Cities around the world are constantly re-engineering themselves. They’re improving and updating their connectivity, infrastructure (both technology and facility/public works) and energy consumption. They’re trying to become environmentally friendly while insuring commerce and citizen lifestyles Read More
Amidst the rush and roar of new IoT technology clamoring for its share in the smart buildings and smart cities marketplace, LiFi enters the race at 10 gigabytes per second (you could download 18 movies Read More
In light of the recent cyber attacks, Eurosmart, the association representing the digital security industry, is calling for a European cyber security enforcement framework, which would include a European Internet of Things (IoT) trust label Read More
Jacobs Engineering, a global, full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services firm for industrial, commercial and government organizations, has joined the 100 Resilient Cities movement as part of the advisory group that provides critical tools and Read More
Almost two years ago, seven intelligent buildings were showcased as proof that smart buildings work. Configurations extended beyond the automated lighting, shading, and HVAC configurations and have advanced, real-time controls of the building’s energy efficiency, Read More
In 2003, portions of the Northeastern and Midwestern United States including Ontario, Canada, suffered a massive blackout that affected an estimated 55 million people. In some areas, back-up power systems held while others failed. It Read More
S. Iswaran, the Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore, recently announced plans to expand the use of smart meters for electricity, gas and water supply. A joint project of the energy board, national water Read More
Movidius, a leader in embedded machine vision technology, recently announced its partnership with Hikvision, a Chinese company commanding a 19.5% of market share in the global video surveillance industry. With the goal of providing better Read More
Enthusiasm for smart city technology initiatives is common throughout the world, but just how are these projects going to get funded? This is the question everyone has. In fact, the International City / County Management Read More
Urban mobility researchers at Florida State University (FSU) have formed a unique collaboration with the government and citizens of the City of Tallahassee, Florida. Relying primarily on the feedback of residents, they are examining how Read More
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