Latin America’s ‘first smart city’ arrives
Globalising digital technology is transforming cities worldwide as Panama pioneers smart city tech and leads the way in Latin America
Smart Cities 2017
The phrase “smart city” turns 25 this year, but what does “smart” really mean for cities? The Smart Cities special report, published in The Times, unpicks what the future city will look like, as well as the current market for smart solutions. The report covers the latest technology helping to solve urban issues, Latin America’s first smart city and how personal data can be used to improve citizens' lives. In addition, it includes a pull-out annotated blueprint of the Shanghai Tower, one of the world's most cutting-edge sustainable buildings
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By 2050, will London still be a smart city?
It ranks high among the world’s smart cities, but London must remain on the leading edge of digital technology and continue to adapt to changing needs
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Smart tech still struggles to solve Chinese smog
China clearly intends to spend heavily on smart city technology, as well as enforce a range of measures to cut pollution
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‘Technology for us is a means not an end and becoming smarter is about a whole lot more’
Put citizens first for a successful smart city of people
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Building ultra-intelligent cities
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Securing smart cities
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Road to a smart city
As the urban population grows exponentially, cities are faced with increasing costs and resource constraints
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Future of Fintech 2021
Fintech: the great disruptor. From payments and lending to investment and money management, tech providers are actively shaping the future of the financial landscape - even pushing the boundaries of currency itself. How are fintech firms adjusting their services to align with consumer trends? Can fintech cement its reputation as a driver of equality and sustainability? And how should big banks respond to the disruption and stay relevant across the financial ecosystem for the future customer?
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Rare Diseases 2021
It is estimated that 3.5 million people in the UK will be affected by a rare disease at some point in their lives. Though rare on an individual basis, rare diseases are collectively common. How can better health data and advances in genomics produce better outcomes for patients? Are there wider benefits to rare disease research and funding? How has Covid affected the rare disease community? This report considers some of the lived experiences of rare disease patients, and also explores opportunities for improved testing, diagnosis and treatment.
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Digital Transformation 2021
Digital transformation has been a huge area of focus for many businesses, particularly over the past couple of years. But with mitigating the climate crisis another are of concern, how are businesses tying together transformation and sustainability? And what are the key trends in transformation to look to next year?
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The Future of Healthcare 2021
The Covid pandemic continues to have a huge impact on healthcare, affecting everything from staffing to patient care to disease diagnosis. As the industry prepares for winter, what are the key challenges and what role is technology playing in overcoming them?