Smart Technology: improving quality of life in cities across the world
02/22/2017
This article highlights some examples of cities which are embracing smart technologies and show how they are having a positive impact on daily life.
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How international teamwork is driving Europe’s mobility solutions
02/20/2017
On February 3rd, the Sharing Cities consortium and Smart Cities Council Europe gathered executives from the cities of Milan, Lisbon, London, Warsaw, Bordeaux, Burgas and Budapest and industry leaders guests.
How two Dutch cities got a clean, green mass transit system
12/08/2016
Two Dutch cities now have some fairly exclusive bragging rights. Between them they are said to have the largest zero-emission fully electric bus fleet in Europe. Click for details about the system and how technical issues were resolved.
Partner Spotlight: News for Oracle, Ameresco, Sensus, Daimler, Enel and more
12/07/2016
Oracle's $1.4B computer science education investment... a new water contract for Sensus... Schneider Electric's new IoT solution... Ameresco's solar canopy project... Daimler's big spend on EVs. Click the links for details.
Thank your universities (because they're filling the smart cities talent gap)
11/30/2016
Because a smart city's success depend so heavily on complex systems and technologies, one question often asked is: where do we find the skilled tech professionals capable of operating and administering them? Fortunately, more and more universities and other institutions are stepping up to fill the talent gap.
Smart cities need smart people. Here are 4 ideas to teach them
12/01/2016
A smart city isn't just technology. It's also made up of smart people. Your job market depends on it. Here are four great ideas for nurturing your next generation of workers so that you have the labor force businesses covet.
Why smart schools should be using smart building materials
12/01/2016
School buildings, like any other building, should be energy-efficient and cost-effective. Dow Building Construction's Tim Lacey shares insights on why and how choosing advanced building materials can help ensure new school buildings and upgrades meet those criteria.
UK study: Who are smart cities going to help the most?
10/13/2016
Understanding citizen expectations and needs is essential for a successful smart city roadmap. But what's the best way to do it? UK researchers plan to identify the types of citizens likely to benefit from and engage the most with smart city technologies and policies. Read our story to learn how and why.