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Unlocking the Key to Affordable Housing
March 20, 2023
PROPERTIES
Can i afford a house is a critical issue facing communities worldwide, and our blog offers a comprehensive guide to understanding this important topic.
Smart Budapest
January 3, 2023
SMART CITIES
the smart city vision of Budapest”, a roadmap to help Budapest become a smart city. It is not simply a singular strategic document
Role of AI in Future Education
December 5, 2022
EDUCATION
AI in the education of the future. Will help you find ways to keep students’ attention while learning and…
Top 6 global quantum computing development companies
November 24, 2022
TECHNOLOGY
We explore the 5 most influential companies in the world of quantum computing that are changing our world.
Istanbul upgrades airport to decrease CO2 emissions
November 22, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Tier 1 accreditation refers to the greenhouse gas data capture phase.
350.000 sq. foot of smart windows in Chicago airport
November 22, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
“Airports are adopting View Smart Windows at an accelerating pace as they seek to elevate the passenger experience and also reduce their carbon footprint
Startup IMPACT-E
November 21, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
The startup IMPACT-E is the winner of the DataCityLab program. It offers a solution to the problem of energy poverty in Barcelona. The company’s solution is to obtain excess energy from the installation of solar panels and redistribute it to the most vulnerable populations. To do this, the most suitable areas of Barcelona will be […]
The Empire State Building wind power
November 16, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Empire State Realty Trust purchases wind power from Green Mountain Energy and Direct Energy.
Boat P2P cab in Helsinki
November 14, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Bout is a commercial P2P platform for organizing boat
transportation on demand. Its development is supported by the
Helsinki’s smart mobility program
Cybersec infohub
October 26, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Pilot project on data exchange in the field of cybersecurity Purpose To encourage data sharing between the public sector, business, and community and improve the overall city’s resilience to cyber attacks Project As part of the pilot program, the government creates an information hub where all companies registered in Hong Kong can become members. On […]
Love your Block
October 10, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Love Your Block program to support residents in transforming public spaces and recruiting volunteers to make local changes
Mental Health First Aid
October 7, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Oxiris Barbot announced that 75,000 New Yorkers have been trained in mental health first aid, part of the city’s goal to train 250,000 New Yorkers by 2021.
Smart Nations Scholarship Program
October 4, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Pioneer Batch of Smart Nation Scholars Goals Student support, staff search Project The scholarship aims to attract talented students to public service in Singapore, including the Smart Nation program. Established in March 2018, the scholarship program is offered by the Cybersecurity Agency (CSA), Government Technology Agency (Gov-Tech), and the Media Development Authority (IMDA). Scholarship recipients […]
Pilot program of installing ICT system
September 26, 2022
TRANSPORTATION
Pilot project for metro modernization and installing ICT system Goals Improvement of environment and safety through the use of ICT Project Key components of new equipment for one of the subway stations: – Air quality sensors – Sound sensors in the ladies’ rooms to protect against theft and violence – Video surveillance system – Energy […]
Opening of Solar Centers
September 22, 2022
ENERGY
Seoul Solar Centers Goals Increasing the share of renewable energy in total energy use Project The centers provide installation and management services for solar panels. Plans are in the works to implement spot (miniature generators) and large public projects. With the introduction of such “one-stop-shop” centers, the government plans to motivate 1 million households to […]
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
Tech Accelerator – Singapore
September 13, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Expansion of the program to improve Tech Skills Accelerator Goals To increase opportunities for workers in the ICT and expand the range of non-ICT industries for sectors for which the program will be useful Project >10 000 professionals over the age of 40 have completed the program since its inception TeSA is one part of […]
Improving the standard of living of citizens
September 13, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Kalasatama Wellbeing – Improving the standard of living of citizens Goals Finding new solutions that will improve residents’ lives, through the implementation of digital solutions April – November 2018 Piloting digital solutions Project The Kalasatama Wellbeing program allows small and medium-sized enterprises or developers of digital solutions to test Kalasatama Wellbeing program enables small and […]
Seoul startup-friendly city
September 12, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Startup support program – Innovative startup-friendly city Goals Development of a startup ecosystem and investment, job creation Project Among the main measures are step-by-step assistance in building administrative processes, attracting students, support for restarting businesses for restarting a business, and more. Budget $187 million, program funds that will not only be from the budget, but […]
NYC as a Smart City Testbed
September 6, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Goals Using the city as a huge testbed 5G technology and other smart city solutions smart city. New York City has won funding from the National Science Foundation)
Waste Reduction Grants Program
August 31, 2022
TECHNOLOGY
City of Toronto Waste Reduction Community Grants Program Goals To reduce household waste and increase citizen engagement in separate waste collection programs Project The City has launched a grant competition for waste reduction projects. Grants awarded must be consistent with the City’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and moving toward zero waste, which involves […]
Technology Leadership Advisory Council
August 18, 2022
SMART CITIES
Goals To help find solutions to the city’s most pressing problems. Facilitate communication between startups Project The NYCx program created the Technology Leadership Advisory Council, comprised of 22 leaders from leading tech companies. For example, the co-founder of LinkedIn, the CTO of Microso, and the CEOs of IBM and Google. The council will help assess […]
Appointment of Chief Data Privacy Officer
August 17, 2022
INNOVATION PIONEERS
Laura Negron is New York City’s first Chief Privacy Officer appointed by mayor Bill de Blasio. The position was created to strengthen and coordinate responsible data-sharing practices across the city and to further improve how the city uses data to develop responsible and fair policies. The newly created position positions New York City as a […]
Virtual power plant
August 15, 2022
SMART CITIES
The solution will use the stable EWDai coin on the Ethereum network.
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.
Intangible assets
June 8, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Intangible assets – the organization’s assets that do not have a tangible (physical) form, but are endowed with “intangible value” and…
Cybersecurity
May 31, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
What is cybersecurity? Cybersecurity works on the same principle as offline security, that is, it aims to protect users and their computer systems. In the real world, you can install video intercoms and locks on all your windows, but on the Internet, it’s not that simple. Internet scammers can gain access to your information in […]
Venture internal
May 27, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Venture internal – A subdivision of a firm that is created as an alternative to forming an independent (separate) innovation organization. It can be allocated as a temporary target collective, having an independent budget and working according to the certain innovative program. The main goal is to ensure maximum responsibility for the progress of the […]
Business incubator
May 25, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Business incubator (technological incubator) – a special organizational structure within a technopark or technopolis, created to support small innovative businesses at the first stages of their formation. The main functions of a business incubator are: 1) provision of developers with equipped workplaces, office services (telephone, office equipment, Internet access, record keeping services, secretarial and other […]
Leadership in Energy LEED
May 11, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
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 […]
Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)
May 4, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Real-time operating system RTOS: designed to guarantee the completion of a task within a certain time constraint. Often used in security systems and in building IoT devices. For example, smart energy meters need to connect to the cloud to transmit usage data, and building security systems need to communicate locally so that the door opens […]
Geo-tagging
May 2, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Geo-tagging – this is the addition of geographic metadata to devices, which helps identify them on the network. Is a feature that allows you to mark photos and videos (video files less frequently) with coordinates that your mobile device calculates using built-in GPS or A-GPS modules. So, when using compatible software or uploading photos to […]
Data collection methods
April 12, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Information collection methods Despite the huge variety of research methods and techniques, the general scheme of activities implemented in the framework of market research, simple and clear enough. The main sources of obtaining marketing information are: Interviews and surveys; Registration (observation); Experiment; Panel; Expert evaluation. Interviews (surveys) – finding out people’s position or getting a […]
SMART Competition ORG
March 30, 2022
EDUCATION
The Competition promotes sustainable design, the use of renewable technology, improving energy efficiency, and the smart grid
Remarketing
March 22, 2022
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Remarketing is targeting your ad campaigns to users who have previously visited your website. Ads are shown to users who have already visited the company’s site. You do not have to come back here to see the ads – they can be displayed on all resources where the Google Adsense program works. A company need […]
Complexity of holistic vs. analytical thinking process
February 14, 2022
SCIENCE
Two main types of thinking that differ in the nature of cognitive processes: analytical (reductionist) and holistic (intuitive).
Family life and the best interests of the child
February 5, 2022
PEOPLE
The aim of the proposal is to ensure that the right to family life of beneficiaries of international protection is realized as fully as possible.
Study of mental models leading to inflection point
January 8, 2022
PEOPLE
Inflection points are super interesting without getting too technical because they signify a specific point on a graph where the trend
UN Climate change summit 2021 full-detail report
January 3, 2022
GOVERNMENT
The world has reached an agreement. The complete list of action points from COP26 conference in Glasgow.
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!
Customer loyalty management
December 11, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
All your customers are individuals with individual needs. Unfortunately, the ‘one size fits all approach to loyalty management doesn’t…
2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Amsterdam’s development as a smart city contributes to ambitious climate goals through technology-enabled sustainable solutions…
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.
1999, Smart Dubai, United Arabian Emirates
December 4, 2021
SMART CITIES
Smart Dubai aims to introduce strategic initiatives and develop partnerships to contribute to its Smart Economy, Smart Living, Smart Gov…
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 lights networks differ drastically, however, in general, the lights either function individually or together if connected.
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…
Meaning of Green economy
November 18, 2021
ECONOMICS
The “green economy” is a global trend and a development model for those countries that want to remain competitive and become leaders in the new century.
The akashic library vs. human data
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Author thoughts about the connection of the human mind with a quantum field – the field of Akasha. Data visualization. Interface. Connection.
Sustainable Smart Cities
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Cities development and innovation increase the level of comfort of people living in these cities and comfort increase people consciousness.
Population expansion history
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Surveillance of the global population with the birth rate itself is a fascinating topic. Are our planet’s resources being depleted?
Vibrations
November 17, 2021
ABSURDYSTAN
Our vibration is the energy we broadcast to the outside world or attract to ourselves. All things come from the field existing through us.
Can the robotic insects appear in rescue operations?
November 14, 2021
TECHNOLOGY
Drones are nothing special these days, but what about such a robotic insect? Can they participate on rescue operations in the future?
Germany innovation in the spirit of circular economy
November 13, 2021
ECONOMICS
The circular economy is pivotal in achieving climate neutrality, conserving natural resources, and protecting the environment.
UK harness the power of the sun to reach Net Zero
November 13, 2021
ENERGY
Affinity Water has an ambitious plan to be Net Zero by 2030, and Centrica Business Solutions is delighted to be playing our part of that.
The term green economy was first introduced in 1989 in a report from the United Kingdom which was presented by an environmental economist…
People-centric Smart City benefits for all. New measures, IT applications, and young talents.
Vienna is taking up global issues with flying colors, thanks to an innovative Smart City strategy. Browse strategy, mission and vision.
The Smart City roadmap of London connects data & community to be the smartest city on the World.
Smart City Moscow is transforming urban living for its citizens. Explore the benefits and possibilities of a smarter city with Moscow smart city strategy.
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.
Shenzhen 深 圳
November 8, 2021
CITIES
Shenzhen smart city strategy, including its implementation, examples of smart city projects, and interesting facts and statistics.
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 City of Kigali is open and supports working with all spheres of our population. We value the contribution and role of the private sector in development.
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…
Amsterdam Smart City realized through a partnership among businesses, authorities, research institutions, and the people.
The project aims to provide Ahmedabad with a meaningful waterfront environment along the Sabarmati River banks and redefine the identity of..
Totalitarianism
October 9, 2021
GOVERNMENT
Totalitarianism is a state power system based on total state control over all spheres of society and human life.
Quantum computing
October 8, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
Quantum computing is a type of computation that harnesses the collective properties of quantum states, such as superposition, interference, …
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…
Future City
September 29, 2021
SMART CITIES
Details on whether some elements of the competition will be taking place in person this season will be announced later in the year.
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.
New Zealand switch to LED street lights paying off
September 5, 2021
ENERGY
The switch to a more energy-efficient form of street lighting in Christchurch is saving ratepayers over $1.5 million a year in electricity.
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.
Future Architecture
August 23, 2021
SMART CITIES
The Future Architecture platform is a well-balanced ecosystem of European cultural players in architecture who perform specific roles…
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…
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…
Climate Protection Program
August 1, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
The City Council adopted the first KliP Vienna back in 1999, to run until 2009. The sequel, KliP II, runs until 2020…
Adapting Infrastructure to Climate Change
July 31, 2021
BUZZWORD DICTIONARY
This program implementing concrete measures to mitigate overheating in the summer months as provided in the Urban Heat islands.
The ‘green’ generation is growing up in very positive trend, although children are still skeptical that they can make a difference.
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..
The Era of Reputation: End of the Information Age
June 23, 2021
PEOPLE
There is an underestimated paradox of knowledge playing a critical role in our advanced hyperlinked liberal democracies.
The increasing infusion of digital technologies into everyday electronic devices pushed electronics into the realm of hi-tech manufacturing.
How Transition to Green Economy Does Look Like?
June 11, 2021
ECONOMICS
Green economy theory is based on the understanding that it is impossible to infinitely satisfy ever-increasing needs of limited resources.
Students of the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) will participate in the production of Russian humanoid robots Robo-C, which copy the appearance of a person.
The goal is to build a competitive quantum computer in Germany within the next five years and to create an associated ecosystem with potential users.
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.
A new framework developed by ON Semiconductor and Avnet to help OEMs more rapidly develop end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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 […]
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.
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.
The world upside down: Heavy industries demand climate goals
August 19, 2020
CLIMATE
More than 60 companies are urging the German government not to give up climate targets. Their words come in relation to the economic fight…
Social media challenges the traditional ways of citizen participation. Online tools and services offer powerful platforms for active citizens and lower…
Citizen-driven co-design for a smarter city
April 23, 2020
PEOPLE
Continuous innovation is at the core of the idea of a smart city. Accordingly, the role of the citizen has evolved from a passive end-user of technology…
Citymills leading the positive change in recycling
April 23, 2020
TECHNOLOGY
Paper city mills are leading the positive change to reduce waste via increased recycling and utilization of side streams.
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…
Design of Starship with basic parameters (length 50 meters, diameter 9 meters, empty weight 120 tons (repair is in the original presentation), fuel weigh…
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 […]
China opens recycling of batteries from electric vehicles taboo
September 8, 2018
ENERGY
It is one of the biggest problems that concern electro-mobiles. Not even one specialist asks what old electric car…
Google Glass can help people with autism
September 5, 2018
HEALTHCARE
While smart glasses Google Glass did not become a blockbuster, they seem to find their use.
The principles behind the technologies in computer science
August 31, 2018
EDUCATION
The smart education of computer science at elementary schools will undergo a radical change.
We’ve been listening for many decades about the inevitable future, where most of the human jobs are replaced by…
The radical project plans to build an island that would serve as a hub for a huge offshore wind farm.
Imagine that your car is breaking while you are driving on the highway. Typically it is necessary to carry out expensive…
Ethereum: Smart Contracts, ICO and basic informations
April 30, 2018
TECHNOLOGY
Less than three years ago, a new currency emerged, earning a distinctive place within the crypto-world.
Operational Program Enterprise and Innovation for Competitiveness (OPPIK). The amount of the subsidy varies…
Arabia’s build smart mega-city is not for conventional people. The place for the dreamers…
France experimental project of smart school without teachers
February 12, 2018
EDUCATION
The school already has a number of graduates. Still during the studies, about 80 percent of the students find jobs, and all of…
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.
Government’s implementation of green industrial strategy
November 12, 2017
CLIMATE
Global problems affect the interests and destinies of all countries, peoples, social strata and lead to…
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…
Talents and technologies to transform Indian construction sector
September 6, 2017
GOVERNMENT
There are quite a few opportunities that contribute to that potential. The government’s ambitious 100 Smart Cities mission…
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…