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Diving into the Deep End of Big Data
April 13, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
Unlock the power of big data with our comprehensive guide to data lakes! Our blog offers expert insights and practical tips for understanding the benefits and applications of data lakes, exploring topics such as data storage, processing, and analysis. Whether you’re a data scientist, IT professional, or simply curious about the world of big data, our guide to data lakes is an essential resource for harnessing the potential of this exciting field. Start your journey to data-driven success today!
Creating Cities for People: Practical Tips for Increasing Comfort and Livability
Building roads that will charge cars
March 29, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
According to experts, the unique road surface will allow you to stop worrying about … track section with integrated wireless charging
Tokyo, Singapore, Osaka are in the top 3 of the world’s 2021 security rankings. And the credit for this goes not only to facial recognition …
How drones will change the construction of the future
March 27, 2023
PROPERTIES
Drones can take photos of buildings, which are then used to create centimeter-accurate 3D models of buildings. They can also be …
Technology, including sensors, AI, and smart city initiatives, will play a critical role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services.
Global warming vs climate change
March 13, 2023
CLIMATE
Global warming vs climate change. Global warming and climate change are related concepts, but they have different meanings.
Hydrogen is the fuel of the future, is it?
February 24, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
Between 2033 and 2035, the production of new cars with internal combustion engines (ICE) in the European Union will cease…hydrogen fuel
Brussels cuts truck emissions in 2030, Czechs protest
February 16, 2023
GOVERNMENT
A week ago, 27 European Union leaders at a two-day summit agreed to cut emissions by 55 percent by 2030 compared to …
What is a biophilic city?
February 15, 2023
CITIES
What is a “biophilic city”? The author of the “biophilic city” concept is American urbanist Tim Beatley. In 2010, he published a book titled “Biophilic Cities: …
5 challenges of renewable energy development in the islands
February 15, 2023
ENERGY
Despite the disadvantages of such energy sources (toxic production and disposal of solar panels, noise problems with wind turbines,
How Smart homes will be integrated into Smart Cities?
February 14, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
“How Smart Homes and Smart Cities Will Change Lives … It will be possible to control them with a device that will fit in …
Moving wireless network extend the static infrastructure
February 9, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
Creating moving radio access networks is one of the key trends in the development of wireless communication. Wireless points are installed on …
6 facts about the future of city life?
February 8, 2023
CITIES
The authors explain the forces behind urban change and offer a new perspective on the possibilities of tomorrow’s cities.
Chip-war between US and CN
February 7, 2023
TECHNOLOGY
The “chip war” between the U.S. and China has spilled over into Europe. The technological war between the U.S. and China has peaked, affecting European …
Why won’t government abolish water and utility bills?
February 2, 2023
GOVERNMENT
The government may have other priorities in using fusion energy, and there may be other ways to solve the problem of access to fresh water.
6 future technologies that will change Kansas
February 1, 2023
CITIES
Kansas is also a state that is exploring and implementing innovative technology and smart city initiatives.
Some examples of interesting innovations and technology that have been implemented in Kansas include:
Smart City Kansas
January 25, 2023
SMART CITIES
These are just a few examples, but there are many other innovative technologies and initiatives being implemented in Kansas as well.
Discover the latest technology and initiatives driving the development of Tokyo as a smart city, from transportation to energy efficiency and more.
Uncover the latest developments and updates in the factors of production for the 21st century. Learn about how technology, education, and sustainable practices.
The most critical parts of infrastructure to renew after a war depend on the specific context of the conflict and the extent of the damage.
It is difficult to say what the “best” government system of the future will be, as it will likely depend on the specific context and…
Factors of production for 2023 prognose
December 8, 2022
BUSINESS
Producing things, we need some tangible and intangible materials. Primary and secondary production factors of global innovation industries.
Melbourne hydrogen refuelling point
November 22, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Only two hydrogen-powered cars are currently available locally: the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo are due to appear on local roads in the coming weeks
in recent years, thanks to unprecedented growth and decision-makers working together. Finland’s capital is well on its way to becoming the best functioning city in the world.
5G Commercial Infrastructure
November 15, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
South Korea has officially launched its commercial 5G network infrastructure. The first 5G subscriber was Lota, a robot equipped with AI.
Water transport of the future in Amsterdam
November 14, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Roboat Amsterdam is a 5-year study that explores and tests the use of autonomous transportation systems on water.
Electric cars of the future in Amsterdam
November 11, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
86.5% of all-electric cars charge faster. The faster off-peak charging rate compensates for slower charging during peak hours. Flexpower
Hong Kong creates a 3D model of itself
November 11, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
The government will be able to make decisions on ongoing projects from garbage collection to public health programs.
Smart electric car connection test area
October 31, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
The vehicle environment through the center’s electric vehicle test area Goal To improve the city’s transportation mobility Project The city, along with Phillips subsidiary NXP Semiconductors, is going to deploy a test-connected environment for smart electric vehicles, where drivers will be able to test smart transportation infrastructure technologies infrastructure. At the moment, the city’s key […]
Solar power plant developments
October 25, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Mayor announces solar energy developments Goal To support solar energy and the transition to renewable energy sources Project City leaders plan to transition municipal buildings to renewable energy, the project will catalyze renewable energy development. A request to partner with solar panel manufacturers was released by Chicago Infrastructure Trust on October 1, 2018. Construction of […]
Energy efficiency fund
October 24, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Mayor’s £500m energy fund to help cut carbon emissions Goal To combat air pollution, support energy-efficient solutions and renewable energy Project The Energy Efficiency Enhancement Fund (MEEF) provides flexible Financing for energy-efficient technological solutions with a loan period of up to 20 years. The projects that can be financed are: Energy storage facility; Infrastructure for […]
Introduction of new cybersecurity standards
October 21, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Additional measures for cybersecurity policies Goal Improving the cybersecurity policies of urban and public digital infrastructure Project The Singapore government has introduced new cybersecurity standards following the attack on Sing Health. The standards include: Removing all connections to unsecured external networks If there are operational reasons, they should be maintained with unidirectional gateways to prevent […]
Smart street infrastructure
October 10, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Using street lighting infrastructure to support the deployment of a reliable wireless network. Hong Kong is testing multipurpose lampposts
Cities Skylines – best urban simulator
October 4, 2022
ART & GAMES
In many games, you are often asked to win. Usually by military means. In urban planning simulations, it’s different. Enjoy Cities Skylines.
Vision of green cities, efficient system and stress-less life
September 30, 2022
ART & GAMES
Images generated by Mid journey AI directed by keywords “The vision of Smart Cities is to make cities’ environment green…
Factory Building Simulator
September 29, 2022
ART & GAMES
The game of the year is Factorio steam: Factory Building Simulator, setting up an insane amount of supply chains, genocidal alien bugs, and building intricate railroad networks. And there’s also a robot spider to build, which includes needing a dead fish didn’t understand anything intrigued now I’ll explain. Factorio is a game in which you […]
Vision of Smart Cities is to make cities environment
September 28, 2022
ART & GAMES
Images generated by Mid journey Artificial Intelligence powered using keywords “The vision of Smart Cities is to make cities’ environment green, city system effective, which makes city life stress-less.
Electric city buses enabling “green” zones
September 26, 2022
TRANSPORTATION
Transition to electric buses Goals Reducing the impact of the environment Project The project involves the use of electric buses on routes that pass through a designated “green” zone. A government subsidy has been allocated for the project for the purchase of transportation and the creation of infrastructure. $ 276 000 for one bus $ […]
Buildings renovation based on a new standard
September 21, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Environmental Impact Assessment Items and Standard for Construction and Maintenance business – GoalsI – mprove use of efficient technologies
Renewable Energy Project
September 21, 2022
ENERGY
Melbourne Renewable Energy Project Goals Increasing the share of renewable of the total energy mix, Reducing CO2 emissions Project The first stage Renewable Energy Project is the construction of a wind farm. What makes this project unique in Australia is the number of partners. Unique in Australia is the number of partners: 14 companies will […]
System for unmanned public transportation
September 19, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
FABULOS (Future Automated Bus Urban Level Operation System) – Development of an AI system capable of controlling of public transport
7 industries that blockchain will change
September 5, 2022
TECHNOLOGY
We explore what blockchain can be used for besides cryptocurrency, and explore industries that may be changing forever.
Climate Action Challenge
August 24, 2022
SMART CITIES
Finding innovative charging solutions for an electric vehicle. Goals Test and implement breakthrough electric vehicle charging technologies Project The New York City administration has launched a competition in two technology areas: New Technologies for Fast Charging and Smart Chargers for Electric Vehicles Examples: pavement powering electric vehicles, wireless (induction) charging, >350 kW charging. *** Electric […]
Intelligent learning environment of the future
August 19, 2022
EDUCATION
6Aika Smart Learning Environments of the Future aims to increase business opportunities for companies developing services, products, and technologies related to learning and smart physical and virtual learning environments. Another key objective is to promote the development of user-centered learning environments in the Six Cities. It also aims to develop effective and understandable models of […]
Local farms will be a big trend
August 18, 2022
TECHNOLOGY
Local farms will be a big trend in a few years, says GreenTech CEO They grow vegetables inside. Dmitry Lipovsky, CEO, and founder of GreenTech explains what their company offers in terms of indoor farms and grow rooms and where they want to go. How did you get to the EXPO in Dubai and how […]
Wireless digital content for cinemas
August 15, 2022
SMART CITIES
Wireless digital content delivery for theaters and distributors Description: Telecommunications company Telstra and distribution technology company Silver Trak Digital have launched a service to deliver digital content to movie theaters via 5G – Cinema Direct. The service is supported by Telstra’s network infrastructure. Content can be ordered through the Silver Trak portal. Cinemas receive digital […]
Autonomous shuttle bus 5G
August 15, 2022
SMART CITIES
The use of technology can reduce vehicle waiting times, and improve safety on the roads, including eliminating blind spots.
Connected car with 5G support
August 15, 2022
TECHNOLOGY
The technology reduces the risks of accidents on the roads by alerting the driver to pedestrians, bicycles and obstacles out of his sight.
UgoWork
July 1, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Produces lithium-ion batteries and energy management allowing CO2 emission and energy consumption reduction. Improving labor productivity.
Paradox Engineering
June 15, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Paradox Engineering is a technology company that designs and markets Internet of Things solutions for open cities and other smart environments.
Compact City
June 10, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Compact city – An urban planning and urban design concept, which promotes relatively high residential density with mixed land uses.
Market economy
June 1, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Market economy- a set of economic relations that develop in the sphere of commodity-money relations on the market. The market economy has a complex structure – it includes several types of markets and developed infrastructure. The main types of markets are: a) market of goods and services, b) the market of factors of production, c) […]
InformAR
June 1, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
InformAR’s solution for 360-degree location scans helps cities to optimize their traffic load and generally forces less traffic in the city.
Intellias
May 25, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Whilst almost two decades in IT, Roman has driven an extensive track of business and technology transformation projects for the US and Middle East clients. With strong technical background and product management skillset, Roman leads IT consulting, advisory practices, and large-scale projects for emerging and enterprise markets by delivering high-value services. Romans hands-on experience in […]
Connected devices
May 16, 2022
BUZZWORDS
A connected device (or smart device) is an electronic device, generally connected to other devices or networks, that can operate to some extent interactively and autonomously. These days, a smart device is generally defined as a device that contains one or more parameters of digital communication networks. Because digital communication requires the use of a […]
Leadership in Energy LEED
May 11, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED – is an ecology-oriented building certification program run under the auspices of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Before the introduction of LEED, the construction industry had no established standard for defining what constituted an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly project. Since its introduction in 1998, the LEED system […]
Blue Label Labs
May 2, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Smart cities have the potential to radically change the world, or at least that’s what the pamphlets say.
LPWAN Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) is a type of wireless telecommunication wide area network. It facilitates long-range communications at a low bit rate between connected objects. This network is through which city infrastructure can communicate. Is an approach in radio communication used for devices and large wireless telemetry networks. It features low power […]
Rails to trails
March 1, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Rails to trails the conversion of a disused railway into a multi-use path. Such trails emerge from the organized transformation of abandoned railroad infrastructure into multifunctional recreational sites for walking, biking, and sometimes horseback riding. Passing through ancient neighborhoods and with attractive facilities along the way, they attract large numbers of visitors. Some of them […]
Data center
February 25, 2022
BUZZWORDS
Data Center is a high-tech space, the space of which is filled with telecommunication equipment and other devices, thanks to which the collection, storage, and processing of various information open up opportunities for users on the World Wide Web. The distinctive feature inherent in stable data centers is the reliability of construction, internal layout, and […]
BeiT digital platform for buildings and apartments
December 30, 2021
UNCATEGORIZED
Startup BeiT is an innovator in building management, fundamentally digitizing it and thus transferring it to the 21st century.
Mississauga
December 16, 2021
CITIES
Integrates physical, digital, and human systems in the built environment to deliver a sustainable future – a Smart City for Everybody!
What is a Smart City, and how do we ensure that Calgary is ready for the challenges of tomorrow? Please find out how Calgary…
2017, Hamburg, Germany
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Economically and culturally, Hamburg is one of Europe’s most liveable and economically strongest cities. Therefore, Hamburg is undertaking..
2014, Delhi, India
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Indian cabinet green-lit a £10 billion scheme that will be divided equally between building 100 smart cities and rejuvenating another…
2008, Osaka, Japan
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Osaka has prospered as a gateway from other countries with foreign trades and diplomatic relations since ancient times.
2007, Tianjin, China
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Following earlier cooperation between China and Singapore on the Suzhou Industrial Park in China while benefiting from Singapore’s…
2005, Dongtan, China
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
With the rapid urbanization in China, the country faces significant challenges in sustainable urban development and actively explores…
2000, Cape Town, South Africa
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is a combination of leading-edge information and communication technologies used in transportation..
1995, Helsinki, Finland
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
It’s preferable to see Smart Cities in this approach, with the use of technologies facilitating the interaction between different utilities..
Blue Gate Antwerp, Belgium
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Antwerp is the second largest port in Europe and the 5th largest worldwide. It, therefore, plays an important economic role not just in..
1989, Copenhagen, Denmark
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
With the deployment of intelligent solutions in their city for the past 30 years, Copenhagen is quickly becoming a leader in smart city…
Absurdystan mission: Thoughts from infra-red to ultra-violet
December 4, 2021
PEOPLE
The crisis of consciousness. Our impossibility to feel our core nature and see this nature in every one of us and in all things around us.
Importance of digitalisation of a city services
November 18, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
The utilisation of digital technologies in regulation, administration, planning, financing and operations at smart cities…
Uniqueness and future perspective of smart schools
November 18, 2021
EDUCATION
There are over 5 billion sensors and devices already connected to the Internet globally and this number is projected…
Smart public service elements by government’s CIOs approach
November 18, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Intelligent process automation, advanced analytics, and other developing technologies are changing the way governments and agencies…
Brief explanation of green economics sectors
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
Fortunately the situation is constantly changing for the better, green technological solutions are becoming cheaper…
How should look the future road Infrastructure
November 17, 2021
TRANSPORTATION
The smart road concept involves the combination of information technology (IT), a monitoring system for the causes of road accidents,..
2SPARK
November 15, 2021
SMART CITIES
2Spark is an app using a powerful predictive algorithm to engage all your staff in Smart Cities transformation projects.
What is blockchain explain with examples
November 14, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Blockchain was born as an early concept in the early 1990s and was put into practice ten years ago along with the digital bitcoin.
Smart City terminus
November 13, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Today, almost half of the world’s population lives in cities and the number of urban residents is constantly increasing.
Technologies of city security and impact on citizens
November 13, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
The 21st century time is absolutely the best time to live. Technology has shaped everything and life have become..
Future of high-quality living is in Smart Cities
November 13, 2021
PROPERTIES
The concept of the Smart city is based on the development of urban areas integrated with infrastructure and IoT…
Smart City development road
November 13, 2021
SMART CITIES
First, the implementation of this concept unambiguously improves the quality of life of the population of the region, or…
Smart route, or single person transport system in smart cities
November 13, 2021
TRANSPORTATION
Finding routes to navigate from one part to another in the city, is an activity that most citizens intuitively undertake…
People-centric Smart City benefits for all. New measures, IT applications, and young talents.
One of the most amazing cities. Built on traditions mixed with super high-end technologies.
The Smart City roadmap of London connects data & community to be the smartest city on the World.
Berlin smart city strategy aims to use technology and innovation and connected city. Smart City Berlin is also…
Smart City Boston is a leader in the global Vision Zero initiative to end serious traffic crashes.
“Smart” networking people and organizations make social, ecological, and economic value.
The Smart City vision of Dubai is to make Dubai the happiest city on Earth over the last 40 years.
Shenzhen 深 圳
November 8, 2021
CITIES
Shenzhen smart city strategy, including its implementation, examples of smart city projects, and interesting facts and statistics.
Jaipur is believed to be the first planned city of India, and also that the king took a lot of interest in designing this city of victory.
Washington
November 8, 2021
CITIES
Washington DC smart city (smart city strategy) is focused on leveraging technology to improve the lives of its residents, enhance sustainability, and foster economic growth. The strategy includes
The strategic planning sectors have for the most part been determined by the Montreal Urban Planning and Development Plan. In addition to the city…
Dublin City provides a wealth of information to help if you are thinking about starting your own business, or have recently done so. The first part…
The City of Stockholm has the very important task of reporting what is happening in Stockholm and the political decisions taken in the City Hall. We do…
Pune Smart City has come up with five strategic requirements to fix core urban infrastructure and make it “future-proof.”
The city of the future is networked, tuned in to the environment, livable, and interesting from an economic point of view.
The Smart City vision of Barcelona is in quality of education, energy, health, and well-being.
Smart technology creates opportunities. Overall development integration with smart solutions helps to aide the development of smart cities…
TATA Smart City
October 21, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Internet of Things (IoT), opening doors to a connected world. Tata Communications is at the forefront of IoT development in India…
Smart Cities Connect
October 2, 2021
SMART CITIES
Smart Cities Connect is where the smart cities community meets. We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community…
MONTEM Smart City
September 29, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Building Cities of the future. MONTEM develops intelligent infrastructure for different sectors on municipality and national levels.
UAE: Dubai’s Green Hydrogen project
September 12, 2021
ENERGY
The project implemented in collaboration with DEWA, Expo 2020 Dubai, and Siemens Energy, is the first solar-driven green hydrogen-producing facility.
Singapore’s ambitious Smart Nation initiative harness technology to improve livelihoods for all.
Canada : New EV Chargers Coming to Ontario
September 5, 2021
ENERGY
The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to drive electricity — transforming the way Canadians get to where they need to go.
Arcadis awarded 10-year Germany TenneT contract
September 5, 2021
ENERGY
The contract includes the provision of planning and control systems for the 130 km long 380kV grid reinforcement and grid expansion project.
Canada invest $5.2 million in three culture
September 5, 2021
CLIMATE
Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of COVID-19 on their families, their livelihoods, and their way of life.
A significant milestone in India’s development journey
September 5, 2021
CLIMATE
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the launch of the Vehicle Scrappage Policy is a milestone in India’s development.
City 4.0 is about Digitalization. Digitalization will improve a city’s productivity, fast growth, and drive economic activities.
Siemens and Tata Smart Metering Technologies
August 21, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Siemens Limited and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) jointly announced the successful deployment of Smart Metering.
Chinese Smart Cities US government report
August 17, 2021
GOVERNMENT
China has become a global leader in smart cities initiatives, combining embedded sensors, metering devices, cameras, and other monitoring…
State of Green
August 8, 2021
SMART CITIES
The state of Green is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership from Denmark. We foster relations with international stakeholders…
INFOSYS Smart City
August 8, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Smart Cities requires integrated management of the economic, social, and infrastructure aspect of urbanization with the use of advanced…
Life 2.0: Creating pandemic-ready smart cities
August 8, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
Change is a constant. We have seen several changes impacting our lives from the metal to the machine age until the digital revolution.
Verizon’s smart city communication solutions
August 8, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Using innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication solutions, city executives can help improve…
Municipal services
August 8, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Services that municipalities provide depend partly on the size of the town or city but typically include a school system, police and fire…
Smartivist
August 7, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Smartivist is a person who understands, supports, and promotes the positive features of Smart Cities and innovative gadgets implementation into daily life.
SDG#11 – Make cities and human settlements sustainable
August 4, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Make cities & human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable – the 11th SDG goal presented by the United Nations organization.
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation – the 9th Development Goal
Urban mining
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Densely built-up urban areas are vast “repositories” or “banks” of raw materials. Urban mining is a concept for the systematic inventory…
Start-up ecosystem
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
A start-up ecosystem consists of all individuals and stakeholders involved in a company start-up, interacting as a system.
Sensitive urban renewal
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The primary focus of “sensitive urban renewal,” a successful Viennese model introduced nearly 40 years ago, has always been on affordable…
Secondary raw materials
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Secondary raw materials are raw materials that are recovered from recycled waste. They serve as raw materials for new products but differ…
Renewables
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
This term defines energy sources that are constantly renewed or replenished and hence are permanently available. Renewables include sunlight
Paris Agreement on Climate Action
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, is an agreement between 195 member states of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…
Open government data
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Open government data are data collected by the public administration – including, e.g., geodata, traffic data, and environmental, budget,…
Nearly zero energy building standard
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Nearly-zero-energy buildings are characterized by very low energy requirements, with a considerable share of these requirements covered…
Mobility platform
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Internet-based platforms allow transport providers to be accessed at any time. From basic travel information and booking through to…
Material passport
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
A digital tool that provides information about the material composition of buildings and the quality and quantity of the materials they…
Light pollution
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Refers to the brightening of the night sky by artificial light sources, which can negatively impact flora and fauna and people’s health.
Internet of Things (IoT)
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Internet of Things (IoT) is a generic term for a network of infrastructures, devices, and other objects that can interact with one another…
Intermodality
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Refers to the combination of multiple modes of transport in a seamless travel chain, e.g. traveling to the rail or underground station…
Indicator structure of the Framework Strategy
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Indicators are parameters based on measurable proxy values to describe subject matter that is otherwise hard to grasp.
Gross Regional Product
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The regional equivalent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is usually presented in nominal terms using the market prices of the respective…
Grey energy
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Grey energy refers to the (considerable) amounts of energy consumed (and the respective “grey” CO2 emissions produced) over the entire…
Gender pay gap
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The gender pay gap is the percentage difference between the average earnings of men and women.
Fresh air corridor
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Zones that are kept undeveloped provide inner-city districts with a circulating supply of fresh air. Development in these zones…
Final Energy Consumption
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Final energy is the energy generated from converting primary energy sources, such as coal, lignite, crude oil, natural gas, hydropower,…
EU Emissions Trading System
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The EU-wide Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) was established in 2005. An emission allowance must be surrendered for every tonne of CO2….
E-government
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
In concrete terms, e-government uses information and communication technologies (ICT) by public administrations, in combination with…
Ecological footprint
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
A sustainability indicator that shows the amount of land needed to support an individual’s lifestyle in terms of food, consumer goods…
District cooling
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Since demand for district heating is lower in the warm months of the year, redundant waste heat is fed through large, environment-friendly…
District heating
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
In district heating systems, the heat produced as a by-product of power generation and waste incineration is generally transported using…
Digital twin
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Digital twins are virtual simulations of physical objects and systems. They model the properties and behavior of these real-world objects…
Digital building technology
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Also known as Smart building technology or Building automation. Building technology refers to equipment used to control and regulate…
Deep Learning and Machine Learning
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence which develops algorithms that can learn and improve from “experience .”
Deep geothermal energy
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The utilization of the natural heat found beneath the earth’s surface at depths of between 400m and several thousand meters.
Decarbonization pathway
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Describes the processes involved in transitioning to a low-carbon – and ultimately zero-carbon – economy and includes carbon-saving…
CO2 (Carbon dioxide)
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Carbon dioxide, the most important greenhouse gas, mainly results from the incineration of fossil fuels, coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
Clean Energy Package for All Europeans
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The legislative package agreed by the EU comprises a series of key energy and climate policy regulations: a new version of…
Circular Economy
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
A circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating…
Car-sharing
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
The average private motor vehicle stands unused – in most cases parked in the public space – for 23 hours a day.
Carbon neutral (or climate neutral)
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Carbon-neutral or climate-neutral actions and processes cause no greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions or the emissions they produce…
Carbon budget (emissions planning)
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORDS
Because greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere for a very long time (several hundred years in the case of CO2…
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
July 31, 2021
BUZZWORDS
An innovative digital modeling tool for planning, executing and managing a construction project across the project lifecycle.
All items and devices sending data from households can be infinite and so this calls for the design of smart living solutions.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all is the seventh goal in the set of goals presented by the UNO.
Ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all is the sixth goal of UNO under an SDG strategy.
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls is the fifth goal in the set of goals presented by the UNO under an SDG strategy.
End of Hunger is the second goal in the set of goals presented by the UNO under a strategy called Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Development Goals
July 25, 2021
GOVERNMENT
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted as a universal call to action to protect the planet.
Telesoftas
July 10, 2021
SMART CITIES
From ideation and prototyping to the development and deployment of a complete solution specialised on Smart Cities solutions.
Opportunity for visionary municipalities
July 1, 2021
INFRASTRUCTURE
Recognition for exemplary effort is now more prevalent than ever. States and organizations seek out and reward public agencies for visionary..
A consortium of quantum internet design for EU
June 28, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
The EuroQCI integrates quantum technologies into terrestrial fiber optic communication networks.
B2B quantum cryptography, the first to control and operation of heterogeneous quantum cryptographic communications on the national test.
GIGABYTE has brought along its partners to demonstrate solutions that focused on the theme of “Building Global Technology Ecosystems”.
Nokia launches NetGuard strengthen 5G security
June 22, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
NetGuard XDR provides CSPs with stronger network defenses that rapidly prevent and stop threats before they materialize.
The next-generation Zenator TI device is designed for creating cyber-secure communication systems at critical infrastructure facilities.
Engie Solutions Smart Cities
June 18, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
ENGIE Axima, ENGIE Cofely, ENGIE Ineo, and ENGIE Réseaux, ENGIE Solutions is the trusted partner in the carbon-neutral transition.
Smart Cities Dive
June 15, 2021
SMART CITIES
The newsletters and website cover transportation, building & infrastructure, governance, tech & data, and more.
Smart city projects are all the rage now, but creating an intelligent city requires much more than installing new technology.
The increasing infusion of digital technologies into everyday electronic devices pushed electronics into the realm of hi-tech manufacturing.
The essence of the features of smart transportation is to make the entire transportation infrastructure more convenient and safer.
We are afraid of the AI of the future, but we do not understand the present intelligence either, says Gina Neff, a professor at Oxford.
The 3D printing zone aims to attract entrepreneurs and investors to Dubai and provide opportunities for researchers to develop innovations using this technology.
Тhe wealth of initiatives in the dynamic socio-economic, technical, and policy environment in the EU of Smart City characteristics.
The supercomputer will help improve European scientific research and foster innovation by providing access to state-of-the-art.
EU Smart City Lab
May 23, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Smart City Cluster (ESCC) is designed to create an innovative environment in cities that will boost companies together with businesses.
Smart Cities Council
May 23, 2021
SMART CITIES
Smart Cities Council envision a world where digital technology and intelligent design. Sustainable high-quality living and high-quality jobs.
Itron Smart City
May 23, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
A portfolio of smart software, services, meters, and sensors helps our customers better manage energy and water for the people they serve.
IKE Smart City
May 23, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
IKE Smart City do free advertising to local and independent businesses, as well as non-profits to deliver value throughout communities.
Planet Smart City
May 23, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Solutions include free Wi-Fi at the Innovation Hub, Interactive totems, Nowcasting weather forecasting technology, and SOS devices.
Canada: UBC Renewable Energy Hub
May 21, 2021
ENERGY
This technology will make it possible to explore other hydrogen applications, such as injection into the natural gas grid to decarbonize space heating.
Verizon Smart City
May 11, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
At Verizon, the goal is to improve the quality of life for people in smart cities around the world and increase efficiency in operations.
Orange Smart City
May 11, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
“Welcome to my city” is the Orange web and mobile-based urban services platform was created to make life easier for citizens and tourists.
Deloitte Smart City
May 11, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Deloitte’s A 360-degree smart city looks across every aspect of a city’s operations and uses technology to improve outcomes.
EY Smart City
May 11, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
EY smart city initiative considers needs of its people and stakeholders. While data drive efficiencies, to maximize needs of stakeholders.
Atos Smart City
April 8, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Atos Smart Cities incorporates Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the city’s fabric for better citizens’ experience.
SE Smart City
April 3, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Buildings are a core component of Schneider Electrics smart city. From dining, shopping, and sleeping to learning, working and recovering.
SAP Smart City
April 3, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
SAP Smart City concept says that government and the companies that serve the city’s citizens must undergo their own changes to keep up…
Samsung Smart City
April 3, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung C&T’s Smart City will employ eco-friendly technologies to reduce energy loss and achieve energy independence.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Strategic Plan 2030 at its core the global energy transition…
Among the new railway projects, Dubai plans the construction of Automated People…
Sustainable development goals framework – The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.
Devastating health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19 appears to be emerging from one of its deepest recessions and beginning a recovery.
Five Smart Cities leaders shared their top tips
February 24, 2021
GOVERNMENT
A distinguished panel of chief innovation, information, and data officers to share their top tips.
IDC Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Smart City business issues are driving investment in emerging technologies such as analytics, artificial intelligence, the IoT,…
ORACLE Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
This requires a deeper, broader approach to technology—one that fuels innovation and provides scalability to address future demands.
AMAZON Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Cities of the Future powered by the Cloud Cities in the cloud have to benefit all. Get the technology and the support you need to realize your vision. Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) involve connecting smart devices and systems—in diverse sectors such as transportation, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare—in fundamentally new ways. These […]
HP Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Cities want better insights on what causes their biggest societal problems. Enter predictive analytics.
DELL Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Discover how we’re delivering game-changing transformation for your citizens in tomorrow’s Digital Future.
BOSCH Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Air quality, energy efficiency, public security, and mobility are the four biggest challenges presented by this trend.
INTEL Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Intel® Vision Products provide AI solutions across a diverse set of products enabling cities to become smarter, safer, and more efficient.
McKinsey Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Sensor data and high-tech command centers promised a revolutionary new way to manage complex operations and automate infrastructure systems.
CISCO Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Cisco Meraki enables state and local governments to implement smart initiatives that positively impact communities’ quality of life.
AT&T Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Smart City projects can increase citizen satisfaction and economic development, as well as improve safety and sustainability.
Qualcomm Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Qualcomm Technologies’ smart city solutions enable intelligent network connectivity and edge processing solutions in cities across the globe.
KPMG Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Interactive smart cities where technology and physical space come together to improve the quality of life for residents, boost economy.
Accenture Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
The full realization of the economic growth and cost savings from leveraging Smart City solutions built on 5G infrastructure.
Siemens Smart City
February 12, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Siemen’s vision of dimensions of smart city development, the atlas of digitalization, and fueling cities’ economic growth.
Space requirement of renewable energy sources
January 7, 2021
ENERGY
It takes more space to produce renewable energy than you think, says Paul Behrens…
Wind power plants performance beats other renewable resources
December 19, 2020
ENERGY
Wind power plants’ efficiency presents wind turbines as the cheapest energy resources…
Browse all types of governments and their short description about the logic, purpose, behavior, and application to the usual system.
An intelligent building integrates technology and processes to create a facility that is safer, more comfortable, and productive for its occupants.
Smart alarms and simulation for urban flooding
April 23, 2020
INFRASTRUCTURE
Urban stormwater is one of the biggest problems facing our waterways today. Urban cloudbursts and the resulting rapid stormwater that overflows along…
Climate change expectations are for greater rainfall intensities, while governmental directives require municipalities to implement new methods for…
Extreme winter storms disrupt citizens’ normal lives by blocking roads and causing electricity and communication network outages. In addition…
Electric cars are not only worried about their price or practical usability, but the problem is that if they were to sell millions in the near future, as…
Community safety challenge in the island city of Richmond
April 23, 2020
PEOPLE
The proposal includes initiatives that will minimize community impacts in the event of a major disaster. And also enhance the quality of the day-to-day…
Reference model by smart cities association
April 23, 2020
SMART CITIES
Digital Vision is a key factor for each country to implement smart cities,” says the Smart Cities Association representative.
ndian ITs and startups face a difficult choice. They can either stay in smaller towns and take a small salary or move to a big city. The second option…
After the first Smart Cities Mission for 100 cities, the government will expand the Smart Cities Mission to all 4000 cities in the country.
How John. D. Rockefeller Built and Controlled the Oil Industry
November 17, 2019
ENERGY
“How Big Oil Made The World”, or how much of the market did john d rockefeller control is the amazing contribution of investigative journalism by James Corbett on the operations of John D. Rockefeller and the Rockefeller Foundation, which reveals their huge influence on the oil industry and in shaping and controlling the world as we know […]
Performance of wind power plants
October 18, 2019
ENERGY
Wind power plants’ efficiency present wind turbines as the cheapest energy resources…
Sewerage systems by part and large mainly comprises a series of underground pipes, collecting ducts, treatment plants and a whole lot of…
The “Smart City Concept”: What Is It All About?
August 21, 2019
SMART CITIES
Big building blocks of the smart city concept are wireless sensor networks, smart metering, open platforms, high speed…
Norway struggles on lack of charging stations
December 4, 2018
INFRASTRUCTURE
Norway is one of the few countries that have massive support for electric cars. The government has solved it quite simply. They have offered a combination of benefits that push you directly into a new electric car purchase even if you do not want it. For example, conventional cars with an internal combustion engine are […]
Integration business owners make huge profit on Smart Cities
August 10, 2018
BUSINESS
With more than 22 metropolitan areas around the globe populated by 10 million people and growing…
City traffic will be autonomous around 2030
April 6, 2018
TRANSPORTATION
The automotive industry is expecting fundamental changes in the near future. Electromobility and smart technology…
Smart water management system in modern Smart Cities
February 20, 2018
INFRASTRUCTURE
Smart management systems in sustainability maintains a high quality of life for every citizen. One of the key requirements…
4 Countries Where Smart Cities Are Built Using Blockchain
February 10, 2018
INFRASTRUCTURE
McKinsey’s analysts predict that by 2020 the world’s number of smart cities will reach 600, and five years later.
How can we recognise that city planning is Smart oriented
November 18, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
Contributions of the smart city concept to urban planning. This article discusses the interrelationships…
Goods transportation to be effective and ecologic
November 17, 2017
TRANSPORTATION
The most outstanding issue has been that one of infrastructure and how it affects the efficiency on…
Smart infrastructure technologies, which are collectively referred to as intelligent transportation systems…
Smart Cities support innovation in a chemical industry
November 10, 2017
BUSINESS
The chemical industry directly or indirectly touches over 95 percent of all manufactured products…
Objectives and trends of the e-government that enables governments to become a public limitless…
Green direction development steps to Smart City
October 22, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
The special value of the theory of C. Graves is that the highest levels of development of values do not deny, but include…
Technological solutions creating Smart City concept
October 18, 2017
INFRASTRUCTURE
One of the major problem facing modern cities is traffic congestion. As traffic control becomes increasingly difficult due to increase…
IoT Technology Solutions for Smart municipal services
October 14, 2017
TECHNOLOGY
World-class cities gain their high stature because of various first-class infrastructure like having state-of-the-art airport…
Role of technologies in Smart Economy development
October 13, 2017
ECONOMICS
Various cities in various parts of the world face various challenges that are posed in the economic development sector.
Connection between green economics and population
September 10, 2017
ECONOMICS
As humans interact and become socially connected through the computer they integrate with the smart system.
The world we live currently is such a nice and joyful place. It is recorded that majority of the people are now…
A V2I service from Audi, for example, uses a 4G LTE connection between the car and a centralized traffic management network to update drivers to wait…
India’s road to a renewable and sustainable future
August 25, 2017
ENERGY
The world’s largest renewable capacity expansion programme is already underway in India. The program is expected…
Smart electric cars have become very popular in recent time. Such cars that use little to no fuel and produce few to zero…