Cenex, a center of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies in the United Kingdom, is embarking on a project to investigate how cities can increase energy efficiency and decrease carbon emissions by integrating Read More
IBM Global Entrepreneur program connects startups to IBM’s network of clients, partners, business leaders, and technology. The program recently cited 10 innovative startups that are building solutions to promote the creation of smart cities in Read More
The Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO in Stuttgart, Germany has no ordinary parking garage. It serves as a living lab to test the Micro Smart Grid and control systems that have been developed in-house. Read More
The city of Schenectady, New York is moving ahead with its Smart City initiative. Mayor Gary McCarthy created the Mayoral Smart City commission to take advantage of new technology for superior delivery of government services Read More
The Finnish city of Tampere, the second largest in the country, recently announced its plans to invest six to ten billion Euros by 2030 in order to become a fully-integrated smart city. “Our plan is Read More
If you ask San Diego’s Deputy Chief Operations Officer David Graham for his take on the key technology to advance smart cities, chances are he would tell you you’re on the wrong track. “It’s not Read More
Thinxtra – an Australian communications services vendor – is introducing a new Partnership Program for Smart Councils, and offering it to the first 50 selected councils in Australia. This unique program provides Sigfox network coverage Read More
With the goal of expanding its smart grid services, Accenture has purchased Realworld OO Systems – a specialist in geographic information system (GIS) solutions. GIS services will enhance Accenture’s ability to help clients with integrating Read More
Imagine that you could use sensors to proactively control water levels and distribution in storms. Rather than waiting on imminent problems to occur, cities can use Opti technology from OptiRTC to control infrastructure in order Read More
Today cities face more challenges than ever. Increasing urban populations puts additional pressure on existing infrastructure, which can result in things like more traffic, less affordability and reduced access to city resources. But the future Read More
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