Smart Cities
Introducing the smart city. Here, learn how smart city technology is transforming our lives, from working in smart buildings to traveling on smart roads.
How the cloud is streamlining urban life
A city will tell you when it’s about to break down if you just let it, because when...
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Cities are only as smart as their businesses
A truly smart city is one which is built on a free and open exchange of data, supplied...
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Society 5.0: Japan’s lofty plans face hurdles
Japan’s ambition to create a more efficient, integrated society with a thriving economy may be difficult to achieve in a country that is crying out for huge investments in physical infrastructure
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Tokyo on track for smartest Olympics ever
Robotic guides, crowd control directed by artificial intelligence and immersive virtual reality are among the technologies, enabled by the internet of things, set to excite fans at Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics
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What makes a great tech startup hub?
From low rents and close access to universities, to good transport links and government support, there are a number of key reasons why certain cities are the best incubators for tech talent
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Embracing the rise of new UK tech hubs
From Bristol to Dundee, many regions outside of London are becoming hubs for technology startups in their own right
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Porto: a masterclass in city branding
Eduardo Aires, the man behind the rebranding campaign for Portugal’s second city, explores the importance of messaging and visual identity
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Eight cities using data to change the way we live
Eight cities are using data and artificial intelligence in innovative ways to reshape public services
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Are cities ready for new demographics?
Headline global statistics highlighting growing urban populations mask slowing rates of growth in some developed countries and many cities remain woefully underprepared for the unprecedented demographic shifts underway
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Public-private tensions in smart city collaboration
Private startups can help governments alleviate the pressures of urbanisation and improve the quality of city life, but partnerships between the two sectors are not always straightforward
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How Stockholm is leading the way for smart cities
‘Being smart is about working in a smarter way with different partners and empowering citizens’
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What the NYC green act taught city planners
Major cities are forging ahead with plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but buy-in from key stakeholders is vital to achieve measurable change