerging technologies and sustainable practices. Here, the positive impact that technological tools such as BIM or Construction Management Software are already having on the development of construction activity is undeniable. BIM is the most widespread and widely used technology, since it makes it possible to design and envision the work in a virtual environment before building it in the real world, thereby avoiding hypothetical errors in the various stages of construction.
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SatOct122024
IN: Chandigarh: Panjab University to help Admn in making UT resurgent Smart City
Panjab University (PU) has bagged the Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) tag for UT Chandigarh under the Niti Aayog’s State Support Mission initiative.
The UT Administration has nominated Panjab University (PU) as the Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI) to collaborate with the ‘Chandigarh Institute for Transformation’ under NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission, aiming at guiding the city towards achieving its long-term development goals, collectively referred to as ‘Chandigarh@2047’.
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FriOct112024
IN: Madhya Pradesh: Final Screening Of Indore Smart City Development Limited Design Entries
In the competition, there will be several themes on which participants can give their ideas.
Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL) is calling on innovators, architects, planners, designers, engineers and creative enthusiasts and other such people to shape the future of the city through a design competition. A total of around 22 entries have been received for this competition.
A committee will do final screening on October 4. Officials said that it is expected to create innovative, data-driven solutions that should improve the quality of life for residents of the city especially vulnerable population (such as elderly people and people with disabilities).
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FriOct112024
Facial Recognition: Building a Robust Smart Transportation Ecosystem
The modern digital world relies deeply on the Internet of Things (IoT) and the technologies that come with it. As a prominent result of this rapid transformation, global economies are heavily investing in smart city initiatives to further automate day-to-day operations, specifically transportation.
It includes integrated transport networks, centralised traffic control, vehicle movement trajectories, and commuters’ database management, extending to the security and convenience of a unified ecosystem.
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ThuOct102024
OM: Muscat 2.0? Reimagining a smarter, greener cityscape
As Muscat evolves into a city of the future, Cundall’s role in the Greater Muscat Structure Plan is key
Oman’s capital city is on the cusp of a transformative evolution with the launch of the Greater Muscat Structure Plan (GMSP). The plan, a collaboration between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and a diverse team of international experts, aims to shape the future growth of Muscat through forward-thinking urban development strategies.
Central to this ambitious project is Cundall, a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy known for its innovative approaches to sustainability, infrastructure, and urban resilience.
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ThuOct102024
ZA: Johannesburg: Metrobus welcomes cashless services
This process will make it easy for Metrobus to gather accurate data on commuters.
Metrobus announced that effective October 1, all services will transition to a cashless system.
This initiative marks a significant step in the digital transformation efforts to enhance the commuter experience and support Johannesburg’s vision of becoming a smart city.
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ThuOct102024
ET: Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure Launches Ambitious Smart City Initiative
The Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure has unveiled a smart city initiative aimed at transforming 275 towns across Ethiopia into smart cities by 2024/2025. The plan seeks to modernize urban services, improve living standards, and drive the country's urban development forward.
State Minister Fenta Dejen revealed that the initiative will begin with 31 cities in 2023/2024, including the capital, Addis Ababa. This initial phase will serve as a model for the larger goal of transforming 2,500 towns into smart cities by 2026. Key elements of the plan include modernizing office services, providing fast and accessible services, and implementing e-services.
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WedOct092024
IN: Industrial smart cities: UP vies for next EV Hub and Kerala for the next botanical cluster
Industrial smart cities could host specific industry clusters with Agra targetting to attract EVs and Gaya looking at food processing
India is trying to get specific industries to its industrial smart cities to develop clusters of manufacturing like Detroit is for motor industry in the US and Manchester was for cotton in the UK, Moneycontrol has learnt.
UP's industrial smart city Agra is being targeted as Electric Vehicle and Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) hubs, while Palakkad in Kerala will develop into a medicinal and botanical cluster.
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WedOct092024
SA: Al Madinah: A smart, sustainable city without equal
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority offers a way forward for an ancient city, as human-centricity takes center stage.
Al Madinah – a city steeped in rich religious, cultural and historical significance, is embarking on a transformative journey, one that blends its illustrious past with the latest innovations in technology. This has been achieved by ensuring the essence of the city remains intact. This involves many different facets, but central is the humanization of the city.
The organization responsible for this transformative work is the Al Madinah Region Development Authority. The authority has devised a smart city plan that focuses on key areas such as wellbeing, tourism, environment and mobility, aiming to create a city that caters to both the spiritual and practical needs of its population. The plan is testament to how technology can be used to enhance the human experience, ensuring the city’s growth is in sync with the needs and aspirations of its people.
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WedOct092024
Best Parking Apps & Tips For Efficient Parking In Indian Cities
Finding parking in crowded Indian cities can be a daunting task. With the rapid urbanisation and increasing number of vehicles, securing a spot is often a challenge. However, technology offers solutions to ease this struggle. This article explores the best parking apps and tips for finding parking efficiently, tailored for automobile enthusiasts.
Several apps have emerged to help drivers locate parking spaces in bustling cities. Park+ is a popular choice, offering real-time availability updates and booking options. Users can reserve spots in advance, saving time and reducing stress. Similarly, Get My Parking provides a comprehensive database of parking locations, ensuring you find the nearest available space.
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WedOct092024
VN: Driving digital transformation with 5G
As a pioneer in 5G network infrastructure, Ericsson is supporting Vietnam in developing its digital economy. Rita Mokbel, head of Ericsson Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about upcoming priorities to support building innovative 5G use cases.
Q: What do you think about Vietnam's digital infrastructure readiness for 5G commercialisation?
Vietnam is steadily building the necessary digital infrastructure to support 5G, with a key milestone being the recent auctions for 5G frequency bands by the Ministry of Information and Communications. They’ve allocated licences for the 2600 MHz and 3700 MHz spectrum bands, which are essential steps in this journey.
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WedOct092024
IN: Each of 12 smart cities to be a dedicated industrial hub
Synopsis:
Twelve new smart cities in India will be developed as dedicated industrial hubs focusing on sectors like electric vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. These cities, spanning across 10 states, will feature advanced infrastructure and aim to create substantial job opportunities while attracting global investments.
The upcoming 12 smart cities will be developed as dedicated industrial hubs, each specific to a certain sector, officials said.
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WedOct092024
ZW: Bulawayo launches smart city surveillance system
The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Bulawayo, Judith Ncube, has officially launched the Smart City Surveillance System, a significant step in utilizing technology to fight crime in the city. The surveillance system is a collaborative initiative between the Bulawayo Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe (BACFOZ) and local security agency Safeguard.
This project marks a major milestone in the city's efforts to embrace modern policing techniques, with law enforcement set to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into crime prevention and investigation. The use of technology is expected to fundamentally change how crime is managed, making it easier to monitor and respond to criminal activities in real-time.
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WedOct092024
PH: Batangas: Talisay Smart City Transformation: PLDT Enterprise Boosts Connectivity for Public Service Innovation
- Digital transformation: Talisay's push for smart city development
- Innovative partnership: PLDT Enterprise's role in municipal advancements
- Future-ready solutions: Enhancing public service delivery and sustainability
Nestled in the heart of Batangas, the municipality of Talisay has long been recognized for its agricultural prowess as the "Seedling Bowl of the Nation." But now, it’s making headlines for a different kind of growth—digital transformation. Recently, PLDT Enterprise proudly partnered with the municipality to overhaul its communication infrastructure, enhancing the new municipal building's voice and data services. This is a bold move in line with Talisay’s goal of becoming a smart city, a vision led by Mayor Nestor Natanauan.
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TueOct082024
IN: Chandigarh: End of mission: Union Territory to look after ‘smart’ city from 2025
Eight years after making it to the first list of proposed smart cities, Chandigarh is all set to give adieu to the Smart City Mission, which helped the city make new strides in security arrangements, traffic management, green transport, garbage and sewage handling etc.
With an investment of almost Rs 1,000 crore since 2016 when the mission was first announced by the Union government, 34 smart projects have gone past the finish line, with just two projects pending as of now.
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TueOct082024
IN: Bihar: Patna: In 7 yrs, only half of smart city projects completed
Eight years after making it to the first list of proposed smart cities, Chandigarh is all set to give adieu to the Smart City Mission, which helped the city make new strides in security arrangements, traffic management, green transport, garbage and sewage handling etc.
With an investment of almost Rs 1,000 crore since 2016 when the mission was first announced by the Union government, 34 smart projects have gone past the finish line, with just two projects pending as of now.
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TueOct082024
How Smart Cities Are Transforming Last-Mile Delivery And Logistics
Urban logistics is at a crossroads, with the last-mile delivery segment facing increasing pressure from growing e-commerce demands. As cities become denser and more complex, traditional logistics models need help to keep pace, as they face inefficiencies, congestion and environmental concerns. However, smart cities are stepping up to the challenge by leveraging cutting-edge technologies like the cloud, IoT, AI and real-time data analytics to revolutionize both last-mile delivery and curbside management.
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TueOct082024
TALQ Certification Globally Recognized as Standard for Smart City Applications
The TALQ Consortium counts 66 members from 24 countries
The TALQ Consortium, which developed the Smart City Protocol, a global interface standard for smart city applications, continues to ensure benefits for cities worldwide through a rigorous certification process. An increasing number of cities and utilities now require TALQ Certification in their public tenders to guarantee interoperability between systems from different vendors. Currently, there are 58 TALQ-certified products from 39 manufacturers available. The consortium's steady growth—now consisting of 66 member companies from 24 countries—along with the ongoing evolution of the protocol, highlights its commitment to advancing smart city solutions and promoting global standards.
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TueOct082024
Securing Real-Time Data Streams in Smart Cities
A smart city uses interconnected technologies like sensors, IoT devices, and data networks to improve the efficiency of its operations and services. Collecting and analyzing real-time information through secure data streams can optimize everything from traffic management to energy consumption and public safety.
This metric is crucial because it allows cities to respond quickly to changing conditions, make informed decisions, and use resources efficiently. Live updates help create a more responsive, sustainable, and livable environment for everyone.
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MonOct072024
A digital infrastructure drive for economic development
We are at a pivotal moment in Vietnam’s journey towards digital transformation, alongside many leaders who are driving innovation through technology.
The rapid pace of this transformation is reshaping industries worldwide. Governments, businesses, and societies are increasingly reliant on cloud technologies and data infrastructure to boost economic growth, optimise services, and drive innovation.
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MonOct072024
How Automated Compliance Checking is Shaping Smart Cities
As urban areas evolve into smart cities, the role of compliance automation is becoming increasingly pivotal. Compliance serves as a cornerstone for ensuring that infrastructure development adheres to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. This adherence is essential not only for safeguarding public safety but also for promoting sustainable practices. In the context of smart cities, where advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart grids are integrated, compliance becomes even more critical. Without robust compliance mechanisms, cities risk facing issues such as unsafe construction and environmental degradation, which could undermine their growth and livability.
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MonOct072024
US: Texas: Brownsville: The Smart City SpaceX Built?
The U.S. city of Brownsville, Texas, has announced what it has called a “transformative partnership” with NTT DATA to implement advanced smart solutions on a private 5G (P5G) network.
The initiative aims to improve public services, enhance safety, boost sustainability, and support the city’s growth by leveraging real-time data analytics and AI power technology within a secure wireless infrastructure.
“The future is coming to life in Brownsville today as we partner with NTT DATA to set a new standard for smart, connected and sustainable cities,” said John Cowen, Jr., Brownsville’s City Mayor. -
MonOct072024
US: Connecticut: Mansfield: The Northeast's first self-driving car test track and research facility planned for UConn
Just a couple miles from the University of Connecticut's main Storrs campus, lies a stark juxtaposition to those lively school grounds. With acres of undeveloped land, abandoned buildings and overgrown weeds, a large portion of UConn's Depot Campus has sat unused for years.
But that is set to change, as the Depot Campus could see a renaissance as the new home to a planned test driving track for autonomous vehicles and research facility for high-tech transportation planning.
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MonOct072024
Intersection of Internet Exchanges & Smart Cities: Opportunities & Challenges
The applications on which our digital future will be based will require extremely low latency.
As you navigate the bustling streets of your city, you may not realise the invisible web of technology that's revolutionising urban life around you. Welcome to the era of smart cities, where cutting-edge innovations and data-driven solutions are reshaping the urban landscape. At the heart of this transformation lies a crucial component: Internet Exchanges. These digital hubs power the smart city revolution, enabling everything from efficient traffic management to sustainable energy consumption.
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Dear Reader, we are pleased to present you the newest edition of the IfG.CC’s eGovernment Infoletter. Every month, the eGovernment Infoletter summarizes the most important information published on our website and gives you an overview of current developments and events related to eGovernment. You also can read our eGovernment Infoletters on our website using the following link: http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/infobrief Please visit also our Website http://www.ifg.cc. We wish you a pleasant and informative read! We thank all of the authors and editors who contributed to this edition of the eGovernment Infoletter. The IfG.CC Team |
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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, Brandenburg, Deutschland: Interview zum Projekt PROKETTA: Wirtschaft und Verwaltung besser vernetzen
A.2 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland: Projekt „PROKETTA – Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“ als Partner beim Train-the-Trainer-Workshop „Geschäftsprozessmanagement“
A.3 Bonn, Deutschland: Wissenschaftliche Begleitung der Neuausrichtung der Abteilung Verwaltungsmanagement/Ausbildung (VMA) im Bundesverwaltungsamt – Resonanzworkshop am 05.02.2015
A.4 Wien, Österreich: ODM-Projekt: Open Data-Monitoring-Plattform wurde am 20.02.2015 freigeschaltet
A.5 Schlieben, Brandenburg, Deutschland: Offizielle Vorstellung der Ergebnisse des Projektes „Einführung von Telepräsenzlernen im Gebiet der LAG Elbe-Elster“ am 26.02.2015
1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publications
P.1 Köhl, Stefanie/Löbel, Stephan/Schuppan, Tino (2015): Shared Service Center: Abkehr vom Zuständigkeitsprinzip?!
P.2 Aktuelle Publikationen zum Forschungsprojekt „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“
P.3 Köhl, Stefanie/Lenk, Klaus/Löbel, Stephan/Schuppan, Tino/Viehstädt, Anna-Katharina: „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ – Architektur einer vernetzten Verwaltung mit E-Government. - 2014.
P.4 Mucha, Sabrina/Suhr, Manfred J./Thessel, Friederike (2014): "Wenn Sie wüssten, was Sie wissen" - Wissenssicherung und die Dokumentation von Arbeitsabläufen im Unternehmen.
1.3 Vom IfG.CC empfohlene Publikationen / Publications recommended by the IfG.CC
R.1 Kucklick, Christoph: Die granulare Gesellschaft. Wie das Digitale unsere Wirklichkeit auflöst. Berlin: Ullstein Verlag. - 2014.
1.4 Veranstaltungen & Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
V.1 Vorankündigung: Hannover, Deutschland, 20.03.2015: Das PROKETTA-Projekt auf der CeBIT 2015
V.2 Vorankündigung: Nächster IfG-Prozesstag am 23.03.2015
V.3 Die PROKETTA-Roadshow - Das IfG kommt zu Ihnen
1.5 Vom IfG.CC unterstützte Konferenzen & Vorträge / Conferences & events supported by the IfG.CC
K.1 Announcement: Birmingham, Great Britain, 30.03. - 01.04.2015: 19th IRSPM Conference
1.6 Workshops des IfG.CC / IfG.CC workshops
W.1 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 26.03.: Prozesspriorisierungs-Workshop
W.2 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 19.03.: Prozessmodellierungs-Workshop
W.3 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 12.03.: Mobile-Services-Workshop
1.7 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
1.8 In eigener Sache / On our owns account
E.1 IfG.CC-Website mit neuem Layout und neuer Technologie
E.2 Unsere Prozessmanagement-Dienstleistungen
2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats / Key Issue of the Month:
"eHealth weltweit / ehealth worldwide"
2.1 USA: Majority of Americans Willing to See a Doctor Via Video
2.2 Telemedicine For Haiti: The University Of Miami Makes Trauma More Survivable
2.3 Canada: British Columbia: Vancouver Island: Health records consolidated under electronic system
2.4 Australia: Telehealth study finds city specialists often too busy to consult regional patients remotely
2.5 USA: New Tennessee telemedicine law grows health care access
2.6 USA: California: RITA the robot is programmed to improve telehealth efficiency
3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
Keine Neuigkeiten / No News.
4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
4.1 Denmark tops European tech table, two other Scandis right behind
4.2 Index says Malta lacks in crucial digital skills
5. eGovernment weltweit / World wide eGovernment
5.1 Philippines: New DOST project aims to streamline gov't workflows
5.2 India: IN: e-Biz Portal Goes Live
5.3 Pakistan: PK: Reforms in civil service vital for good governance: Dr Ishrat
5.4 Singapore: SingPass beefed up with OneKey token
5.5 India: We aim to connect every Indian in the next 5-6 years: Ravi Shankar Prasad
5.6 Australia building single log-in for central, state and local government services
5.7 Malaysia: Easy learning in SMART classroom
6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen des laufenden Monats / Selected events in the current month
6.1 14.-15.03., London, Great Britain: ICBG 2015: XIII International Conference on e-Business and e-Government
6.2 23.-24.03., Prague, Czech Republic: ICEG 2015: XIII International Conference on e-Government
6.3 26.-27.03., Madrid, Spain: ICAGGHR 2015: XIII International Conference on Anti-Corruption, Good Governance and Human Rights
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. Authentizitätshinweis / Authenticity Note
10. Impressum / Imprint
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1. Nachrichten aus dem Institut IfG.CC / News from the IfG.CC
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1.1 Ausgewählte Aktivitäten & Projekte / Selected activities & projects
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A.1 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland: Interview zum Projekt PROKETTA: Wirtschaft und Verwaltung besser vernetzen
Das Unterschiedlichste Informations- und Meldepflichten (IMP) verlangen von Unternehmen, Daten und andere Informationen für Behörden oder Dritte zu beschaffen, verfügbar zu halten oder zu übermitteln. WebSKM ist eine Datenbank des Statistischen Bundesamtes, die einen umfassenden Überblick über die einzelnen Pflichten von Bürgerinnen und Bürgern sowie der Wirtschaft gibt. Hier sind derzeit rund 14.000 solcher IMP für Unternehmen erfasst. Im Rahmen des Projekts PROKETTA wurden die Prozesse in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMU) und die Schnittstellen zur öffentlichen Verwaltung für besonders kostenintensive IMP analysiert, Optimierungsvorschläge und eine App für effizientere Geschäftsprozesse – Der "Vorgangsbegleiter" – erarbeitet. Projektmitarbeiterin Friederike Thessel vom Potsdam eGovernment Competence Center (IfG.CC) erklärt Ergebnisse und weitere Herausforderungen.
Frau Thessel, warum ist die Standardisierung der Meldepflichten wichtig für KMU?
Drei Perspektiven spielen eine Rolle: Zum einen trägt die Standardisierung dazu bei, dass bestimmte Vorgänge immer gleich bearbeitet werden. Das ist besonders dann von Vorteil, wenn immer wieder die gleichen Daten zugeliefert oder verarbeitet werden müssen. Dadurch können in kürzerer Zeit eine höhere Zahl bearbeitet und Ressourcen besser geplant werden. Zum anderen ist Standardisierung für Unternehmen wichtig, bei denen die Erfüllung von IMP zum Kerngeschäft gehört, z. B. Dienstleister für Großraum- und Schwertransporte. Der dritte Aspekt ist die Standardisierung als Grundlage für Prozessverbesserungen. Standardisierung erfordert immer, dass sich eine Organisation vorab mit ihren Arbeitsabläufen auseinander setzt. Fachwissen, das vorhanden ist, kann dokumentiert und zwischen Mitarbeitern geteilt werden.
Was haben Sie in Ihren Interviews mit Mitarbeitern von KMU und Behörden erfahren, wo liegen besonders hohe Bürokratiebelastungen?
Wir haben uns gezielt auf Prozessketten zu behördlichen Genehmigungsverfahren konzentriert, bei denen eine Vielzahl von Akteuren – z. B. Antragsteller, Genehmigungsbehörde, Gutachter – beteiligt ist. Besonders aufwendig sind die Phasen der Antragsvorbereitung sowie der Beteiligung. Oft ist neben dem eigentlichen Antragsformular eine Vielzahl von Unterlagen zusätzlich einzureichen. Unternehmen fühlen sich durch die Fülle oft überfordert, Behörden wiederum erhalten unvollständige Unterlagen oder Fristen und Gesprächsangebote werden nicht eingehalten. An dieser Stelle besteht die Leistung des PROKETTA-Projektes darin, dass durch die Erhebung der Prozessketten transparenter wird, welche Seite welche Anforderungen und Bedürfnisse hat.
Welche Instrumente wurden dafür erarbeitet?
Wir haben eine umfassende Methode zur Prozesserhebung und -dokumentation so entwickelt und standardisiert, dass sie auch von Mitarbeitern genutzt werden kann, die sich mit dem Thema Geschäftsprozessmanagement noch gar nicht beschäftigt haben. Weiterhin haben wir im Projekt den IfG-Geschäftsprozessmanager entwickelt. Dieses Tool visualisiert in anschaulicher Form Informationen zu den erhobenen Prozessen und Prozessketten. Ergänzend wurde im PROKETTA-Projekt als App-Anwendung für ein Tablet, ein sogenannter "Vorgangsbegleiter" entwickelt. Mit dem Vorgangsbegleiter können stichprobenartig bereits dokumentierte Prozessabläufe validiert und Prozesswissen um Informationen speziell zu Transport-, Warte- und Liegezeiten ergänzt werden. Die Auswertungen dieser "Prozessbegleitung" geben Hinweise auf Optimierungsmöglichkeiten und erlauben es, Optimierungsansätze besser zu priorisieren. Die Erfahrungen und Ergebnisse speziell zu den Themen Sicherung von Fachwissen und Geschäftsprozessmanagement vermitteln wir in Roadshow-Veranstaltungen, die als Workshops angelegt sind. Die bundesweiten Roadshows werden noch bis März in Kooperation mit Industrie- und Handelskammern sowie eBusiness-Lotsen durchgeführt.
Ausblickend auf das Projektende im März: Wo sehen Sie noch Handlungsbedarf?
Handlungsbedarf besteht vor allem bei der Vermittlung von Wissen rund um das Thema Geschäftsprozessmanagement bei KMU. Spätestens wenn es darum geht, Fachwissen von Mitarbeitern zu sichern, die das Unternehmen verlassen, wird deutlich, dass Arbeitsabläufe besser erfasst werden müssen. Zudem bestehen oft erhebliche Umsetzungsdefizite: Projekte werden angestoßen, Arbeitsabläufe zur Verbesserung modelliert und analysiert, Optimierungspotenziale und sogar Soll-Prozesse entwickelt; Finanzierungsprobleme, unbewegliche Strukturen, mangelndes Changemanagement, fehlende Unterstützer im Management oder bei Behörden auf der politischen Ebene stehen dann aber oft der Umsetzung entgegen.
Quelle: http://newsletter.mittelstand-digital.de/MDN/Redaktion/DE/Newsletter/2015/09/Meldungen/wirtschaft-verwaltung-besser-vernetzen.html
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/142-de-deutschland/50577-de-ifg-cc-projekt-proketta-wirtschaft-und-verwaltung-besser-vernetzen
Für Informationen zum Projekt steht Ihnen Friederike Thessel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut, gern zu Verfügung.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://proketta.ifg.cc/
A.2 Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland: Projekt „PROKETTA – Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“ als Partner beim Train-the-Trainer-Workshop „Geschäftsprozessmanagement“
Das Projekt PROKETTA war Partner beim Train-the-Trainer-Workshop „Geschäftsprozessmanagement“ der Förderinitiative „eKompetenz-Netzwerk“ (eBusiness-Lotsen) am 26. und 27. Februar 2015 in Potsdam. Ziele des Train-the-Trainer-Workshops waren:
- für die Notwendigkeit von Geschäftsprozessmanagement zu sensibilisieren,
- Methoden kennenzulernen und auszuprobieren, die in eKompetenz-Netzwerk entstanden sind,
- Prozesse selbst modellieren können und
- didaktische Methoden für Workshops mit Unternehmen kennenzulernen und teilweise auszuprobieren.
Friederike Thessel und Sabrina Mucha, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterinnen des IfG.CC, stellten die Bildkarten-Methode vor, die auf der IfG-eigenen Government Process Management Notation basiert. Mit dieser Methode, die am IfG.CC entwickelt und auch im Rahmen des PROKETTA-Projektes genutzt wurde, können besonders gut Geschäftsprozesse in Behörden und im Verwaltungsbereich von Unternehmen erhoben werden.
Die o.g. Initiative „eKompetenz-Netzwerk“ ist in den Förderschwerpunkt "Mittelstand-Digital - IKT-Anwendungen in der Wirtschaft" eingebettet, dessen Ziel der effiziente Einsatz von modernen Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien (IKT) bei Industrie-, Dienstleistungs- und Handwerksbetrieben ist. Neben dem eKompetenz-Netzwerk sind im Förderschwerpunkt noch die weiteren Initiativen „eStandards: Geschäftsprozesse standardisieren, Erfolg sichern" sowie „Einfach intuitiv - Usability für den Mittelstand“.
Zum Projekt PROKETTA:
Das dreijährigen F+E-Projekt „PROKETTA – Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“ wird über die Förderinitiative „eStandards: Geschäftsprozesse standardisieren, Erfolg sichern“ durch das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi) gefördert. Im Projekt werden Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung visualisiert und Möglichkeiten zur Prozessverbesserung identifiziert. 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.
Für Informationen zum Projekt steht Ihnen Friederike Thessel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut, gern zu Verfügung.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://proketta.ifg.cc/
A.3 Bonn, Deutschland: Wissenschaftliche Begleitung der Neuausrichtung der Abteilung Verwaltungsmanagement/Ausbildung (VMA) im Bundesverwaltungsamt – Resonanzworkshop am 05.02.2015
Das IfG.CC wurde damit beauftragt, die Neuausrichtung der Abteilung Verwaltungsmanagement / Ausbildung (VMA) im Bundesverwaltungsamt wissenschaftlich zu begleiten. Hintergrund ist, dass sich das Bundesverwaltungsamt in den letzten Jahren intensiv um die Umsetzung von Shared Services bemüht hat, der derzeitige Umsetzungsstand bislang allerdings als gemischt einzuschätzen ist. Der Untersuchungsfokus liegt dabei auf den Kernbereichen der Abteilung VMA: Personalgewinnung, elektronisches Personal- und Zeitmanagement sowie Rechnungsbearbeitung (Finanzmanagement).
Mitarbeiter des IfG.CC stellten am 05.02.15 dem Auftraggeber erste Erkenntnisse der durchgeführten Interviews in einem Resonanzworkshop vor. Ziel war es, die ausgewerteten und analysierten Erkenntnisse der Interviews mit einem erweiterten Kreis von Vertretern des BVA zu reflektieren, um die Erkenntnisse zu validieren und mit Erfahrungen und Einschätzungen weiterer Experten zu spiegeln. Dabei ging es insbesondere um Faktoren, welche die Einführung und Umsetzung von Shared Services behindern oder fördern. Diskutiert wurden unter anderem folgende Fragen:
- Sind die größten Hemmfaktoren für die Beauftragung eines Dienstleistungszentrums Steuerungsverlust- und Abhängigkeitsängste?
- Ist der größte Anreiz für die Beauftragung Kapazitätsmangel und spielt der Effizienzgedanke keine bedeutende Rolle?
- Hat die Behördengröße maßgeblichen Einfluss auf Anreize?
- Erschweren fehlende Effizienzgewinne bei Behörden die Beauftragung?
- Hemmt die Forderung nach einer Gegenleistung (Kompensation) die Umsetzung von Shared Services?
- Verhindert ein geringer Grad an Standardisierung Skaleneffekte?
Für weitere Informationen zum Projekt stehen Ihnen die wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter Stephan Löbel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) und Stefanie Köhl (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) gern zur Verfügung.
A.4 Wien, Österreich: ODM-Projekt: Open Data-Monitoring-Plattform wurde am 20.02.2015 freigeschaltet
Am 20.02.2015 wurde die alpha-Version der Open Data-Monitoring-Plattform online freigeschaltet, die das IfG.CC im Rahmen des OpenDataMonitor-Projektes miterstellt. Der OpenDataMonitor liest offene Datenbestände von Verwaltungen in ganz Europa aus und analysiert diese im Hinblick auf Inhalte, Qualität, Formate, Lizenzen und viele weitere Merkmale. Der Monitor analysiert sowohl große nationale Plattformen (wie govdata.de) als auch kleinere regionale und lokale Portale. Zum jetzigen Stand umfasst der Monitor bereits 70 von aktuell geplanten 227 Open Data-Katalogen aus EU-Mitgliedsstaaten. In den kommenden Wochen und Monaten werden die übrigen Kataloge eingebunden. Darüber hinaus werden sukzessive zusätzliche Funktionalitäten freigeschaltet. Der OpenDataMonitor gibt beispielsweise Aufschluss darüber, wie hoch der Anteil offener Lizenzen und Formate in den einzelnen Ländern und Katalogen ist, welche Software-Plattformen verwendet werden, welche Arten von Behörden Daten bereitstellen und welche inhaltlichen Daten (z.B. Verkehrsdaten, Geodaten) wo verfügbar sind.
Ziel des OpenDataMonitor (ODM)-Projektes ist es, größere Transparenz über in Europa verfügbare offene Daten herzustellen. Im Rahmen des ODM-Projektes wird dafür eine Plattform entwickelt, die Nutzern eine Übersicht an Open Data Ressourcen in Europa liefert und darüber hinaus Daten aus existierenden Katalogen analysiert und visualisiert. Damit soll ein größeres Verständnis von verfügbaren offenen Daten und bestehenden Datenlücken erreicht werden. Dadurch wird es einer Vielzahl möglicher Nutzer erleichtert, Daten wiederzuverwenden. Die Rolle des IfG.CC umfasst vorrangig die sozialwissenschaftliche Forschung über Open Data. Neben dem IfG.CC sind das Open Data Institute (ODI) in London, die University of Southampton und das Athena Research Institute aus Griechenland weitere Projektpartner. Praxispartner sind die Landeshauptstadt München und der Betreiber des spanischen nationalen Open Data-Portals, red.es. Koordiniert wird das zweijährige Forschungsprojekt von dem österreichischen Technologieforschungs- und -beratungsunternehmen SYNYO. Das ODM-Projekt wird bis Oktober 2015 aus Mitteln des 7. Forschungsrahmenprogramms der Europäischen Union gefördert.
Für weitere Fragen 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.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://opendatamonitor.eu
A.5 Schlieben, Brandenburg, Deutschland: Offizielle Vorstellung der Ergebnisse des Projektes „Einführung von Telepräsenzlernen im Gebiet der LAG Elbe-Elster“ am 26.02.2015
Am 26.02. wurden in der Grund- und Oberschule „Ernst Legal“ in Schlieben vor Vertretern des Landes Brandenburg und von Kommunen offiziell die Ergebnisse des Projektes präsentiert. Eingeladen waren auch Vertreter der lokalen und überregionalen Presse. Im Rahmen der Veranstaltung wurde den Teilnehmern anhand einer kurzen Sequenz einer Englischstunde in der Klassenstufe 6 demonstriert, wie der Unterricht mit dem Telepräsenzsystem abläuft. Hierfür wurden der Lehrer und die Schüler aus der Grundschule in Hohenbuckow per Telepräsenzsystem zugeschaltet.
Ziel des Projekts ist es, neue Formen des Lernens und Lehrens unter Nutzung von IT-Systemen (Telepräsenzsysteme, Lernmanagementsystem und Tablets) in 13 Grundschulen der Landkreise Elbe-Elster und Oberspreewald-Lausitz einzuführen und so eine vernetzte Grundschullehre für den ländlichen Raum zu erreichen. Das Projekt hatte im August 2013 begonnen und endet im März 2015. Im Rahmen des Projekts wurde pro Schule ein Klassenraum mit den entsprechenden technischen Systemen ausgestattet. Vorangegangen war eine Konzeptionsphase, in der gemeinsam mit Schulvertretern bedarfsorientierte Szenarien für Anwendungen im schulischen Alltag erarbeitet und fachlich abgestimmt wurden. U.a. soll über das Telepräsenzlernen die fachliche Vertretung bei Erkrankung eines Lehrers einfacher sichergestellt werden, da diese z.B. an kleineren Schulen kurzfristig nicht möglich bzw. nur mit Lehrern aus anderen Schulen realisiert werden kann, für die dann lange Fahrtwege entstehen. Damit geht es nicht darum, einen Lehrer zu ersetzen, sondern Fachunterricht zu ergänzen.
Hintergrund ist, dass aufgrund des Rückgangs der Bevölkerung in ländlichen Regionen Schulen als Institutionen der Daseinsvorsorge für immer weniger Menschen bereitgestellt werden müssen, was im Vergleich zu anderen Regionen höhere Pro-Kopf-Kosten verursacht. Um Einsparungen zu erreichen, wurden in den letzten Jahren Schulstandorte fusioniert oder gänzlich geschlossen. Im Ergebnis werden Lehrer und/oder Schüler dann „übers Land geschickt“, was wiederum kosten- und zeitintensiv ist und auf lange Sicht die wirtschaftliche und soziale Entwicklung einer Region insgesamt behindert: Schulen bilden häufig das Zentrum der örtlichen Aktivitäten und sind ein starker Identifikationspunkt für die Einwohner der Kommunen. Die Schließung einer Schule ist für die Bewohner ein Symbol, dass Orte von der weiteren Entwicklung abgehängt werden, und sie ziehen eher weg. Damit wird das Gebiet noch weniger attraktiv für Unternehmen, weil sie keine Mitarbeiter finden.
Aufgabe des IfG.CC in dem Projekt war es, die Entwicklung und Umsetzung der Szenarien zu begleiten und die praktische Umsetzung zu unterstützen sowie die Qualifizierung der Lehrer zu begleiten. Parallel dazu war ein Transferkonzept zu erstellen, das anderen interessierten Schulen bzw. Regionen als Grundlage dienen kann, ebenfalls diese Form des Unterrichtens einzuführen. Ziel ist es, den Ansatz auf Regionen zu übertragen, die vor ähnlichen Problemen stehen.
Für weitere Fragen zum Projekt 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.
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1.2 Aktuelle Publikationen des IfG.CC / Recent IfG.CC publication
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P.1 Köhl, Stefanie/Löbel, Stephan/Schuppan, Tino (2015): Shared Service Center: Abkehr vom Zuständigkeitsprinzip?!
us klassischer Verwaltungsorganisationssicht wird oft argumentiert, dass Shared Services gegen das Zuständigkeitsprinzip verstoßen, weil Aufgaben neu verteilt werden. Hinzu kommt, dass Shared Service Center (SSC) sich nicht ohne Weiteres hierarchisch steuern lassen. Damit stellt sich die Frage, ob und wie sie mit dem Zuständigkeitsprinzip vereinbar sind. Im Beitrag wird deutlich, dass es sich bei SSC um eine prozessorientierte Form der Vernetzung handelt, die durchaus mit rechtsstaatlichen Prinzipien vereinbar ist, wenn bewusst eine entsprechende institutionelle wie soziotechnische Gestaltung vorgenommen wird.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
eGov präsenz 01/2015, S. 39-40
P.2 Aktuelle Publikationen zum Forschungsprojekt „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“
Das Potsdamer Institute for E-Government beschäftigt sich seit einigen Jahren mit der Zukunft der Verwaltung unter dem Titel „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“. Die preußischen Reformer von einst hatten vor mehr als 200 Jahren den Grundstein für eine moderne Verwaltung gelegt. Zu nennen ist insbesondere die kommunale Selbstverwaltung und das Ressortprinzip. Beide Ausprägungen der Staatsorganisation galten damals als Innovation und sind bis heute Grundfeste deutscher Verwaltung. Hinzufügen kann man noch den Verwaltungsföderalismus als Staatsor-ganisationsprinzip, wenngleich dieser nicht auf Stein und Hardenberg zurückzuführen ist. Die etwas provokante Frage ist, wie würden Stein und Hardenberg die Verwaltung heute organisie-ren, angesichts der Potenziale von IT, die es vor 200 Jahren noch nicht gab? Diese Frage ist in der pointierten Form deshalb gerechtfertigt, weil IT möglicherweise ganz andere Formen der Organisation für die Verwaltung erlaubt, die bisher noch wenig systematisch ausgearbeitet sind. Die Kernergebnisse des Forschungsprojektes „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ sind in folgenden Zeitschriften erschienen:
- Behörden Spiegel, Ausgabe 12/2014: „Vernetzter Föderalismus. Stein-Hardenberg 2.0: Zent-rale Staatsprinzipien mit E-Government neu denken“, Seite 30.
- Verwaltung und Management, Ausgabe 06/2014: Projekt „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ – wesentli-che Erkenntnisse, Seite 331f.
- Kommune 21, Ausgabe 01/2015: Stein-Hardenberg 2.0. Neu Organisieren., Seite 18f.
http://www.sh20.ifg.cc/
P.3 Köhl, Stefanie/Lenk, Klaus/Löbel, Stephan/Schuppan, Tino/Viehstädt, Anna-Katharina: „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ – Architektur einer vernetzten Verwaltung mit E-Government. - 2014.
Im August 2014 ist der Ergebnisband des Forschungsprojektes „Zukunft der Verwaltung/Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“ beim Verlag edition sigma in der Reihe E-Government und die Erneuerung des öffentlichen Sektors erschienen. Das Forschungsprojekt hat fundierte Konzepte einer Architektur kooperativer und vernetzter Verwaltung mit E-Government entwickelt.
Ziel des Buches ist es, Veränderungen im Kontext von E-Government auf der Ebene des arbeitenden Staates herauszuarbeiten und diese mit Fragen der Staatsorganisation zu verbinden. Denn genau an dieser Stelle waren bedeutsame Aspekte noch unbestimmt. Unklarheiten bestanden im Wesentlichen darüber, ob und wie die mit vernetztem E-Government möglichen Effizienz- und Effektivitätspotenziale mit den legitimationsdominanten Zielen von staatsorganisatorischen Prinzipien – insbesondere kooperativer Föderalismus, kommunale Selbstverwaltung und ministerielle Ressorthoheit – in Übereinstimmung gebracht werden können.
Dazu werden im Buch erstmals Grundtypen von E-Government-Netzwerken klar definiert und so die allgemeine Bezeichnung „vernetzte Verwaltung“ präzisiert. Darauf aufbauend wird aufgezeigt, wie die organisatorischen Gestaltungspotenziale von E-Government, insbesondere zur räumlichen und behördenübergreifenden Vernetzung, genutzt werden können, ohne dass dadurch grundlegende Prinzipien der Staatsorganisation beeinträchtigt werden. Mit entsprechenden Praxisbeispielen werden die Aussagen fundiert belegt. Anhand konkreter Untersuchungsfelder – Lebenslage Geburt und Leistungen für Eltern eines Kindes mit Behinderung – werden ausgewählte Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten in einen praktischen Anwendungskontext gesetzt und Gestaltungsprinzipien herausgearbeitet. Im Ergebnis zeigt sich, dass die zentralen Prinzipien der deutschen Staatsorganisation vor dem Hintergrund der Möglichkeiten mit E-Government neu auszudeuten sind. Denn die überkommene hierarchisch-siloförmige Arbeitsteilung ist nicht mehr die einzige Form der Aufgabenerledigung, sondern mit IT sind vernetzte und ebenenübergreifende Formen der Leistungserbringung möglich.
Des Weiteren enthält das Buch ein Begriffskompendium, in dem die wichtigsten Begrifflichkeiten der Verwaltungsmodernisierung mit E-Government, insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit den Ergebnissen des Forschungsprojektes „Stein-Hardenberg 2.0“, kurz erläutert werden. Das Begriffskompendium ermöglicht es, auf einen Blick die wichtigsten Grundlagen in kurzer und verständlicher Form zu erhalten.
Das Buch kann unter folgendem Link bestellt werden:
http://www.edition-sigma.de/detailshow.php?ISBN=978-3-89404-845-7
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.sh20.ifg.cc/
P.4 Mucha, Sabrina/Suhr, Manfred J./Thessel, Friederike: "Wenn Sie wüssten, was Sie wissen" - Wissenssicherung und die Dokumentation von Arbeitsabläufen im Unternehmen. - 2014.
In der ersten Ausgabe des "WEBverständlich" 2014 des eBusiness-Lotsen Potsdam hat das PROKETTA-Team einen Beitrag zur Sicherung von Fachwissen in Organisationen veröffentlicht. Um Fachwissen zu sichern, sind keine komplexen technischen Systeme erforderlich. Im ersten Schritt ist es wichtig, sich mit den Arbeitsabläufen zu befassen, d.h. welcher Mitarbeiter ist für welche Aufgaben zuständig, welche Arbeitsschritte führt er aus und auf welche Daten und Informationen greift er zu?
In einem zweiten Schritt ist dieses Wissen für alle Mitarbeiter bereitzustellen. Für diese Bereitstellung hat das IfG.CC eine elektronische Lösung entwickelt: den Geschäftsprozessmanager (GPM). Mit dem GPM können Mitarbeiter grafische Modelle ihrer Arbeitsabläufe mit Detailinformationen z.B. zu Prüfschritten oder erforderlichen Dokumenten aufrufen und dieses Wissen auch in neuen Aufgabengebieten anwenden.
In den kommenden Monaten führt das IfG.CC im Rahmen der PROKETTA-Roadshow Workshops zum Thema „Wissenssicherung“ und „Geschäftsprozessmanagement“ durch. Dort erhalten Sie einen Einblick und Tipps, wie Sie schnell und ohne großen Aufwand Fachwissen zu Arbeitsabläufen erheben, dokumentieren und für die organisationsweite Nutzung aufbereiten können.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information zur Roadshow:
http://www.proketta.ifg.cc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=139%3Aankuendigung-september-2014-maerz-2015-die-proketta-roadshow-das-ifg-kommt-zu-ihnen&catid=49%3Aifgprokettaaktuelles&lang=de
Zum Download des Journals:
http://ebusinesslotse-potsdam.de/downloads/publikationen-aus-dem-netzwerk/publikationen-detailansicht/news/webverstaendlich-das-journal-des-ebusiness-lotsen-potsdam/?tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=9ae298966fa9d98d9343a76eacad34de
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Vom IfG.CC empfohlene Publikationen / Publications recommended by the IfG.CC
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R.1 Kucklick, Christoph: Die granulare Gesellschaft. Wie das Digitale unsere Wirklichkeit auflöst. Berlin: Ullstein Verlag. - 2014.
Die Digitalisierung verändert unsere Wahrnehmung der Welt: Unsere Körper, die Natur, die Gegenstände – alles erscheint in höherer Auflösung, es existieren immer mehr Daten. Feinste Unterschiede werden erkennbar, das Individuelle überlagert das Allgemeine. Lässt sich unser gesellschaftliches Ideal der Gleichheit vor diesem Hintergrund aufrechterhalten? Im Umgang mit komplexen Daten sind uns Computer zusehends überlegen. Wer sind wir noch, wenn Intelligenz und Rationalität nicht mehr als allein menschliche Merkmale gelten können? Müssen wir uns vom homo rationalis zum homo irritabilis entwickeln, um uns von intelligenten Maschinen abzugrenzen?
Warum wir im digitalen Zeitalter ein neues Gesellschaftsmodell brauchen ist eine der zentralen Fragen, die der Autor in seinem Buch beantwortet.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ullsteinbuchverlage.de/nc/buch/details/die-granulare-gesellschaft-9783550080760.html
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1.4 Veranstaltungen/Vorträge des IfG.CC / IfG.CC events and lectures
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V.1 Vorankündigung: Hannover, Deutschland, 20.03.2015: Das PROKETTA-Projekt auf der CeBIT 2015
Das Projekt „PROKETTA – Prozessketten zwischen Wirtschaft und Verwaltung“ wird am 20. März 2015 auf der CeBIT in Hannover vertreten sein. Am Gemeinschaftsstand des Förderschwerpunktes Mittelstand Digital des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWi) werden die Projektmitarbeiter zentrale Ergebnisse des PROKETTA-Projektes vorstellen, u.a. den Geschäftsprozessmanager und den Vorgangsbegleiter. Außerdem werden Fragen rund um die Themen Geschäftsprozessmanagement und Sicherung von Fachwissen in Organistionen beantwortet. Sie finden uns am BMWi-Stand in Halle 9, Stand E24.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.cebit.de/aussteller/bundesministerium-fuer-wirtschaft/S794729?source=akl
http://www.mittelstand-digital.de/
V.2 Vorankündigung: Nächster IfG-Prozesstag am 23.03.2015
Das bisher nur für Projektpartner geöffnete Proketta-Projekttreffen wird ab diesem Jahr als IfG-Prozesstag fortgeführt und allen Interessenten zugänglich gemacht. Zu den IfG-Prozesstagen bieten wir Ihnen eine Kombination aus Methoden- und Wissensvermittlung, Workshops und Praxisvorträgen zu ausgewählten Schwerpunktthemen an. Dazu gehören z.B.:
- Geschäftsprozessmanagement und organisatorische (Neu-)Gestaltung (z.B. Auslagerung/Outsourcing, Shared Services)
- Prozesserhebung und -dokumentation,
- Prozessanalyse und -optimierung,
- Implementierung optimierter Prozesse, Umsetzungsmanagement,
- Prozessorientierte Sicherung von Fachwissen,
- Prozessmanagement & Steuerung/Führung (GPM für Führungskräfte)
- Der IfG-Prozesstag richtet sich an Mitarbeiter von Behörden und Unternehmen, die
- sich einen Überblick über Prozesse, die für eine Organisation relevant sind (Kernprozesse, Management- und Supportprozesse), verschaffen möchten.
- sich die Grundlagen für Organisationsuntersuchungen aufbauen wollen.
- wissen wollen, wie man Prozesse priorisiert, die verbessert werden sollen.
- Unterstützung bei Übernahmen oder Zusammenlegungen von Organisationseinheiten benötigen.
- Prozessabläufe zwischen verschiedenen Standorten standardisieren wollen
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://proketta.ifg.cc/
V.3 Die PROKETTA-Roadshow - Das IfG kommt zu Ihnen
Schon seit Oktober 2014 richtet das PROKETTA-Team (proketta.ifg.cc) in mehreren deutschen Städten eine Roadshow zum Thema „Sicherung von Fachwissen in Organisationen“ aus. Mit der bundesweiten Roadshow sollen auf der Grundlage der bisherigen Projektergebnisse Unternehmen und öffentliche Verwaltungen einen Einblick in Möglichkeiten und Methoden der Wissenssicherung erhalten. Das wird zunehmend wichtiger, da sowohl durch Stellenwechsel als auch verstärkt durch die demografische Entwicklung Mitarbeiter die Organisationen verlassen und so notwendiges Wissen verloren geht. Sowohl Unternehmen als auch Behörden benötigen daher Lösungen und Konzepte, um die drohenden Wissensverluste aufzufangen.
Die Roadshow-Veranstaltungen sind als Workshops angelegt. An Praxisbeispielen erarbeitet das PROKETTA-Team gemeinsam mit den Teilnehmern verschiedene Möglichkeiten zur Wissenssicherung. Ausgangspunkt dafür sind die Arbeitsabläufe bei der Erbringung von Leistungen, denn Wissen darüber macht eine Aufgabenbearbeitung überhaupt erst möglich. Sind die Arbeitsabläufe erfasst und dokumentiert, müssen die Informationen darüber den Mitarbeitern zugänglich gemacht werden. Dafür wird im Workshop der Geschäftsprozessmanager (GPM) vorgestellt. Der GPM ist als prozessorientiertes Wissensmanagementtool konzipiert, mit dem in anschaulicher Form Informationen zu den erhobenen Arbeitsabläufen innerhalb einer Organisation sowie zwischen mehreren Akteuren bereitgestellt und visualisiert werden. So kann sichergestellt werden, dass prozessbasiertes Wissen unabhängig vom Mitarbeiter in einer Organisation erhalten bleibt und jederzeit abrufbar ist.
Partner der Roadshow sind Kommunen, verschiedene Industrie- und Handelskammern sowie eBusiness-Lotsen aus dem eKompetenz-Netzwerk der BMWi-Initiative „Mittelstand Digital“.
Eckdaten zur Roadshow:
- Dauer des Workshops: ca. 2,5 Stunden
- Teilnehmer: max. 10 Personen aus Unternehmen und/oder Behörden
- Kosten: Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei.
28.04.2015 – Magdeburg (eBusiness-Lotse Magdeburg)
Wenn auch Sie an einer dieser Veranstaltungen teilnehmen möchten oder Interesse an der Durchführung eines Roadshow-Termins bei Ihnen vor Ort haben, melden Sie sich bitte per eMail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://proketta.ifg.cc/
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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: Birmingham, Great Britain, 30.03. - 01.04.2015: 19th IRSPM Conference
The 19th IRSPM ConfeThe 19th IRSPM Conference of the International Research Society for Public Management will take place from March 30th – April 1st 2015 in Birmingham, Great Britain. The theme for the conference is "Shaping the future: transforming public management - 'Re-invention or 'revolution'?“.
Public management faces a 'perfect storm' of challenges ranging from growing expectations and demand, demographic change and financial constraint. Whilst some have sought to look for stability in weathering the storm, others have argued for more radical alternatives.
For many, the 'traditional' tools and strategies of public management seem ill-equipped to deal with contemporary challenges and complexities and begun to advocate and shape a future of transformational change seizing on the 'moment' of dislocation in the wake of the financial crisis. Whilst others, have recognised and re-evaluated the resources and know-how held in bureaucracies and professions or the potential for an acceleration of new public management and marketization.
IRSPM 2015 explores the potentialities of public management to respond, reflect, re-invent and revolutionise in the wake of 'crisis'.
The panel „Managing the digital future of the public sector: Transforming public management through e-government?“ is led by Prof. Miriam Lips (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand) and Prof. Tino Schuppan (IfG.CC, Potsdam, Germany).
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.irspm.net/news-a-events/195-irspm-2015-call-for-panels.html
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/events/2015/irspm-conference/index01.aspx
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1.6 Workshops des IfG.CC / IfG.CC workshops
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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.
W.1 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 26.03.: 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): 26.03., 30.04., 28.05., 25.06. und 30.07.2015.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_prozesspriorisierungsworkshop.pdf
W.2 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 19.03.: 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): 19.03., 23.04., 21.05., 18.06. und 23.07.2015.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_prozessmodellierungsworkshop.pdf
W.3 IfG.CC, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 12.03.: 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): 12.03., 14.05., 16.07. und 17.09.2015.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/_pdf/forum/ifgcc_mobileservicesworkshop.pdf
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1.7 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.ifg.cc/karriere/jobs
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
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 Friederike Thessel (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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1.8 In eigener Sache / On ourowns account
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E.1 IfG.CC-Website mit neuem Layout und neuer Technologie
Digitaler Frühjahrsputz beim IfG.CC: In einer aufwändigen mehrmonatigen Aktion haben wir die Internetpräsenz des IfG.CC modernisiert. Mit einem frischen, modernen Layout und aktuellen Technologien begrüßt das IfG.CC ab sofort seine Besucher auf den neuen Seiten unter der bekannten Adresse http://www.ifg.cc. Dies ist der nunmehr 4. Relaunch innerhalb von 14 Jahren; dabei wurde jedoch immer auf eine hohe Wiedererkennung Wert gelegt. Bis heute konnten wir mehr als 40. Mio. Besucher auf unserer Website verzeichnen.
Die wesentlichen Änderungen im Kurzüberblick:
- Anders als die alte Internetpräsenz, die nach den IfG.CC-Institutionen organisiert war, welche sich jeweils über ein eigenes Content Management System (CMS) präsentierten, basiert der neue Internetauftritt nun auf einem einheitlichen CMS, in dem alle Inhalte der IfG-Gruppe nach Leistungen organisiert sind.
- Die alte Internetpräsenz bestand aus unterschiedlichen Versionen des CMS Joomla, wodurch sowohl die redaktionelle Arbeit als auch die regelmäßige Wartung mit erheblichem Aufwand verbunden war. An eine Weiterentwicklung war vor diesem Hintergrund gar nicht zu denken.
- Dem Webauftritt wurde nun jedoch nicht nur ein neues klassisches Layout verpasst, die neue Site passt sich in der Darstellung und Bedienung nunmehr dynamisch an benutzte Endgeräte wie z.B. Desktop-PCs, Smartphones oder Tablet-PCs und an die verwendete Bildschirmauflösung an (Stichwort „Responsive Webdesign“). Dies betrifft insbesondere die Anordnung und Darstellung einzelner Elemente wie Navigation, Seitenspalten und Texte, aber auch die Nutzung der unterschiedlichen Eingabemethoden von Maus oder Touchscreen. Die technische Basis hierfür bilden neue Webstandards wie HTML5, CSS3 und JavaScript.
- Die Gestaltung der Website orientiert sich an einem Layout, das viele von Ihnen schon vom Desktop-PC, Smartphone und Tablet-PC her kennen: Kachel-Design. Die Basis dafür bildet Microsofts Metro-Oberfläche (Metro-Design).
Unsere bei dieser umfangreichen Migration gemachten Erfahrungen bilden den Kern für neue Dienstleistungen des IfG.CC im Bereich des Webdesigns. Für weitere Informationen oder Angebote hierzu stehen Ihnen Dr. Manfred J. Suhr (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Vorstand und Geschäftsführer des IfG.CC, oder Nico Hecklau (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Institut, gern zu Verfügung.
E.2 Unsere Prozessmanagement-Dienstleistungen
Die Mitarbeiter der IfG.CC-Prozessgruppe verfügen über umfangreiches know-how und jahrelange praktische Erfahrung im Bereich des Geschäftsprozessmanagements und der organisatorischen (Neu-)Gestaltung vor allem in Bereichen Bauen, Sicherheit & Ordnung, Vergabe, Meldewesen, Gesundheit, Soziales.
Mit unserer speziell für die Bedürfnisse der Öffentlichen Verwaltung entwickelten Vorgehensweise decken wir den ganzen Lifecycle des Geschäftsprozessmanagements ab: beginnend bei Zielformulierung, Erstellung von Prozesslandschaften und Prozesspriorisierung über Prozessmodellierung, Prozessoptimierung und anschließender Prozessimplementierung wird auf dem Weg zu einer prozessorientierten Verwaltung ein umfassendes Prozesscontrolling aufgebaut. Zum Einsatz kommen dabei neben den IfG.CC-eigenen GPMN-Prozessmodulen alle gängigen Modellierungswerkzeuge wie MS Visio, BizAgi, Adonis, ARIS, sowie freie BPMN-Tools.
Abgerundet werden diese Tätigkeiten durch Qualitätssicherung oder Notationskonvertierungen (z.B. von ePK nach BPMN 2.0) von schon bei Ihnen vorliegenden Prozessmodellen sowie Durchführung von Prozesssimulationen zur Findung optimaler Abläufe der Arbeitsgänge.
Aufgrund der starken Nachfrage nach diesem professionellem Wissen seitens Kommunen, Landkreisen und Landesverwaltungen, haben wir uns dazu entschlossen, dieses Wissen aus nunmehr über 500 Geschäftsprozessen aus allen Ebenen (Kommune, Land, Bund, EU) und Bereichen der Öffentlichen Verwaltung (Postein- und Postausgang, Zentraler Service, Meldeprozesse, Zahlungsverkehr, Archivierung usw.) in größerem Umfang verfügbarbar zu machen.
Für weitere Informationen oder Angebote hierzu stehen Ihnen Dr. Manfred J. Suhr (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Vorstand und Geschäftsführer des IfG.CC, oder Friederike Thessel (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut, gern zu Verfügung.
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2. Schwerpunktthema des Monats/Key Issue of the Month:
"eHealth weltweit / ehealth worldwide"
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Unter eHealth wird der Einsatz von IT im Gesundheitswesen verstanden, z.B. bei der medizinischen Versorgung und der Erbringung weiterer Gesundheitsleistungen. Beispiele für weitere Themenbereiche sind der Austausch, die Verarbeitung und die Bereitstellung von Gesundheitsdaten zwischen allen am Behandlungsprozess beteiligten Akteuren, elektronische Gesundheitskarten sowie Fort- und Weiterbildungen von medizinischem Personal z.B. in ländlichen Gebieten. In allen Bereichen beschränkt sich eHealth dabei nicht allein auf den eigentlichen Einsatz von IT; die Gestaltung von Arbeitsabläufen (auch Behandlungsprozessen) auch über Organisationsgrenzen hinweg, die Um- oder Neugestaltung von Organisationen und neue Kompetenzanforderungen an Beschäftigte im Gesundheitswesen sind ebenfalls wichtige Themen. Wesentlich ist auch die Frage, welche Zugangskanäle z.B. zu telemedizinischen Leistungen für die Patienten angeboten werden. Eine Befragung von Kunden eines Gesundheitsdienstleisters aus den USA hat gezeigt, dass fachliche Konsultationen unter Ärzten per Video gegenüber Telefon und E-Mail bevorzugt werden.
Zum Thema eHealth gehört auch der Austausch von medizinischer Expertise zwischen den Akteuren. In Haiti beispielsweise wurde eine Kooperation zwischen dem Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in Miami und dem Traumazentrum des Bernard Mevs Hospital in Port-au-Prince vereinbart. Zugleich wird diese Unterstützung als Ausbildungskanal für Ärzte in Haiti wertgeschätzt.
Australien ist eines der Länder, in denen schon sehr früh und mit intensiver staatlicher Förderung große eHealth-Projekte realisiert wurden. Es zeigt sich jedoch, dass solche Projekte nicht immer nachhaltig sind, d.h. Strukturen und die medizinische Versorgung werden nicht immer dauerhaft und langfristig verbessert. Eine Telehealth-Studie hat gezeigt, dass von Ärzten in urbanen Gebieten oft nur gerade der Umfang an Video-Konsultationen für Patienten in ländlichen Gebieten angeboten wird, der erforderlich ist, um Fördermittel zu bekommen. Ist diese Grenze erreicht, wird dieser Service reduziert bzw. gestrichen.
Ausführlichere Informationen zu aktuellen Entwicklungen im Bereich eHealth in verschiedenen Ländern erhalten Sie in dieser Ausgabe des Infobriefs.
2.1 USA: Majority of Americans Willing to See a Doctor Via Video
A survey of US consumers found that 64% of Americans are willing to have doctor visits via video tele-health. The nationally projectable survey of 2,019 Americans age 18+ was conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of telehealth operator American Well in December. The survey uncovered key factors important to consumers when it comes to telehealth.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/12-us-vereinigte-staaten-united-staates/50571-us-majority-of-americans-willing-to-see-a-doctor-via-video
2.2 Telemedicine For Haiti: The University Of Miami Makes Trauma More Survivable
Haiti is no stranger to trauma – as we were reminded, when a power-line accident and the ensuing pan-ic killed 16 people during Carnival celebrations in Port-au-Prince.
We need no reminding that Haiti is still recovering from a 2010 earthquake that killed as many as 300,000 people. During those catastrophic moments five years ago, it was hard to imagine a silver lin-ing. But an important benefit did emerge – one, in fact, that may have saved some lives this week after the Carnival tragedy.
Before the earthquake, emergency medicine in Haiti was unreliable at best. Sometimes unattainable.
“There were many skilled physicians in Haiti,” says Dr. Toni Eyssallenne, a Haitian-American who’s an internal medicine and pediatrics specialist at the University of Miami and Bernard Mevs Hospital in Port-au-Prince. “But they were in a very frustrating, resource-poor setting.”
The disaster gave rise to improved trauma care in the western hemisphere’s poorest country. Today, if you suffer a heart attack or a bad road collision in Haiti, you have a better chance of getting proper treatment.
And a big reason for that change can be found not in Haiti but 700 miles away in Miami – inside a conference room at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.
Weitere Informationen | Further information:
http://ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/659-ht-haiti/50558-telemedicine-for-haiti-the-university-of-miami-makes-trauma-more-survivable
2.3 Canada: British Columbia: Vancouver Island: Health records consolidated under electronic system
Nanaimo will be the first to hook into Island Health’s new, $178-million ‘one person, one record’ medical system, lauded as the first of its kind in the country.
IHealth, an electronic health record system, has been a decade in the making and will go online for the first time this June, building a central bank of patient information that health-care practitioners can eventually access at any Island Health facility.
Electronic health records are not new. The provincial government itself has created eHealth, which is meant to store lab results, diagnostic scans and medication histories online.
But Island Health says its initiative is different and a much larger scope than electronic health records that exist in other provinces. It’s investing $175 million over 10 years into IHealth, which is being developed in partnership with Cerner Canada and will span all facilities, program areas and geographies within the health authority – something no other existing system in the country does, it said.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/164-ca-kanada-canada/50543-ca-british-columbia-vancouver-island-health-records-consolidated-under-electronic-system
2.4 Australia: Telehealth study finds city specialists often too busy to consult regional patients remotely
Getting sick in the country no longer has to mean long trips to faraway specialists.
But while telemedicine is opening up health care to regional Australia, there are still some major teething problems.
A Skype session with a specialist in your GP's surgery, emailed scans and blood tests and phone consults, are just a sample of the range of telemedicine used today.
Federal funding helped kick start it, but there are no more government funds available, according to a report by Dr Yvette Blount at Macquarie University's Centre for the Health Economy.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/98-au-australien-australia/50489-au-telehealth-study-finds-city-specialists-often-too-busy-to-consult-regional-patients-remotely
2.5 USA: New Tennessee telemedicine law grows health care access
Despite the promises of the Affordable Care Act, the rollout of the health law has only enforced what we feared to be true: Access to health insurance does not equal access to health care.
A 2011 Center for Disease Control study showed that 80 percent of adults who visited the emergency room and weren't admitted did so because they didn't have another provider to turn to.
At about $1,500 per visit, the ER makes for expensive and inefficient non-emergency care. Walk-in retail clinics and urgent care centers bridge some of the gap, but clearly not enough.
By 2025, the problem will have grown to a shortage of at least 50,000 physicians.
The solution, surprisingly, is not to train more doctors. Instead, it is time to change the way we deliver care by harnessing modern technology. Telemedicine, or "telehealth," provides remote access to a doctor via phone or videoconference. Telehealth is appropriate for many basic health concerns like the flu or ear infections.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/12-us-vereinigte-staaten-united-staates/50466-us-new-tennessee-telemedicine-law-grows-health-care-access
2.6 USA: California: RITA the robot is programmed to improve telehealth efficiency
A next generation medical robot named RITA could help expedite treatments, reduce infections, and assist in facing biomedical terrorism. The robot, (whose name is an acronym for Robotic Intelligent Telehealth Assistant) has been developed by a group of scientists in California, and is manufactured by a company called Pertexa.
The robot can connect a patient to a medical specialist in any location in a secure, HIPPA compliant, manner. It is built with open architecture, which means it can integrate with a number of medical and diagnostic specialists, such as cardiologists and neurologists.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/12-us-vereinigte-staaten-united-staates/50467-us-california-rita-the-robot-is-programmed-to-improve-telehealth-efficiency
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3. eGovernment in Deutschland / eGovernment in Germany
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Keine Neuigkeiten / No News.
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4. eGovernment in Europa / eGovernment in Europe
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4.1 Denmark tops European tech table, two other Scandis right behind
There’s more digital things than we dreamt of
The European Commission has published its league table of digital countries and the Best of Europe’s tech world is, you guessed it, Denmark!
Sweden, the Netherlands and Finland make up the remaining top four, proving that Scandis really do do IT better. But in a not-too-shabby performance, the UK is jostling for attention at number six, right behind plucky Belgium.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/102-dk-daenemark-denmark/50597-denmark-tops-european-tech-table-two-other-scandis-right-behind
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/102-dk-daenemark-denmark/50590-denmark-leads-eu-digital-performance-index
4.2 Index says Malta lacks in crucial digital skills
Malta needs to address its “severe digital skills gap” as almost half the population do not possess at least basic skills, according to an EU index.
Seventy per cent of the Maltese are internet users, which is below the EU average of 75 per cent. But only 55 per cent possess at least basic digital skills, with the EU average standing at 59 per cent.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/201-mt-malta/50596-index-says-malta-lacks-in-crucial-digital-skills
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5. eGovernment weltweit / World wide eGovernment
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5.1 Philippines: New DOST project aims to streamline gov't workflows
The Philippine government will be launching a project to facilitate interoperability within various offices and to streamline data management. This was announced on February 26 by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Government IT experts and officials are meeting on February 26 to finalize a policy document regarding the undertaking. A framework on technical interoperability was completed last year and another policy document – which will deal with business process interoperability – is expected to be finished this year.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/195-ph-philippinen-philippines/50598-ph-new-dost-project-aims-to-streamline-gov-t-workflows
5.2 India: IN: e-Biz Portal Goes Live
With 11 central services the 24x7 single-window portal will clear multiple business & investment licenses in a single shot
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) launched the eBiz G2B (Government to Business) portal (www.ebiz.gov.in) on 19/2/2015 with eleven central government services. The integrated payment gateway is the first in the country to collect fees through debit/credit card for multiple government services in a totally automated manner. This will serve as a universal gateway for all e-Governance applications.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/126-in-indien-india/50579-in-e-biz-portal-goes-live
5.3 Pakistan: PK: Reforms in civil service vital for good governance: Dr Ishrat
Our civil service has failed to deliver as many non-deserving civil servants got promotions but on the contrary deserved ones remained marginalized. Dr Ishrat Hussain, Dean and Director, Institute of Business Administration Karachi and former Governor, State Bank of Pakistan delivered a lecture on “How to ensure good governance in Pakistan?” under the distinguished lecture series, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Karachi on Thursday, February 19, 2015.
In his lecture, he emphasized on the e/government system and termed it as a major tool that could help to minimize the menace of corruption. He added that federal government should take care of all higher educational institutions; provincial governments should monitor colleges while district education boards must be set up to ensure quality of education at the primary school level.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/219-gh-ghana/50562-pk-reforms-in-civil-service-vital-for-good-governance-dr-ishrat
5.4 Singapore: SingPass beefed up with OneKey token
New token will secure e-government transactions done by citizens and PRs
All Singapore citizens and permanent residents (PRs) can soon register for the OneKey calculator-like token to secure their e-government transactions.
A government bulk tender has been awarded to OneKey's issuer, Assurity Trusted Solutions, as part of a systems upgrade following the discovery of 1,560 breached SingPass accounts last June.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/93-sg-singapur-singapore/50547-sg-singpass-beefed-up-with-onekey-token
5.5 India: We aim to connect every Indian in the next 5-6 years: Ravi Shankar Prasad
In an interview with Sweta Ranjan, Ravi Shankar Prasad explains that the Digital India initiative will not only connect billions of citizens, but it will also make the country a hub for e-commerce. Excerpts:
What is ‘Digital India’ and how will it benefit the common man?
It will make the common man more empowered. It will bridge the gap between digital haves and digital have-nots. We need Digital India more for the poor and under-privileged people. For example, if a rickshaw puller from Bihar comes to Delhi then all his documents like BPL card, birth certificate, caste certificate, land records, etc. will be digitally transferred to Delhi. He will not require another BPL card. In cases where pension is given at a particular time and in cases of old age pension a lot of ‘ghost’ people or middlemen take away the benefits. Under Digital India, all identities along with the Aadhaar card will be attached with proper thumb and digital identity. Therefore, pilferage, ghost withdrawal and misappropriation will end and the real benefit will go to the poor people.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/126-in-indien-india/50552-we-aim-to-connect-every-indian-in-the-next-5-6-years-ravi-shankar-prasad
5.6 Australia building single log-in for central, state and local government services
Significant leap forwards for government as a platform concept.
Australia’s Digital Transformation Office (DTO) will build a single log-in for government services that will operate across federal, state and local governments.
The move is important because it bridges the divide between central and local government digital services by creating a common system for citizens anywhere in Australia.
The current federal myGov system, run by the Department of Human Services, will now be managed by the DTO and made available to local government.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/98-au-australien-australia/50534-australia-building-single-log-in-for-central-state-and-local-government-services
5.7 Malaysia: Easy learning in SMART classroom
Digital learning has become relevant in today’s education sector, especially when it comes to transforming changes in suburban and rural areas.
In embracing technology for enhanced learning, SK Ayer Lanas in Jeli, Kelantan has launched the first-of-its-kind Samsung SMART Classroom in Malaysia, in partnership with Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/nachrichten/regionen/124-my-malaysia/50523-my-easy-learning-in-smart-classroom
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6. Ausgewählte Veranstaltungen im laufenden Monat / Selected events in the current month
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6.1 14.-15.03., London, Great Britain: ICBG 2015: XIII International Conference on e-Business and e-Government
The ICBG 2015: XIII International Conference on e-Business and e-Government aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of e-Business and e-Government. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of e-Business and e-Government.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
https://www.waset.org/conference/2015/03/london/ICBG
6.2 23.-24.03., Prague, Czech Republic: ICEG 2015: XIII International Conference on e-Government
The ICEG 2015: XIII International Conference on e-Government aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of e-Government. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of e-Government.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
https://www.waset.org/conference/2015/03/prague/ICEG
6.3 26.-27.03., Madrid, Spain: ICAGGHR 2015: XIII International Conference on Anti-Corruption, Good Governance and Human Rights
The ICAGGHR 2015: XIII International Conference on Anti-Corruption, Good Governance and Human Rights aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Anti-Corruption, Good Governance and Human Rights. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of Anti-Corruption, Good Governance and Human Rights.
Weitere Informationen | Further Information:
https://www.waset.org/conference/2015/03/madrid/ICAGGHR
Weitere Veranstaltungstermine / More event dates
Hier finden Sie weitere Termine im Monat März 2015 / Find here more events in the month of March 2015:
http://www.ifg.cc/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/month.calendar/2015/03/
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7. Ihre Beiträge in unserem eGovernment-Infobrief / Your articles in our eGovernment Infoletter
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